Masterpieces sculpted in sand in Piazza Brescia
The Sand Sculpture 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 shape tons of sand, bringing monumental works to life in an exhibition path that changes its appearance every year following a different theme.
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 astonishing with the fragility and at the same time the expressive power of the material.
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.
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 path, designed for families, is a free open-air museum.
Free admission for the entire duration of the exhibition.
Piazza Brescia, Jesolo (VE).
By car from the A4 motorway exit Noventa di Piave-San Donà and SS14 towards Jesolo; by train to San Donà di Piave-Jesolo with a bus to the lido.
Free admission. The works are protected by covered structures and can be visited in all weather conditions.
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Piazza Brescia
Piazza Brescia, 30016 Jesolo