Lecce Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Lecce and surrounding areas
Lecce comes alive for the festive season with Christmas lights adorning baroque facades and vibrant markets in Piazza Sant'Oronzo that offer things to do for families and visitors. Holiday activities include Lecce Christmas Markets and performances like A Christmas Carol - Il Canto di Natale. Explore narrow streets for artisan stalls, seasonal tours, and Santa visits while enjoying Salento flavors that warm festive events and winter gatherings across the city.
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Christmas Markets
10 eventsChristmas market in Lecce's historic Piazza Sant'Oronzo
Other Christmas Activities
8 eventsChristmas tree lighting ceremony with Santa visit
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Lecce Christmas Markets
Christmas market in Lecce's historic Piazza Sant'Oronzo
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Ostuni Christmas Market
(Ostuni)
Christmas market in the historic white city
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Christmas Markets and Nativity Scenes in Lecce and Scorrano
Sand nativity scenes and Baroque Christmas markets
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New Year's Eve Concert with Enza Pagliara in Gallipoli
(Gallipoli)
New Year's Eve concert with Enza Pagliara
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Christmas in Salento: Lecce Markets and Scorrano Sand Nativity
Guided tours of Baroque Lecce and Scorrano's sand nativity and light show.
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Salve Welcomes the New Year in Jazz: Serena Grittani Jazz Quartet Concert
(Salve)
New Year's Jazz concert in a historic palace.
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Christmas Parties Near Lecce
Festive dining experiences, holiday parties, and Christmas-themed food and drink events in Lecce.
New Year's Eve Concert with Enza Pagliara in Gallipoli
New Year's Eve concert with Enza Pagliara
Sagra della Pittula 2025
Traditional Salento fried dough festival with artisan markets
Salve Welcomes the New Year in Jazz: Serena Grittani Jazz Quartet Concert
New Year's Jazz concert in a historic palace.
Christmas Shows Near Lecce
Christmas shows, theater performances, and holiday entertainment in Lecce.
A Christmas Carol - Il Canto di Natale
Musical adaptation of 'A Christmas Carol' starring Roberto Ciufoli.
Candlelight: Christmas Classics
Christmas classics performed by candlelight
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Lecce Christmas FAQ
Weekday evenings tend to be less crowded. Peak times are weekends in December, especially closer to Christmas.
Most events offer on-site parking. Check individual event pages for specific parking information and fees.
Most venues are accessible. Contact individual events for specific accessibility accommodations.