Le Lunghe Notti di San Pietro - Sagra del Melone e Fiera
The Fair of Saints Peter and Paul with the Melon Festival
About Lunghe Notti di San Pietro
The Saint Peter's Festival in Viadana
Le Lunghe Notti di San Pietro is one of the most cherished festivals in the Municipality of Viadana, in the Province of Mantua: a neighbourhood patronal festival that blends the historic Fair of Saints Peter and Paul with the Melon Festival, a typical local product. The event is organised by the Club San Pietro together with the Pro Loco Viadana.
The Melon Takes Centre Stage
The heart of the festival is the Viadana melon, celebrated with the presentation of the De.Co. product, gourmet sandwiches, and the award for the best melon. Alongside the melon, the festival's cuisine offers fried gnocco and cured meats, and traditional dishes, served in the squares and streets of the historic centre.
Music, Tombola, and Funfair
The evenings are enlivened by live music, the traditional Saint Peter's tombola, and shows, while stalls and markets line the streets of the centre. For families, the funfair is a must. A community celebration that has marked the start of summer in Viadana for years.
Lunghe Notti di San Pietro — edition 2026
Le Lunghe Notti di San Pietro returns to Viadana in late June 2026, starting on June 29th, combining the Fair of Saints Peter and Paul with the Melon Festival. The festival, organised by the Club San Pietro with the Pro Loco Viadana, enlivens the historic centre for several evenings with fried gnocco and cured meats, live music, the presentation of the De.Co. melon and the award for the best melon, Saint Peter's tombola, stalls, and a funfair.
The detailed evening-by-evening program, with guest artists, will be published by the organisers in the weeks leading up to the event.
Programme Lunghe Notti di San Pietro 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition, including the evening artists, will be published by the organisers closer to the event. Based on past editions, the festival includes: an opening evening with Saint Peter's tombola, an evening dedicated to live music, the presentation of the Viadana De.Co. melon with gourmet sandwiches, the award for the best melon ("Golden Melon"), and, to close, a musical performance and a cycling tour. Throughout the event: fried gnocco and cured meats, stalls in the historic centre, and a funfair in Piazzale Libertà .
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Practical information — Lunghe Notti di San Pietro
Where
Historic centre of Viadana (MN): Piazza Manzoni and surrounding squares; funfair in Piazzale Libertà .
How to get there
Viadana is reached by car from the SS420 along the Po River, about 40 km from Mantua. Parking is available near the centre.
Times and admission
Free admission. Food stalls, evening shows, stalls, and funfair for the duration of the festival.
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Where does it take place — Lunghe Notti di San Pietro
Centro storico di Viadana
Piazza Manzoni, 46019 Viadana