Last updated: 11 November 2024
Plan your Christmas holidays in Alessandria with our complete guide to festive events and activities. Whether you're a resident or visitor, you'll find everything you need to fully experience the city's Christmas atmosphere.
From the historic heart of Piazza della Libertà to the streets of the old town, the city transforms with traditional Christmas market stalls, holiday lights adorning Via Roma and Via San Lorenzo, and cultural events at the Town Hall. The main squares host children's rides, while the Municipal Theater presents seasonal shows. In the immediate vicinity, the historic towns of Valenza and Novi Ligure complete the festive offerings with their characteristic markets.
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Alessandria Holiday Light Displays
Christmas Festival in Alba
- What to Expect
- Permanent light and music show in the town hall and cathedral square.
- Description
- The city of Alba and Borgo San Lorenzo present the 16th edition of the Notti della Natività, with Christmas atmospheres that can be enjoyed while strolling through the historic shopping center streets.
- Where
- Alba | More Info : Christmas Festival in Alba
Alessandria Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Markets
- What to Expect
- Christmas Markets with artisanal and gastronomic products.
- Description
- The Christmas Markets in Alessandria offer a wide range of artisanal and gastronomic products, creating a festive and welcoming atmosphere in Piazza della Libertà.
- Where
- Alessandria | More Info : Christmas Markets
Christmas Concert in Tortona
- What to Expect
- Wooden stalls with handmade and seasonal items.
- Description
- The Christmas markets at the Oasi Shopping Center in Tortona feature a lineup of wooden stalls with handmade and seasonal items.
- Where
- Tortona | More Info : Christmas Concert in Tortona
Christmas Market in Acqui Terme
- What to Expect
- Attractions for children and chalets open with different hours.
- Description
- The Christmas Market in Acqui Terme offers a variety of attractions for all, including open chalets with different hours of the day, Santa's Grotto where children can meet Father Christmas, an ice-skating rink, and children's attractions like Legoland and Salta Salta.
- Where
- Acqui Terme | More Info : Christmas Market in Acqui Terme
Alessandria Holiday Shows and Entertainment
New Year's Concert
- What to Expect
- New Year's concert with special guest Teo Gertler.
- Description
- The Alessandria Classical Orchestra, conducted by Andrea Oddone, will perform a New Year's concert with music by N. Paganini, É. Waldteufel, and D. Milhaud. Special guest is the violinist Teo Gertler.
- Where
- Alessandria | More Info : New Year's Concert
New Year's Party
- What to Expect
- Dinner show with unlimited wine and a disco party in a historic castle.
- Description
- The Piovera Castle transforms into an exceptional location for a New Year's Eve celebration with a delicious dinner, music, and entertainment. The historic structure offers a unique and engaging atmosphere, surrounded by a moat and a large park.
- Where
- Alessandria | More Info : New Year's Party
Alessandria Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Dinners
- What to Expect
- Christmas menus offered by the best restaurants in Alessandria.
- Description
- To celebrate Christmas with your family, here is the selection of the best restaurants in Alessandria offering delicious Christmas menus.
- Where
- Alessandria | More Info : Christmas Dinners
Feast of Santa Lucia
- What to Expect
- Display of Saint Lucy's relic.
- Description
- The Liturgical Feast of Saint Lucy in Alessandria celebrates the saint with masses and religious functions, displaying the relic of Saint Lucy in the church of Piazza Santa Lucia.
- Where
- Alessandria | More Info : Feast of Santa Lucia
Living Nativity Scenes
- What to Expect
- Unique feature is the presence of costumed characters recreating the Nativity scene.
- Description
- The Presepi Viventi are live reenactments of the Nativity, with costumed characters recreating the scene of Jesus' birth.
- Where
- Alessandria | More Info : Living Nativity Scenes
Grandparents' Day Celebration
- What to Expect
- A poem dedicated to grandparents written by Elisa Mascia.
- Description
- The Nonni's Festival is an event dedicated to grandparents, celebrating their guidance and protection in the family. Elisa Mascia has written a poem that highlights the love and support of grandparents.
- Where
- Alessandria | More Info : Grandparents' Day Celebration