Sand sculpture exhibition 2026

09 / 05 / 2026 - 04 / 09 / 2026

Jesolo - Veneto - Italy

From May 9 to October 4, 2026, Piazza Brescia in an Italian resort town Jesolo transforms into an evocative open-air stage, welcoming extraordinary sculptures created by the world's most talented sand artists.

The theme of this 28th edition is change, one of the the most powerful forces in nature and one of the most universal human experiences. With "The Power of Change", the city invites visitors and guests to reflect on transformation, resilience, and renewal through monumental sand sculptures that tell stories of positive evolution, growth, and hope.. Artists interpret the processes of natural transformation, pairing them with human stories of innovation, unity, andirebirth.

Each sculpture thus becomes a visual narrative of progress and possibility, capable of exciting and engaging an audience of all ages.