Arzignano Castle Festival - Castello Summer Village
Ten days of celebration at the foot of the Scaliger Castle, in the name of Saint Eurosia
About Castle Festival
A Centuries-Old Festival at the Foot of the Castle
The Castle Festival is one of the most beloved events in Arzignano, in the province of Vicenza: with over one hundred and twenty editions behind it, it is rooted in the life of the Castello village, at the foot of the Scaliger Castle that dominates the town in the West Vicenza area. Every summer, at the beginning of July, the Piazzale della Vittoria and the walls of the ancient medieval village come alive for ten days of celebration.
The Castello Summer Village
The festival has adopted the Castello Summer Village format: every evening, food stalls open at 7 PM, while the stage offers themed nights with live music and DJ sets, from the 90s to the greatest hits of the 2000s, up to Latin nights. There are also shows, entertainment, and moments dedicated to families, in a popular festive atmosphere that attracts visitors from all over the region.
Devotion to Saint Eurosia
The spiritual heart of the festival is the cult of Saint Eurosia, traditionally invoked against natural disasters and for the protection of crops. On the central Sunday, the solemn Holy Mass and the procession move through the village, while guided tours of the Castle, which opens its spaces to the public during the festival days, are often offered.
A Village Celebrating
Among the medieval walls, the spaces of the Castle, and the square, the Castle Festival combines Venetian gastronomy, religious tradition, and entertainment. Admission is free, and the festival represents one of the main events of the Arzignano summer.
Castle Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Castle Festival, the 122nd, is scheduled from July 4th to 13th at Piazzale della Vittoria in Arzignano, in the Castello village. Ten days of Castello Summer Village with food stalls, live music, DJ sets, and themed nights.
The religious heart of the festival is the Sunday dedicated to Saint Eurosia, with the solemn Mass and procession through the village, accompanied by guided tours of the Scaliger Castle.
Programme Castle Festival 2026
Castello Summer Village 2026 - July 4th to 13th, Piazzale della Vittoria
Food stalls open every evening from 7 PM. Free admission.
Saturday, July 4th
- '90 TIME powered by 90 Wonderland - 90s revival night; stalls open at 7 PM, DJ set from 9 PM
Sunday, July 5th
- Dancer Generation - music and dancing with DJs Walter Santolin, Orazio Voice, and Niko Pellizzari
Monday, July 6th - Saint Eurosia Day
- 6:00 PM - Holy Mass and procession of Saint Eurosia
- Guided tours of the Scaliger Castle
- 8:00 PM - evening with orchestra and dancing
Saturday, July 11th
- Memories - the official 2000s party, as part of the Summer Tour
Monday, July 13th - Final Evening
- 8:00 PM - La Noche Más Caliente, Latin American night with DJ Miki and animation by the Efesto Latino school
- 11:00 PM - fireworks display by Mess Fireworks
The full schedule of events is published on the festival's official website and social media channels.
Highlights Castle Festival 2026
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Practical information — Castle Festival
How to get there
Castello is the historic village of Arzignano (VI), located on a hill above the center. Arzignano can be reached from the A4 motorway (Montecchio Maggiore exit) and the SP246 of the Agno Valley. Piazzale della Vittoria is at the foot of the Scaliger Castle.
Opening hours and admission
Food stalls open every evening from 7 PM. Free admission to all events. Guided tours of the Scaliger Castle are offered on some festival days.
Contacts
Comitato Sagra di Castello di Arzignano (Arzignano Castle Festival Committee). Information and updated program on the official website and the festival's Instagram profile.
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Where does it take place — Castle Festival
Piazzale della Vittoria - Castello di Arzignano
Piazzale della Vittoria, Castello di Arzignano, 36071 Arzignano