Riviera Fiorita
The historical re-enactment and the Historical Regatta on the Brenta Canal, following in the footsteps of Henry III of France
About Riviera Fiorita
The re-enactment of Henry III's passage
Riviera Fiorita is the event that, since 1977, re-enacts the lavish passage of King Henry III of Valois along the Riviera del Brenta in 1574, on his return from Poland to France. Fascinated by the beauty of the Venetian villas, the sovereign expressed great appreciation for this corner of the Venetian mainland, welcomed with great pomp by the local nobility.
The water procession of the Historical Regatta
The heart of the festival is the Historical Regatta, a magnificent water procession on the Naviglio del Brenta. Historic boats from the Venice Regatta, rowing boats from the rowing clubs, and hundreds of costumed figures parade from Stra towards Mira — where the procession stops around midday in front of Villa Contarini dei Leoni — and then continues to Malcontenta, where the rowing clubs are awarded prizes.
A week of culture among the villas
The Historical Regatta is the culmination of a true week of events held in the preceding days: guided tours of Venetian villas (Villa Widmann, Villa Moscheni Volpi, Villa Valier Corò), theatre performances, conferences on the traditions of the lagoon, boat tours and gondola rides, cycling tourism and sustainable mobility routes of about 35 km along the river, tastings, and craft markets. Organised by the Riviera Fiorita Committee with the Municipality of Mira, it is one of the most evocative historical re-enactments in the Veneto region, attracting over a thousand participants.
Riviera Fiorita — edition 2026
The 48th edition of Riviera Fiorita culminates in the Historical Regatta on Sunday, September 13, 2026 (second Sunday of September), confirmed by Pro Loco Mira. In the preceding days, the usual week of cultural events takes place along the Riviera del Brenta.
The water procession of the Historical Regatta — vintage boats from the Venice Regatta, boats from the rowing clubs, and hundreds of costumed figures — parades from Stra towards Mira, with a midday stop in front of Villa Contarini dei Leoni, and then continues to Malcontenta, where the awards ceremony for the rowing clubs is held. Around the regatta, the week offers visits to villas, theatre performances, boat tours, cycling tourism, and tastings. The detailed program and times will be published by the organizers in the weeks prior.
Programme Riviera Fiorita 2026
Cultural Week + Historical Regatta — September 2026
Week of events (days preceding the regatta):
- Guided tours of Venetian villas (Villa Widmann, Villa Moscheni Volpi, Villa Valier Corò)
- Theatre performances in the villas and conferences on lagoon traditions
- Boat tours and gondola rides along the Naviglio del Brenta
- Cycling tourism and sustainable mobility routes (~35 km) along the river
- Food and wine tastings and craft markets
Sunday, September 13, 2026 — Historical Regatta:
- Departure of the water procession from Stra
- Around midday: stop in Mira in front of Villa Contarini dei Leoni
- Continuation to Malcontenta with the awards ceremony for the rowing clubs
Over 1,000 participants including costumed figures and rowers. Info at riviera-fiorita.it.
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Practical information — Riviera Fiorita
How to get there
Mira and the Riviera del Brenta can be reached from the SS11 Padana Superiore. By car, take the Dolo-Mirano exit from the A4 motorway. By train, get off at Dolo or Mira-Mirano station.
When
The second Sunday of September for the Historical Regatta (September 13, 2026), preceded by the week of cultural events.
Admission
Water procession with free admission along the banks; seats on boats following the procession are by reservation. Info: IAT Office of Villa Widmann, [email protected], +39 041 5600690.
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Where does it take place — Riviera Fiorita
Naviglio del Brenta (Stra – Mira – Malcontenta)
Villa Contarini dei Leoni, Riviera Silvio Trentin, 30034 Mira