Saint Peter in Volta Festival
The patronal feast of the fishing village on Pellestrina island
About Saint Peter in Volta
The village of San Pietro in Volta
San Pietro in Volta is a small fishing village on the island of Pellestrina, a narrow strip of land between the lagoon and the Adriatic Sea, in the municipality of Venice. The Festa di San Pietro in Volta celebrates the patron saint, Saint Peter the Apostle, remembered on June 29th, and is one of the most vibrant and deeply rooted events in the lagoon community, profoundly linked to its seafaring traditions.
Spirituality and village festival
For about a week around June 29th, the village gathers for its festival. Alongside religious moments dedicated to the patron saint, the community shares cultural events and, above all, the authentic flavors of the region: the heart of the festival is the food stand, where lagoon specialties such as mussel pasta and mixed fried fish are served, prepared with fresh ingredients.
An authentic lagoon festival
Far from the major tourist flows, the Festa di San Pietro in Volta is an example of an authentic popular festival, where the identity of a fishing village is expressed through faith, cuisine, and conviviality. Reaching San Pietro in Volta requires a Vaporetto (water bus) trip across the southern lagoon, an experience that is part of the charm of this festival off the beaten track.
Saint Peter in Volta — edition 2026
The Saint Peter in Volta Festival 2026 is held from June 29 to July 6 on Pellestrina island. The festival celebrates the patron saint Saint Peter with moments of spirituality and cultural events; the food stand, with lagoon specialties, is open mainly on the final days of the festival.
Programme Saint Peter in Volta 2026
June 29 - July 6, 2026 — San Pietro in Volta, Pellestrina
- June 29 — celebrations in honor of the patron saint Saint Peter the Apostle
- Cultural events and community gatherings throughout the week
- July 4-6 — food stand with lagoon specialties: mussel pasta, mixed fried fish
The detailed program with the times of the celebrations and evening events will be published by the parish in the weeks preceding the festival.
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How to get there
San Pietro in Volta can be reached from Venice by Vaporetto to the Lido, then by bus-Vaporetto line 11 through Malamocco and Alberoni; from Chioggia by Vaporetto line 11.
Good to know
The food stand is open on the main days of the festival. The program with dates and times of celebrations and evening events is published by the parish in the weeks preceding the festival.
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Where does it take place — Saint Peter in Volta
San Pietro in Volta, isola di Pellestrina
San Pietro in Volta, Pellestrina, 30126 Venezia