Ancient Festival of the Little Temple
The late May festival in Sabbadina di Boara Pisani, featuring wild boar, asparagus, and music
About Festival of the Little Temple
A festival linked to the little temple
The Ancient Festival of the Little Temple takes place in Sabbadina, a locality in Boara Pisani, a municipality in the Padua region bordering the Polesine area along the Adige River. The festival originates from the popular devotion to the ancient little temple, one of the many small sacred shrines that dot the Venetian countryside and around which the life of rural communities has gathered over the centuries.
Two weekends of festivities at the sports field
The festival is held at the Sabbadina sports field, in Via Vallazza 28, spread over two weekends between late May and early June. The program alternates gastronomic evenings and entertainment: dinners organized by the Pro Loco, a screening dedicated to the "history and tradition of the ancient little temple," and dancing evenings and concerts.
Flavors of the lower Paduan area
On the table, the protagonists are wild boar, asparagus, and typical local dishes, accompanied by evenings with DJ sets, ballroom dancing, and tributes to '70s and '80s rock. Organized by the Athesis APS Cultural Association together with the Pro Loco and with the patronage of the Municipality of Boara Pisani, the festival is one of the most heartfelt events of spring in the lower Paduan area.
Festival of the Little Temple — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Ancient Festival of the Little Temple takes place at the Sabbadina sports field (Via Vallazza 28) in Boara Pisani over two weekends, from May 22 to June 2. Organized by the Athesis APS Cultural Association and the Pro Loco, with the patronage of the Municipality. Scheduled are dinners organized by the Pro Loco, the screening "History and tradition of the ancient little temple," and musical evenings.
Programme Festival of the Little Temple 2026
The 2026 festival is held on May 22-23-24, May 29-30-31, and June 1-2 at the Sabbadina sports field. The typical structure includes:
- Dinner and dancing organized by the Pro Loco
- Menu with wild boar, asparagus, and typical dishes of the lower Paduan area
- Evenings with DJ sets, ballroom dancing, and tributes to '70s-'80s rock
- Screening "History and tradition of the ancient little temple" by Athesis
The evening details with the bands will be published by the organizers closer to the event.
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How to get there
Boara Pisani is located along the SS16 south of Padua, near Rovigo. The hamlet of Sabbadina is reachable by car; take the Boara/Rovigo exit of the A13 motorway.
Where and when
Sabbadina sports field, Via Vallazza 28, between late May and early June (two weekends). Free admission.
Information
Athesis APS Cultural Association with the Pro Loco of Boara Pisani, under the patronage of the Municipality.
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Where does it take place — Festival of the Little Temple
Campo sportivo di Sabbadina
Via Vallazza 28, 35040 Boara Pisani