Venice International Film Festival 2025 Dates. The 81st venice international film festival is organised by la biennale di venezia and will be held on the lido di venezia from 28 august to 7 september 2025. The 81st edition of the venice film festival has begun, with major hollywood films and stars arriving in italy.

What to expect and how to attend the venice film festival, also known as the mostra internazionale d’arte cinematografica di venezia, is one of the most prestigious and oldest film festivals in the world. Submissions for feature films, short films and immersive projects to the 81st venice international film festival will open on 1 february 2025.