Festa dell’Uva di Vò 2026, Italy

• September 18, 2026
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• September 20, 2026
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What to expect in 2026

Festa dell’Uva di Vò 2026 returns to Vo’, in the Euganean Hills of the Veneto region, from September 18 to 20, continuing a long-running local tradition dedicated to grapes, wine, food, art and rural heritage.

The festival is centred on the relationship between the Euganean Hills and their wine-growing culture. The 2026 programme combines wine tastings with food stands, live music, cultural activities, visual arts, children’s experiences and the spectacular Allegorical Float Parade.

The main gathering point is Piazza Liberazione, where the Villaggio DiVino brings together 19 local wineries and six food stands. Visitors can use the festival’s grape-token system to sample wines while purchasing cicchetti, finger food and individual portions separately.

The programme also extends beyond the main square into the vineyards and wineries around Vo’. Visitors can take part in Calici in Carrozza, an approximately four-hour train tour connecting five wineries, while other activities include a vineyard painting competition, a sunrise concert and children’s grape-stomping experiences.

The defining visual event is the Sfilata dei Carri Allegorici, with handcrafted floats covered with real grapes and decorated around themes connected with wine, farming, local traditions and creative storytelling.

Evenings bring live entertainment to Piazza Liberazione, while Sunday combines wine, family activities, the main parade, the nighttime parade and a DJ set to close the festival weekend.

Event dates

Festa dell’Uva di Vò 2026 takes place from September 18 to September 20, 2026.

The main Villaggio DiVino operates:

• Friday, September 18: 6:30 PM to midnight
• Saturday, September 19: 6:30 PM to midnight
• Sunday, September 20: 10:00 AM to midnight

Important programme highlights include:

• Friday: Villaggio DiVino, the crowning of the Grape Queen and Prince, followed by the Jackson One Michael Jackson Experience.
• Saturday: Vigneti e Colori painting competition, Calici in Carrozza and the It’s 90 Time XXL concert.
• Sunday morning: Sunrise concert at Parco del Venda and further Calici in Carrozza departures.
• Sunday afternoon: Children’s grape-stomping activity and the daytime Allegorical Float Parade.
• Sunday evening: Nighttime parade, Luxardo Time and Yano Music Machine DJ Set.

The official programme may contain individual schedule adjustments, so visitors should confirm times shortly before travelling.

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Venue & festival site

The principal festival site is Piazza Liberazione in Vo’, which becomes the centre of the Villaggio DiVino and several evening performances.

The festival also uses a number of surrounding locations:

• Piazza Liberazione: Main festival square, Villaggio DiVino, food and wine stands, concerts and nighttime parade.
• Consorzio Agrario, Via IV Novembre 156: Starting point for the daytime Allegorical Float Parade.
• Piazzetta Martiri della Libertà: Home of the Taverna del Leonicus.
• Via Marconi 71: Location for the children’s grape-stomping activity.
• Via Monte Venda 430: Parco del Venda and sunrise concert.
• Azienda Ambrosi Sergio, Via Monte Venda 2122: Location connected with the Vigneti e Colori painting event.
• Cantina Vigna Roda, Via Monte Versa 1569: Second location for the painting competition.
• Surrounding Euganean Hills wineries: Used for the Calici in Carrozza experience.

This multi-location format gives the festival a strong connection with the vineyards and countryside surrounding Vo’, rather than keeping all activities within one central venue.

Full food & drink programme

The main food and wine experience is the Villaggio DiVino, where 19 wineries present wines from the Euganean Hills and six food stands provide small-format dishes.

Wine tastings use the festival’s Chicco d’Uva token system. The tasting kit includes an official glass, a glass holder and eight grape tokens. A refill provides another ten tokens.

Wine portions are divided into two categories:

• Classic glass: Two grape tokens.
• Reserve glass: Three grape tokens.

Food is purchased separately from the six food houses using normal payment methods, including cards. The food selection includes:

• Monoporzioni
• Finger food
• Traditional cicchetti
• Local savoury specialities
• Food designed to pair with the wines served by the participating wineries

The festival also offers dedicated restaurant experiences through Sapori Veneti and the Taverna del Leonicus.

