Main events in Chioggia

Palio de LA MARCILIANA

Third weekend of June

It is one of the main popular city festivals and every year thousands of visitors are attracted to the city that relive the medieval historical past of Chioggia.

The third weekend of June, the city becomes the scene of a medieval historical review: the Palio della Marciliana that retraces the historical period before the War of Chioggia.

Taverns, shops, banquets, the Tower of Montalbano and the camps of the armigers are set up.

Five town districts (St. Michael, St. Martin, St. Andrew, St. James and Montalbano) take part in a series of events that bring back the city in the Middle Ages.

One of the most representative moments concerns the dispute of the “Torneo della balestra” – Crossbow Tournament.
In the evening, the Palio ends with a festive procession preceded by performances in the theme, such as the fire at the tower, the triumphal entry of the Doge in the liberated city and the scenes of daily life set up in the streets, on the foundations, on the banks and in the fields of the different districts.

Sagra del pesce

Starting from the second Friday of July

The Sagra del Pesce di Chioggia (Chioggia Fish Festival) was established in 1938 and is one of the most anticipated folkloristic and gastronomic events in the Veneto region.
It is such an important event that it has been defined as one of the 100 wonders of Italy.

The festival is dedicated to the flavors of the sea and the lagoon, to the rediscovery of the traditions of the fishermen.

The event, from year to year, continues to promote the local culture and customs, the culinary tradition and the knowledge of typical local products, first of all the fish.

In the historic center of Chioggia, starting from the second Friday of July and for ten days, you can taste the typical dishes of local cuisine in the food stands set up by local associations.
A real outdoor restaurant, full of flavors, music and performances.