Last updated: 11 November 2024
Welcome to our Parma Christmas events guide, where culinary tradition blends with the festive spirit. Join us to discover the best events and celebrations that bring life to the streets and squares of the historic center during the Christmas season.
The heart of the celebrations takes place in Piazza Garibaldi, where the traditional market offers artisanal products and local specialties. From here, walking through the arcades of Palazzo del Governatore, you reach Piazza Duomo, illuminated by evocative Christmas decorations, while along Via Repubblica and Via Cavour you'll find decorated shop windows and festive stalls. The Ducal Park hosts a Christmas village with an ice skating rink and family entertainment.
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Parma Holiday Light Displays
Parma Christmas Illuminations
- What to Expect
- Rental and installation of Christmas lights and decorations in various city locations.
- Description
- The City of Parma aims to decorate the historic center and other parts of the city with Christmas lights and decorations, including the lighting elements for two Christmas trees in Piazza Garibaldi and Parco Ducale.
- Where
- Parma | More Info : Parma Christmas Illuminations
Parma Holiday Markets and Shopping
Parma Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Artistic craftsmanship and specialty foods.
- Description
- The Christmas Markets in Parma offer a festive atmosphere with artistic craftsmanship, specialty foods, agricultural businesses, and themed merchandise.
- Where
- Parma | More Info : Parma Christmas Market
Modena Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Union of two distinct markets with handmade and artistic products.
- Description
- The Christmas Markets in Modena offer a variety of handmade and artistic products, including ceramics, puppets, wooden toys, and jewelry, displayed in two distinct markets: the "Tra Borghi e Contrade" Market and the MAAM Modena Artisan Market.
- Where
- Modena | More Info : Modena Christmas Market
Piacenza Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Stalls with local craftsmanship and enogastronomy.
- Description
- The Piacenza Christmas Market offers a wide range of gift solutions, thanks to the presence of local craftsmanship and enogastronomy. The square transforms into an open-air theater with exhibits and attractions for children and theatrical and musical performances for all ages.
- Where
- Piacenza | More Info : Piacenza Christmas Market
Parma Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Nativity Scene Exhibition at Palazzo del Governatore
- What to Expect
- Handmade nativity scenes in a unique historical context.
- Description
- The Christmas events at Palazzo del Governatore offer a refined historical atmosphere with handmade nativity scenes and traditional decorations.
- Where
- Parma | More Info : Nativity Scene Exhibition at Palazzo del Governatore
Ice Skating Rink in Piazza Garibaldi
- What to Expect
- First time the rink will be covered to stay open even on adverse weather days.
- Description
- The Lecco XXL Ice Rink returns to Piazza Garibaldi with a professional structure of approximately 800 square meters, covered and equipped with new Christmas decorations and a state-of-the-art LED lighting system. The rink will host collateral events and an official inauguration ceremony with professional skaters from the Sk8 Crew.
- Where
- Parma | More Info : Ice Skating Rink in Piazza Garibaldi
Christmas Concerts at Teatro Regio
- What to Expect
- Performances by musicians, dancers, and jugglers during the concert.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at Teatro Regio di Parma features classic holiday melodies, including pieces from West Side Story, The Merry Widow, and La La Land, performed by the students of the Accademia Verdiana accompanied by Milo Martani on piano and Gerardo Gianolio on trumpet. The music is intertwined with performances by musicians, dancers, and jugglers that animate the Teatro Regio hall.
- Where
- Parma | More Info : Christmas Concerts at Teatro Regio
Parma Other Holiday Activities
Epiphany Celebration
- What to Expect
- Animated visits to festively decorated castles with the Befana.
- Description
- The Epiphany Festival in the Castles of the Duchy is a rich event with proposals and initiatives for families and children, with events also for adults. Art and nativity scene exhibitions are planned, including the animated visit to the Castello di Scipione dei Marchesi Pallavicino and the Befana wandering through the Castello di Rivalta.
- Where
- Parma | More Info : Epiphany Celebration