Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover Guidonia's Christmas traditions with our comprehensive event guide. From celebrations in the city center to events in the historic districts, we guide you through the holiday festivities in our city.
Guidonia's historic center transforms during the Christmas period, with the traditional market in Piazza Matteotti and light displays decorating Via Roma. From the living nativity scene at the Church of Santa Maria di Loreto to the food stalls in Piazza Baracca, every corner of the city offers a festive atmosphere. Events extend to neighboring municipalities, with historic celebrations in Tivoli just 10 minutes away.
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Guidonia Holiday Markets and Shopping
Piazza Navona Christmas Market
The Christmas Market at Piazza Navona is a must-attend event from December 1 to January 6, 2024. The square will be filled with lights and wooden stalls, offering traditional Christmas delicacies, festive decorations, and charming nativity scenes, toys, handmade crafts, and books for both children and adults. Santa Claus, the Befana, puppet shows, and street artists will also be present.
Guidonia Holiday Shows and Entertainment
New Year's Eve Concert - The Three Tenors
The Three Tenors will perform a special concert featuring Opera Arias, Christmas songs, and traditional New Year's waltzes, set amidst the grandeur of the Horti Sallustiani.
Rome New Year's Eve Dinner and Show
The New Year's Eve dinner at the Brigadoon Restaurant in Rome offers a unique experience with a rich dinner menu and buffet, vegetarian and children's menus. The dinner is accompanied by a cabaret and entertainment show with MARCO PASSIGLIA, while the live piano bar is hosted by LARRY DEL PRETE. The disco is animated by DJ ARTHUR CARLO and Latin American DJ TIMBALOCA.
Guidonia Other Holiday Activities
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is a liturgical celebration honoring the mystery of the immaculate conception of Mary. This feast takes place on December 8, 2024, despite coinciding with the Second Sunday of Advent.
Midnight Mass at the Vatican
The Midnight Mass at the Vatican is a significant religious event celebrated by Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica. The ceremony begins at 21:30 and requires the free ticket reservation via Fax to the Vatican Prefecture.
Christmas in Rome
Natale a Roma is a rich cultural celebration commemorating the 2777th anniversary of Rome's founding. The program includes meetings, guided tours, exhibitions, and performances that explore the city's history and secrets.