Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the Christmas delights of Oristano with our festive event guide. The Sardinian city transforms during the Christmas period, offering a rich program of traditional and modern events.
The historic center, with Piazza Eleonora d'Arborea as the hub of celebrations, hosts the traditional Christmas market with stalls of local crafts and Sardinian gastronomic specialties. Along the central streets, the Christmas lights create a festive atmosphere, while the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta hosts sacred music concerts. The Mariano II Tower and Palazzo degli Scolopi serve as reference points for cultural activities.
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A 3.5-meter tall three-dimensional Santa Claus in Piazza Roma.
The Christmas Village in Oristano is a festive animation that takes place in the historic center of the city, featuring light displays, markets, and large LED-lit trees. A large Santa Claus will welcome children in Piazza Roma, while the Christmas Market will host wooden huts and gazebos with typical Christmas products.
Where: Oristano | More Info: Christmas Village
Animation and performances in the 4 huts of the village.
The Village of Santa Claus features various settings of Santa's village, including the post office, Santa's living room, Mother Christmas's kitchen, and the elves' workshop.
Where: Oristano | More Info: Santa Claus Village
Shop open late with performances and music.
Shopping sotto le stelle is an event that takes place every Tuesday in July and August in Oristano, with shops open from 10 PM to midnight and a rich program of events featuring performances, music, and summer sales.
Where: Oristano | More Info: Shopping Under the Stars
Masked parades and musical concerts in various locations of the city.
The Oristano Carnival 2024 features a rich program of animation and entertainment, with musical events, dances, and masked parades that animate the city from Saturday 3 to Tuesday 13 February.
Where: Oristano | More Info: Animation and Shows
Music and dances in three historic squares.
In Oristano, New Year's Eve is celebrated in three main squares with music, dances, and midnight toasts in piazza Roma, Eleonora, and Corrias.
Where: Oristano | More Info: New Year's Party
Union of white voices and young singers in a unique Christmas concert.
The Christmas Concert of the White Voices and Young Singers of the Conservatory of Cagliari is a musical event celebrating the holiday season with a selection of traditional and classical pieces, directed by Maestro Francesco Marceddu.
Where: Oristano | More Info: Christmas Concerts
Unique archaeological collection in Sardinia.
The Antiquarium Arborense houses a vast collection of archaeological artifacts that tell the story of Oristano and its region. Among the exhibits are the funerary relics of Tharros, Nuragic relics, and artworks from the Spanish period.
Where: Oristano | More Info: Antiquarium and Pinacoteca Open
Creative workshop for children with personalized mask decoration.
The "Crea la tua maschera di Sartiglia" workshop for children allows kids aged 5 to 11 to decorate their own Halloween masks using acrylic colors.
Where: Oristano | More Info: Sartiglia Documentation Center Open
Cultural and educational activities for children with a well-equipped children's corner.
The Centro Servizi Culturali U.N.L.A. in Oristano offers activities for children including basic computer courses, specialized children's film screenings, reading animation workshops, and initiatives in collaboration with local play centers.
Where: Oristano | More Info: Activities for Children