Jesolo Sand Nativity Exhibition
Masterpieces sculpted in sand in Piazza Brescia
About Sand Sculptures
An open-air museum made of sand
The Sand Nativity Exhibition is one of the most characteristic events in Jesolo, in the Province of Venice. In Piazza Brescia, the best sand sculptors from all over the world model tons of sand, bringing monumental works to life in an exhibition path that changes every year following a different theme.
Monumental works protected and visitable for months
The large-scale sculptures are housed under large protective structures that keep them visible and intact in any weather condition, allowing for long enjoyment that extends for a good part of the season. The result is a true open-air museum, capable of surprising with the fragility and at the same time the expressive power of the material.
One of Italy's longest-standing sand art traditions
With a history dating back to the 1990s, the exhibition is one of the most established sand art experiences in the Italian scene. Each edition proposes a theme that becomes the common thread of the works, transforming Piazza Brescia into an unmissable stop for visitors to the coast. Admission is free.
Sand Sculptures — edition 2026
The 2026 edition is the 28th and revolves around the theme "The Power of Change", chosen to explore transformation as a generative force. The exhibition is open from May 9 to October 4, 2026, in Piazza Brescia, while the sculpting phase takes place from April 18 to May 1.
Artists interpret natural transformations alongside human stories of innovation, unity, and renewal, celebrating metamorphosis, rebirth, and adaptability. Sand itself becomes a symbol of change: fragile yet capable of becoming extraordinarily solid. The exhibition, designed for families, is an open-air museum with free admission.
Programme Sand Sculptures 2026
April 18 - May 1, 2026 — sculpting
- International sculptors create the works in Piazza Brescia (phase visitable during creation)
May 9 - October 4, 2026 — exhibition open
- Exhibition path with monumental sculptures on the theme "The Power of Change"
- Works inspired by metamorphosis, rebirth, and adaptability
- Setup under protective structures, visitable in all weather conditions
Free admission for the entire duration of the exhibition.
Highlights Sand Sculptures 2026
Prices Sand Sculptures 2026
Practical information — Sand Sculptures
Where
Piazza Brescia, Jesolo (VE).
How to get there
By car from the A4 highway, exit Noventa di Piave-San Donà and take the SS14 towards Jesolo; by train to San Donà di Piave-Jesolo with a bus to the lido.
Admission
Free admission. The works are protected by covered structures and can be visited in all weather conditions.
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Where does it take place — Sand Sculptures
Piazza Brescia
Piazza Brescia, 30016 Jesolo