Last updated: December 01, 2024
Looking for holiday festivities in Brescia? Our guide accompanies you through all the events and attractions of the festive season in this Lombard city, offering precise and up-to-date information.
From the majestic Old Cathedral to Piazza Paolo VI, the historic center transforms into a charming Christmas journey. Traditional markets in Piazza Loggia, light decorations along Via San Faustino, and the large Christmas tree in Piazza Vittoria create a festive atmosphere. The artisanal shops and historic stores in the center offer Brescian gastronomic specialties and typical decorations.
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Stalls filled with artisanal products and local specialties.
The Christmas markets in Brescia offer a wide range of artisanal and gastronomic products, creating a welcoming and festive atmosphere in the city's historic center.
Where: Brescia | More Info: Brescia Christmas Market
New wooden stalls with selected exhibitors.
The Mercatini di Natale di Desenzano del Garda offer a wide range of artisanal and local products, with wooden stalls hosting selected exhibitors. The event is characterized by its welcoming atmosphere and rich traditions.
Where: Desenzano del Garda | More Info: Desenzano del Garda Christmas Market
A festive market rich in handmade products and holiday atmosphere.
The Salò Christmas Market offers a wide range of handmade and festive products, creating a welcoming atmosphere for families and visitors.
Where: Salò | More Info: Salò Christmas Market
An event that combines tradition and innovation in one experience.
The Orzinuovi Market is an event rich in variety, featuring areas dedicated to living, enogastronomy, green space, cars and motors, cosmetics, animal husbandry, commerce and craftsmanship, agricultural machines, associations, art and conventionality, performances, and the market.
Where: Orzinuovi | More Info: Orzinuovi Christmas Market
"A film that celebrates Rosa's life and commitment in a working-class district of Marseille."
"E la festa continua!" is a film by Robert Guédiguian that tells the story of Rosa, a woman who divides her energy between her large family, her work as a nurse, and her political commitment to the disadvantaged. Her life is an example of how it is never too late to realize one's dreams.
Where: Brescia | More Info: Feast of Saint Julia
Performance of a Renaissance baroque opera.
The Cremona Antiqua Orchestra and Choir, directed by Maestro Antonio Greco, will perform a new philological reconstruction of Claudio Monteverdi's Vespro della Beata Vergine, a monumental work in the history of music.
Where: Brescia | More Info: Christmas Concerts
Award ceremony for the winning nativity scenes in a historic event.
The 50th MCL Nativity Scene Contest is an annual event organized by the Christian Workers Movement of Brescia, celebrating Christmas folk culture with a nativity scene exhibition and an award ceremony for the winners.
Where: Brescia | More Info: Nativity Scenes
Creative workshops for children with candy-filled stockings.
Befana in Brescia is a festive day celebrating Epiphany with workshops, concerts, and processions. Children can create candy-filled stockings and participate in fun activities.
Where: Brescia | More Info: Befana in Brescia