Megliadino San Vitale Festival
The patronal feast of San Vitale between late April and early May, in the Bassa Padovana region
About San Vitale Festival
The Patronal Feast of the Bassa Padovana
In Megliadino San Vitale, a municipality in the Bassa Padovana region of the Province of Padua, the patronal festival is the most anticipated event of the year. Dedicated to the patron saint San Vitale (celebrated on April 28th), it takes place between late April and the first few days of May, drawing residents and visitors from the surrounding areas to celebrate local traditions.
Food, Music, and Fun
The heart of the festival is the food stand offering local specialties, alongside a pizzeria that welcomes an exceptional guest, Gianni Calaon, a six-time world pizza champion. Evenings alternate between DJ sets and live music, featuring an eagerly awaited tribute to 883 by the tribute band 'Rotti per Caso'.
Traditions and Community
The program isn't just about food and music: there's the amateur football tournament, a parade by the civic band of Lendinara with historical vehicles, the exhibition of vintage tractors, and performances by the historical flag-wavers and musicians group from Megliadino San Vitale. The village also hosts a hemp museum, which tells the story of the cultivation and processing of the fiber in the area. Organized by the Pro Loco of Megliadino San Vitale, the festival combines celebration, identity, and peasant memory.
San Vitale Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Megliadino San Vitale Festival is split into two parts, from April 24th to 26th and from April 30th to May 3rd. As the patronal feast of San Vitale, it centers around the food stand with local specialties and a pizzeria featuring guest Gianni Calaon, a six-time world pizza champion. Evenings alternate between DJ sets and live music, with a tribute to 883 by the band 'Rotti per Caso'. Also scheduled are the amateur football tournament, a parade by the civic band of Lendinara with historical vehicles, and an exhibition of vintage tractors.
Programme San Vitale Festival 2026
2026 Program
Friday, April 24th
- Food stand opens at 7:30 PM
- 10:00 PM — musical evening with DJ set (DJ Mapez)
Sunday, April 26th
- 8:30 AM — amateur football tournament
- 9:15 AM — parade by the civic band of Lendinara with historical vehicles
- 10:30 AM — exhibition of vintage tractors
- Food stand open for lunch
Wednesday, April 29th
- Tribute to 883 with the tribute band 'Rotti per Caso'
Second part (April 30th - May 3rd)
- Special pizzeria with guest Gianni Calaon, six-time world pizza champion
- Performances by the historical flag-wavers and musicians group of Megliadino San Vitale
- Evenings with food stand and local specialties
The detailed program for each evening will be published by the Pro Loco of Megliadino San Vitale closer to the event.
Highlights San Vitale Festival 2026
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Practical information — San Vitale Festival
Where
Megliadino San Vitale (PD), Bassa Padovana.
When
Spanning late April and early May, around the feast of the patron saint San Vitale (April 28th).
Admission
Free admission. Food stand and pizzeria are paid.
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