Ancient Festival of the Guardian Angel
A centuries-old tradition on the first Sunday of September
About Festival of the Guardian Angel
A festival with deep roots
The Ancient Festival of the Guardian Angel is one of the longest-standing traditions in Bagnolo San Vito, in the province of Mantua. Held on the first Sunday of September since 1903, the festival has marked the beginning of autumn for over a century with four days of celebration dedicated to good food and togetherness.
Gastronomy, dancing, and tradition
The heart of the event is the food stalls serving Mantuan cuisine, open every evening, accompanied by evenings with dance orchestras playing traditional Italian folk music (liscio). Around them, the funfair, exhibitions, competitions – like the fishing contest – and moments of celebration for the entire community.
The religious dimension
Alongside the popular aspects, the religious dimension remains central, with the procession recalling the original meaning of the festival dedicated to the Guardian Angel. An event that combines faith, tradition, and conviviality, deeply linked to the identity of Bagnolo San Vito and its territory in the Mantuan plain.
Festival of the Guardian Angel — edition 2026
The Festival of the Guardian Angel 2026
For 2026, the Ancient Festival of the Guardian Angel is expected in Bagnolo San Vito around the first Sunday of September, continuing the centuries-old tradition that links it to this time of year.
The confirmed format includes four days of celebration with the food stalls serving Mantuan cuisine, evenings with dance orchestras, the funfair, exhibitions, competitions, and the procession. The detailed hourly program will be announced by the Municipality of Bagnolo San Vito.
Programme Festival of the Guardian Angel 2026
Four days around the first Sunday of September
- Food stalls with Mantuan cuisine, every evening from 7:30 PM
- Evenings with traditional Italian folk dance orchestras (liscio)
- Funfair and exhibitions
- Fishing competition
- Procession
Detailed program to be confirmed.
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Practical information — Festival of the Guardian Angel
How to get here
Bagnolo San Vito is located southeast of Mantua, reachable by car along the provincial roads of the Mantuan plain.
Costs
Free entry; food and drinks from the stalls are at your expense.
Info
Program and times on the Bagnolo San Vito Municipality website.
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Where does it take place — Festival of the Guardian Angel
Centro di Bagnolo San Vito
Bagnolo San Vito, 46031 Bagnolo San Vito