Jesolo will host the passage of the Olympic Flame on Friday, January 23, 2026, ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games. The torchbearer relay will cross the historic city center in the morning, between 10:00 and 10:30 a.m., starting from the Town Hall and passing through the main streets. The event represents a highly symbolic moment of participation, bringing the community closer to the Olympic spirit.

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Municipality of Jesolo is sponsoring the initiative “Il 27 gennaio ogni giorno” (January 27 every day), an animated reading dedicated to remembrance and historical reflection. The event will be held on Saturday, January 24, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ca' Fornera Multipurpose Center and will feature a traveling reading of the illustrated book “Baracca n. 7” (Barrack No. 7), which tells the story of Ugo Ervas, who was deported to an Italian Military Internment Camp (IMI) after the Armistice. The initiative is open to all citizens and will end at 12:00 p.m.

The JMuseo and the Municipality of Jesolo present the exhibition “Franco Fontana. Colors,” dedicated to Franco Fontana, a global pioneer of color photography, born in Modena in 1933. The solo exhibition, curated by Gabriele Accornero and the Studio Franco Fontana, will be open from November 29, 2025, to May 24, 2026, and features a selection of the artist’s most iconic works, many in large format, created between 1961 and 2017. The inauguration will take place on Friday, November 28, at 6:00 PM, with the participation of Mayor Christofer de Zotti and curators Gabriele Accornero and Cristina Fontana. The exhibition explores Fontana’s main themes: People, with “human landscapes” and the Fragments and Pools series; Urban Landscapes, with unique perspectives on buildings, cityscapes, and details that transform the city into an abstract visual composition; Asphalts, focusing on road surfaces where lines, signs, and textures become protagonists; and Landscapes, in which the photographer captures natural scenery with intense colors and luminous geometries, creating images that resemble paintings. The exhibition also includes an exclusive video interview with Fontana, subtitled in English, providing deeper insight into the artist and the man. Opening hours are: from November 29 to December 19, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM; from December 20 to January 6, 2026, every day from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM; from January 7 to May 24, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with last entry at 6:00 PM. The exhibition is aimed at a wide audience, from young people to the elderly, including families and students, as well as photography enthusiasts, thanks to high-quality Fine Art prints, museum-quality frames, and anti-reflective glass. Admission fees to JMuseo are as follows: • Adult: €7.50, allowing access to all exhibitions except those on the first and second floors of the JGAMES project. • Child (up to 10 years old, not completed): €5.00, with the same limitations. • Children under one meter in height, people with disabilities and their companions, and teachers accompanying school groups: free, with the same limitations. • Individual participant from a school or formal group: €2.50, with the same limitations. • Adult resident in the Municipality of Jesolo: €5.00, with the same limitations. • Child resident in the Municipality of Jesolo (up to 10 years old, not completed): €2.50, with the same limitations.

Popular comedy set in a retirement home. Hosting association: "MONS. GIOVANNI MARCATO."

The Jesolo Public Library's children's reading group, “Gli esploratori di storie” (The Story Explorers), is a space for sharing and dialogue dedicated to young people, where they can explore books and stories together with other children. The next meeting will be held on January 27, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Jesolo Public Library, Piazzetta Jesolo 1. During the meeting, three books will be read and discussed: Everything on a Waffle by Polly Horvath, which tells the story of Primrose, a young girl who is orphaned and cared for by her uncle Jack and Miss Bowzer, with everything served on a waffle; The Parable of the Independent Bakery by Neil Packer, which tells the story of two elderly bakers forced to sell their small bakery to a large factory, but who discover that homemade bread always attracts people; Granpà by Christophe Léon, an ecological western in which 16-year-old John lives with his grandfather and together they fight against the oil company, exploring the bond between grandparents and grandchildren and the importance of standing up against injustice. The event is aimed at young readers aged 10 to 14 and admission is free.

Storie della Resistenza (Stories of the Resistance) by Pandemonium Teatro is a historical-narrative theatrical reading that traces the Italian Resistance from 1943 to 1945 through texts by well-known authors and testimonies, combining words, images, and music. The show is based on an anthology of literary passages by writers linked to the memory of the war and the Resistance, including Calvino, Levi, Fenoglio, and Guareschi, presented in a theatrical and narrative form. The performance is enriched by live music and image projections, alternating between moving, dramatic, and ironic moments to convey the different human nuances of that period. Starring Albino Bignamini, Giulia Manzini, Tiziano Manzini, and Flavio Panteghini. The event is aimed at adults and young people aged 13 and over.