Featured foods & specialties

The food programme focuses on Veneto and Euganean Hills traditions, with small dishes designed to accompany the local wine selection.

Visitors can expect:

• Traditional cicchetti: Small Venetian-style bites designed for informal tasting.
• Finger food: Easy-to-eat portions available within the Villaggio DiVino.
• Local monoporzione: Individual portions highlighting regional ingredients and recipes.
• Venetian specialities: Traditional dishes served through the festival’s dedicated food areas.
• Panini della Storia: The signature historical sandwiches served at the medieval-inspired Taverna del Leonicus.
• Bigoli and traditional dishes: Local festival food has historically included classic Veneto preparations through community food service areas.
• Wine-paired specialities: Food offerings designed specifically to complement the wines of the Euganean Hills.

The festival’s culinary identity is closely connected with the grape harvest, local agriculture and the food traditions of the surrounding Veneto countryside.

Restaurants, vendors & producers

The festival provides several different ways to eat, from informal food stands to dedicated restaurant-style areas.

Villaggio DiVino food stands

Six food stands operate within the main wine village. The 2026 programme lists:

• Il Ciuffo Verde
• Il Tentacolo
• Borin Donatella
• Bottega Volante
• Bacio di Dama
• EdoLudos

These stands offer individual portions, finger food and traditional cicchetti.

Sapori Veneti

Located under the porticos of the municipality in Piazza Liberazione, Sapori Veneti operates as a self-service restaurant focused on traditional Venetian and Euganean Hills dishes. Food can be paired with wines from the local area.

Taverna del Leonicus

Located in Piazzetta Martiri della Libertà, this outdoor medieval-themed tavern serves the Panini della Storia, combining traditional ingredients with a historical festival atmosphere.

Local wineries

The Villaggio DiVino brings together 19 wineries, including La Pisana, Il Calice Rosso, Tenuta San Basilio, Alla Costiera, Montegrande, Fattoria Il Brolo, Tenuta Gambalonga, Ca del Colle, Vigna Roda, Cantina Ambrosi Sergio, Tenuta l’Alba Vini, Le Abane, La Costa, Terre Gaie, l’Alveare, Parco del Venda and Cantina Colli Euganei.

Wine, beer & beverage selection

Wine is the central beverage experience at Festa dell’Uva di Vò.

The Villaggio DiVino concentrates on wines produced in the Euganean Hills, with particular attention to Serprino and the area’s DOC and DOCG wines.

Visitors can sample different wines through the Chicco d’Uva system, allowing them to select individual glasses rather than committing to a fixed wine-tasting flight.

The 2026 programme also includes Luxardo Time, an evening experience dedicated to a Spritz prepared with Luxardo Bitter.

The wine programme is particularly suitable for visitors who want to compare different local producers while learning more about the vineyards and wine-growing identity of the Euganean Hills.

Tastings, cooking demos & workshops

Festa dell’Uva di Vò is more focused on wine, local culture and experiential activities than on conventional cooking demonstrations.

The 2026 programme includes several hands-on and educational experiences.

Calici in Carrozza

The Puffetto tourist train connects five local wineries. Each stop lasts approximately 30 minutes, with wine tasting and traditional cicchetti. The full experience lasts around four hours.

Vigneti e Colori

This outdoor painting competition takes place among vineyards at Azienda Ambrosi Sergio and Cantina Vigna Roda. Participants paint directly within the vineyard landscape.

Piccoli Vignaioli

Children can participate in activities focused on grape harvesting traditions and grape stomping. The experience introduces younger visitors to how grapes were traditionally processed into must.

CineVino

The programme also connects wine with cinema through a special film event at Cantina Alla Costiera, accompanied by a tasting of Euganean Hills wines.

Note in Vigna

The sunrise concert at Parco del Venda combines music with the vineyard landscape, creating one of the festival’s most distinctive early-morning experiences.

Ticket types & entry options

The festival itself provides extensive free public access, while specific tasting experiences use their own ticket or token systems.

