Sagra · August 8, 2026 – August 15, 2026 · Pellestrina, Venezia (VE)
The Sagra di Portosecco e Festa Patronale della Madonna della Cintura celebrates local traditions with a rich program of events. Every evening, including Ferragosto, you can enjoy delicious typical dishes and watch live shows. The festival concludes with a spectacular fireworks display over the water.
Get ready for a vibrant celebration at the Sagra di Portosecco e Festa Patronale Della Madonna Della Cintura! The festival kicks off on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 9:00 PM with an outdoor movie screening in Piazza a Portosecco, in collaboration with the Municipality of Venice. Saturday, August 8, 2026, begins with a Solemn Mass at 5:30 PM at 'Santo Stefano Protomartire,' accompanied by the choir of the Unità Pastorale di San Pietro in Volta and Portosecco, followed by a Religious Procession with the Banda di Pellestrina. The food stands open at 7:00 PM, and the evening heats up at 9:00 PM with a Dance Night featuring the 'TORMENTONI DJ Set.' Sunday, August 9, 2026, is 'Youth Day' for ages 4 to 19, starting at 9:30 AM with Municipal Regattas in collaboration with Polisportiva Portosecco and the Coordinamento delle Remiere. Food stands open at 12:00 PM and again at 7:00 PM. At 9:00 PM, enjoy a Dance Night with the 'Marco e i Niagara' Orchestra. Tuesday, August 11, 2026, offers a Cultural Evening at 9:00 PM in the Church square of Portosecco, exploring 'Portosecco e le sue glorie' – historical notes on the village and Pellestrina island by Loriano Ballarin, along with the presentation of the guide 'Viaggiar lento tra Lido e Pellestrina' by local residents. Wednesday, August 12, 2026, food stands open at 7:00 PM, followed by an evening with the 'POP IDOLS' at 9:00 PM. Thursday, August 13, 2026, food stands open at 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM. At 9:00 PM, enjoy a COVER Night with the 'BANDIDO LITFIBA TRIBUTO BAND.' Friday, August 14, 2026, starts with a Kayak Demonstration at 10:00 AM organized by Polisportiva Portosecco. Food stands open at 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM, with a Dance Night featuring 'Pompame DJ Set' at 9:00 PM. Saturday, August 15, 2026, kicks off with a Bicycle Ride at 10:00 AM, organized by the Associazioni Abitandi in Isola, starting from Piazzale S. Antonio in Pellestrina and arriving in Piazza Portosecco. Food stands open at 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM. At 9:00 PM, enjoy a Dance Night with 'Rewind 90 DJ Set.' The evening concludes with a Prize Lottery at 11:45 PM and the spectacular 'I Fuochi di PORTOSECCO' fireworks at midnight. The festivities continue in September: Saturday, September 12, 2026, features a Solemn Mass for 'Madonna della cintura' at 5:30 PM, accompanied by the Coro dell'Unità Pastora di S. Pietro in Volta and Portosecco. On Sunday, September 13, 2026, a VESPRO service takes place at 6:30 PM, followed by a Religious Procession with the Banda di Pellestrina.