The course ‘Being a parent today’ offers two meetings designed to provide practical tools, ideas and opportunities for discussion on parenting and children's emotions. The first session, on 29 January from 4pm to 6pm, addresses how to welcome children's emotions, understand “tantrums”, manage the use of digital devices and maintain consistency in education. The second, on 5 February at the same time, focuses on the development of children's autonomy and the importance of a network of adults who collaborate in their growth. During the meetings, children can participate in workshop activities with the educators. The programme is supported by the technical collaboration of the Yuman Centre. The meetings are aimed at parents in their last trimester of pregnancy and parents of children aged 0 to 3 years. Participation is free and the maximum number of participants is 10.

His latest show, 'Nabana', is touring Italy's most important arenas starting in January 2026.

Towards New Seasons 2025–26, the Jesolo theatre festival presents a calendar full of performances ranging from comedy and music to reflection and dance, organized in collaboration with Arteven. Among the events, ‘Control Freak’ by Kulu Orr stands out — a show to be fully experienced, where circus, live music, irony, and technology merge into a surprising choreography: the protagonist interacts with the stage and wild instruments, mastering them through circus acts, musical loops, and light effects, engaging the audience, who become part of an intense and original experience. Season tickets for 9 performances are available at €130 (full) and €110 (reduced), with renewals open from November 3 to 8, exchanges on November 10 and 11, and new subscriptions available from November 12 online via Vivaticket and at the Jesolo Civic Library. Single tickets cost €20 (full) and €18 (reduced); New Year’s concert €25 (full) and €20 (reduced); Debora Villa & Friends €35. Presales open on November 10 (for non-subscription shows) and on November 13 (for the theatre season), both online and at Vivaticket outlets, the library, and Infinity Travel. A presale fee applies. Tickets can also be purchased directly at the Vivaldi Theatre on the evening of the performance, starting one hour before showtime. Discounts apply to people under 25 and over 60. The program is open to both residents and tourists. Events take place at Teatro A. Vivaldi, Via del Bersagliere 1, Jesolo, on February 1 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Admission is subject to a fee. Late entry is not permitted once the performance has begun, and punctuality is required. The schedule is subject to change. For further details, visit the Arteven website.

The Municipality of Jesolo is organising the Sand Nativity Concert, scheduled for Saturday 7 February 2026 at 9 p.m. at the Church of St. John the Baptist. The evening will feature the Veneto Classical Orchestra and the Academia Ars Canendi Choir, with soprano Annagiulia Bonizzato, trumpeter Filippo Dante and Sabrina Comin on harpsichord, organ and piano. The musical direction will be entrusted to Maestro Dino Doni, with presentation by Elisa Nadai and choir direction by Manuela Meneghello. The concert concludes the Sand Nativity cultural programme, offering a moment of high artistic and spiritual value, and is aimed at citizens and tourists alike.

Towards the new 2025-26 season, the City of Jesolo Theatre Festival offers a rich calendar of entertaining, ironic, thought-provoking, musical and dance performances. The festival is organised by the City of Jesolo in collaboration with Arteven - Regional Association for the promotion and dissemination of theatre and culture in the Veneto region.

From 29 November 2025 to 8 February 2026, Jesolo will host the 23rd edition of Sand Nativity, Italy's most famous sand nativity scene. A unique work of art that comes to life every year in Piazza Brescia thanks to the talent of international sculptors, enchanting thousands of visitors with its timeless magic.

The Jesolo Carnival returns on Sunday, February 22, 2026, with the traditional parade of allegorical floats, an unmissable event for the whole city.

A brilliant comedy with a wife, husband, and a third wheel. Hosting association "ACAT BASSO PIAVE".

Towards the new 2025-26 season, the City of Jesolo Theatre Festival offers a rich calendar of entertaining, ironic, thought-provoking, musical and dance performances. The festival is organised by the City of Jesolo in collaboration with Arteven - Regional Association for the promotion and dissemination of theatre and culture in the Veneto region.

The 2025-26 theatre season of the Municipality of Jesolo, organised in collaboration with Arteven, offers a rich series of shows including comedy, music, dance and moments of reflection, aimed at both citizens and tourists. Among the appointments, "Contrazioni pericolose" (Dangerous Contractions) with Rocío Muñoz Morales, Giorgio Lupano and Gabriele Pignotta deals with the emotions of a generation grappling with relationships and the search for new points of reference with irony and depth. Subscriptions for 9 shows are available at €130 (full) and €110 (reduced), with renewals from 3 to 8 November, exchanges on 10-11 November and new ones from 12, and can be purchased online on Vivaticket and at the civic library. Single tickets cost €20-€18, €25-€20 for the New Year's Eve concert and €35 for Debora Villa & Friends, with presale from 10 or 13 November depending on type. Reductions are valid up to 25 and over 60. The events take place at Teatro Vivaldi (Via del Bersagliere 1, Jesolo), with admission allowed only before the start of the show. The programme may be subject to change, so punctuality is recommended.

