Antica Sagra del Carmine di Sorio
One of the oldest festivals in the Vicenza area, with fish fry and wine in Sorio di Gambellara
About Sagra del Carmine di Sorio
A Festival Over Three Centuries Old
The Antica Sagra del Carmine di Sorio is one of the oldest folk festivals in the Veneto: the 2026 edition will be the 328th. It is held in Sorio, a hamlet of Gambellara in the province of Vicenza, in an area famous for the vineyards of the DOC Gambellara appellation. The festival has its roots in religious celebrations in honour of the Madonna del Carmelo, which still officially open the sagra (festival) today with Holy Mass and a procession.
Fried Fish, the Queen of the Table
The heart of the event is the large food stand, which opens every evening with table service. The undisputed specialty is the mixed fried fish, complemented by traditional Venetian dishes: bigoli with duck ragu, mixed grills, stews, polenta, cod, and typical desserts. Takeaway service is also available.
Music, Shows, and Fireworks
Each evening features music and entertainment, from offerings for younger audiences to dancing nights, a dance show, and the grand finale with fireworks. Organized by the Sorio Committee with the support of dozens of local organizations, the sagra is an event of identity that, edition after edition, continues to bring together the entire community of Gambellara and neighbouring towns at the foot of the Vicenza hills.
Sagra del Carmine di Sorio — edition 2026
The 2026 edition, the 328th, of the Antica Sagra del Carmine di Sorio will be held from July 16 to 20 in the hamlet of Gambellara. The sagra opens on Thursday the 16th with Holy Mass and the procession of the Madonna del Carmelo, followed by four evenings of food stands, music, and shows, culminating in the grand finale on Monday the 20th with fireworks.
Programme Sagra del Carmine di Sorio 2026
Thursday, July 16
- 7:30 PM — Holy Mass with Procession of the Madonna del Carmelo, followed by refreshments for the community
Friday, July 17
- 7:00 PM — Food stand opens
- 9:00 PM — RE-STORY, musical evening for young people
Saturday, July 18
- 7:00 PM — Food stand opens
- 9:00 PM — Country On The Road powered by Urban Country with DJ Cristina and Maestra Emy
Sunday, July 19
- 7:00 PM — Food stand opens
- 9:00 PM — Musica da Sagra - Vol. 2 with Andrea Effe and Belfo DJ
Monday, July 20 - Sagrin del Carmine
- 6:00 PM — Food stand opens
- 8:30 PM — Performance by the dance school Efecto Latino
- 9:00 PM — Do You Remember? with Stoppa & Visonà
- 11:00 PM — Fireworks display by Pirotecnica Cucco
Throughout the sagra: takeaway service available and mixed fried fish as the signature dish.
Highlights Sagra del Carmine di Sorio 2026
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How to Get There
Sorio is a hamlet of Gambellara, in the province of Vicenza, along the border with the province of Verona. By car, it can be reached from the A4 Milan-Venice motorway (exit Montebello Vicentino or San Bonifacio). The nearest train station is San Bonifacio.
Food Stand
The stand opens every evening from 7:00 PM with table service; takeaway is also available. The specialty is mixed fried fish, alongside traditional Venetian dishes.
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