The events listed below are coordinated and funded by Venice MainStreet or are in partnership with us as a promoter. Several are made possible through corporate sponsorships. By attending one of these events and purchasing a ticket or beverage, you help provide financial support for Venice MainStreet to fulfill its mission to preserve, protect and promote historic downtown Venice. If you enjoy attending our free events, such as the Friday Night Concert Series at the gazebo or annual art and craft festivals, please consider joining Venice MainStreet or donating to help keep these great community events going.
Christmas in July Downtown Sale July 17-18th
July 17th & 18th 10am-4pm Shop the avenues and beyond! Head to downtown Venice for great summer deals during Venice MainStreet's annual Christmas in July event. Participants include (but may not be limited to) the following Venice MainStreet Partners listed below....
Events Update for Downtown Venice
Events requiring a City of Venice permit through mid June 2020 are canceled. This includes the Friday Night Concert Series, Gazebo Starlight Cinema (movies in Centennial Park), craft and art festivals.
ONGOING- Friday Night Concert Series
FREE! Venice MainStreet sponsors free year-round concerts at the gazebo in Centennial Park. At 7pm, twice a month on 2nd and 4th Fridays, bring your favorite lawn chair and enjoy live music outdoors in beautiful historic downtown Venice! January 10- Josh Reilly...
ONGOING- Gazebo Starlight Cinema (Movies in the Park!)
FREE! Sponsored by Venice Institute for Performing Arts (VIPA). Bring your favorite lawn chair and enjoy FREE movies on the first Friday of each month! Movies start at sunset in Centennial Park. Shop local and support Venice businesses and restaurants by buying your...
FEBRUARY- Braves on Miami Avenue
Dust off your baseball caps and join the block party on Miami Avenue in downtown Venice on Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 5 to 10 p.m. to kick off the beginning of spring training in Mardi Gras style. Hosted by Venice MainStreet in partnership with the Atlanta Braves...
FEBRUARY- Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Crawl
FREE! Tuesday, February 25, 2020 4pm-7pm Come parade with our second line band in Historic Downtown Venice! The after-party to follow will be at Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar and Made in Italy. Music stops include the following locations: Café Venice Ciao Gelato Crate and...