Six new concerts have been added to Olly's 'Tutta Vita' tour. After the first five arena shows scheduled for autumn 2025, the artist will perform in six more Italian cities in spring 2026. The tour will start in Jesolo, at the Palazzo del Turismo, with two consecutive shows on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 March. It will then stop in Florence, Bologna, Turin, Milan and Bari. Tickets are available on Ticketone. More information and list of authorised points of sale at www.azalea.it. The event is open to all.

Monologue - stand-up comedy from the Veneto region. Guest association: "AUTISMORE."

RunDaddy Jesolo, the historic 10 km race open to everyone, is back, starting and finishing in Piazza Aurora. The event combines sport and conviviality, offering a picturesque route through the streets of the city, the green lawns of the golf club, the banks of the River Sile, the Tourist Port with its Marina Resort, the cycle and footpath and the seafront.

Following the release of "Per Soldi e Per Amore," his new album, which was already the best-selling album in its debut week, Ernia finally announces "SOLO PER AMORE Tour Live 2026," a new live project that will see him perform in Italy's main arenas in March 2026. The tour kicks off on March 19th at the Palazzo del Turismo in Jesolo, for what will also be the only concert in the Northeast of the tour, which will also visit the cities of Rome, Naples, Florence, and Milan.

“Incalmati” is Marco and Pippo’s new comedy-theatre adventure, where classic and new characters intertwine in a hilarious mosaic of “grafted” stories, packed with sharp gags and Venetian-flavoured humor. Through surreal comedy, music and irresistible situations, the show sweeps the audience into a whirlwind of laughter with only one rule: have fun. Behind the laughs lies a bright message: we are all connected, all “grafted”, moving together toward happiness.

Towards the new 2025-26 season, the City of Jesolo Theatre Festival offers a rich calendar of entertaining, ironic, thought-provoking, musical and dance performances. The festival is organised by the City of Jesolo in collaboration with Arteven - Regional Association for the promotion and dissemination of theatre and culture in the Veneto region.

Despite the constant advertising for medications, even during lunch and dinner hours, Grandma Marisa has come up with the perfect solution! "In Casa di Retirement Show" was conceived as a new medicine for adults and children alike, with one side effect: making people laugh and have fun like never before.

cBecoming a parent means facing daily challenges, adapting to new balances and discovering unexpected resources. The Municipality of Jesolo, together with the Associazione Centro Santa Maria Mater Domini (which runs the Consultorio Familiare del Litorale di Eraclea family counselling centre), is offering two series of meetings: Sharing – for adult educators, to reflect and discuss separation, parenting and family relationships. From January to March, 4.30 p.m. Topics: family changes, parental responsibility, child custody and care, child welfare, the role of grandparents and uncles and aunts. One parent, one heart, one family – for single-parent families and adult educators, dedicated to care, responsibility, work, emotions and resilience. From January to March, 10:00 a.m. Topics: life paths of single-parent families, emotional impact of single parenthood, time and work management, skills and relationships with children, autonomy and resilience of parents and children.

The Jesolo City Theatre Festival for the 2025–26 seasons offers a rich lineup of performances, including comedies, ironic shows, thought-provoking pieces, musicals, and dance, thanks to the collaboration between the City of Jesolo and Arteven. Among the most anticipated events is the show “H20mix” by the RBR company – The Illusionists of Dance: directed by Cristiano Fagioli with choreography by Cristina Ledri and Cristiano Fagioli, it presents a scenic journey that invites reflection on the joys and fragilities of life through the symbolism of water. Here, water is portrayed as an element of purification and sacredness, but also as a mirror of human flaws and vanity, as in the myth of Narcissus, encouraging greater responsibility toward Nature. A season pass for 9 performances costs €130 (full price) or €110 (reduced), with the following sales schedule: renewals from November 3 to 8, seat changes on November 10 and 11, and new subscriptions starting November 12 online at www.vivaticket.com or at Jesolo’s public library. Single tickets cost €20 (full) or €18 (reduced), €25 (full) or €20 (reduced) for the New Year’s Concert, and €35 for “Debora Villa & Friends.” Pre-sales begin on November 10 for shows outside the subscription and on November 13 for the theatre season. Tickets can be purchased online, at Vivaticket outlets, at the public library, and at Ridente Viaggi in Via Levantina 73 up to the day before the show (a pre-sale fee applies both online and in these locations). On the evening of the performance, tickets will be available one hour before showtime at Teatro Vivaldi (Via del Bersagliere 1, Jesolo). Discounts apply to those under 25 and over 60. Performances are open to residents and tourists alike. Important: once a performance has started, entry to the hall is not permitted, so punctuality is required; the program may be subject to changes. Further details are also available in the official brochure.

