Last updated: November 22, 2024
Discover the Christmas season in Gallarate with our comprehensive guide to festive events. For residents and visitors, this compendium offers a detailed overview of the Christmas celebrations that bring the city to life.
From Gallarate's historic center, with its illuminated Piazza Libertà and traditional Christmas market, to the decorated shopping streets, the city transforms into a festive journey. Food stalls in Via Manzoni, craft exhibitions in Piazza Garibaldi, and shows at the Teatro delle Arti create a Christmas atmosphere that extends throughout the city center.
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Gallarate Holiday Light Displays
Christmas Magic in Leggiuno
- What to Expect
- Christmas lights and decorations on Lake Maggiore.
- Description
- The Lucine di Natale at Leggiuno offer a beautiful Christmas atmosphere with lights and decorations that illuminate the lake and surrounding streets.
- Where
- Leggiuno | More Info : Christmas Magic in Leggiuno
Gallarate Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Lights at the Rasa
- What to Expect
- Celebration of high-quality craftsmanship with blown glass and embroidery works.
- Description
- Luci di Natale alla Rasa is a traditional event celebrating high-quality craftsmanship, featuring works in blown glass, embroidery, clothing, and illustrations. The event takes place through the streets of the Rasa borough in Varese, offering a wide range of artisanal products and a cozy winter atmosphere.
- Where
- Varese | More Info : Christmas Lights at the Rasa
Christmas Market in Vergiate
- What to Expect
- Christmas tree lighting and face painting.
- Description
- The Christmas Market in Vergiate will take place on December 1, 2024, at Piazza Matteotti. The Court of the Creatives will present the market with the lighting of the Christmas tree and open registrations for participating and showcasing creations. There will be face painting and many surprises.
- Where
- Vergiate | More Info : Christmas Market in Vergiate
Christmas Market in Cassano Magnago
- What to Expect
- A Christmas market with stalls of handmade and antique items.
- Description
- The Christmas Market in Cassano Magnago features a wide range of handmade and antique products, catering to hobbyists, artisans, collectors, and enthusiasts.
- Where
- Cassano Magnago | More Info : Christmas Market in Cassano Magnago
Christmas Together in Dumenza
- What to Expect
- A unique event with a wide range of activities for all audiences.
- Description
- The Natale Tucc Insema Christmas Market in Dumenza features a full day of activities, including Santa Claus and his house, food stands, Lego space, face painting, role-playing games, clowns, and music.
- Where
- Dumenza | More Info : Christmas Together in Dumenza
Special Befana Fair
- What to Expect
- Wide selection of artisanal and gastronomic products in a unique historical context.
- Description
- The Fiera del Cardinale Speciale Befana in Castiglione Olona features a wide range of artisanal goods, antiques, old books, and vintage items. Food enthusiasts will find stalls with Sardinian specialties, honey, jams, and preserves. The historic center's monuments are open and visitable.
- Where
- Castiglione Olona | More Info : Special Befana Fair
The Arrival of Befana
- What to Expect
- "Medieval market with various artistic exhibitions and entertainment."
- Description
- "The market in Lonate Pozzolo transforms into a medieval event with art exhibitions, musical entertainment, wine tasting, and flag-waving performances. Face painting and other fun activities complete the program."
- Where
- Lonate Pozzolo | More Info : The Arrival of Befana
Farmers' Market
- What to Expect
- Presentation of Italian cuisine with traditional roots and the Mediterranean diet.
- Description
- The Italian Cuisine Week is an annual event that celebrates Italian cuisine with a focus on its traditional roots and the recognized role of the Mediterranean Diet in health. This year's edition will take place from November 16 to 22, 2024, and will be themed "Mediterranean Diet and Root Cuisine: Health and Tradition".
- Where
- Gallarate | More Info : Farmers' Market
Christmas at Visconti Castle of Somma Lombardo
- What to Expect
- One hundred creative artisans showcase their works.
- Description
- Natale al Castello Visconti di Somma Lombardo offers a unique experience with 100 creative artisans showcasing their works. The event takes place in a historic setting, offering a variety of handmade products and a welcoming atmosphere.
- Where
- Somma Lombardo | More Info : Christmas at Visconti Castle of Somma Lombardo
Gallarate Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas is Coming - Gospel Christmas Concert
- What to Expect
- "Choir and orchestra concert to support cardiovascular prevention projects."
- Description
- "The 'Christmas is Coming' concert features an eclectic repertoire of Christmas songs, pop, and contemporary gospel, with a cappella sounds and songs accompanied by an orchestra."
- Where
- Gallarate | More Info : Christmas is Coming - Gospel Christmas Concert
Christmas Concert with the Musicumozart Choir
- What to Expect
- Union of classical music and holiday atmosphere
- Description
- The Christmas Concert with the Musicumozart Choir is a musical event that combines the beauty of classical music with the magic of the holiday season. The Musicumozart Choir will present a selection of holiday and classical pieces, creating an emotionally charged and refined atmosphere.
- Where
- Tradate | More Info : Christmas Concert with the Musicumozart Choir
Christmas Weekend in Arcisate
- What to Expect
- Christmas celebration with cultural events and local performances.
- Description
- The Weekend di Natale ad Arcisate is an opportunity to immerse yourself in local tradition and culture. The event offers a variety of activities and performances that celebrate Christmas in a unique and engaging way.
- Where
- Arcisate | More Info : Christmas Weekend in Arcisate
Extraordinary Geometries
- What to Expect
- An engaging dialogue on the transformative power of geometric forms.
- Description
- The "Geometrie Straordinarie" exhibition explores the infinite expressive possibilities of non-figurative geometry through bold and innovative combinations. Ten internationally renowned artists contribute to an engaging dialogue on the transformative power of geometric forms.
- Where
- Varese | More Info : Extraordinary Geometries
Duemilalibri 2024
- What to Expect
- An event that values the diversity of literary voices.
- Description
- Duemilalibri 2024 is a literary festival that welcomes national and international authors, offering the opportunity to meet and discuss with creative minds shaping the contemporary literary landscape.
- Where
- Gallarate | More Info : Duemilalibri 2024
Gallarate Other Holiday Activities
Ceramic Workshops
- What to Expect
- Creating holiday decorations with the guidance of an expert ceramist.
- Description
- In the occasion of the holiday season, the ceramics workshop offers the creation of holiday decorations with the guidance of ceramist Sarah Dalla Costa. The events are accessible to all age groups and will take place at the former Therapeutic Colony in Germignaga.
- Where
- Varese | More Info : Ceramic Workshops