Last updated: December 01, 2024
Welcome to Piacenza's Christmas events guide! We have collected all the most interesting appointments and must-see activities during the holidays, to help you discover the best the city has to offer during this time of the year.
The city transforms during the Christmas period, with the historic center becoming the beating heart of celebrations. Piazza Cavalli hosts the traditional Christmas market, while Via XX Settembre and Piazza Duomo fill up with stalls and light decorations. The Gothic Palace serves as a backdrop for shows and concerts, while the arcades of Palazzo Mercanti host craft exhibitions and food stands featuring typical Piacentine traditions.
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Creative works by artisans and exhibitors.
The Mercatini delle Meraviglie in Vigoleno feature creative works by artisans and exhibitors, with handmade products and new offerings.
Where: Piacenza | More Info: Christmas Market
Wide selection of artisanal and local products.
The A/Mano market in Piacenza offers a wide range of artisanal and local products, creating a unique and welcoming atmosphere.
Where: Piacenza | More Info: A/Mano Market
Markets with handmade products and local sweets.
The Christmas Markets in the Arda Valley offer a variety of handmade products and a festive atmosphere. Visitors can discover unique stalls and enjoy local sweets.
Where: Castell'Arquato | More Info: Christmas Markets in Arda Valley
Creative proposals by artists and artisans in a festive setting.
The Christmas Market at San Pietro in Cerro features a variety of local enogastronomic products, including wine and champagne tastings, as well as appetizing proposals for aperitif and snack. Visitors can also visit the artistic exhibitions and enjoy the festive atmosphere with the illuminated Christmas trees.
Where: San Pietro in Cerro | More Info: Christmas Markets in San Pietro in Cerro
Free tasting of Bobbiese snails
The Snail Festival and Christmas Market in Bobbio offer a day of gastronomic tastings and family entertainment. Tasting the Bobbiese snails and visiting the San Colombano Monastery are just a few of the activities planned.
Where: Bobbio | More Info: Christmas Markets in Bobbio
Concert by Planet Funk with A/V Show.
The New Year's Eve celebration in Piacenza will take place in Piazza Cavalli with a concert by Planet Funk and a DJ set by Radio Bruno.
Where: Piacenza | More Info: New Year's Eve in Piacenza
Unique ice rink with the possibility of using guide penguins.
The Piacenza on Ice ice rink is located along the city's southern walls and offers fun for both children and adults with the possibility of using guide penguins. The rink is open every day from November 25, 2023, to January 21, 2024.
Where: Piacenza | More Info: Piacenza on Ice
A free train available every weekend.
Natale a Piacenza features a variety of initiatives that animate the city during the holiday season. The Christmas Village in Piazza Cavalli hosts events and novelties, including commercial huts, sleighs and reindeer, an igloo, and Santa Klaus's home. A free train is available every weekend, allowing children to experience something unique and also serving as a strategic means of mobility and connection to the city's attractions. The holiday atmosphere also enters the museums with workshops and guided tours.
Where: Piacenza | More Info: Christmas in Piacenza