The current 2026 pricing includes:

• Villaggio DiVino tasting kit: $17.19, including official glass, glass holder and eight Chicco d’Uva tokens.
• Villaggio DiVino refill kit: $17.19 for ten additional tokens.
• Glass and holder accessory kit: $5.73.
• Calici in Carrozza adult ticket: $40.11, including the train journey and tasting kit.
• Calici in Carrozza child ticket, ages 0–17: $11.46, including the train journey and a snack.
• Vigneti e Colori painting competition registration: $22.92.

Many concerts, public festival activities and cultural events do not require a separate admission ticket.

For activities with limited capacity, advance reservation may be required even when general festival admission is free.

VIP & premium experiences

Festa dell’Uva di Vò does not operate around a conventional VIP ticket system.

Instead, its premium-style experiences are focused on specialist wine and vineyard activities.

Calici in Carrozza

The winery train provides a more structured wine-tour experience, taking visitors directly to five producers and allowing them to taste selected wines at each stop.

Reserve wine tastings

The Chicco d’Uva system distinguishes classic and reserve wine pours, allowing visitors to use additional tokens for reserve selections.

Vineyard experiences

Activities such as Vigneti e Colori and Note in Vigna provide access to vineyard settings outside the main festival square and offer a more intimate connection with the Euganean Hills landscape.

Visitors seeking the most comprehensive wine experience can combine the Villaggio DiVino with the five-winery Calici in Carrozza tour.

Event rules

Visitors should follow the instructions provided by festival staff and individual event organisers.

Important considerations include:

• Wine tokens: Chicco d’Uva tokens are used for wine tastings inside the Villaggio DiVino.
• Food payments: Food stands accept normal payment methods rather than grape tokens.
• Advance reservations: Activities such as Calici in Carrozza require booking.
• Timed activities: Visitors should arrive before the confirmed departure time for reserved experiences.
• Alcohol consumption: Wine and alcoholic drinks should be consumed responsibly.
• Children: Dedicated children’s activities are available, but children should remain accompanied by their responsible adult.
• Weather: Outdoor activities can be affected by weather and organisers may modify arrangements when necessary.
• Parade areas: Visitors should follow barriers and staff instructions during the daytime and nighttime float parades.

The festival can modify individual programme details, locations or schedules for organisational or safety reasons.

How to get there

Vo’ is located in the Euganean Hills in the province of Padua, Veneto.

The official festival information recommends travelling by car because of the area’s hilly setting and the distribution of some activities between the town centre and surrounding wineries.

From Padua, the drive generally takes around 35–40 minutes, depending on traffic and the chosen route.

Visitors travelling from Ferrara can reach the Euganean Hills by road via the regional and motorway network before continuing toward Este and Vo’.

For international visitors, the closest major airport options include Venice Marco Polo Airport and Treviso Airport, while Bologna Airport can also be considered depending on flight availability and the planned itinerary.

A rental car is particularly useful for visitors planning to combine the festival with winery visits and other Euganean Hills destinations.

Public transport & parking

Vo’ does not have its own railway station.

Visitors arriving by train can travel toward Padua or nearby railway stations and then continue by regional bus services. The official festival information identifies Busitalia Veneto services, including the E019 route from Padua Autostazione toward Vo’.

Driving remains one of the easiest options for visitors staying outside Vo’.

Officially identified parking areas include:

• Piazzetta Alpini, accessed from Via Risorgimento.
• Via Risorgimento parking area.
• Campo Fiera area.
• Via Luigi Einaudi and Via Cairoli industrial-area parking.
• Via A. De Gasperi area.
• Fontanelle development area.
• Via Bretella, which is reserved for parking during the festival arrangement.

Visitors should arrive early on Sunday because the float parade attracts additional crowds and some roads can be affected by event operations.

Accommodation areas

The most convenient place to stay is Vo’, particularly for visitors who want to walk to Piazza Liberazione and the main festival activities.

