Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the charm of Christmas in Bari with our festive event guide. From the historic center to the modern city squares, we'll guide you through the most anticipated celebrations of the winter season.
The heart of the festivities beats in Piazza Mercantile and Piazza Ferrarese, where Christmas markets create a festive atmosphere with local craft stalls and Pugliese specialties. The Christmas path extends along Via Sparano, illuminated by characteristic lights, while the Basilica of San Nicola hosts traditional religious celebrations. In the Murat quarter, decorated shop windows and cultural events complete the Bari Christmas experience.
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Bari Holiday Light Displays
Tree of Lights in Piazza del Ferrarese
- What to Expect
- 16-meter tall Christmas tree with uniform illumination from 50,000 LED lights.
- Description
- The Christmas Tree in Piazza del Ferrarese is an impressive holiday installation featuring a 16-meter tall tree illuminated by over 50,000 LED lights. The event includes animation activities and creative shows for children and adults.
- Where
- Bari | More Info : Tree of Lights in Piazza del Ferrarese
Ice Skating Rink in Monopoli
- What to Expect
- Ice skating in a historically lit area.
- Description
- The ice skating rink in Monopoli is a winter attraction of approximately 300 square meters located in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II. The public of all ages can enjoy ice skating during morning and evening hours.
- Where
- Monopoli | More Info : Ice Skating Rink in Monopoli
Bari Holiday Markets and Shopping
Bari Christmas Markets
- What to Expect
- Christmas markets with an illuminated urban forest and a 14-meter tall Christmas tree.
- Description
- The Christmas markets in Bari offer a wide range of local handmade products, toys, and Christmas items, with an illuminated urban forest and a 14-meter tall Christmas tree.
- Where
- Bari | More Info : Bari Christmas Markets
Santa Claus Village in Bari
- What to Expect
- Varied festive activities in a Christmas village.
- Description
- The Santa Claus Village in Bari is a winter attraction located in Piazza Umberto I, offering a variety of festive activities such as a Christmas market, an ice rink, a Santa's grotto, and a large Christmas tree.
- Where
- Bari | More Info : Santa Claus Village in Bari
Monopoli Christmas Markets
- What to Expect
- Christmas markets with handmade crafts and local specialties.
- Description
- Monopoli's Christmas Markets offer a variety of handmade crafts, Christmas decorations, and local specialties, creating a festive atmosphere in the city's historic center.
- Where
- Monopoli | More Info : Monopoli Christmas Markets
Locorotondo Christmas Markets
- What to Expect
- Artistic nativity scenes and lights in a historic town.
- Description
- The Christmas markets in Locorotondo offer a variety of events and activities during the holiday season, including lights, nativity scenes, and local specialties.
- Where
- Locorotondo | More Info : Locorotondo Christmas Markets
Alberobello Christmas Markets
- What to Expect
- Christmas markets among the trulli with light installations and local specialties.
- Description
- The Christmas markets in Alberobello offer a variety of handmade and gastronomic products, creating a unique festive atmosphere in the historic center of the town.
- Where
- Alberobello | More Info : Alberobello Christmas Markets
Taranto Christmas Markets
- What to Expect
- The Epiphany Market with stands open late into the night.
- Description
- The Christmas markets in Taranto offer a variety of local products and handmade crafts, with musical events and animations for all ages.
- Where
- Taranto | More Info : Taranto Christmas Markets
Martina Franca Christmas Markets
- What to Expect
- Merry-go-rounds and city train ride
- Description
- The Christmas Market in Martina Franca takes place in the historic center of the city, offering a wide range of artisanal products, gourmet items, and gift ideas in over 40 stalls. There are also merry-go-rounds, a train ride through the city, an ice skating rink, and the opportunity to deliver letters to Santa Claus.
- Where
- Martina Franca | More Info : Martina Franca Christmas Markets
Ostuni Christmas Markets
- What to Expect
- Holiday events featuring a handmade Christmas tree installation.
- Description
- Ostuni's Christmas Markets offer a variety of holiday events and activities, including the handmade Christmas tree installation, the holiday dance show, and the artisanal nativity scene exhibit.
- Where
- Ostuni | More Info : Ostuni Christmas Markets
Bari Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Light and Music Show
- What to Expect
- Music performed in spectacular locations lit by candles.
- Description
- Candlelight concerts offer a unique experience with music performed in spectacular locations lit by candles, offering a wide variety of musical genres.
- Where
- Bari | More Info : Light and Music Show
New Year's Concert at Petruzzelli Theater
- What to Expect
- A high-quality concert with renowned artists.
- Description
- The New Year's Concert at Teatro Petruzzelli is a musical event celebrating the new year with prestigious artists and classical repertoire.
- Where
- Bari | More Info : New Year's Concert at Petruzzelli Theater
Santa Claus Skating
- What to Expect
- "Ice skating and Christmas markets in Piazza XX Settembre."
- Description
- "The Christmas events in Mola di Bari come alive with ice skating, markets, Santa's house, and concerts."
- Where
- Bari | More Info : Santa Claus Skating
Bari Other Holiday Activities
Feast of Saint Nicholas
- What to Expect
- Historical procession with representation of the arrival of Saint Nicholas' relics.
- Description
- The Festa di San Nicola is a religious and cultural event celebrating the life and legend of Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of Bari. The event includes historical processions, solemn masses, and cultural events.
- Where
- Bari | More Info : Feast of Saint Nicholas