The 61st Venice Biennale opens on 9 May 2026 (preview days 6-8 May).
This market resolves YES if the Golden Lion for Best National Participation is awarded to an artist from Asia, Africa, Latin America, or the Middle East.
Resolution criteria:
- Award must be announced during the opening ceremony/preview days (6-8 May 2026) or by official La Biennale announcement before 31 May 2026
- "Non-Western" defined as artists from Asia, Africa, Latin America, Middle East, or Eastern Europe
- If the pavilion represents a Western nation but features a non-Western artist, this counts as NO (the pavilion's nation determines geographic classification)
Frequently asked questions
What are the current odds for Will a Global South pavilion win the Golden Lion at Venice 2026??
Manifold Markets prices Yes at 52% as of September 8, 2026.
When does Will a Global South pavilion win the Golden Lion at Venice 2026? resolve?
Will a Global South pavilion win the Golden Lion at Venice 2026? is scheduled to resolve on December 31, 2026.
How is Will a Global South pavilion win the Golden Lion at Venice 2026? settled?
Manifold Markets settles this market as follows: The 61st Venice Biennale opens on 9 May 2026 (preview days 6-8 May).