Other useful accommodation bases include:

• Vo’ Euganeo: Best for direct access to the festival centre.
• Teolo: A scenic Euganean Hills base with access to countryside and hiking areas.
• Este: A larger nearby town with additional hotels, restaurants and transport options.
• Abano Terme: Useful for visitors combining the festival with spa and wellness tourism.
• Montegrotto Terme: Another established accommodation base with hotels and thermal facilities.
• Padua: Suitable for visitors who prefer a larger city and are comfortable travelling to Vo’ each day.

For visitors primarily interested in wine, staying in or around the Euganean Hills provides easier access to the participating wineries and surrounding countryside.

Food & drink highlights

The Villaggio DiVino is the main food and beverage attraction, combining 19 wineries with six food stands in Piazza Liberazione.

The tasting system makes it possible to move between producers and sample different wines using grape tokens. This creates a flexible wine-tour experience within the main festival area.

The strongest culinary highlights include the traditional cicchetti, individual portions and finger food served alongside the wines.

The Sapori Veneti restaurant provides a more substantial meal based on traditional Venetian and Euganean cuisine, while the Taverna del Leonicus offers its medieval-inspired setting and Panini della Storia.

For wine-focused visitors, Calici in Carrozza extends the experience beyond the main square by connecting five wineries with a dedicated tasting journey.

The combination of wine, food, vineyards, live music and the traditional grape-covered floats gives the festival a strong connection between gastronomy and local identity.

Accessibility

The festival is spread across public streets, a central square, outdoor areas, vineyards and temporary event installations, so accessibility can vary by individual location.

The main Villaggio DiVino is located in Piazza Liberazione, while some experiences take place at wineries and vineyard sites outside the central area.

Visitors with mobility requirements should contact the organisers before attending to confirm current arrangements for accessible parking, routes, toilets, seating and access to individual activities.

The use of a tourist train for Calici in Carrozza may also involve boarding and disembarking requirements, so accessibility should be confirmed in advance if needed.

Because the festival includes busy evening crowds and parade routes, visitors requiring easier movement may find daytime visits and early arrival more manageable.

Best days to attend

Friday, September 18: A good choice for visitors interested in the opening atmosphere, Villaggio DiVino, the Grape Queen and Prince ceremony and the Jackson One performance.

Saturday, September 19: Particularly suitable for wine enthusiasts because Calici in Carrozza operates during the day, while Vigneti e Colori adds an artistic vineyard experience. The evening continues with It’s 90 Time XXL.

Sunday, September 20: The most comprehensive day for experiencing the festival’s traditional identity. Visitors can combine the sunrise concert, winery tour, children’s activities, Villaggio DiVino, the daytime float parade, the nighttime parade, Luxardo Time and the closing DJ set.

For families: Sunday offers children’s grape-stomping activities and the widest combination of daytime experiences.

For wine lovers: Saturday and Sunday provide the strongest opportunity to combine the central wine village with the winery train tour.

For the traditional festival atmosphere: Sunday is the key day because both the daytime and nighttime Allegorical Float Parade take place.

Previous year’s highlights

The 2025 Festa dell’Uva di Vo’ was the festival’s 74th edition and ran from September 19 to 21.

The central highlight was again the double Allegorical Float Parade, with five spectacular handmade floats. More than 250 volunteers were involved in constructing the floats, which were decorated with real grapes and developed over months of preparation.

The 2025 programme also featured the Villaggio DiVino, Serprino and DOC/DOCG wine tastings, concerts, children’s workshops, the Calici in Carrozza winery route, the grape exhibition and a sunrise concert among the vineyards.

Calici in Carrozza was introduced as a major wine-tourism feature, connecting five historic wineries through a dedicated tourist train and providing guided tastings at each stop.

The 2024 edition also demonstrated the scale of the event, with local reporting recording more than 20,000 visitors and 23 wine producers participating. Six grape-covered floats took part in the traditional parade that year.

Official tickets

The official Festa dell’Uva di Vò website provides the current information for tasting kits, reservations and individual ticketed experiences.

The main Villaggio DiVino tasting kit and refill are available through the festival’s designated tasting system. Calici in Carrozza requires advance reservation, while some other activities have their own registration procedures.

Visitors should check the official festival website before travelling for any changes to availability, reservation requirements, programme times or payment procedures.

Official website: https://festadelluvadivo.it/

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