Last updated: November 22, 2024
Discover Nola's Christmas program with our event guide. Whether you're rediscovering your city or visiting for the first time, we'll guide you through Nola's most appreciated Christmas celebrations.
The historic Piazza Duomo transforms into the heart of festivities, with the traditional Christmas market and lights decorating the historic center. The route winds through Via San Felice and Corso Tommaso Vitale, where artisan shops and stalls offer Campanian gastronomic specialties. Nearby, the monumental complex of the Convento di Sant'Angelo in Palco hosts sacred music concerts and artistic nativity scenes.
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Nola Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Dreams
- What to Expect
- Ice skating rink and one of the tallest Ferris wheels in Europe.
- Description
- Christmas Dreams is a Christmas village of over 3000 square meters offering markets, rides, illuminations, and free shows. You can stroll through the characteristic stands, watch the performances, and have fun on the ice skating rink or the large Ferris wheel.
- Where
- Nola | More Info : Christmas Dreams
Christmas Market of Pietrarsa
- What to Expect
- Decorated wooden huts and local artisans.
- Description
- The Mercatini di Natale di Pietrarsa offer a unique atmosphere with decorated wooden huts and artisans showcasing creative items. The event takes place at the Museo Nazionale Ferroviario di Pietrarsa, rich in lights, culture, and tradition.
- Where
- Naples | More Info : Christmas Market of Pietrarsa
The Night of Fresh Fish at Porta Nolana
- What to Expect
- Traditional Christmas fish market at Porta Nolana
- Description
- La Notte del Pesce Fresco at Porta Nolana is a unique event that recreates the authentic atmosphere of the past with the smell of fresh fish and Christmas lights. The entire night of December 23, the Christmas fish market at Porta Nolana offers a tradition that is repeated in many other fish markets in Naples.
- Where
- Naples | More Info : The Night of Fresh Fish at Porta Nolana
Local Markets
- What to Expect
- Stalls filled with Christmas items and handmade nativity scenes.
- Description
- The Christmas markets in Naples offer a unique experience with stalls filled with Christmas items, handmade nativity scenes, festive decorations, and local food products. Spaccanapoli transforms into a Christmas paradise with stalls selling handmade nativity scenes and traditional Christmas items.
- Where
- Naples | More Info : Local Markets
Letter to Santa Claus
- What to Expect
- Educational activity with Polar Express locomotives and visit to Santa's house.
- Description
- The Letterina per Babbo Natale is an educational activity where children can write and send their wish letters, accompanied by the presentation of the locomotives that pulled the Polar Express and a visit to Santa's house.
- Where
- Naples | More Info : Letter to Santa Claus
Nola Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Santa Claus Experience
- What to Expect
- "Personal meeting with Santa Claus and interactive games"
- Description
- "Experience a unique journey through the 10 wonderful rooms of Santa's house. An area of 2000 sqm dedicated entirely to the magic of the holidays, where you will find games, many surprises, and special moments to share with those you love The youngest can meet Santa Claus in person and whisper their wishes."
- Where
- Nola | More Info : Santa Claus Experience
Ice Skating Rink
- What to Expect
- Ice skating in a festive atmosphere.
- Description
- The ice skating rink offers a 400 sqm ice skating experience, ideal for creating new and unforgettable memories.
- Where
- Nola | More Info : Ice Skating Rink
Free Shows
- What to Expect
- The Best Artisanal Chocolate and entertainment for both children and adults.
- Description
- The Chocolate Fair in Nola offers free entertainment with animation, street artists, and chocolate creations by master chocolatiers.
- Where
- Nola | More Info : Free Shows
Santa's House
- What to Expect
- Unique attractions like the starry path and the experience with the Moon replica.
- Description
- The House of Santa Claus is a Christmas village offering a variety of attractions and activities for the whole family, including a starry path, a unique experience with a replica of the Moon, a botanical garden with Santa's aromatic herbs, and a kitchen where children can learn to prepare Christmas cookies and sweets.
- Where
- Naples | More Info : Santa's House
Live Concerts
- What to Expect
- A wide range of Italian and international musical artists.
- Description
- Concerts in Naples offer a variety of musical performances featuring Italian and international artists, including Umberto Tozzi, Sfera Ebbasta, and Elodie.
- Where
- Naples | More Info : Live Concerts
Itinerant Entertainment
- What to Expect
- Historical journey through the characters of the Reggia di Portici.
- Description
- An itinerant event that recounts over 100 years of history of the Kingdom of Naples, with actors in period costume telling the story of the Reggia di Portici.
- Where
- Naples | More Info : Itinerant Entertainment
Nola Other Holiday Activities
Napoli Christmas Village 2024
- What to Expect
- Rides and ice skating within a festive park.
- Description
- The Napoli Christmas Village 2024 transforms Edenlandia into a festive area filled with lights, colors, and Christmas decorations. Visitors can enjoy the rides, ice skating, the typical market, and watch parades of Santa Claus and the Befana.
- Where
- Naples | More Info : Napoli Christmas Village 2024
Creative Workshops
- What to Expect
- Creative workshops with aperitifs in unique and charming locations in Naples.
- Description
- Creative workshops offer unique and relaxing artistic experiences, where you can learn creative techniques like origami, coffee painting, and wine painting, accompanied by special aperitifs and coffee.
- Where
- Naples | More Info : Creative Workshops