The oldest film festival in the world, the Venice Film Festival is one of the "Big Five" (along with Cannes, Berlin, Toronto and Sundance). Every year, the festival premiers the most exciting new features and short films, attracting not just renowned filmmakers, but glitterati of all sorts to the red carpet screenings. 

The 81st edition will be held, as always, in the Palazzo del Cinéma on the Lido. The lineup will be announced on July 23, 2024, and ticket sales (available only online) will open up in mid-August. Please note children under 6 are not admitted to screenings. Some films have a minimum age limit of 14 or 18 (12 or 16, if accompied by a parent or guardian, both providing valid ID).