What to see at the 2026 Venice Biennale
The 61st International Art Exhibition, In Minor Keys, runs from May 9 to November 22, 2026, in the Giardini and the Arsenale, with national pavilions and collateral events across the city. It was conceived by Koyo Kouoh, who died in May 2025; La Biennale is presenting it as she defined it.
- Dates
- May 9 to November 22, 2026
- Where
- Giardini, Arsenale, and venues across Venice
- Title
- In Minor Keys
- Curator
- Koyo Kouoh
Pavilions and shows
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Questions
When is the 2026 Venice Biennale?
The 61st International Art Exhibition runs from Saturday, May 9 to Sunday, November 22, 2026.
Where is the Venice Biennale?
The main exhibition and most national pavilions are in the Giardini and the Arsenale, with more pavilions and collateral events in palazzi and churches across Venice.
What is the theme of the 2026 Venice Biennale?
In Minor Keys, an exhibition conceived by the curator Koyo Kouoh before her death in May 2025 and realized by her team as she defined it.
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