Summer in Venice: the festivals and local celebrations you just can't miss
When summer arrives, Venice also opens the season of local festivals, or should we say "feste" as they are called in the lagoon city. Yes, we should! Lots of evenings spent on the islands and in the various city districts, where you can taste the traditional, local dishes and listen to live music and have fun altogether. This is really where you can discover the true heart of Venice and its citizens. Venetians are really used to taking part in the traditional local festivals, although many Italian and foreign tourists also come to enjoy them. The festivals create an atmosphere of high spirits: each one has a packed programme of entertainment, with outdoor games, story-telling, theatre, children's activities, cinema, lotteries, religious events and regattas. The festival of San Pietro di Castello and San Francesco della Vigna are especially popular. Venice always has an event or a hidden jewel to add to your tour programme.
The festivals are the perfect opportunity to leave behind the best known itineraries and enjoy a living fresco of this splendid city. Make a note of it in your diary!
The main summer festivals in Venice
Festival of Sant'Antonio (8 - 15 June 2024)
They call it the festival of St. Antony, even though it is held in San Francesco della Vigna in the Castello district. On offer, good local food (bigoli in sauce [pasta], fried fish, costicine [ribs] and sausages...), concerts and dance shows.
Info event > https://www.facebook.com/asf.venezia/?locale=it_IT
Festival of San Piero de Casteo (26 - 30 June 2024)
This is perhaps the most well-known and well-loved Festival. It is held in the very beautiful Campo San Pietro overlooking the Arsenale. Numerous long tables, a packed menu and big concerts are the talking points.
Info event > https://www.sanpierodecasteo.org
Festival of the Madonna dell’Apparizione in Pellestrina (29 July – 4 August 2024)
It is held on the magnificent island of Pellestrina. Religious, cultural, musical, sports and gastronomical events follow one after the other, culminating in the Pellestrina Regatta on 4 August with a final firework display.
Info event > https://www.facebook.com/apparizionepellestrina/?locale=it_IT
Festival of Portosecco (12 – 18 August 2024)
Again, this is held on Pellestrina. The festival takes its inspiration from the tales of the elderly and from the celebrations for Saint Stephen, patron saint of the community. Religious events, concerts, "Voga alla Veneta" regattas, theatre shows, dances, bingo and the inevitable fish stall.
Info event > https://www.facebook.com/p/Sagra-SStefano-Portosecco-100058065804646/
We look forward to seeing you in Venice!
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