Venice Biennale Arte 2026: main exhibitions and events for May 10

Venice Biennale Arte 2026: what to see today (May 10)

The 61st International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale presents an extensive program across the Giardini, Arsenale and city venues. This practical roundup highlights key exhibitions and events to visit on May 10, 2026, with location notes and important closing dates.

Recommended route

• Italian Pavilion – Con te, con tutto (Chiara Camoni): a collaborative project combining new works and existing pieces, with related events and performances scheduled through November 22, 2026.
• Le Stanze della Fotografia (San Giorgio Maggiore): double program featuring Roberto Dutesco’s 30 Years. The Wild Horses of Sable Island and a Horst P. Horst survey. Dutesco’s exhibition runs until July 5, 2026.
• Le Stanze del Vetro: historical exhibition on Murano glass between 1948 and 1958, linking local production to the postwar Biennale.
• Abbey of San Giorgio Maggiore: sculptural retrospective The Shape of Time and site-specific installations in the abbey spaces.
• Museo Correr and San Marco venues: site-specific shows that engage with Venice’s historical heritage.
• Galleries and independent spaces: Zuecca Projects, 10 & zero uno, ACP Palazzo Franchetti and others host collateral exhibitions and events across the city.

Practical tips

• Plan your route: Giardini and Arsenale require time; account for vaporetto connections and add time for islands such as San Giorgio Maggiore.
• Tickets and bookings: check opening hours and booking requirements on official pages to avoid queues.
• Event schedules: many performances and talks happen on set dates—consult the up-to-date calendars of individual pavilions and institutions.

This selection provides a focused map for the opening week: a blend of major pavilions, historic institutions and emerging venues that reflect the Biennale’s conversations with Venice. Enjoy your visit.