Fiavè by Candlelight

A magical evening in the village of Fiavè

Fiavè by Candlelight is the most anticipated summer event in Fiavè, a small town in the Giudicarie Esteriori in the Province of Trento, in the heart of Trentino-Alto Adige. Established in 2012 by the Pro Loco Fiavé, the event has given the village a true festive identity: for one night, the entire Via San Zeno transforms into a single, incredibly long table illuminated only by the flickering light of hundreds of candles.

Candles, rural houses, and an atmosphere of yesteryear

The charm of the evening stems from its setting: the characteristic Trentino rural houses, with their typical wooden bridges embracing the Piazza di San Zeno, provide a unique backdrop. Candles are placed everywhere—on doorways, the bell tower, windowsills, balconies, and inside colored glass jars on the tables—creating a warm and evocative setting that attracts hundreds of participants every year.

Pile-Dwelling Museum, tastings, and traditional dinner

The day begins in the afternoon with visits to the Fiavè Pile-Dwelling Museum, an important UNESCO-recognized pile-dwelling site in the Alpine region, which also hosts local artists. Throughout the evening, local producers offer tastings and tourism operators serve aperitifs, before the traditional dinner is served along the long table. To complete the festivities, a grand finale show features great music, theatrical moments, light displays, and street performers.

An event built by volunteers

Fiavè by Candlelight is, above all, a great community effort: the event involves hundreds of people, including guests and a core team of about 120 volunteers. This event also saw the birth of the Pro Loco Junior, the only youth section of a Pro Loco in Trentino, where young people have progressed from table service to responsible roles in the organization. It is a way to pass down traditions, passions, and a sense of belonging to the village.

When it takes place

The event is traditionally held in July in the historic center of Fiavè along Via San Zeno. Reservations are recommended for the dinner, which sells out every year with hundreds of guests.