Festival of Saint Peter of Castello
The patronal feast of Saints Peter and Paul in the Castello district
About Festival of Saint Peter of Castello
The patronal feast of the Castello district
The Festa de San Piero de Casteo is the historic patronal feast of Campo San Pietro di Castello, in the Castello district of Venice, dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul (June 29). It originated as a religious festival linked to the Basilica of San Pietro di Castello, which was the seat of the Patriarch of Venice until 1807.
Tradition, faith, and community
The festival combines moments of faith, culture, entertainment, and social life, with a rich program designed for all ages. The solemn Eucharistic celebration on the day of the patron saints is the religious heart of the event, accompanied by cultural initiatives and the traditional lottery.
Food stand, music, and activities
Campo San Pietro comes alive with the food stand, where you can taste traditional Venetian dishes, and with evening concerts and DJ sets. There are numerous cultural and sports activities for children, young people, and the elderly, as well as a charity market involving various associations. The festival is animated by over 150 volunteers from the San Pietro di Castello Committee.
An authentic festival of Venice
Under the patronage of the Municipality of Venice (VE), in Veneto, the Festa de San Piero de Casteo is one of the most heartfelt and authentic district festivals in the city, capable of uniting the local community in a corner of Venice far from the tourist circuits.
Festival of Saint Peter of Castello — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Festa de San Piero de Casteo enlivens Campo San Pietro di Castello, in the Castello district of Venice, from June 25 to 29. The festival combines faith, culture, entertainment, and social life, with a program for all ages animated by over 150 volunteers from the San Pietro di Castello Committee.
Among the events, the opening with the concert by "La Mente di Tetsuya" on June 25, the DJ set with Dj Spiller on June 26, and the solemn Eucharistic celebration on June 29, dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul. The festival is completed by the food stand, the charity market with about ten associations, and the traditional lottery, with drawing on June 29.
Programme Festival of Saint Peter of Castello 2026
Thursday, June 25
- Opening with the concert by "La Mente di Tetsuya"
Friday, June 26
- DJ set with Dj Spiller
June 25 - 29
- Food stand with traditional Venetian dishes
- Charity market with about ten associations
- Cultural and sports activities for children, young people, and the elderly
Sunday, June 29
- Solemn Eucharistic celebration for Saints Peter and Paul
- Drawing of the traditional lottery
Free admission. Info at sanpierodecasteo.org.
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How to get there
Campo San Pietro di Castello is located in the easternmost part of the Castello district. It can be reached by ACTV vaporetto (Giardini or Sant'Elena stops) and then on foot, or by walking from the city center along the Riva.
Where and when
Campo San Pietro di Castello, Venice (VE), at the end of June, around the feast of Saints Peter and Paul (June 29).
Admission
Free admission. Food and drinks at the food stand are payable. Info at sanpierodecasteo.org.
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Where does it take place — Festival of Saint Peter of Castello
Campo San Pietro di Castello
Campo San Pietro di Castello, 30122 Venezia