Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover Lecce's Christmas atmosphere with our complete guide to festive events. From the historic center to the lively squares, the Salentine city transforms into a journey of traditions and winter celebrations.
The heart of the festivities centers on Piazza Sant'Oronzo, where the Christmas market offers artisanal products and local gastronomic specialties. From here, crossing Via Libertini, you reach Piazza Duomo, illuminated by characteristic light displays, while along Via Trinchese you'll find historic shops decorated for the holidays. The baroque historic center hosts traditional nativity scenes in the main churches and folk music performances.
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Lecce Holiday Markets and Shopping
Santa Lucia Fair
- What to Expect
- Christmas markets with typical Salentine craftsmanship.
- Description
- The Fiera di Santa Lucia is a traditional event in Lecce, featuring Christmas markets and typical Salentine craftsmanship.
- Where
- Lecce | More Info : Santa Lucia Fair
Christmas Market in Piazza Mazzini
- What to Expect
- Horse carousel with a unique world lighting.
- Description
- The Christmas Market in Piazza Mazzini offers a wide range of artisanal and gastronomic products, with stalls open daily from 10 AM to 1:30 PM and 3 PM to 11 PM.
- Where
- Lecce | More Info : Christmas Market in Piazza Mazzini
Chocolate Fair in Piazza Sant’Oronzo
- What to Expect
- Educational workshops for children on chocolate-making.
- Description
- The Chocolate Fair in Piazza Sant'Oronzo offers a week-long celebration of artisanal chocolate, featuring chocolatiers from various Italian regions. The stands showcase unique and creative items, such as bags, shoes, and cartoon characters, all made of chocolate. The CHOCO PLAY and CHOCO LAB are educational workshops for children on chocolate-making.
- Where
- Lecce | More Info : Chocolate Fair in Piazza Sant’Oronzo
Puppet Fair
- What to Expect
- Animated nativity scenes and puppets with unique decorations.
- Description
- The Fiera dei Pupi in Lecce is a holiday event showcasing nativity scenes, puppets, and decorations for homes and gardens. Artisans display unique works, ranging from houses to characters, representing both traditional and modern trades. The puppet statues are animated, making the scenes of bakers, housewives, and women engaged in domestic activities more engaging.
- Where
- Lecce | More Info : Puppet Fair
Christmas Market in Taranto
- What to Expect
- Extraordinary openings to facilitate Christmas shopping.
- Description
- The rionali markets in Taranto offer extraordinary openings in December and January to facilitate Christmas shopping for citizens, valorizing local commerce in the neighborhoods.
- Where
- Taranto | More Info : Christmas Market in Taranto
Santa Claus Village in Brindisi
- What to Expect
- Installation of 8 stalls with holiday products and activities.
- Description
- The Christmas Market in Brindisi will take place at Piazza Cairoli from December 6, 2023, to January 7, 2024, with 8 stalls set up to offer a variety of holiday products and activities.
- Where
- Brindisi | More Info : Santa Claus Village in Brindisi
Christmas Market in Mesagne
- What to Expect
- Wide exhibition of craftsmanship and Christmas items in 25 charming stalls.
- Description
- The Christmas Markets in Mesagne feature a wide range of high-quality craftsmanship, Christmas items, perfumes, flavors, decorations, and lights. The event will take place in Piazza Orsini del Balzo from December 8 to 23, from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
- Where
- Mesagne | More Info : Christmas Market in Mesagne
Christmas Market in Ostuni
- What to Expect
- Light displays and fountain dancing shows.
- Description
- The Christmas Market in Ostuni features a variety of attractions, including lights, rides, and a Christmas House market. Artists and music animate the weekends, while the fountain dancing show adds a special touch.
- Where
- Ostuni | More Info : Christmas Market in Ostuni
Lecce Other Holiday Activities
New Year's Celebration of the Peoples
- What to Expect
- Multi-ethnic market with participation of artists and communities from around the world.
- Description
- The Capodanno dei Popoli e della Pace is a multicultural event celebrating inclusion and exchange among migrant communities. The event features a multi-ethnic market with art, music, dances, and cuisine from various cultures.
- Where
- Lecce | More Info : New Year's Celebration of the Peoples