Venezia 83: The Secret Party Calendar from Variety to Dardust
Scheduled from September 2 to 12, 2026, the 83rd Venice International Film Festival will feature a series of accompanying parties. On September 1, the Variety party will take place at the Hotel Excelsior, organized by Tiziana Rocca, with jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal in attendance. The festival kicks off on September 2, honoring George Clooney with the Golden Lion for Career Achievement and showcasing the premiere of Danny Boyle's 'Ink.' Notable events include the Diane von Furstenberg Awards on September 3, a private Golden Globes party on September 4, and the Kinéo Awards on September 5. Highlights also feature Orlando Bloom receiving the Filming Italy Venice Award on September 6 and Ellen Burstyn receiving her Golden Lion on September 7, wrapping up with the Golden Lion ceremony on September 12.
Key facts
- The 83rd Venice Film Festival runs from September 2 to 12, 2026.
- The Variety party returns on September 1 at the Hotel Excelsior after a year off, organized by Tiziana Rocca.
- Maggie Gyllenhaal is jury president.
- George Clooney receives the Golden Lion for Career Achievement.
- Danny Boyle's 'Ink' opens the festival.
- Jane Fonda, Lynsey Addario, Mia Amor Mottley, and Gisèle Pelicot are honored at the DVF Awards.
- Marina Abramović and Pamela Anderson are honored at the amfAR gala.
- Ellen Burstyn receives the Golden Lion for Career Achievement on September 7.
- Luca Guadagnino receives the Cartier Glory to the Filmmaker Award.
- Dardust performs live at the Campari Lounge on September 8.
- The Better World Fund Gala takes place at Procuratie Vecchie on September 8.
- Ferragamo presents 'Un Passo alla Volta' at La Fenice on September 9.
- Serena Rossi receives the Campari Passion for Film Award on September 10.
- The festival closes on September 12 with the Golden Lion ceremony.
Entities
Artists
- Maggie Gyllenhaal
- George Clooney
- Danny Boyle
- John Malkovich
- Sam Rockwell
- Steve Buscemi
- Werner Herzog
- Orlando Bloom
- Kate Mara
- Rooney Mara
- Domhnall Gleeson
- Sydney Sweeney
- Vittoria Ceretti
- Nina Dobrev
- Jane Fonda
- Lynsey Addario
- Mia Amor Mottley
- Gisèle Pelicot
- Robert Pattinson
- Merritt Wever
- Skyler Gisondo
- Phoebe Bridgers
- Justin Hurwitz
- Randy Kerber
- Faye Dunaway
- Nicola Peltz Beckham
- Chiara Francini
- Maria Gifuni
- Raniero Monaco di Lapio
- Sara Lazzaro
- Marina Abramović
- Pamela Anderson
- Ellen Burstyn
- Dakota Johnson
- Valeria Bruni Tedeschi
- Luca Guadagnino
- Dardust
- Anna Foglietta
- Alba Rohrwacher
- Guido Caprino
- Martina Ferragamo
- Margherita Buy
- Francesco Colella
- Francesco Centorame
- Violante Placido
- Donatella Finocchiaro
- William Baldwin
- Serena Rossi
- Mario Martone
- Nicolas Pariser
- Chiara Mastroianni
- Giovanni Veronesi
- Simone Coppo
- Salvatore Ferragamo
Institutions
- Variety
- Golden Globes
- DVF Awards
- amfAR
- Cartier
- Ferragamo
- Campari
- Armani beauty
- Hotel Excelsior
- Danieli
- Teatro Goldoni
- Aman Venice
- St. Regis
- Teatro La Fenice
- Casa Cinema Giovani
- Filming Italy Venice Award
- Campari Lounge
- Molino Stucky
- Better World Fund
- Procuratie Vecchie
- Atlas Concorde
- Soho House
- Vanity Fair
- La Terrazza Biennale
- Orchestra Regionale Filarmonia Veneta
- Fanheart3 Awards
- Son of a Pitch Award
- Cartier Cinema Club
- Armani beauty dinner
- Diane von Furstenberg
- MADWOMAN
- Ca' Sagredo
- Premio Kinéo
- Golden Lions
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Lido
- Hotel Excelsior
- Canal Grande
- Danieli
- Gritti
- Teatro Goldoni
- Aman Venice
- Sala Grande
- St. Regis
- Teatro La Fenice
- Casa Cinema Giovani
- Molino Stucky
- Procuratie Vecchie
- Piazza San Marco
- Terrazza Biennale
- Campari Lounge
- Sala Casinò
- Palazzo del Cinema
- Ca' Sagredo
- La Terrazza by Atlas Concorde
Sources
- Artslife —