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Last updated: December 01, 2024

Welcome to your complete guide to Christmas events in Matera! Discover all the events and activities that will make your holiday season unforgettable in the City of Sassi.

The majestic Piazza Vittorio Veneto hosts the traditional Christmas market, while the characteristic Sassi are illuminated with evocative light installations. From the living nativity scene in the historic districts to the food stalls in Via del Corso, the historic center transforms into a festive path that winds through the ancient streets of the city, connecting the main points of interest through events and celebrations of Lucanian tradition.

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Matera Holiday Shows and Entertainment

What to Expect:

A 1.5 km itinerant path through the Sassi of Matera with over 200 actors and theatrical companies.

Description:

The XIV edition of the Presepe Vivente in the Sassi of Matera, titled "IL PRESEPE D’ITALIA: LUCE SUL FUTURO," promises to offer a unique experience, where the true protagonists will be the suggestive "Sassi di Matera." This extraordinary event will unfold along an enchanting 1.5 km path, starting from the heart of the historic center and crossing the magical Sasso Caveoso. Over 200 actors, historical reenactors, and theatrical companies from all over Italy will bring to life a show that will captivate and move every visitor.

Where: Matera | More Info: Christmas in Matera

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Matera Other Holiday Activities

What to Expect:

Festive holiday menu with traditional Lucanian dishes in a warm and evocative setting.

Description:

Il Terrazzino offers a festive holiday menu featuring traditional Lucanian dishes with a homey and genuine flavor, in a warm atmosphere reminiscent of a past Christmas in a Matera cave dwelling.

Where: Matera | More Info: Christmas Cooking

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