Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the Christmas festivities in Molfetta! Our guide takes you through all the unmissable events of the season, presenting the most beloved traditions of our Puglian city.
Molfetta's historic center transforms during the Christmas period, with the San Corrado Cathedral serving as the backdrop for celebrations. In Piazza Municipio, the Christmas market offers artisanal products and local gastronomic specialties, while along Corso Umberto I, the light displays create a festive atmosphere. The seafront hosts outdoor events, with traditional nativity scenes displayed in historic churches and musical performances at the Municipal Theater.
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Molfetta Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Markets in Bari
- What to Expect
- Santa Claus village with children's readings and theater shows.
- Description
- The Christmas markets in Bari offer a variety of local art, toys, and typical products, with an illuminated urban forest and a Santa Claus skating event.
- Where
- Bari | More Info : Christmas Markets in Bari
Molfetta Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas in Monopoli
- What to Expect
- "Varied cultural events and activities in the city center."
- Description
- "Natale a Monopoli is an event rich in cultural and artistic activities, with concerts, theaters, exhibitions, and markets that animate the city during the holiday season."
- Where
- Monopoli | More Info : Christmas in Monopoli
New Year's Celebration in Monopoli
- What to Expect
- A musical event featuring a variety of local and national artists.
- Description
- The New Year's Eve celebration in Monopoli will be an exciting musical event held in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II. Presented by Angela Molinari, the event will feature alternating performances by musicians, singers, and DJs, including Pippo Palmieri and Wender from Radio 105, comedian Tommy Terrafino, singer Neja, and the band Pummarola Sound.
- Where
- Monopoli | More Info : New Year's Celebration in Monopoli
Christmas Concerts in Bari
- What to Expect
- Musical tributes to great artists in a candlelit atmosphere.
- Description
- The Christmas Concerts in Bari offer a series of unique musical events, with tributes to great artists like Queen, Lucio Dalla, and Coldplay, performed in an enchanting atmosphere lit by candles.
- Where
- Bari | More Info : Christmas Concerts in Bari
Molfetta Other Holiday Activities
St. Nicholas Festival in Bari
- What to Expect
- Historical procession and fireworks displays along the streets of the Old Town.
- Description
- The Festa di San Nicola in Bari is a religious and civic event celebrating the Patron Saint of Bari. It begins on April 20 with a procession to celebrate the 937th anniversary of the translation of the relics of San Nicola. The novena takes place from April 29 to May 7 with masses in the Basilica, while May 8 features a sea procession and May 9 is the anniversary of the translation with the collection of the Holy Manna. The festival concludes on May 10 with the transfer of the statue of the Saint to the Cathedral.
- Where
- Bari | More Info : St. Nicholas Festival in Bari