Candiana Saint Michael Archangel Festival
Candiana's patronal festival between faith, music, and tradition
About Saint Michael Festival
The town's patronal festival
The Festival of Saint Michael Archangel is the most important event of the year for Candiana (Padua), a small municipality in the Saccisica area, famous for its splendid Renaissance church. The festival celebrates Saint Michael Archangel, the town's patron saint, whose liturgical feast day is on September 29th.
Several evenings of music, flavors, and community
The program unfolds over several evenings between late September and early October, featuring the gastronomic stand, dancing evenings, and concerts — from pop music to afro music. An anticipated moment is the "Festival of Voices", the singing competition that rewards performers of published and unpublished songs and young talents. There is also a charity raffle, exhibitions dedicated to faith and traditions, a vintage car rally, and walks to discover the local heritage.
A festival between faith and history
Alongside the festive moments, the festival maintains its religious dimension, with celebrations in honor of the patron saint. Historical guided tours allow visitors to discover the Church of Saint Michael Archangel and Candiana's artistic heritage, making the festival an occasion that intertwines devotion, culture, and conviviality in the heart of the Paduan plain.
Saint Michael Festival — edition 2026
In 2026, the Festival of Saint Michael Archangel will return to celebrate the patron saint of Candiana (Padua) between late September and early October, around the liturgical feast day of September 29th. As per tradition, the festival offers several evenings of celebration with gastronomy, music, dancing, and religious moments.
Programme Saint Michael Festival 2026
The 2026 program follows the established structure of the festival:
- Gastronomic stand open on festival evenings
- Dancing evenings and live concerts (pop and afro music)
- "Festival of Voices": singing competition with categories for published songs, unpublished songs, and young performers
- Charity raffle
- Exhibition on faith, traditions, and customs
- Guided tours of the Church of Saint Michael Archangel and vintage car rally
- Religious celebrations in honor of the patron saint
The dates and detailed schedule for the 2026 edition will be published by the organizers. Program coming soon.
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Practical information — Saint Michael Festival
How to get there
Candiana is located in the Saccisica region, south of Padua, reachable by car; the nearest train station is Padua, from which you can continue with local transport.
Admission
Free admission; food and drinks at the gastronomic stand are paid. For the updated program, we recommend the Facebook page Sagra San Michele Candiana.
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Where does it take place — Saint Michael Festival
Area sagra di Candiana
Centro di Candiana, 35020 Candiana