Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the joy of the holidays in Ragusa with our complete guide. Whether you know the baroque city well or are discovering it for the first time, this guide will accompany you through all the Christmas initiatives.
The historic center of Ragusa Ibla transforms into a festive Christmas setting, with the San Giorgio Cathedral as a backdrop for the celebrations. The main squares host traditional markets where local artisans display their creations, while food stalls featuring Hyblaean specialties line Corso XXV Aprile. From Piazza Duomo to Piazza Pola, the Christmas lights create a festive atmosphere that extends into the characteristic alleys of the ancient quarter.
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Ragusa Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas in Ragusa Ibla
- What to Expect
- 180 events to enhance the Christmas atmosphere in various locations of the city.
- Description
- The Christmas Festival in Ragusa Ibla offers a variety of events, including the Slow Food Village, markets in Piazza San Giovanni and Piazza Repubblica, Santa's House, itinerant shows, and living nativity scenes.
- Where
- Ragusa | More Info : Christmas in Ragusa Ibla
Ragusa Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas in Catania
- What to Expect
- Thematic attractions and simultaneous performances.
- Description
- Christmas Town in Catania is a thematic park that transforms the Le Ciminiere exhibition center into a festive city with an ice rink, Magic Show and Musical performances, a toy factory, and Santa's house.
- Where
- Catania | More Info : Christmas in Catania
Christmas in Scicli
- What to Expect
- Opening of Santa's Village with Disney characters and animation.
- Description
- The Christmas Festival in Scicli is an event rich in tradition and animation, featuring concerts, Christmas markets, and the famous Santa's Village at Villa Penna.
- Where
- Scicli | More Info : Christmas in Scicli
New Year's Eve in Siracusa
- What to Expect
- Dinner and party packages in various accommodations.
- Description
- The New Year's Eve celebration in Siracusa features a variety of events, including concerts, dinners, and disco parties, suitable for groups, couples, and families.
- Where
- Siracusa | More Info : New Year's Eve in Siracusa
New Year's Eve in Catania
- What to Expect
- A live music concert with national and international artists.
- Description
- The New Year's Eve celebration in Catania takes place on December 31st in Piazza Duomo, featuring a concert by national and international artists, including Tananai and Mario Biondi. The event will be hosted by Chiara Esposito and Ruggero Sardo, with DJ sets curated by Radio Studio Centrale.
- Where
- Catania | More Info : New Year's Eve in Catania
New Year's Eve in Scicli
- What to Expect
- Three free concerts in Piazza Italia
- Description
- The New Year's Eve celebration in Scicli features a series of free events, including three concerts in the square, art exhibitions in local galleries, musical performances, and guided tours of museums. The city is preparing to celebrate the new year with music, art, and culture.
- Where
- Scicli | More Info : New Year's Eve in Scicli
Ragusa Other Holiday Activities
Feast of Santa Lucia
- What to Expect
- Historic procession through Ortigia's streets with the launch of the quails.
- Description
- The May 2024 Feast of Saint Lucy is a religious event in Siracusa commemorating the 1646 miracle where the famine was interrupted by the arrival of grain-laden ships. The festival features the exit of the simulacrum in the square, the procession to the Church of Saint Lucy at the Badia, and the traditional launch of the quails.
- Where
- Siracusa | More Info : Feast of Santa Lucia
Christmas in Modica
- What to Expect
- Collateral events with stands of excellence products and sensory experiences.
- Description
- The Christmas Festival in Modica features a rich program of events, including local specialties, traditional sweets, chocolate, Bio products, street artists, merry-go-rounds, and music. Children can visit Santa's house and donate toys.
- Where
- Modica | More Info : Christmas in Modica
Living Nativity Scene in Ragusa Ibla
- What to Expect
- A historically recreated village with original details and traditional costumes.
- Description
- The Presepe Vivente in Ragusa Ibla is a sacred representation that animates the ancient streets of the historic center, organized by the parochial communities of the Santissimo Ecce Homo and San Francesco di Paola. The actors recreate the village of Bethlehem and the stable where Jesus will be born, with an enchanting village that recalls moments of daily life and ancient crafts.
- Where
- Ragusa | More Info : Living Nativity Scene in Ragusa Ibla
Living Nativity Scene in Modica
- What to Expect
- Reenactment of ancient crafts and biblical scenes in the Dente neighborhood.
- Description
- The Presepe Vivente in Modica takes place in the Dente neighborhood, also known as the Orient neighborhood, where actors reenact ancient crafts and biblical scenes, creating an atmosphere rich in history and tradition.
- Where
- Modica | More Info : Living Nativity Scene in Modica