Vivaldi Four Seasons Concert Tickets at Scuola Grande di San Teodoro Venice
- Duration75 minutes
- Open onMost evenings - check your date
- Meeting pointScuola Grande di San Teodoro, Campo San Salvador 4810, near the Rialto Bridge
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Overview
This ticket takes you into the Vivaldi Church on the Riva degli Schiavoni for an evening concert of Vivaldi's Four Seasons, played live by a baroque ensemble. You sit in the church tied to the composer's years as violin master, then hear the four violin concertos inspired by spring, summer, autumn and winter. The concert starts at 19:00 on the date you choose. It suits couples, music lovers and families with older children who want a classical evening in Venice. It is a ticket only, with no guide and no transport.
Highlights
- The Four Seasons performed live by a baroque ensemble
- Inside the Vivaldi Church (Santa Maria della Visitazione, also called La Pietà)
- A church whose story is tied to Vivaldi's work as a teacher and composer
- Evening concert at 19:00 on the date you choose
- A few minutes on foot from St Mark's Square along the waterfront
- A calm classical evening in Venice, easy to combine with a stroll by the lagoon
Full Description
The Vivaldi Church on the Riva degli Schiavoni
The Vivaldi Church is the popular name of Santa Maria della Visitazione, also known as La Pietà, on the Riva degli Schiavoni waterfront in the Castello district. It stands only a few minutes' walk east of St Mark's Square. If you are wondering how to get to the Vivaldi Church, walk along the lagoon from the square or take a vaporetto to the San Zaccaria stop, which is just around the corner.
The oval interior was designed by Giorgio Massari in the mid-eighteenth century and shaped so that music carries clearly, while Giambattista Tiepolo painted the ceiling fresco above the seats. That is why Vivaldi Church tickets appeal to visitors who prefer to hear baroque music in a room made for it rather than in a large concert hall.
Antonio Vivaldi and the Ospedale della Pietà
Antonio Vivaldi was born in Venice in 1678, became a priest and was nicknamed the Red Priest for his hair. From 1703 he taught violin at the Ospedale della Pietà, a charitable institution whose young women trained as singers and instrumentalists and performed for visitors from across Europe. The present church was built after his death, on the ground where that musical life took place.
Sitting here gives the concert a sense of place that a recording cannot. It is a simple answer to the question of what Vivaldi Church Venice is really about: a working musical institution whose story you can feel while the music plays.
The Four Seasons concert
The Four Seasons is a set of four violin concertos published in the 1720s, each linked to a sonnet describing its season. Listen for birdsong and a gentle stream in Spring, the summer storm, the harvest dance and hunt of Autumn, and the shivering strings and cracking ice of Winter. A solo violin leads the baroque ensemble, supported by strings and harpsichord.
Many visitors ask whether a Vivaldi Four Seasons concert in Venice is worth it. The answer is yes if you enjoy live music in an atmospheric setting: the piece itself lasts around forty minutes, and programmes can include further baroque works, so plan for a little over an hour.
Planning your evening at the Vivaldi Church
The concert starts at 19:00, so arrive about thirty minutes early to find your seat without rushing. The Vivaldi Church Venice opening hours for visits are separate from concert times, so the ticket is for the performance on your chosen date. Old churches can feel cool in winter, so bring a light layer, and dress smartly but comfortably.
The best time to visit for a quiet walk is just before the concert, when the waterfront light turns golden and the Bridge of Sighs and St Mark's Basin are close by. Afterwards, the promenade back towards the square is pleasant and well lit.
Itinerary
- Arrive at the Vivaldi ChurchReach the church on the Riva degli Schiavoni about 30 minutes before 19:00 and enter with your ticket.
- Take your seatSettle in the oval nave beneath the Tiepolo ceiling while the ensemble prepares.
- Spring and SummerThe first concertos open the evening with birdsong, a mountain stream and the summer storm.
- Autumn and WinterThe harvest dance and the icy strings of winter close the Four Seasons, with the concert lasting a little over an hour in total.
- Stroll the waterfrontLeave the church and walk the lit promenade back towards St Mark's Square at your own pace.
What's included
- Entrance to the Vivaldi Church (Santa Maria della Visitazione)
- Live performance of Vivaldi's Four Seasons by a baroque ensemble
- Concert ticket for your selected date and time
Not included
- Hotel pickup and transport
Is this right for you?
Great for
- Families with children — a child price for ages 0–25
- History and culture lovers
- A short visit — about 1.5 hours
- Travellers who want a proven choice — rated 4.8/5 by past travellers
Not suitable for
- Guests looking for a guided tour of the church or of Venice, as this is a concert ticket only
- Very young children who cannot sit quietly for about an hour
- Anyone who needs step-free access, who should check the details with us before booking
Meeting point
Meet at the Vivaldi Church (Santa Maria della Visitazione) on the Riva degli Schiavoni, Venice, in the Castello district, a few minutes on foot from St Mark's Square and close to the San Zaccaria vaporetto stop. The concert starts at 19:00, and we suggest arriving about 30 minutes earlier. There is no hotel pickup, and the ticket does not include transport.
Important information
- The concert starts at 19:00 on the date you choose; arrive about 30 minutes early
- Bring your booking confirmation on your phone or printed
- Dress smartly but comfortably and bring a light layer, as churches can be cool
- Photography and phone use during the performance may be restricted; follow the staff's instructions
- The ticket covers entry to the church and the concert only; it does not include a guide or transport
- Age categories are shown in the booking panel; check them when you select your guests
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
How much does the Vivaldi Four Seasons concert ticket cost?
The price depends on the option and the guests you choose. The booking panel on this page shows the current price for adults, children and seniors.
Is hotel pickup included?
No. The ticket is for the concert only, and you make your own way to the Vivaldi Church on the Riva degli Schiavoni.
How long is the concert?
The Four Seasons itself lasts around forty minutes, and the programme can include other baroque works, so plan for a little over an hour. The concert starts at 19:00.
Is the concert suitable for children?
Yes for children who can sit quietly and enjoy live music. The booking panel shows the age categories and their prices.
What should I wear or bring?
Smart casual clothes and a light layer are enough. Bring your booking confirmation and arrive about 30 minutes early.
Can I book for today or tomorrow?
You can if the date and the 19:00 concert still show as available in the booking panel.
What is the difference between the options?
This page offers one concert ticket. Pick your date, and the booking panel shows the price for each guest category.
Is the Vivaldi Church the same as the Pietà church?
Yes. Santa Maria della Visitazione is known as La Pietà and is called the Vivaldi Church because of the composer's link to the institution next to it.
How do I get to the Vivaldi Church from St Mark's Square?
Walk east along the Riva degli Schiavoni for a few minutes, or take a vaporetto to San Zaccaria, which is close to the church.
Does the ticket include a tour of the church?
No. It includes entry for the concert. Sightseeing and guided visits are not part of this ticket.
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