See all Matera Christmas happenings this year!
Matera comes alive for Christmas 2025 among the Sassi di Matera, cave dwellings aglow with candlelight and nativity scenes. Entertainment spans holiday shows, winter parades, and seasonal celebrations that marry ancient history with festive spectacle.
Find the best Matera Christmas happenings this year!
Top Christmas Events In and Around Matera
- Living Nativity Scene in the Sassi of Matera
- Matera Christmas Village and Living Nativity
- Presepe Vivente nei Sassi di Matera
- Il Terrazzino Christmas Lunch
- Matera: 10 Years of Capital Celebration
- Christmas in Puglia 2024 (Puglia)
- Sagra della Carne Arrosto (Santeramo in Colle)
- Santeramo in Colle Christmas Markets (Santeramo in Colle)
- Babbo Natale Village in Bari (Bari)
- Living Nativity Scene and Light Nativity in Alberobello (Alberobello)
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Matera Christmas Events
Matera Christmas Markets and Shopping
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Experience the magic of Christmas in Matera with the enchanting Christmas Village and the awe-inspiring Living Nativity. Wander through Piazza Vittorio Veneto, discovering traditional crafts, festive decorations, and delicious seasonal treats. The highlight is the 'Living Nativity' in the Sassi, a breathtaking reenactment of biblical scenes set against the ancient city's backdrop, offering a truly unforgettable holiday experience.
Matera Christmas Food, Drink and Parties
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Celebrate Christmas Day at Il Terrazzino in Matera, where the magic of the Sassi comes alive. They offer a special holiday menu featuring authentic Lucanian cuisine, prepared with genuine, home-style flavors. Enjoy a festive meal in a warm, cave-like ambiance that transports you to a traditional Materan Christmas, surrounded by the enchanting atmosphere of the city.
Matera Other Christmas Activities
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Step back in time at the XIV Living Nativity Scene in Matera's Sassi. This immersive experience features over 200 performers bringing ancient Judean life to vivid reality along a 1.5 km path. Witness historical crafts, daily scenes, and a deeply moving Nativity tableau set against the stunning backdrop of the Sassi, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Step back in time at the XIV edition of the Living Nativity in Matera's Sassi. This immersive event, themed 'IL PRESEPE D’ITALIA: LUCE SUL FUTURO', transforms the ancient cave dwellings into a vibrant tableau of ancient Judea. Over 200 reenactors and theatrical groups bring history to life along a 1.5 km path, showcasing daily life, ancient crafts, and culminating in a profoundly moving Nativity scene.
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Join a significant event in Matera celebrating a decade since its proclamation as European Capital of Culture. This gathering brings together institutions, experts, and the community to reflect on the transformative journey since 2014. Discover the lasting impacts on tourism, industry, and culture, and look ahead to future cultural endeavors.
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