Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover Salerno's most interesting Christmas events through our comprehensive guide to festive attractions. From the historic center to modern light installations, the city transforms into a winter celebration journey.
The Artist's Lights illuminate the seafront and historic center, with installations extending from Piazza Flavio Gioia to Piazza della Libertà. The Christmas village in Piazza Portanova hosts artisanal and gastronomic stalls, while traditional nativity scenes adorn the Villa Comunale and the Cathedral. In the surrounding neighborhoods, Christmas markets alternate with musical performances and representations of Campanian tradition.
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Salerno Holiday Light Displays
Artist's Lights
- What to Expect
- Thematic light installations in various parts of the city.
- Description
- The Luci d'Artista in Salerno is an annual event that transforms the city's streets and squares into a stage of lights and colors, featuring light art works created by local and international artists.
- Where
- Salerno | More Info : Artist's Lights
Christmas Tree in Piazza Portanova
- What to Expect
- A light installation with over 96,000 LED lights.
- Description
- The Christmas tree in Piazza Portanova is an impressive light installation, over 20 meters tall, with 96,000 LED lights creating a spectacular effect.
- Where
- Salerno | More Info : Christmas Tree in Piazza Portanova
Enchanted Garden at Villa Comunale
- What to Expect
- Floral light art display.
- Description
- The Villa Comunale in Salerno transforms into an enchanted garden with the Luci d'Artista event, which illuminates the nights with floral light art.
- Where
- Salerno | More Info : Enchanted Garden at Villa Comunale
Jellyfish World
- What to Expect
- Marine light installation with glowing jellyfish and colored spheres.
- Description
- The Mondo dei Meduse is a light installation that transforms Piazza Flavio Gioia into a suggestive marine environment, with glowing jellyfish and colored spheres creating a unique atmosphere.
- Where
- Salerno | More Info : Jellyfish World
Salerno Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Markets
- What to Expect
- Markets with stalls rich in handmade products and holiday decorations.
- Description
- The Christmas markets in the province of Salerno offer a variety of handmade products, sweets, and holiday decorations. The events include the Borgo di Babbo Natale in Agropoli and the Luci d'artista in Salerno.
- Where
- Salerno | More Info : Christmas Markets
Christmas Market at Piazza Tasso
- What to Expect
- Puppet shows and live music.
- Description
- The Christmas Market at Piazza Tasso offers a wide range of holiday products and entertainment for all tastes. The market stalls are decorated with festive lights and colors, creating a welcoming and traditional atmosphere.
- Where
- Sorrento | More Info : Christmas Market at Piazza Tasso
Salerno Holiday Shows and Entertainment
New Year's Eve Concert
- What to Expect
- Pooh concert with DJ set and fireworks display.
- Description
- The Pooh will be the stars of the New Year's Eve in Piazza in Salerno, with a DJ set by Pippo Pelo, Adriana Petro, and DJ Pika at 20:45, followed by the Pooh concert at 22:00. At midnight, there will be a toast and a fireworks display.
- Where
- Salerno | More Info : New Year's Eve Concert
Art Exhibitions
- What to Expect
- Collective exhibition of emerging artists with site-specific works.
- Description
- The art exhibitions in Naples offer a variety of unique artistic experiences, from contemporary artists to immersive shows like Banksy. These exhibitions explore different themes, from nostalgia and identity to landscape and justice, involving both historic and modern spaces in the city.
- Where
- Salerno | More Info : Art Exhibitions
Christmas in Sorrento
- What to Expect
- "Lighting of the Christmas tree and decorations in Piazza Tasso"
- Description
- "Christmas in Sorrento is an event rich in traditions and activities that transform the city into an enchanting place during the holiday season. The city is illuminated with colorful lights and Christmas decorations, featuring events like concerts, puppet shows, Christmas markets, and a variety of activities for children."
- Where
- Sorrento | More Info : Christmas in Sorrento
Christmas Village at Villa Florentino
- What to Expect
- Santa's Village with musical and dance events.
- Description
- The Christmas Village at Villa Fiorentino offers a unique experience with Santa's real house, his post office, the archive of good and bad, the toy workshop, and the bakery. Special events include "The Grinch – The Musical" and "Baby Dance".
- Where
- Sorrento | More Info : Christmas Village at Villa Florentino