La Fiera delle Parole
Padua's literary festival arrives at Villa Obizzi in Albignasego
About La Fiera delle Parole
Words Take Centre Stage
La Fiera delle Parole is one of the Veneto region's leading literary festivals. Founded in 2007, it transforms Padua and its neighbouring towns into a grand stage for writers, journalists, intellectuals, and cultural figures every autumn. Albignasego, in the province of Padua, is one of the festival's distributed venues.
Villa Obizzi, the Albignasego Home of the Festival
In Albignasego, the festival is held at Villa Obizzi, in the Sala Verdi, the historic venue for the event in the municipality. Here, meetings with authors, book presentations, and open dialogues with the public take place in an intimate and prestigious setting.
A Distributed Festival
The 2026 edition, scheduled from September 30 to October 4, confirms the distributed festival format. In addition to the Padua hub, events also reach Albignasego, Noventa Padovana, and Vigonza. The event is organised by the Cuore di Carta association and features prominent guests from the Italian literary, journalistic, and cultural scene year after year.
La Fiera delle Parole — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of La Fiera delle Parole is scheduled from September 30 to October 4. The literary festival confirms its distributed format across Padua and neighbouring towns, with stops in Albignasego (Villa Obizzi - Sala Verdi), Noventa Padovana, and Vigonza.
Programme La Fiera delle Parole 2026
Events in Albignasego are held at Villa Obizzi - Sala Verdi and are part of the festival's general programme (September 30 - October 4, 2026). The typical schedule includes:
- Meetings and dialogues with authors, writers, and journalists
- Presentations of books and new releases
- Events also aimed at younger audiences and schools
The detailed programme for the Albignasego venue, including guest names, will be published on the official website fieradelleparole.it in the weeks preceding the festival.
Highlights La Fiera delle Parole 2026
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Practical information — La Fiera delle Parole
Getting Here
Albignasego borders Padua and is reachable by car from the Padua ring road; by train to Padua and then by bus. The events are held at Villa Obizzi, in Via Roma.
Dates and Admission
Festival from September 30 to October 4, 2026. Meetings are generally free admission until seats are full; detailed programme and bookings on the official website.
Contacts
Cuore di Carta Association — www.fieradelleparole.it
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Where does it take place — La Fiera delle Parole
Villa Obizzi - Sala Verdi
Villa Obizzi, Via Roma, 35020 Albignasego