Festival of Associations
Edition 2026 Folk traditions Folklore Young audience

Festival of Associations

Volunteering, sport, and solidarity celebrated at the Parco Urbano Termale

Abano Terme — Padova (028)
Dates 17 May โ€” 17 May 2026
Location Abano Terme (028)
Prices Free
Status Finished

About Festival of Associations

The Festival of Associations is the big day that every spring brings together dozens of cultural, sports, and welfare associations from the area at the Parco Urbano Termale in Abano Terme. With gazebos, demonstrations, shows, and activities for all ages, the event celebrates the world of volunteering and solidarity. The 2026 edition featured Olympic champion Sofia Goggia as a special guest, ambassador of Abano Terme. A free and well-attended event in the province of Padua.

The volunteering festival in Abano Terme

The Festival of Associations is the day that annually brings together the many local associations at the Parco Urbano Termale in Abano Terme, in the province of Padua. Cultural, sports, and welfare associations present themselves to the citizens with gazebos, demonstrations, and activities open to all.

A day for the community

The event is designed as a great moment of meeting between the world of volunteering and citizens: through information stands, sports exhibitions, shows, and workshops, the associations showcase their daily commitment to the community. The day combines celebration, sport, and solidarity.

Guests and initiatives

Among the notable initiatives are the "Cammina col cuore" walk and meetings with special guests. The 2026 edition featured Olympic ski champion Sofia Goggia, ambassador of Abano Terme and the Euganean Spas. The event, promoted by the City of Abano Terme, is free to enter.

Festival of Associations โ€” edition 2026

The XIV Festival of Associations was held on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the Parco Urbano Termale in Abano Terme, with 59 gazebos from 55 associations and thousands of participants. Special guest Sofia Goggia, ambassador of the city: at 11:30 AM she opened the II edition of Cammina col cuore and in the afternoon the talk "La forza dei sogni" at the Thermal Forum.

The XIV edition of the Festival of Associations took place on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, at the Parco Urbano Termale in Abano Terme, attracting thousands of people. 59 gazebos from 55 cultural, sports, and welfare associations were set up, with shows, demonstrations, and activities for all ages.

Special guest was Olympic champion Sofia Goggia, ambassador of Abano Terme and the Euganean Spas, welcomed by a large crowd. At 11:30 AM, she opened and accompanied the second edition of the "Cammina col cuore" walk; in the afternoon, she participated in the talk "La forza dei sogni" at the Thermal Forum, with a full house.

Programme Festival of Associations 2026

Sunday, May 17

  • 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM โ€” 59 gazebos from 55 associations at the Parco Urbano Termale, with shows, demonstrations, and activities for all ages
  • 11:30 AM โ€” "Cammina col cuore" (II edition), walk opened by Sofia Goggia
  • Afternoon โ€” Talk "La forza dei sogni. A tu per tu con Sofia Goggia" at the Thermal Forum, with journalist Giovanni Chiamulera

Highlights Festival of Associations 2026

The presence of champion Sofia Goggia, the Cammina col cuore walk, and the "La forza dei sogni" talk.

Prices Festival of Associations 2026

Free admission.

Practical information — Festival of Associations

How to get there

Abano Terme can be reached by car from the A13 motorway (Terme Euganee exit) and by bus from Padua. The event takes place at the Parco Urbano Termale, with some events also at the Thermal Forum.

Admission

Free admission.

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Where does it take place โ€” Festival of Associations

Parco Urbano Termale e Thermal Forum

Parco Urbano Termale, 35031 Abano Terme

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Festival of Associations in brief

Folk traditions Folklore Young audience Family Sport Solidarity Outdoor Free Participatory Padova

History of Festival of Associations