Venice: Interpreti Veneziani Concert & Music Museum

Baroque at San Vidal: Vivaldi, Bach & Handmade Strings

You spend your evening moving between two rooms in the Church of San Vidal: first the Music Museum, where you see handmade stringed instruments from the 17th to 19th centuries. Then the concert hall, where Interpreti Veneziani performs baroque masterworks by Vivaldi, Bach, Handel and Mozart. The whole evening is contained in one location, and you finish knowing the instruments and the music together.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Venice Music Museum1h · entry included
2. Church of San Vidal1h 30m

Visit Music Museum and attend concert

• Explore Museo della Musica exhibits
• Learn about Vivaldi’s life story
• Enjoy Interpreti Veneziani concert

The Experience

The concert starts when you walk into the Church of San Vidal and the Interpreti Veneziani ensemble takes the stage. Before that, you spend time at the Music Museum in the same church, moving through cases of cellos and violins built between the 1600s and 1800s: the actual instruments that shaped Italian music. The collection is small enough that you're not overwhelmed, but detailed enough that you notice the craftsmanship: the wood grain, the scroll work, the way a bridge is carved. It's the kind of museum where you can stand close and really look.

Then the concert happens. Interpreti Veneziani performs Bach, Handel, Mozart and Vivaldi: the composers who defined this period. The ensemble is known for playing with what the program calls "passion combined with interpretive variety," which means you're not sitting through a stiff recitation of notes. The acoustics in San Vidal are warm. The church itself becomes part of the sound. The whole experience (museum, then concert) takes an evening, and you leave having heard the music in the same space where these instruments were made and played centuries ago.

Getting there is straightforward: the church is in central Venice, and public transportation options are nearby. If you're traveling with young children, strollers are fine in the museum and concert space. The only thing to know is that if you're staying outside Venice proper and coming in for the day, you may need to pay a €5 access fee on certain dates: worth checking the city's website before you go.

What’s included

• Admission to the Venice Music Museum with its collection of 17th to 19th century stringed instruments.
• concert program.
• Interpreti Veneziani baroque concert featuring works by Vivaldi, Bach, Handel and Mozart performed in the Church of San Vidal.

Days and timesNo departures until 31 Mar 2027

Ages27 to 64 years · Seniors (65+) · Under 27

Meeting point and pickupNo pickup · ends where it starts

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Interpreti Veneziani

Is this one for you?Right for anyone who wants to experience baroque music in its architectural and cultural setting without arranging separate tickets and timing. The museum and concert are in one place, one evening, so you move straight from the instruments to hearing them played.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Under 27.

What composers are performed at the Interpreti Veneziani concert?

The ensemble performs Bach, Handel, Mozart and Vivaldi: the core baroque and Italian classical repertoire.

Is the Music Museum included in the ticket?

Yes, admission to the Music Museum is included with concert entry.

Where is the concert held?

Both the Music Museum and the concert take place in the Church of San Vidal in central Venice.

Do I need to pay an entry fee to Venice?

If you're staying outside Venice and visiting for the day, you may need to pay a €5 access fee on certain dates. Check the city's website (cda.ve.it) for current details and exemptions.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the Church of San Vidal and Music Museum are wheelchair accessible.

What time does the concert start?

The concert is an evening performance. Specific start times vary by date. Check your booking confirmation for the exact time.