Scene di Paglia — Festival dei casoni e delle acque
Theatre, music, and words among the casoni, villas, and pumping stations of the lagoon
About Scene di Paglia
A stage between land and water
Scene di Paglia — Festival dei casoni e delle acque is a widespread event that brings theatre and music to the most evocative places in the territory between Padua and Venice. The straw casoni, historic villas, Benedictine courtyards, and land reclamation pumping stations become natural stages, in constant dialogue between landscape, water, and live arts.
The theme 'Water Mirrors'
The XVII edition revolves around the theme Water Mirrors: water as an identity element of the Saccisica and the lagoon becomes the common thread for theatre performances, contemporary dance, circus, encounters, and book presentations. The festival begins in Piove di Sacco, in the province of Padua, and extends to numerous municipalities in the area.
A territory on stage
Among the municipalities involved are Piove di Sacco, Arzergrande, Brugine, Codevigo, Correzzola, Legnaro, Mirano, and Sant'Angelo di Piove di Sacco. Alongside the performances, the festival offers the podcast 'Voci dalla Scena' (Voices from the Stage), staged readings, and in-depth discussions, creating a journey that enhances the Veneto's rural and lagoon heritage through the arts.
Scene di Paglia — edition 2026
The XVII edition of Scene di Paglia takes place from June 20 to July 5, 2026, on the theme Water Mirrors. The festival opens on June 20 at Casone Ramei in Piove di Sacco and continues with over twenty performances including theatre, contemporary dance, storytelling, and circus in the rural and lagoon spaces of the area.
Programme Scene di Paglia 2026
Saturday, June 20 — Casone Ramei, Piove di Sacco (Opening)
- 6:00 PM — Cultivating Water
- 9:15 PM — Marco Paolini with Un sacco di Piove
June 20 – July 5 — Throughout the territory
- Over twenty performances of theatre, contemporary dance, storytelling, and circus
- Artists and companies including Gianmarco Busetto, Teatro Medico Ipnotico, Gardi Hutter, Sara Allevi, Balletto Civile
- Side programming: podcast Voci dalla Scena (ACTA), Di Corsa tra Scene di Paglia (June 30), Un Burattino per Quattro Lettori (staged readings of Pinocchio on five dates)
Municipalities involved: Piove di Sacco, Arzergrande, Brugine, Codevigo, Correzzola, Legnaro, Mirano, Sant'Angelo di Piove di Sacco. Detailed program and times on the official website.
Highlights Scene di Paglia 2026
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Practical information — Scene di Paglia
Where
Casoni, historic villas, pumping stations, parks, and urban spaces between the provinces of Padua and Venice. Opening at Casone Ramei in Piove di Sacco (PD).
When
Between June and July, on multiple days distributed throughout the territory.
Information and tickets
Full programme and access details on the official website scenedipaglia.net.
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Where does it take place — Scene di Paglia
Casoni, ville storiche e idrovore tra Padova e Venezia