Last updated: December 01, 2024
Welcome to Ancona's Christmas events guide! We have gathered all the most interesting festive events and activities in the port city. Whether you're a resident or a visitor, this guide will accompany you through the Christmas season celebrations.
From the illuminated Ancient Port to Piazza del Plebiscito, the historic center transforms into a festive journey filled with traditional markets, artisanal nativity scenes, and live performances. The Cathedral of San Ciriaco overlooks the decorated city, while Christmas stalls and artisan shops offering Marche specialties and typical decorations line Corso Garibaldi.
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"Lighting of the large Christmas tree in Piazza Roma and city-wide illuminations."
"BiAncoNatale is a festive holiday event that transforms Ancona into a luminous and captivating place. The event features the lighting of the large Christmas tree in Piazza Roma, city-wide illuminations, a living nativity scene at the Porto antico and Piano, and a Santa Claus village in Piazza Stamira."
Where: Ancona | More Info: BiAncoNatale Festival
A historic market with a wide range of unique products.
Il Barattolo and Macerata Christmas Market is a market held every second Sunday of the month in Piazza della Libertà, Piazza Cesare Battisti, and under the porticos of Macerata's historic center. It features a wide range of merchandise sectors, including small antiquities, artistic craftsmanship, collecting, hobbies, modernity, and traditional food products.
Where: Macerata | More Info: The Vintage Market and Christmas Market of Macerata
The largest living nativity scene in the world.
The Genga Christmas Market offers a variety of local products and handmade crafts, accompanied by a suggestive scenery and festive atmosphere.
Where: Genga | More Info: Genga Christmas Market
Guided tours of the Rocca di Paolo e Francesca with historical characters.
The Medieval Christmas Market in Gradara offers a historical atmosphere with artful nativities, lights, and itinerant performances, medieval animations, and guided tours of the Rocca di Paolo e Francesca.
Where: Gradara | More Info: Gradara Medieval Christmas Market
Historic center's luminous decorations and Santa's House.
The Corinaldo Christmas Market offers a variety of activities for both children and adults, including workshops, shows, and a Christmas market, with the historic center's luminous decorations and Santa's House.
Where: Corinaldo | More Info: Corinaldo Christmas Market