Padova Pride Village
Three months of music, shows, and inclusion at the Padua Fairgrounds
About Pride Village
The summer village of inclusion
Padova Pride Village is the largest and longest-running LGBTQ+ summer village in Italy. For about three months every summer, the spaces of the Padua Fairgrounds come alive with a packed schedule that combines music, clubbing, theatre, talks, sports, and good food, spread over an area of over 9,000 square meters with three active stages.
Music, shows, and culture every evening
The program features concerts by major Italian and international artists, DJ sets, drag shows, theatrical performances, and moments of in-depth discussion and debate on rights and inclusion. Each evening has its own identity, with dance nights, pop guests, music icons, and events dedicated to the community.
A reference point for Veneto
With over 250,000 visitors expected per edition, Pride Village is more than just an event: it's a place for socializing, freedom, and celebration that draws audiences from all over Italy to Padua, in Veneto. The event combines entertainment with a strong message of inclusion and support for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community.
Pride Village — edition 2026
The nineteenth edition of Padova Pride Village enlivens the Padua Fairgrounds from June 5 to September 12, 2026: three months of continuous programming across over 9,000 square meters and three stages, with over 250,000 attendees expected.
The opening on Friday, June 5, features Ambra Angiolini as godmother, a concert by Gaia, and a special DJ set by Syria. The closing on Saturday, September 12, is entrusted to a concert by Ditonellapiaga. The official soundtrack of the edition is "Stessa Direzione" by Paola Iezzi, in a remix version created for the festival.
Among the guests and artists in the 2026 lineup: Melanie C (only Italian date on July 4), Gabry Ponte (August 29), Paola Iezzi (June 26), Alexia, Cristina D'Avena (September 10), Immanuel Casto, Duncan James and Lee Ryan from Blue, MILLE, Albertino, Samuele Sartini, and Boss Doms.
Programme Pride Village 2026
Opening — Friday, June 5
- Evening godmother Ambra Angiolini, concert by Gaia, and special DJ set by Syria.
June
- June 6 — Albertino (DJ set).
- June 19 — Samuele Sartini.
- June 26 — Paola Iezzi.
- June 27 — Boss Doms.
July
- July 4 — Melanie C (only Italian date).
August
- August 29 — Gabry Ponte.
September
- September 10 — Cristina D'Avena.
- September 12 — Closing concert with Ditonellapiaga.
Also featured are Alexia, Immanuel Casto, Duncan James and Lee Ryan from Blue, MILLE, Original Enigma Voices, as well as clubbing nights, drag shows, theatre, talks, and sports. Full schedule and tickets at pridevillage.it and Ticketmaster.
Highlights Pride Village 2026
The opening on June 5 with Ambra Angiolini and Gaia, Melanie C's only Italian date on July 4, Gabry Ponte on August 29, and the closing on September 12 with Ditonellapiaga.
Prices Pride Village 2026
Practical information — Pride Village
Where
Padua Fairgrounds, entrance from Via Niccolò Tommaseo, Padua (PD). Over 9,000 sqm with three stages and a food area.
When
Every summer, from early June to mid-September, with events on multiple evenings per week.
Tickets
Admission and tickets for individual events are available on the official website pridevillage.it and on Ticketmaster. Some evenings offer free admission, others have dedicated tickets for concerts.
How to get here
The Padua Fairgrounds can be reached by car (tangential exit) and by public transport from the city center and the train station.
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Where does it take place — Pride Village
Fiera di Padova
Via Niccolò Tommaseo 59, 35131 Padova