About this Event
The Regata Storica is the main event in the annual Voga alla Veneta rowing calendar, a discipline practised in the Venetian lagoon for thousands of years. Its modern form dates to 1841, and it was officially named Regata Storica in 1899. Every year it brings dozens of colourful 16th-century boats, costumed crews, gondolas and cheering crowds to the Grand Canal, combining a spectacular historical water pageant with fiercely competitive rowing races.
Date & Time
The Regata Storica 2027 takes place on Sunday, 5 September 2027.
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Venue & Location
The event takes place on the Grand Canal in Venice, from St. Mark’s Bay along the Canal Grande, past Rialto and the Railway Station, and back to the finish in front of Ca’ Foscari. The main viewing area is Canal Grande, 30100 Venezia (VE), Italy, with the best free views from the Grand Canal bridges, banks and waterfront.
Staying overnight?
Check the nearest hotel near the venue.
What to Expect
One of the main attractions is the Historical Water Parade, where visitors can see beautiful old boats. Participants wear traditional colourful clothes. The main event is the traditional boat race.
There are also special races for young rowers and children. The Gondolini race is one of the most exciting parts of the event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to help you plan your visit.
When is Regata Storica 2027 in Venice?
Regata Storica 2027 is on Sunday, 5 September 2027, the first Sunday of September. It is held in the afternoon on the Grand Canal, starting with the historical pageant and followed by the competitive regattas.
What is the Regata Storica historical parade about?
The parade re-enacts the welcome given in 1489 to Caterina Cornaro, wife of the King of Cyprus, who renounced her throne in favour of Venice. Dozens of 16th-century style boats carry the Doge, the Dogaressa and Venetian officials in period costume, with costumed rowers and gondoliers along the Grand Canal.
Where is the best place to watch Regata Storica in Venice?
The best free views are from the banks of the Grand Canal, the Rialto Bridge, the Accademia Bridge, the Scalzi Bridge and the waterfront at St. Mark’s Bay. Arrive early, as the most popular spots fill quickly, and expect waterbus services to be modified or suspended along the course during the event.
Do I need tickets for Regata Storica Venice?
Watching from the public banks, bridges and waterfront is free. Reserved grandstand seats, private terraces, boat-side viewing and guided tours are also offered by local operators and venues, and should be booked well in advance for the first Sunday of September.
What boats race in the Regata Storica, and which race is the most famous?
The programme includes mascarete, pupparini, caorline and gondolini, raced by age and boat class. The most famous is the twin-oared gondolini regatta, the champions’ race, with the fastest Venetian boats sprinting along the Grand Canal to the finish in front of Ca’ Foscari.
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