Last updated: December 01, 2024
Welcome to Manduria's Christmas events guide, where you can discover all the festive events in our Apulian city. The guide takes you through the celebrations that enliven the historic center and main squares during the Christmas season.
The heart of the festivities is concentrated in Piazza Garibaldi, where the traditional Christmas market offers artisanal products and local specialties. From here, the Christmas lights extend along Via Roma to the Mother Church, creating an evocative path that connects the main points of interest, while Piazza Vittorio Emanuele hosts the living nativity scene and musical performances of Salento tradition.
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Sand sculptures created by international artists.
The Sand Nativity in Scorrano is a unique artwork created by international sculptors, representing the nativity in sand with perfect details and forms.
Where: Lecce | More Info: Sand Nativity Scene in Lecce
Celebration of light art among Alberobello's trulli.
The LIFE Alberobello Light Festival transforms Alberobello into a path of lights and colors, with luminous installations by national and international artists that enhance the UNESCO heritage of the city.
Where: Alberobello | More Info: Illumination of the Trulli
Impressive illuminations and band concerts.
The Feast of Santa Domenica in Scorrano is a unique event that transforms the city into a luminous work of art. The impressive illuminations and band concerts create a fun and evocative atmosphere. The Baroque tradition is renewed every year thanks to the art and skill of the families of Scorrano.
Where: Scorrano | More Info: Illuminations in Scorrano
"Sand Nativity with monumental sculptures by international artists."
"Scorrano's Christmas markets offer a festive celebration with lights, Christmas trees, and musical performances."
Where: Scorrano | More Info: Christmas Markets in Scorrano
Extensive display of handmade papier-mâché and terracotta nativity scenes.
The Christmas markets in Lecce offer a wide range of handmade products, including papier-mâché nativity scenes, jewelry, ceramics, and clothing. These items are often the result of centuries of tradition, and visitors can purchase unique and personalized pieces.
Where: Lecce | More Info: Christmas Markets in Lecce
Display of animated nativity scenes and puppets with unique decorations.
The Fiera di Santa Lucia in Lecce is a traditional event featuring Christmas markets with typical Salentine craftsmanship.
Where: Lecce | More Info: St. Lucy Fair in Lecce
Christmas market with artisan stands and an ice-skating rink.
The Christmas Market among the Trulli in Alberobello offers a unique atmosphere with markets, artisan stands, an ice-skating rink, and Santa's House.
Where: Alberobello | More Info: Christmas Market among the Trulli
Christmas markets with local traditional and artisanal products.
The Christmas Markets in Locorotondo take place in the historic center, in Piazza Aldo Moro, in front of the Town Hall. The wooden stalls host local artisans showcasing traditional products, gift ideas, and seasonal delicacies. You can taste traditional Christmas sweets like cartellate and pettole, local gastronomic products, and Pugliese street food for an authentic culinary experience.
Where: Locorotondo | More Info: Christmas Markets in Locorotondo
Musical performances and illuminations along Corso Roma.
The lighting of the luminaries in Gallipoli is an event that animates the city with a series of musical performances and illuminations along Corso Roma.
Where: Gallipoli | More Info: Lighting of the Illuminations in Gallipoli
Nativity scenes set up in the Churches of Gallipoli.
A path to discover the nativity scenes set up in the Churches of Gallipoli, visitable from December 25 to January 6.
Where: Gallipoli | More Info: Path of the Nativity Scenes in Gallipoli
Burning of papier-mâché puppets during the concert.
The Night of the Puppets and the Tarantella in Gallipoli is a unique event that combines popular music with papier-mâché art. The Popular Orchestra will perform a repertoire of hypnotic pizziches and arrangements by renowned concert masters. The papier-mâché puppets, created by Gallipoli's master craftsmen, will be displayed and then symbolically burned to represent the old year and auspicate the future.
Where: Gallipoli | More Info: New Year's Puppets in Gallipoli