Patronal Feast of Saint Agatha
Six centuries of faith, history, and folklore in the hillside village of Tezze di Arzignano
About Feast of Saint Agatha
A Six-Century Devotion
In Tezze, a hillside hamlet of Arzignano in the province of Vicenza, the cult of Saint Agatha has been a living tradition for over six centuries. The patronal feast, documented since 1413, originates from a vow made by the community when the castle was besieged by Hungarian troops: since then, every year the village renews its devotion to the Saint in one of the most heartfelt events in the West Vicentino area.
The Votive Procession in Costume
The heart of the feast is the solemn votive procession, with participants in 15th-century costumes parading through the village streets. Alongside the religious aspect, the day offers a true immersion into the Middle Ages: the craft and local products market, the 'Middle Ages in the Square' street entertainment and arts shows, the fire performance, and the concert by the Tezze Bell Ringing School, one of Veneto's bell ringing excellences.
Faith, History, and Folklore
The Feast of Saint Agatha is a journey that intertwines faith, history, and folklore: the solemn Mass in the parish church, the vespers, and the religious celebrations alternate with shows, music, and gastronomy. In the village's trattorias, you can enjoy the traditional Saint Agatha menu, in a festive atmosphere that unites the entire community of Tezze around its roots.
Feast of Saint Agatha — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Feast of Saint Agatha is scheduled for Sunday, February 8, in Tezze di Arzignano, a day entirely dedicated to the village's patron saint.
From morning to evening, the solemn votive procession in 15th-century costume, the medieval market, street shows, the fire performance, and the concert by the Tezze Bell Ringing School will take place, in a journey of faith, history, and folklore rooted in 1413.
Programme Feast of Saint Agatha 2026
Feast of Saint Agatha 2026 - Sunday, February 8, Tezze di Arzignano
- 10:00 AM - Opening of the medieval craft and local products market
- 10:45 AM - Solemn Holy Mass in the parish church of Tezze
- 2:00 PM - 'Middle Ages in the Square': animation and street arts shows
- 6:00 PM - Fire performance
- 6:30 PM - Concert by the Tezze Bell Ringing School
- 7:00 PM - Solemn Vespers
During the day, a votive procession in 15th-century costume through the village streets. In Tezze's trattorias, the traditional Saint Agatha menu. Free admission.
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How to Get There
Tezze is a hillside hamlet of Arzignano (VI), reachable in a few minutes from the town center. Arzignano is accessible from the A4 motorway (Montecchio Maggiore exit) and the SP246 of the Agno Valley.
Times and Admission
Free admission to all festival events (procession, market, shows, concert). The traditional Saint Agatha menu is offered in the village trattorias.
Contacts
Saint Agatha Festival Committee, Tezze di Arzignano. Information and updated program on the channels of the Municipality of Arzignano and the parish of Tezze.
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Where does it take place — Feast of Saint Agatha
Tezze di Arzignano
Tezze di Arzignano, 36071 Arzignano