Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the Christmas events in Mola di Bari with our complete guide to festivities. From traditional celebrations to modern attractions, explore the best that this coastal Apulian town has to offer during the holiday season.
The historic center of Mola transforms into a festive Christmas setting, with the characteristic market in Piazza XX Settembre and holiday lights adorning Via Di Vagno all the way to the seafront. The Cathedral and Angevin Castle host concerts and living nativity scenes, while along the ancient village streets you can taste local gastronomic specialties and admire artisan workshops displaying their Christmas creations.
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Mola di Bari Holiday Light Displays
Christmas in Apulia
- What to Expect
- Live nativity scenes and Christmas lights in various historic centers.
- Description
- Natale in Puglia is an experience rich in events that transforms the towns and cities into a stage of lights, colors, and traditions. The celebrations include a variety of events that offer visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in Pugliese culture and live unforgettable moments.
- Where
- Apulia | More Info : Christmas in Apulia
Tree of Lights in Piazza del Ferrarese
- What to Expect
- Tree lighting with lights and video mapping.
- Description
- The Christmas Tree in Piazza del Ferrarese is a traditional holiday event featuring the lighting of a large decorated tree with lights and video mapping. The event includes animation activities and a handmade crafts market.
- Where
- Bari | More Info : Tree of Lights in Piazza del Ferrarese
Garden of Lights in Piazza del Ferrara
- What to Expect
- A 16-meter tall Christmas tree illuminated by 50,000 LED lights.
- Description
- The Giardino di Luci at Piazza del Ferrarese is a festive installation featuring a 16-meter tall Christmas tree with over 50,000 LED lights and a winter garden with natural plants and sparkling lights. The area will be animated by musical performances and lights creating a welcoming and festive atmosphere.
- Where
- Bari | More Info : Garden of Lights in Piazza del Ferrara
Living Nativity Scenes in Alberobello
- What to Expect
- Flourishing where God Places Us, with scenes of popular life and light installations.
- Description
- The Presepe Vivente in Alberobello is a unique event celebrating Christmas with scenes of popular life and light installations. The event is inspired by the words of Don Giacomo Donnaloja and involves over two hundred volunteers and numerous associations.
- Where
- Alberobello | More Info : Living Nativity Scenes in Alberobello
Mola di Bari Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Markets in Bari
- What to Expect
- Christmas markets with local artisan stands and traditional food.
- Description
- The Christmas markets in Bari offer a wide range of local products, including handmade crafts, toys, and traditional food, in a setting decorated with lights and Christmas trees.
- Where
- Bari | More Info : Christmas Markets in Bari
Santa Claus Skating
- What to Expect
- "Ice skating rink and holiday markets"
- Description
- "The holiday events in Mola di Bari come alive with the ice skating rink, markets, Santa's house, and guided tours organized by 'Tanta Claus'."
- Where
- Bari | More Info : Santa Claus Skating
Christmas Markets in Locorotondo
- What to Expect
- Living Nativity Scene with street performances and artistic installations.
- Description
- The Christmas markets in Locorotondo offer a variety of holiday items and local products, with events like the visit to the Locorotondo Nativity Scene and light and music shows.
- Where
- Locorotondo | More Info : Christmas Markets in Locorotondo
Christmas Markets on the Muraglia
- What to Expect
- 30 exhibition stalls with handmade and local products.
- Description
- The Christmas markets on the Muraglia in Bari offer a wide range of handmade and local products, including Christmas decorations, nativity scenes, handmade toys, and traditional Pugliese sweets.
- Where
- Bari | More Info : Christmas Markets on the Muraglia
Christmas Markets in Taranto
- What to Expect
- Extraordinary market openings to facilitate holiday shopping.
- Description
- The local markets in Taranto come alive during the holiday season with extraordinary openings in December and January. These openings ease citizens for Christmas shopping, promoting local commerce in the neighborhoods.
- Where
- Taranto | More Info : Christmas Markets in Taranto
Mola di Bari Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Santa Claus Village in Bari
- What to Expect
- An immersive path with fantasy scenery and beloved characters for children.
- Description
- The Christmas Village in Bari is a tourist and cultural attraction that transports families to a fantastical world with lights, video projections, and fantasy scenery.
- Where
- Bari | More Info : Santa Claus Village in Bari
Light and Music Show
- What to Expect
- Classical music performed in candle-lit locations.
- Description
- Candlelight Concerts offer a unique experience of classical music performed in stunning locations lit by candles, creating a suggestive and emotional atmosphere.
- Where
- Bari | More Info : Light and Music Show
New Year's Concert at Petruzzelli Theater
- What to Expect
- New Year's Concert featuring a selection of classics and modern works.
- Description
- The New Year's Concert at Teatro Petruzzelli is a musical event that celebrates the arrival of the new year with a selection of classics and modern works, offering a unique and exciting cultural experience.
- Where
- Bari | More Info : New Year's Concert at Petruzzelli Theater
Readings and Shows for Children
- What to Expect
- Creative workshops with international authors
- Description
- Babafesta 2024 is an international festival dedicated to children's literature featuring workshops, exhibitions, and performances with Italian and international guests. The festival takes place in Bari and Martina Franca from October 9 to 12.
- Where
- Bari | More Info : Readings and Shows for Children
Christmas Events in Corato
- What to Expect
- "Themed decorations and children's workshops."
- Description
- "Corato's Christmas events offer a variety of activities, including concerts, exhibitions, workshops, and food markets."
- Where
- Corato | More Info : Christmas Events in Corato
Mola di Bari Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Eve Dinner
- What to Expect
- Tasting of over 50 D.O.P. Salice Salentino wines and extra virgin olive oils from Salento.
- Description
- The Christmas dinner organized by the Salice Salentino Consortium offers the opportunity to taste over 50 D.O.P. Salice Salentino wines and over 30 extra virgin olive oils from Salento in combination with local specialties.
- Where
- Apulia | More Info : Christmas Eve Dinner