Panevin of Treviso
The Epiphany bonfires that light up the districts of the Marca Trevigiana
About Panevin
The Epiphany Bonfire Ritual
The Panevin is one of the most deeply rooted popular traditions of the Marca Trevigiana and the Veneto region. On the evening of January 5th, the eve of Epiphany, large piles of wood are lit simultaneously in dozens of locations: in Treviso, bonfires blaze in several parishes and districts, transforming the city into a mosaic of fires. The name derives from pan e vin (bread and wine), the foods that have always accompanied the festival.
The Befana, Mulled Wine, and Pinza
The silhouette of the Befana, a symbol of the old year destined to burn, is placed on top of the pyre. Around the bonfire, a strong sense of community is experienced: mulled wine, pinza (the traditional holiday cake), bread, and salami are shared, nursery rhymes are sung, and good wishes are exchanged. It is an intergenerational festival that unites districts and families.
"Se le faìve va a matina...": The Prediction
The most anticipated moment is when the elders observe the direction of the sparks and smoke: according to peasant tradition, omens for the harvest and the fortune of the new year are drawn from it. A true open-air agricultural horoscope, passed down through generations, blending ancient winter solstice fire rituals with the Christian feast of the Magi.
A Night of Widespread Fires
In Treviso, the Panevin does not have a single location: bonfires are lit in various districts—including Sant'Angelo, San Paolo, San Lazzaro, and Sant'Artemio—thanks to the organization of parishes, folklore groups, and neighborhood associations. Throughout the province of Marca, over a hundred fires are lit each year on the same evening.
Panevin — edition 2026
In 2026, the Panevin of Treviso took place on the evening of Monday, January 5th, the eve of Epiphany, with bonfires lit in several parts of the city between 8:00 PM and 8:30 PM. Among the city's bonfires were those in the districts of Sant'Angelo, San Paolo, San Lazzaro, and Sant'Artemio, alongside those of the parishes of Sant'Antonino, Cristo Re in Selvana, and the ethnographic museum Case Piavone.
As tradition dictates, around the fires, mulled wine and pinza were distributed, nursery rhymes were sung, and the direction of the sparks was observed for omens. The evening was part of the grand night of bonfires that illuminates the entire province of Treviso every January 5th, with over a hundred simultaneous ignitions.
Programme Panevin 2026
Monday, January 5, 2026 — Districts of Treviso
- 8:00 PM — Panevin of San Paolo (Via Borgo Furo)
- 8:00 PM — Panevin of San Lazzaro (Piazzale Esplanade)
- 8:30 PM — Panevin of Sant'Angelo (Via Papa Leone III)
- 8:30 PM — Panevin of Sant'Artemio (Ethnographic Museum Case Piavone), with the Trevigiano Folklore Group and the arrival of the Befana
- 8:00 PM — Parish of Sant'Antonino and Cultural Circle of San Pelagio
- 8:30 PM — Parish Cristo Re in Selvana
In each location: lighting of the bonfire with the Befana silhouette, distribution of mulled wine and pinza, songs, and greetings.
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Practical information — Panevin
How to Participate
The Panevin bonfires in Treviso are lit in various city districts on the evening of January 5th, generally between 8:00 PM and 8:30 PM. Each lighting is organized by the parish or neighborhood association; it's advisable to check the nearest location through local channels.
What to Bring
Admission is free. Mulled wine, pinza, and other local products are usually offered or sold to support parish activities. Warm clothing is recommended.
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Where does it take place — Panevin
Parrocchie e quartieri di Treviso
Vari quartieri di Treviso, 31100 Treviso