Modena Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Modena and surrounding areas
Modena marks the holiday season with elegant Christmas lights across Piazza Grande and bustling markets where Holiday lights and seasonal stalls create a merry mood. Holiday activities include the Mercatino di Natale in Piazza Garibaldi and New Year's Eve events in Piazza Modena with live music. Between the cathedral and gastronomy-focused markets, Modena offers festive events, family-friendly Santa visits, and winter festivals that celebrate local heritage and culinary delights.
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Christmas Markets
34 eventsNumerous Christmas markets across the city center
Christmas Shows
9 eventsBeethoven's Ninth Symphony New Year's Concert
Christmas Parties
8 eventsNew Year's Eve fireworks over the Roman Arena
Christmas Activities
37 eventsNew Year's Eve fireworks spectacle at Castello Estense.
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Verona New Year's Eve Concert in Piazza Bra
(Verona)
New Year's Eve fireworks over the Roman Arena
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Verona International Nativity Scene Festival
(Verona)
Guinness World Record-holding nativity scene exhibition
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Holidays in Bologna 2025
(Bologna)
Numerous Christmas markets across the city center
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The Legend of Saint Lucy and Verona's Santa Lussia Fair
(Verona)
Verona's traditional Santa Lussia fair and legend
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Gardaland Magic Winter
(Castelnuovo del Garda)
Winter transformation of a popular amusement park.
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New Year's Concert with Beethoven's Ninth Symphony
(Parma)
Beethoven's Ninth Symphony New Year's Concert
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Modena Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual Christmas events in Modena often revolve around the central Christmas markets and the city's extensive holiday light displays. These events draw significant crowds and offer a wide range of festive activities.
Modena's holiday traditions often blend Italian festive customs with local flair, focusing on community gatherings, special culinary treats, and elaborate nativity scenes (presepi). The emphasis is on shared meals and festive markets.
While many neighborhoods participate, areas known for their community spirit often have the most impressive Christmas lights. Driving or walking through residential areas can reveal delightful, locally decorated displays.
Christmas markets and local makers are typically found in Modena's central squares and main streets during the holiday season. These markets showcase a variety of handcrafted goods and local products.
Free activities include admiring the city's Christmas lights, browsing the festive markets, and enjoying the general holiday ambiance. Many churches also display beautiful nativity scenes that are free to visit.
Families often enjoy visiting the Christmas markets for treats and crafts, seeking out Santa meet-and-greets, and exploring any temporary ice rinks or festive events organized in public spaces.