Pescara Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Pescara and surrounding areas
Pescara's Christmas 2025 welcomes the season along the coast where Ponte del Mare and the seafront promenades are trimmed in bright Christmas lights and buzzing with festive events. The Pescara Christmas Village anchors celebrations with markets, family shows, and seasonal entertainment by the waterfront. Enjoy outdoor activities, browse holiday attractions and stalls, and savor regional flavors at pop-up markets while the city's illuminated skyline and beachside neighborhoods create a relaxed, celebratory holiday mood.
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Christmas Markets
11 eventsLarge covered Christmas Fair with 50+ wooden stalls
Christmas Parties
6 eventsFestive holiday dining and event venue
Christmas Activities
14 eventsExtensive month-long Christmas celebration with diverse cultural events.
Editor's Picks (6)
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La Magia del Natale 2024
(L'Aquila)
Extensive month-long Christmas celebration with diverse cultural events.
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Pescara Christmas Village
Large covered Christmas Fair with 50+ wooden stalls
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La Befana del Vigile Urbano
(Lanciano)
Revival of the traditional 'Befana del Vigile Urbano' custom.
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Sulmona Christmas Events Program
(Sulmona)
Community-driven Christmas event programming
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Fiera della Magia - Christmas Magic Fair
(L'Aquila)
Magical Christmas market and Magic School
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Natale a Chieti
(Chieti)
Family-focused Christmas events with charitable concert.
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Christmas Shows Near Pescara
Christmas shows, theater performances, and holiday entertainment in Pescara.
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Pescara Christmas FAQ
The city often sees major Christmas light installations in its central squares and along the waterfront, alongside bustling Christmas markets that draw large crowds.
While many traditions are shared across Italy, Pescara often emphasizes its connection to the sea, with festive decorations sometimes reflecting maritime themes alongside classic Christmas imagery.
The main squares like Piazza della Rinascita and the Lungomare Matteotti are typically the most elaborately decorated. Many residential streets also put on charming displays.
You can usually find Christmas markets and artisan stalls set up in the city center, particularly around Piazza della Rinascita and along the promenade during the holiday season.
Enjoying the city's public Christmas lights and decorations is completely free. Browsing the Christmas markets and attending free community events are also great budget-friendly options.
Families often enjoy the festive lights, visiting Christmas markets for treats, and looking for any special children's entertainment or Santa meet-and-greets that might be organized in public spaces.