Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the Christmas program in Genzano di Roma with our complete event guide. We'll accompany you through the festive celebrations of this historic town in the Castelli Romani, where tradition and culture blend together in the streets of the historic center.
From the central Piazza Tommaso Frasconi, adorned with lights and the large Christmas tree, to the traditional markets along Via Belardi, the city transforms into a festive journey. The historic center hosts artisanal nativity scenes in centuries-old churches, while the aromas of typical bread and Christmas sweets spread from ancient shops, creating the characteristic atmosphere of a Lazio Christmas.
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Genzano di Roma Holiday Light Displays
Trame di Luce light festival
Trame di Luce is a light art exhibition held at the Orto Botanico in Rome, featuring a path of luminous installations inspired by the theme "Christmas has a new light." This event was created by national and international artists, involving students and professors from prestigious Italian universities. With over 20 unique installations and many photo opportunities, Trame di Luce is an unmissable event.
Christmas Shopping on Via dei Condotti
Via dei Condotti transforms into a stretch of golden diamonds, illuminating Rome's most famous luxury shopping street. Renault Italia has funded the lights this year, creating a scenic effect both day and night.
Genzano di Roma Holiday Markets and Shopping
Piazza Navona Christmas Market
The Christmas Market in Piazza Navona is a traditional event that takes place from December 1 to January 6. The square is filled with lights and wooden stalls offering typical Christmas food, decorations, nativity scenes, toys, and handicrafts. Santa Claus, La Befana, puppet theater, and street artists are also present.
Piazza Mazzini Christmas Market
The Christmas Market at Piazza Mazzini features sixty wooden stalls with handmade products and gourmet food. There are Christmas carols, star-shaped lights, and a Santa's House for children. The atmosphere is characterized by Christmas lights, holiday crafts, and wonderful creations.
CityLab Christmas Market
The CityLab Christmas Market features 50 artisanal stands, food and beverage areas, performances and projections, street artists, and a children's area. The event takes place in a 20,000 sqm area with holiday decorations and lighting.
Circus Maximus Christmas Market
The Christmas Market at Circus Maximus offers over 1,000 gift ideas crafted by carefully selected artisans. Among the halls of the Garum Museum and Library of Cuisine, visitors can discover products of artisanal craftsmanship, design, plants, flower design, illustrations, and luxury vintage in a unique and magical atmosphere.
Christmas Village at EUR Laghetto
The Christmas Village at EUR Laghetto offers a wide range of activities for children, including photos with Santa Claus, creative workshops, and fun on the ice rink.
Genzano di Roma Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Village at Villa Borghese
Christmas World at Villa Borghese is a unique event celebrating the festive atmosphere with scenic installations, Christmas markets, games, and shows set in various cities around the world. The event takes place on an area of over 60,000 square meters and features original folkloric performances, parades, majorettes, gospel concerts, and new musicals with the participation of 300 actors and performers.
Auditorium Parco della Musica Christmas Village
The Christmas Festival at Auditorium Parco della Musica is a rich calendar of concerts and performances that will warm up the atmosphere of Ennio Morricone Parco della Musica. The programming of pop, jazz, and rock concerts will be joined by the Roma Gospel Festival, featuring some of the best ensembles from the United States. Additionally, there will be a collaboration with the Globe Theatre to produce two children's shows and a contemporary circus review with SIC - Stabile di Innovazione Circense.
Cinecitta’ World Christmas
Cinecittà World transforms into a large Christmas village with markets, decorations, lights, and garlands. Visitors can visit Santa's house, attend the Christmas Show welcome show, and enjoy attractions like Oriental World and Christmas On Ice.
Magic Christmas at MagicLand
At MagicLand, the holiday season comes alive with Magic Christmas, a unique adventure for children from 0 to 1,000 years old that brings to life the true essence of Christmas. From November 9, 2024, to January 6, 2025, the Park will be decked out in festive decorations, featuring artistic lighting and themed music, culminating in a magical encounter at Santa's Castle: a captivating journey through an enchanted path that leads children of all ages to meet Santa Claus in person, take a photo with him, and receive a truly unique and precious gift.
Christmas Baroque Concert
The Baroque Christmas Concert is a musical event celebrating Roman Baroque tradition with performances of sacred and secular music, presented in historic locations of the city.
Midnight Mass
Pope Francis will preside over the Midnight Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at 19:30, followed by the "Urbi et Orbi" blessing the next day.
Genzano di Roma Other Holiday Activities
Christmas in Rome
The Natale a Roma is a rich cultural celebration commemorating the 2777th anniversary of Rome's founding. The city transforms into a large museum with historical events, guided tours, exhibitions, and performances.
Visit to the Pope and Vatican City
Visit the Pope and the Vatican City offers a rich cultural and spiritual experience, with liturgical celebrations, exhibitions, and services for pilgrims.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is a liturgical celebration commemorating the immaculate conception of Mary. This event takes place on December 8, 2024, despite coinciding with the Second Sunday of Advent, due to the indult granted by the Dicastery for Divine Worship.
Urbi et Orbe
The "Urbi et Orbi" message by Pope Francis for Easter 2024 is an appeal to hope and peace, recalling the announcement of Jesus Christ's resurrection and calling for respect for human life.
Walking Tour of Rome
Explore Rome with a walking tour that takes you through the legendary Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Discover the ingenuity of Roman architecture and engineering in a unique experience.