Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover Legnago's Christmas atmosphere with our complete guide to festive events. From the historic center to the lively squares, the city transforms into a meeting point for residents and visitors during the Christmas season.
The heart of celebrations takes place in Piazza Garibaldi, where the traditional Christmas market offers artisanal products and local gastronomic specialties. The historic center features light installations extending to Via Roma, while the Teatro Salieri presents a program of concerts and shows. Nearby, the Municipal Park becomes a gathering point for families with its decorations and outdoor activities.
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Legnago Holiday Markets and Shopping
Verona Christmas Market
The Christmas Markets in Verona offer a wide range of handmade products and seasonal specialties, immersing visitors in a unique festive atmosphere.
Feast of Saint Lucy
Every year in Verona, in celebration of Saint Lucia, the central Piazza Brà hosts a large and varied market called “the stalls of Saint Lucia”. The Sicilian martyr is highly revered in the city and is associated with an ancient tradition: she, accompanied by her faithful donkey (el mussetto), brings gifts to good children and coal to naughty ones. Today, the ancient Saint Lucia Market attracts over 250 stalls from all over Italy and tens of thousands of visitors, who buy gifts, toys, clothing, handmade products, gourmet specialties, and various Christmas-related items and sweets.
Legnago Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Nativity Scenes from Around the World
The Presepi dal Mondo exhibition in Verona is a rich display of nativity scenes and artworks inspired by the theme of the Nativity, coming from museums, collections, and nativity scene makers from all over the world.
Christmas Concerts in Verona
The Candlelight Christmas concerts in Verona offer a series of unique and evocative musical events, featuring performances ranging from classical music to tributes to great contemporary artists. The events take place in historic locations illuminated by candlelight, creating an intimate and emotional atmosphere.
New Year's Eve in Piazza Bra
The New Year's Eve celebration in Piazza Bra, Verona, is a traditional event held annually on December 31st. The evening features live music, fireworks, and performances by famous artists. This year, the four finalists of X Factor 2023 will perform on stage.
Bonfire of the Old Man
The Fuoco del Vecchione in Bologna is an event that celebrates the arrival of the new year with a large city festival, featuring music, dances, and colorful lights.
Legnago Other Holiday Activities
Verona Christmas Run
The Verona Christmas Run is a non-competitive event taking place on December 15, 2024. Participants can choose between 5 or 10 km routes and run or walk through the beautiful walls of Verona dressed as Santa Claus. The event is a festive day for families and friends.
Burning of the Witch
The tradition of Brusa la Vecia is renewed in the central Piazza Bra of Verona, where a giant human-shaped puppet ten meters high is burned on a pile of wood. The event is accompanied by music and entertainment initiatives curated by local radio stations and the arrival of the Magi under the great comet star.