Last updated: November 22, 2024
Welcome to Massa's Christmas events guide! We have gathered all the most interesting appointments and activities of the festive season, designed for both residents and visitors to our beautiful Tuscan city.
Massa's historic center transforms during the holidays, with the Ducal Palace serving as a backdrop for Christmas celebrations. Piazza Aranci hosts the traditional Christmas market, while local craft stalls and food specialties line Via Cairoli. The city center streets, illuminated by characteristic lights, naturally connect various points of interest, from the Cathedral to the pedestrian area of Via Dante.
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Massa Holiday Markets and Shopping
Flavors of Christmas Fivizzano
- What to Expect
- Food and wine markets and workshops in Piazza Medicea.
- Description
- The Sapori di Natale Fivizzano food and wine festival offers the opportunity to taste local specialties, participate in workshops, and enjoy entertainment shows.
- Where
- Fivizzano | More Info : Flavors of Christmas Fivizzano
Lucca Magical Christmas LMN
- What to Expect
- Traditional markets and ice skating on the walls of Lucca.
- Description
- Lucca Magico Natale offers a unique Christmas atmosphere with markets, lights, traditional and contemporary nativity scenes, Santa Claus village, and ice skating.
- Where
- Lucca | More Info : Lucca Magical Christmas LMN
Tastes of Christmas
- What to Expect
- Tasting of local products in a festive atmosphere.
- Description
- Assaggi di Natale is a holiday tasting event in Capannori, where you can taste local products and enjoy a festive atmosphere.
- Where
- Capannori | More Info : Tastes of Christmas
Massa Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Massa Christmas 23 - The Nutcracker
- What to Expect
- An original version of the classic Christmas ballet with a modern and contemporary perspective.
- Description
- Lo Schiaccianoci is an original version of the classic Christmas ballet by Pëtr Il'ič Čajkovskij, brought to the stage by Balletto di Roma with the direction of Massimiliano Volpini. The production reduces the grandeur to give value to the "behind the scenes" of the most beloved day by all children, inviting the audience to observe the fairy tale from a new perspective that discovers the terrestrial aspects of a contemporary, multifaceted society. Through the curious mind of young Clara, the audience will experience an evasive journey that will take them from a scene of boxes, bricks, cracks, and graffiti to a magical world, out of time.
- Where
- Massa | More Info : Massa Christmas 23 - The Nutcracker
Christmas Land
- What to Expect
- Christmas village with original performances and interactive workshops.
- Description
- Christmas Land - Viareggio è Natale is a unique event celebrating Christmas with original performances, interactive workshops, and sharing. The guided path through the village features attractions like children's play areas, an arena for exclusive theatrical productions, an illuminated elf forest, and rest points.
- Where
- Viareggio | More Info : Christmas Land
Massa Other Holiday Activities
The Christmas Village in Livorno
- What to Expect
- Promotion of a conscious lifestyle and ecological education through play and creativity.
- Description
- The Christmas Village in Livorno features a variety of activities, including artisan markets, food stands, rides, and free shows. Santa's House is a main attraction, with animated and interactive visits.
- Where
- Livorno | More Info : The Christmas Village in Livorno
Magical Christmas at Villa Reale
- What to Expect
- Artisanal presepi of various sizes.
- Description
- Magico Natale at Villa Reale offers an in winter/nativity atmosphere with light installations, artisanal presepi by Fontanini, and warm mulled wine. Visitors can admire various sizes of presepi and participate in creative workshops and wooden games.
- Where
- Capannori | More Info : Magical Christmas at Villa Reale
The Befana of Barga
- What to Expect
- The Befana's cottage offers personalized letters to children.
- Description
- The Befana of Barga is a tradition that celebrates the old woman who brings gifts to children on January 6th. The Befana's cottage in Pegnana is open every Sunday afternoon, where children can write letters to the Befana and receive personalized responses.
- Where
- Barga | More Info : The Befana of Barga