The Italian Gymnastics Federation, together with the Amateur Sports Club Artistica Jesolo and the Municipality of the City of Jesolo, are pleased to host, at the Pala Turismo in Jesolo Lido, the 17th edition of the Trofeo Città di Jesolo, the largest and most prestigious women’s artistic gymnastics competition in the world.

The world's most famous modern popular opera and one of the most impressive shows ever staged.

A brilliant and refined comedy, highly comical. Hosting association: "TEATRO DELLE ARANCE".

Jesolo's beach transforms into an open-air stage, where kite pilots from around the world compete in breathtaking acrobatics, creating a colorful and captivating spectacle. Every year, the festival attracts thousands of spectators, displaying a variety of kites of all shapes and sizes, from small and simple to large and artistic. In addition to the flying shows, the festival also offers family activities and creative workshops. The event is a celebration of kite culture and an opportunity to discover new techniques, materials, and flying styles. The relaxed atmosphere and natural beauty of Jesolo make the Beach and Kite Festival a unique experience for all participants.

Blanco will perform live on April 17, 2026, at the Palazzo del Turismo in Jesolo, opening his new arena tour with an intense and captivating show.

Preparations for IRONMAN 2026 have already begun and the sporting event is scheduled for 3 May. It will be one of the biggest events in Jesolo after no less than five editions. Registration is already open for anyone who would like to take part.

A fun and relaxing afternoon with stories, movement and breathing games, rhythms, and mantra songs for children and families, led by Valentina Zocca from Associazione BarchettaBlu. The next session, "From a Little Seed", invites children and parents to explore roots and leaves, fostering calm, energy, and harmony in parent-child relationships. Participatory activities for children aged 1–6 and their caregivers.

The 15th Jesolo Moonlight Half Marathon & 10K, organized by Venicemarathon in collaboration with the City of Jesolo, will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The night race passes through pine forests, the seafront, and the beach, starting at sunset and finishing under the moonlight. There are 4,000 spots for the half marathon and 3,000 for the 10K, both competitive and limited. The program also includes the Jesolo Alì Family Run, a 3 km race for children and families, with registrations opening later. Registrations are already available on the official event website.

The Moonlight Half Marathon is a half marathon (21.0975 km) held in the evening in Jesolo, starting and finishing in Piazza Milano. The race begins at sunset and continues under the moonlight, offering a picturesque route that passes through the pine forest, the beach, and the seafront. In addition to the half marathon, the event includes a 10 km race and a 3 km Alì Family Run for families and children.

From April 3 to 6, 2026, Notre Dame de Paris comes to Jesolo. Four years after the 20th-anniversary tour, Riccardo Cocciante’s famous musical returns to captivate the Italian audience. A timeless masterpiece that continues to enchant audiences around the world.

Equilium in Festa 2026 in Jesolo (June 19–25) celebrates the Patron Saint with cultural events, shows, music, and religious ceremonies. The festival livens up the historic center with food stalls, family activities, and concerts. The highlights include the Saint’s procession and the traditional evening fireworks.

Jesolo is ready to turn the spotlight on a weekend full of adrenaline and excitement with the return of the Jesolo Air Show, one of the most popular events, which for over twenty-five years has been enchanting residents and tourists alike with spectacular performances by the National Aerobatic Team – Frecce Tricolori. The event will kick off on Friday 11 September with a day dedicated to official rehearsals, during which the public will be able to watch the pilots' preparation manoeuvres. The highlight is scheduled for Saturday 12 September, when the skies above Jesolo will be crossed by the famous tricolour trails, creating a unique spectacle. Year after year, the Jesolo Air Show proves to be an unmissable experience for those who love aviation, speed and aerobatics, offering the opportunity to admire the excellence and precision of Italian pilots up close. The event is also a major occasion for the city, attracting thousands of spectators and promoting our country's historic aeronautical tradition.