Antica Sagra della Madonna di Tessara a Curtarolo
Edition 2026 Sacred music Heritage Folk traditions

Antica Sagra della Madonna di Tessara a Curtarolo

The October festival at the sanctuary of the Madonna di Tessara

Curtarolo — Padova (028)
Dates 10 Oct — 14 Oct 2026
Location Curtarolo (028)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Antica Sagra di Tessara

The Antica Sagra della Madonna di Tessara is one of the most anticipated festivals in Curtarolo, in the province of Padua. It takes place in October at the sanctuary of Santa Maria di Non, a site of fervent local devotion, combining the religious dimension — kissing of the relic, Saturday evening procession — with the popular one, featuring a funfair, stalls, food, and attractions for all ages. An ancient tradition that intertwines faith, fun, and community.

The festival of the Tessara sanctuary

The Antica Sagra della Madonna di Tessara is one of the most deeply rooted events in Curtarolo, in the province of Padua. It is held every October at the sanctuary of Santa Maria di Non, also known as Madonna di Tessara, on the banks of the Brenta river, a site of fervent local devotion. The festival traditionally falls around the second Sunday of October.

Devotion and procession

The religious heart of the festival is the kissing of the relic and the solemn Saturday evening procession in honour of the Madonna. The sanctuary, dependent on the parish of Santa Maria di Non, attracts faithful from all over the Padua region.

Funfair, stalls, and gastronomy

Alongside the spiritual dimension, the festival offers a large funfair with rides and illuminated attractions, open daily from the afternoon, as well as stalls, food stands, and games suitable for all ages. A blend of tradition, fun, and faith that makes the Antica Sagra di Tessara an unmissable event for families in Curtarolo and its surroundings.

Antica Sagra di Tessara — edition 2026

The Antica Sagra della Madonna di Tessara 2026 takes place from October 10 to 14 at the sanctuary of Santa Maria di Non in Curtarolo, with a funfair open from 2:30 PM, kissing of the relic, Saturday evening procession, stalls, and food.

The Antica Sagra della Madonna di Tessara 2026 is held from October 10 to 14 at the sanctuary of Santa Maria di Non in Curtarolo. The funfair is open daily from 2:30 PM, with rides and illuminated attractions for all ages. The religious aspect is marked by the kissing of the relic and the solemn Saturday evening procession in honour of the Madonna. Stalls, food stands, and games complete the festival. Organized by the Parish of Santa Maria di Non.

Programme Antica Sagra di Tessara 2026

October 10–14, 2026

  • Funfair open daily from 2:30 PM, with rides and illuminated attractions
  • Kissing of the relic
  • Solemn procession on Saturday evening in honour of the Madonna
  • Stalls, food stands, and games for all ages

Highlights Antica Sagra di Tessara 2026

Funfair, Saturday evening procession, and kissing of the relic.

Prices Antica Sagra di Tessara 2026

Free admission; funfair attractions require payment.

Practical information — Antica Sagra di Tessara

How to get there

Curtarolo is located northwest of Padua, along the Brenta river. By car: from the SR47 Valsugana. The sanctuary of the Madonna di Tessara is located in the Santa Maria di Non area.

Admission

Free admission to the festival. Funfair open daily from 2:30 PM; attractions require payment.

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Where does it take place — Antica Sagra di Tessara

Santuario della Madonna di Tessara

Via Tessara, 35010 Curtarolo

Antica Sagra di Tessara in brief

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History of Antica Sagra di Tessara