The International Festival of Noir Literature.
In Venice from 12 to 15 November 2026
Inspired by the great international literary festivals, Venice Noir is an annual event dedicated to fans of noir, the thriller and the genre fiction in the city that more than any other embodies mystery and narrative tension: Venice. It is not only the setting of the festival, but its soul: an inexhaustible source of inspiration for Italian and international noir.
Venice Noir began in 2023 as a talk by three British authors in Studium, the main bookstore in the city centre. In three years, the festival has grown to become a four-day international event dedicated to popular fiction with some of the best-known authors from around Europe, all hosted in the magnificent locations only Venice can offer.
The festival includes events, talks, presentations and debates both in English and in Italian. Like Venice itself, the festival is unique and unforgettable, and reveals the secret soul of the city.
“The most beautiful book festival in the world.”
Ian Rankin
Appearing this year
The best international noir authors await you in Venice. Find out who will be hosting the 2026 edition!
Main Sponsor
The Merchant of Venice is Main Sponsor of Venice Noir.
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