Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the Christmas festivities in Reggio Calabria with our complete event guide. For residents and visitors alike, we offer an overview of the most interesting events that enliven the festive period in the heart of Calabria.
From Corso Garibaldi to the evocative Piazza Duomo, the city transforms with traditional markets, artisanal nativity scenes, and characteristic light displays. The Falcomatà waterfront hosts food stalls with typical Calabrian products, while the historic center welcomes musical performances and representations of local Christmas traditions. Nearby, the villages of the Costa Viola offer additional opportunities to immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere.
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Reggio Calabria Holiday Markets and Shopping
Cinquefrondi Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Union of festive lights and artistic decorations along the town hall's pathways.
- Description
- The Cinquefrondi Christmas Village is a special inauguration that transforms the town hall into a place of joy and festivity. The event was initiated by the local administration and involved local associations, merchants, and citizens. The preparation was extensive and included the participation of many Cinquefrondi residents and young people from the Municipal Civil Service. The opening ceremony was conducted by Mayor Michele Conia on the day of the Immaculate Conception.
- Where
- Cinquefrondi | More Info : Cinquefrondi Christmas Market
Christmas Illuminations
- What to Expect
- Stalls with traditional specialties and colorful lights.
- Description
- The Christmas Markets in Calabria feature stalls, colorful lights, decorations, and traditional specialties like zeppole, to delight the historic centers and city squares.
- Where
- Reggio Calabria | More Info : Christmas Illuminations
Reggio Calabria Other Holiday Activities
Living Nativity
- What to Expect
- Union of tradition and art in the representation of the Nativity.
- Description
- The Presepi Viventi in Calabria are a tradition that brings the Nativity to life through living scenes and figures that populate the streets of Calabrian towns.
- Where
- Gerace | More Info : Living Nativity
Father Christmas House
- What to Expect
- Afternoon workshops for children and parents during Christmas.
- Description
- The House of Santa Claus offers workshops for children and parents during Christmas. Participants can spend recreational time together, exchange holiday greetings, and bid each other farewell.
- Where
- Reggio Calabria | More Info : Father Christmas House
Musical and Animation Shows
- What to Expect
- Exhibitions of young Calabrian artists and live musical performances.
- Description
- The Cincrundi Art Festival is a summer event that animates Villa Comunale in Cinquefrondi with artistic performances, exhibitions of young Calabrian artists, live musical performances, and animation for children, accompanied by excellent street food made in Cinquefrondi.
- Where
- Cinquefrondi | More Info : Musical and Animation Shows