Christus Maurus Festival in Perarolo
The end-of-summer festival dedicated to the ancient crucifix of Perarolo di Vigonza
About Christus Maurus Festival
The Festival of the Christus Maurus
The Christus Maurus Festival is the most cherished event in the hamlet of Perarolo di Vigonza, in the province of Padua. The festival takes its name from the Christus Maurus, an ancient crucifix with a characteristic dark patina kept and venerated in the parish church of Sant'Andrea Apostolo, around which the religious dimension of the event revolves.
Week'n Rock and Live Music
The musical heart of the festival is Week'n Rock, the concert series that brings international cover bands and lots of live music to the stage. The evenings in Piazza Vinicio Dalla Vecchia attract a large audience, combining the village festival with the cover band scene of the Veneto region.
Solidarity, Gastronomy, and Families
The festival has a strong solidarity focus: the motorcycle blessing and testimonies from Doctors with Africa (CUAMM) accompany fundraising for cooperation projects. There is also a food stand, a charity raffle, puppet shows, entertainment for families, and an evening running race.
A Community Event
The festival is organized by the Parish of S. Andrea Apostolo of Perarolo thanks to volunteers, and it is now a fixed event on the Vigonza calendar between the end of August and the beginning of September.
Christus Maurus Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Christus Maurus Festival in Perarolo di Vigonza takes place from September 5th to 10th in Piazza Vinicio Dalla Vecchia. The musical program is entrusted to the 16th edition of Week'n Rock, featuring international cover bands and live music.
Among the events, the 3rd motorcycle blessing on Sunday after the 11 AM mass, with representatives from Doctors with Africa CUAMM and fundraising for a motorcycle ambulance to be sent to Africa. On Monday, September 8th, at the parish kindergarten, an evening is scheduled with the association 'In moto con l'Africa' and a testimony from Dr. Alessandro Tiozzo on CUAMM projects. The festival is completed by the food stand, charity raffle, puppet shows, family entertainment, and an evening running race.
Programme Christus Maurus Festival 2026
September 5-10, 2026 — Piazza Vinicio Dalla Vecchia, Perarolo
- Week'n Rock (16th edition): concerts with international cover bands
- Sunday — 3rd motorcycle blessing after the 11:00 AM mass, with Doctors with Africa CUAMM and fundraising for a motorcycle ambulance
- Monday, September 8th, 9:00 PM (parish kindergarten) — evening with the association 'In moto con l'Africa' and testimony from Dr. Alessandro Tiozzo (CUAMM)
- Tuesday evening — running race
- Food stand, charity raffle, puppet shows, and family entertainment
Highlights Christus Maurus Festival 2026
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Practical information — Christus Maurus Festival
How to get there
Perarolo is a hamlet of Vigonza, in the province of Padua, along the Padua-Venice axis. The festival takes place in Piazza Vinicio Dalla Vecchia, around the parish church, and is accessible by car.
When
Between the end of August and the beginning of September.
Admission
Free admission; food and drinks are paid for at the food stand. Fundraising to support CUAMM projects.
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Where does it take place — Christus Maurus Festival
Piazza Vinicio Dalla Vecchia – Perarolo di Vigonza
Piazza Vinicio Dalla Vecchia, 35010 Vigonza