Montecchio Medievale - The Feud
The feud between the Montecchi and Capuleti families is revived at the Castles of Juliet and Romeo
About The Feud
The City of Juliet and Romeo
In Montecchio Maggiore, in the province of Vicenza, stand two Scaligeri manors — the Castello della Bellaguardia and the Castello della Villa — which popular tradition has renamed the Castles of Juliet and Romeo. It is from here that the very name of the Montecchi family enters the story told by Luigi Da Porto and later immortalized by Shakespeare. Against this backdrop comes to life Montecchio Medievale - La Faida, the historical re-enactment that has become the city's identity event.
Theatre and Re-enactment Over Two Days
The event is divided into two parts. On the eve of the main day, in Piazza Marconi, a theatrical performance dedicated to the star-crossed love and the feud between the two families is staged, with two costumed processions starting from the districts of San Pietro and San Vitale and converging in the square. The following day, the Scaligeri Castles host the grand historical re-enactment: ladies and nobles, merchants and artisans, falconers, knights, jugglers, and flag-wavers recreate the atmosphere of the Middle Ages, with ancient games, old crafts, and the election of the new Juliet and Romeo.
A Registered and Identity Event
Organized by the Associazione Storico-Culturale Giulietta e Romeo APS, the event is registered with the Ministry of Culture and is now a fixed fixture on the spring calendar of the West Vicentino area. Visits can be combined with the discovery of the Priare, the evocative underground quarries in the area. Admission is free.
The Feud — edition 2026
The 25th edition of La Faida falls on April 30 and May 1, 2026, an important milestone for the symbolic event of Montecchio Maggiore. The direction of the theatrical performance is entrusted to Pino Costalunga, with the involvement of ENAIP Veneto for historical makeup and hairstyles.
On the evening of April 30, the city lights up with costumed processions and the performance in Piazza Marconi; on May 1, the Scaligeri Castles host the entire day of re-enactment, accompanied by the 50th Minimarcia Biancorossa simultaneously. Admission is free.
Programme The Feud 2026
Thursday, April 30, 2026 — Theatrical Evening
- Two costumed processions depart from the districts of San Pietro and San Vitale and converge in Piazza Marconi
- 8:45 PM — opening; 9:00 PM — theatrical performance "Rebellious Love: Capuleti and Montecchi", directed by Pino Costalunga, in Piazza Marconi
Friday, May 1, 2026 — Historical Re-enactment "Between Myth and Memory"
- 8:30 AM — gathering of the 50th Minimarcia Biancorossa at the Polisportivo Cosaro; departure 9:00 AM
- From 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM — re-enactment at the Scaligeri Castles of Bellaguardia and della Villa: ladies, nobles, artisans, merchants, falconers, knights, jugglers, flag-wavers, and ancient games
- From 11:00 AM — visits to the Priare (underground quarries)
- In the afternoon — election of the new Juliet and Romeo
- Photo exhibition in the tower of the Castello della Villa dedicated to the performers of past editions
- Shuttle bus from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM from Via Degli Alberi and Via Lombardi
Information point by phone: 0444 492259 (9:00 AM-12:00 PM).
Highlights The Feud 2026
The theatrical performance 'Rebellious Love: Capuleti and Montecchi' directed by Pino Costalunga and the entire day of re-enactment at the Castles of Juliet and Romeo. 25th edition and 50th Minimarcia Biancorossa.
Prices The Feud 2026
Practical information — The Feud
Where
Theatrical performance in Piazza Marconi; historical re-enactment at the Scaligeri Castles of Bellaguardia and della Villa, Montecchio Maggiore (VI).
Admission
Free. Shuttle bus service to the Castles during the re-enactment day.
How to get there
Montecchio motorway exit (A4 Milan-Venice). The Castles are reachable on foot from the centre or by dedicated shuttle.
Contacts
Associazione Giulietta e Romeo APS — [email protected] — www.faida.it — Municipal Culture Office 0444 705768.
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Where does it take place — The Feud
Castelli Scaligeri di Bellaguardia e della Villa (Castelli di Giulietta e Romeo)
Piazza Marconi, 36075 Montecchio Maggiore