Camposampiero Religious Poetry Prize
The historic national competition for religious poetry
About Camposampiero Prize
A prize dedicated to the poetry of the spirit
The Camposampiero Religious Poetry Prize is a biennial national competition that has been valuing poetry of religious and spiritual inspiration for many years. It is based in Camposampiero (Padua), a town deeply connected to the figure of Saint Anthony thanks to the famous Antonian Sanctuaries, the places of the Saint's last days.
More than a competition: a week of culture
A rich program of events develops around the award ceremony: photographic exhibitions, theatrical performances at the Ferrari Theatre, cultural dialogues with authors and scholars, and musical moments. The jury, of high literary standing, is chaired by the writer Antonia Arslan.
A tradition of the Camposampiero area
Promoted by the Lions Club Camposampiero with the patronage of the Municipality, the Antonian Sanctuaries, the Pro Loco, and UECI, the Prize represents an anticipated event for lovers of poetry and culture, capable of attracting poets, scholars, and enthusiasts from all over Italy to Camposampiero.
Camposampiero Prize — edition 2026
The XXVII edition of the Camposampiero Religious Poetry Prize is held in Camposampiero (Padua) from April 4 to 12, 2026, with a program that blends poetry, photography, theatre, and music, culminating in the award ceremony at the Auditorium of the Antonian Sanctuaries.
Programme Camposampiero Prize 2026
Saturday, April 4 – Philharmonic Hall, 10:45 AM
- Inauguration of the photographic exhibition "The Distance That Remains" by Federico Vespignani
Friday, April 10 – Ferrari Theatre, 10:30 AM
- Theatrical performance "The Larks in the Desert" by the Compagnia Attori per Caso, based on the work of Antonia Arslan
Saturday, April 11 – Philharmonic Hall, 5:30 PM
- Cultural dialogue with Antonia Arslan, Fr. Lino Breda, and Giovanni Gazzaneo on "The Relevance of Daniel Varujan"
- Musical interlude by Claudio Fanton
Sunday, April 12 – Auditorium of the Antonian Sanctuaries, 10:00 AM
- Final award ceremony, hosted by Laura Pisanello with readings by Federico Pinaffo
- Tribute by Antonia Arslan to Siobhan Nash Marshall
Highlights Camposampiero Prize 2026
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Practical information — Camposampiero Prize
How to get here
The events take place in the center of Camposampiero (PD), between the Antonian Sanctuaries, the Ferrari Theatre (Via Andrea Palladio 1), and the Philharmonic Hall. The town is served by the train station on the Padua-Castelfranco Veneto line.
Information
Admission to events is generally free. Information: [email protected], tel. 049 9300255.
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Where does it take place — Camposampiero Prize
Santuari Antoniani, Teatro Ferrari e Sala Filarmonica
Auditorium dei Santuari Antoniani, 35012 Camposampiero