amfAR Gala Venezia 2026 — 6th Edition
The most sought-after black-tie gala of the Mostra: amfAR brings together red-carpet stars and major collectors at the Molino Stucky, with Marina Abramović honored with the Award of Inspiration. Black-tie dinner, performances and contemporary art auctions, with Chopard as jewelry sponsor.
Line-up : Marina Abramović (Award of Inspiration), Mostra stars, Chopard
How to get in
amfAR — The Foundation for AIDS Research (gala held on the sidelines of the Mostra, signature sponsor Chopard)
Two realistic routes: buy a ticket or a table through the official ticketing at amfar.org/venezia (charity gala pricing, very high), or aim for press accreditation by writing to the amfAR communications department — both contacts above appear in the official press releases. Book early: the dinner sells out every year during the Mostra.
The turnkey stay
Three Venetian nights around the amfAR gala: a palazzo on the Grand Canal, a Michelin-starred table on Piazza San Marco and the lagoon crossed by vintage motorboat.
Where to stay
- Aman Venice — 16th-century Palazzo Papadopoli on the Grand Canal: protected frescoes, interiors by Jean-Michel Gathy and rare private gardens.
- Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice — On the Giudecca, minutes from St Mark's by private launch: gardens, an Olympic-size saltwater pool and the Michelin-starred Oro restaurant.
Where to dine
- Ristorante Quadri — One Michelin star upstairs at the Gran Caffè Quadri, on Piazza San Marco: cuisine by the Alajmo brothers, décor by Philippe Starck.
- Harry's Bar — An institution opened in 1931 by Giuseppe Cipriani on calle Vallaresso, steps from St Mark's: bellini, carpaccio and a wood-panelled dining room untouched by time.
What to experience
- Classic Boats Venice — Restored wooden motorboats for private charter with skipper: crossings of the northern lagoon, sunset outings, stops among the islands.
- HeliFly, Venice Helicopter Tour — A private helicopter flight from the Lido heliport: ten, twenty or thirty minutes above St Mark's and the lagoon.
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