Biennale Architettura 2027
Biennale Architettura 2027 explores architecture and the possibility of coexistence through the 20th International Architecture Exhibition, presented across Venice from 8 May to 21 November.
About Biennale Architettura 2027
Biennale Architettura 2027 is the 20th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. The exhibition is open to the public from 8 May to 21 November 2027 in Venice, Italy.
The 2027 edition is curated by architects and educators Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu.
Do Architecture — For the Possibility of Coexistence Facing a Real Reality
The title of the Biennale Architettura 2027 is Do Architecture — For the Possibility of Coexistence Facing a Real Reality.
The exhibition explores architecture through the perspective of coexistence and the ways architectural practice can respond to contemporary realities and future possibilities.
International Architecture Exhibition
The 20th International Architecture Exhibition brings together the International Exhibition curated by Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu, National Participations and selected Collateral Events.
National Participations are presented through national pavilions and other approved exhibition venues, while selected Collateral Events form an associated section of the wider exhibition.
Giardini and Arsenale
The principal exhibition venues are the Giardini della Biennale and the Arsenale.
The 2027 exhibition also extends into other locations in Venice, including venues associated with National Participations and approved Collateral Events.
Curators
Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu are the curators and Artistic Directors responsible for the 20th International Architecture Exhibition.
They are architects and educators and founded Amateur Architecture Studio in 1997. Their work and educational background inform the architectural and pedagogical context of the 2027 exhibition.
Architecture, Sustainability and Coexistence
The 2027 exhibition provides a setting for exploring architecture, materials, construction, design, cities and the relationship between people and their built environments.
Sustainability and questions surrounding the relationship between architecture, resources, construction practices and coexistence are particularly relevant to the educational and professional context of the exhibition.
Educational Programmes
La Biennale di Venezia has confirmed an extensive Educational programme for 2027.
Activities are planned for individual visitors and groups including students, children, young people, adults, families, professionals, businesses and universities.
Educational activities are designed around active participation and include two principal formats: Guided Tours and Workshops.
National Participations
The exhibition includes National Participations by countries represented through official national pavilions and approved exhibition venues.
The national presentations form an important part of the wider International Architecture Exhibition and provide perspectives from different architectural and cultural contexts.
Biennale College Architettura
Biennale College Architettura is part of La Biennale's development and educational ecosystem for emerging practitioners. The 2026/2027 programme includes selected projects by emerging practitioners under the age of 30.
Details of individual projects and associated activities should be confirmed through the official Biennale programme.
Opening Hours
Opening period: 8 May – 21 November 2027
Opening hours: 10:00–18:00
Closed: Mondays
Visitors should check the official Biennale website before travelling for any changes to opening arrangements, special openings or programme schedules.
Tickets and Guided Visits
Tickets for the 20th International Architecture Exhibition will be made available through the official La Biennale di Venezia channels.
The official 2027 information states that ticket sales and guided visits will be available online. Detailed ticket options and prices should be checked when released.
Venue
Giardini della Biennale
Sestiere Castello
30122 Venice, Italy
Arsenale
Campo della Tana 2169/F
30122 Venice, Italy
Official Event Information
Event: Biennale Architettura 2027
Edition: 20th International Architecture Exhibition
Date: 8 May – 21 November 2027
Location: Venice, Italy
Main Venues: Giardini / Arsenale
Curators: Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu
Organizer: La Biennale di Venezia
Official Website
Visit the official Biennale Architettura 2027 website
Biskoon Editorial Note
Biskoon lists Biennale Architettura 2027 as a curated global event for discovery and informational purposes. Biskoon is not the organizer, curator, host or representative of La Biennale di Venezia.
Programme details, participating countries, educational activities, ticket information, venue arrangements and other participation requirements should be confirmed through official La Biennale di Venezia channels before attending.
Last verified: October 2026
Itinerary
Opening and Pre-Opening
10:00 - 18:00
The 20th International Architecture Exhibition opens to the public on 8 May 2027. A pre-opening is scheduled for 6–7 May for invited participants and the professional community.
International Architecture Exhibition
10:00 - 18:00
The main exhibition runs from 8 May through 21 November 2027 across the Giardini and Arsenale, with the exhibition closed on Mondays. The programme includes the International Exhibition, National Participations and selected Collateral Events.
Educational Programmes
10:00 - 18:00
Educational activities accompany the exhibition for students, children, young people, adults, families, professionals, businesses and universities. Activities include Guided Tours and Workshops. Individual dates and schedules will be published through the official programme.
FAQ
The 20th International Architecture Exhibition runs from 8 May to 21 November 2027 in Venice. A pre-opening is scheduled for 6–7 May.
The principal venues are the Giardini della Biennale and the Arsenale, with additional National Participations and related activities at other locations in Venice.
The official 2027 information lists opening hours of 10:00–18:00, with the exhibition closed on Mondays.
The 20th International Architecture Exhibition is curated by architects and educators Wang Shu and Lu
The official title is “Do Architecture — For the Possibility of Coexistence Facing a Real Reality.”
Yes. La Biennale has confirmed an extensive 2027 Educational programme for students, children, young people, adults, families, professionals, businesses and universities. Activities include Guided Tours and Workshops.
The official 2027 information currently states that tickets will be available soon and that ticket sales and guided visits will be handled online. Visitors should check the official website for updates.
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