Festival of Our Lady of the Cholera
The late summer festival in Piazza Garibaldi, Chiesanuova
About Festival of Chiesanuova
The Chiesanuova Festival
The Festival of Our Lady of the Cholera is the historic festival of the hamlet of Chiesanuova, in San Donà di Piave, in the province of Venice. Its name recalls an ancient popular devotion linked to the epidemics that struck the area in past centuries. Today it is a great community celebration that takes place in Piazza Garibaldi, between the end of August and the first days of September.
Great Venetian Cuisine
The real star is the food stand, which every evening from 7:00 PM offers the most beloved dishes of the local tradition: gnocchi (with ragù, duck sauce, or tomato sauce), braised donkey, tripe alla parmigiana, fried fish, cod in various versions, and grilled meats. Abundant and genuine cuisine, capable of attracting visitors from all over eastern Veneto.
Music, Shows, and Games
From 9:00 PM, the square fills with music: evenings with orchestras, live bands, and dance performances, but also theater, a photographic exhibition, a market, inflatables for children, a darts tournament, and a tresette competition. A varied offering that entertains all age groups.
The Grand Fireworks Finale
The festival concludes with an eagerly awaited fireworks display that lights up the Chiesanuova sky, sealing weeks of popular celebration and conviviality.
Festival of Chiesanuova — edition 2026
For 2026, the Festival of Our Lady of the Cholera enlivens Piazza Garibaldi in Chiesanuova from August 22 to September 2. As tradition dictates, every evening the food stand offers typical dishes, while the square fills with music, dance, shows, and games for all ages, culminating in the grand fireworks finale.
Programme Festival of Chiesanuova 2026
The detailed program will be released in the weeks preceding the event. The usual structure includes every evening:
- 7:00 PM — Opening of the food stand (gnocchi, braised donkey, tripe, fried fish, cod, grilled meats), inflatables, market, charity raffle, and photographic exhibition
- 9:00 PM — Musical evenings with orchestras and live bands, dance performances, and theater
- Darts tournament and tresette competition on dedicated evenings
The festival concludes with the final fireworks display.
Highlights Festival of Chiesanuova 2026
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Practical information — Festival of Chiesanuova
Where
Piazza Garibaldi, hamlet of Chiesanuova, San Donà di Piave (VE).
When
Between late August and early September. Food stand every evening from 7:00 PM, shows from 9:00 PM.
How to get here
From Mestre: SS14 towards Trieste. By bus: line 25A ATVO from Venice/Mestre, line 15 ATVO from Jesolo.
Admission
Free entry; paid consumption at the food stand.
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Where does it take place — Festival of Chiesanuova
Piazza Garibaldi, Chiesanuova
Piazza Garibaldi, Chiesanuova, 30027 San Donà di Piave