Last updated: 11 November 2024
Welcome to Ravenna's Christmas events guide, where local community and visitors can discover all the festive events in the city. Our guide accompanies you through every significant moment of the winter celebrations.
Ravenna's historic center transforms during the Christmas period, with the traditional market in Piazza del Popolo extending to Via Cavour. Visitors can admire the light displays decorating the city center streets, from the Basilica of San Vitale to Piazza Kennedy, while stalls offer Romagna specialties and artisanal items. The Christmas route also includes art installations at the MAR (Ravenna City Art Museum) and performances at the Alighieri Theater.
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Ravenna Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Markets
- What to Expect
- "Romagnola-style" Christmas village with high-quality holiday and gastronomic products.
- Description
- The Christmas markets in Ravenna offer a wide range of handmade and gastronomic products, artistic creations, and unique items for a creative Christmas.
- Where
- Ravenna | More Info : Christmas Markets
Ravenna Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Ravenna Festival’s Autumn Trilogy
- What to Expect
- Alternation of three different operas on the same stage each night.
- Description
- The Autumn Trilogy of the Ravenna Festival presents three different operas on the same stage, alternating each night. This event celebrates Italian classical music with operas by Verdi, Bellini, and Purcell.
- Where
- Ravenna | More Info : Ravenna Festival’s Autumn Trilogy
Christmas Soul
- What to Expect
- International concerts of black music in Piazza del Popolo and Teatro Dante Alighieri.
- Description
- Christmas Soul is a musical event that brings international artists together to celebrate the arrival of 2024 with 4 concerts in Piazza del Popolo and the Teatro Dante Alighieri. The music explores the spiritual sphere of black music, with rhythms and harmonies close to soul, blues, R&B, and funk.
- Where
- Ravenna | More Info : Christmas Soul
BurriRavennaOro
- What to Expect
- Exhibition that explores Alberto Burri's relationship with Ravenna's artistic culture.
- Description
- The "BurriRavennaOro" exhibition at the MAR - Museum of Art in Ravenna features works by Alberto Burri, who initiated an intense artistic activity in Ravenna between the late 1980s and the 1990s. The exhibition explores the artist's history and his relationship with the city's artistic culture, with works that dialogue with Ravenna's historical mosaics.
- Where
- Ravenna | More Info : BurriRavennaOro
As Academy, or as Oroburri
- What to Expect
- Mosaic works exploring gold in various directions of meaning.
- Description
- The exhibition "A come Accademia, o come Oroburri" features mosaic works by young artists from the State Academy of Fine Arts in Ravenna, exploring gold in various directions of meaning. Around a work by Alberto Burri, the mosaic works investigate gold as a dominant element in the late antique and Byzantine mosaics of the city.
- Where
- Ravenna | More Info : As Academy, or as Oroburri
Teatro Nuovo Holiday Concerts
- What to Expect
- First orchestra show in the world with live band and dance troupe.
- Description
- The "Michael The Show Orchestra" performance at Teatro Nuovo in Ferrara presents a tribute to Michael Jackson with Wendel Gama and Jennifer Batten. This unique event offers an exciting experience with a live band and dance troupe that faithfully reproduce Michael Jackson's iconic songs.
- Where
- Ferrara | More Info : Teatro Nuovo Holiday Concerts
Ferrara Jazz Festival
- What to Expect
- International and Italian jazz concerts in the prestigious Torrione San Giovanni.
- Description
- Ferrara in Jazz is a concert series held at the Torrione San Giovanni, a UNESCO Renaissance bastion, featuring over eighty concerts from October to April. The program includes international and Italian artists, offering a variety of jazz styles.
- Where
- Ferrara | More Info : Ferrara Jazz Festival
Rimini’s Longest New Year’s Eve Celebration
- What to Expect
- Longest New Year's Eve celebration in the world with musical and artistic events in various locations.
- Description
- The New Year's Eve celebration in Rimini is a unique event lasting a month, with over 150 appointments featuring music, art, shows, and Christmas initiatives until Epiphany. The highlight is December 31st, with numerous celebrations scattered between the historic center and the marina.
- Where
- Rimini | More Info : Rimini’s Longest New Year’s Eve Celebration
Rimini Gymnastics Festival
- What to Expect
- High-level gymnastics competitions with participation from athletes worldwide.
- Description
- Ginnastica in Festa 2024 is a competitive gymnastics event taking place from December 5 to 8, 2024, at the Rimini Fairgrounds. The event features a rich program of competitions and sports activities, organized in collaboration with the Società Dilettantistica a.r.l. PESARO GYM 2019.
- Where
- Rimini | More Info : Rimini Gymnastics Festival
Ravenna Other Holiday Activities
Piazza Kennedy Ice Rink
- What to Expect
- Ice skating rink and ice slide for kids.
- Description
- The ice rink at Piazza Kennedy provides a fun day for both children and adults, featuring an ice skating rink and a dedicated ice slide for kids. The Santa's House and holiday music create a welcoming atmosphere.
- Where
- Ravenna | More Info : Piazza Kennedy Ice Rink
The Sixteenth Century in Ferrara
- What to Expect
- Exhibition that explores the artistic transition in early 16th-century Ferrara.
- Description
- The "Il Cinquecento a Ferrara" exhibition recounts the artistic events of early 16th-century Ferrara, featuring works by Ludovico Mazzolino, Giovanni Battista Benvenuti, Benvenuto Tisi, and Giovanni Luteri. The exhibition explores the artistic transition in the city, from the generation of Cosmè Tura to that of Garofalo and Dosso.
- Where
- Ferrara | More Info : The Sixteenth Century in Ferrara