Saint Stephen's Day Festival
On December 26th, the festival of the patron saint of Piovene Rocchette
About Saint Stephen's Day Festival
The Protomartyr Patron Saint
Piovene Rocchette holds a curious distinction: it is the only municipality in the Vicenza province to have Saint Stephen, the protomartyr of Christianity, as its patron saint, celebrated on December 26th. The parish church dedicated to him, consecrated in 1746, is the focal point of the patronal feast that concludes the community's year.
A Festival in the Heart of Winter
On the day after Christmas, as the Alto Vicentino region embraces its traditions, Piovene Rocchette observes the solemnity of its patron saint with religious celebrations in the Church of Saint Stephen. It is a festival that unites the liturgical dimension with the identity of a town overlooking the Seven Municipalities Plateau, in the province of Vicenza.
Saint Stephen's Day Festival — edition 2026
In 2026 too, December 26th will be the day of the Festival of Saint Stephen, patron saint of Piovene Rocchette. The day will be marked by celebrations in the parish church dedicated to the saint, with the solemn Mass of the patronal solemnity presided over by the bishop.
Programme Saint Stephen's Day Festival 2026
Program to be announced. The patronal feast includes religious celebrations in honor of Saint Stephen, with the solemn Mass on December 26th presided over by the bishop in the parish church, according to the tradition of the Piovene Rocchette community. Details will be communicated by the Pastoral Unit in the weeks prior.
Prices Saint Stephen's Day Festival 2026
Practical information — Saint Stephen's Day Festival
How to Get There
Piovene Rocchette is accessible via the SS349 del Costo road. The festival takes place in the Church of Saint Stephen and in the town center. Free admission to the celebrations.
When
December 26th, the solemnity of the patron saint Saint Stephen.
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Where does it take place — Saint Stephen's Day Festival
Chiesa di Santo Stefano e centro di Piovene Rocchette