Last updated: 11 November 2024
Welcome to Siena's Christmas events guide, where medieval streets transform into a festive journey. Our guide accompanies you through all Christmas celebrations, whether you already know the city or are discovering it for the first time.
The historic center, with Piazza del Campo as its beating heart, hosts the traditional Christmas market with local craft stalls and Tuscan gastronomic specialties. The city center streets, from Via di Città to Piazza Duomo, come alive with lights and decorations, while historic shops display their Christmas-themed windows. In the characteristic alleys, you can find artisanal nativity scenes and hear traditional choirs echoing among the historic palaces.
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Siena Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Market in Piazza del Campo
- What to Expect
- A traditional market with Tuscan and artisanal products.
- Description
- The Mercato nel Campo is an annual event held in Piazza del Campo, Siena, celebrating the tradition of the market with over 150 exhibitors offering Tuscan and artisanal products.
- Where
- Siena | More Info : Christmas Market in Piazza del Campo
Christmas Market in Piazza Salimbeni
- What to Expect
- Christmas market with local and artisanal products.
- Description
- The Christmas Market in Piazza Salimbeni offers a variety of local and artisanal products, creating a welcoming and festive atmosphere in the historic city of Siena.
- Where
- Siena | More Info : Christmas Market in Piazza Salimbeni
Montepulciano Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- The largest Christmas market in central Italy with wooden houses.
- Description
- The Montepulciano Christmas Market is a unique event offering a wide range of gift ideas and local gastronomic specialties. The village features wooden houses and attractions like Santa's Castle and the Christmas Terrace.
- Where
- Montepulciano | More Info : Montepulciano Christmas Market
Arezzo Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Tyrolean village with international exhibitors and light projections.
- Description
- The Arezzo Christmas Market transforms Piazza Grande into a unique Tyrolean village with over 30 wooden stalls and food huts. The ninth edition features typical exhibitors from the Tyrol, Austria, and Germany, showcasing local artisanal products. The House of Santa Claus is located in the Medicean Fortress, while the Brick House is in Piazza Grande. The event also includes the Big Lights Show and tastings at the Baitine del Gusto.
- Where
- Arezzo | More Info : Arezzo Christmas Market
Siena Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Epiphany Celebration with the Befana in Piazza del Campo
- What to Expect
- The Befana's descent from the Palazzo Pubblico's merlons.
- Description
- The Epiphany Festival with the Befana in Piazza del Campo is a traditional event with the Siena Firefighters, featuring games and entertainment for children, including the Befana's descent from the Palazzo Pubblico's merlons.
- Where
- Siena | More Info : Epiphany Celebration with the Befana in Piazza del Campo
Medieval Festival in Monteriggioni
- What to Expect
- Medieval banquet and historical reenactments in period costumes.
- Description
- The Medieval Festival in Monteriggioni is a historical event that transforms the town into a medieval village with artisans, nobles, and commoners dressed in period attire. The festival includes live performances, music, dances, and traditional artisan shops.
- Where
- Monteriggioni | More Info : Medieval Festival in Monteriggioni
Siena Other Holiday Activities
Santa Claus Town in Chianciano Terme
- What to Expect
- Immersive path with Christmas characters and scenarios.
- Description
- The City of Santa Claus in Chianciano Terme offers a rich path of characters and scenarios, including the post office for sending letters to Santa Claus, the toy factory, and the elves' village.
- Where
- Chianciano Terme | More Info : Santa Claus Town in Chianciano Terme
Living Nativity in Contignano
- What to Expect
- Living nativity scene in a Tuscan town
- Description
- The Presepe Vivente in Contignano is a captivating event where the town is lit with candles and torches for a living nativity scene. The picturesque setting of the town transforms into a place of great emotion and tradition.
- Where
- Contignano | More Info : Living Nativity in Contignano
Exhibition of Nativity Scenes in Bettolle
- What to Expect
- Unique event celebrating the tradition of nativity scenes with unique artworks.
- Description
- The Presepi Show in Bettolle is a cultural event that showcases high-quality handmade nativity scenes, creating an atmosphere of tradition and art.
- Where
- Bettolle | More Info : Exhibition of Nativity Scenes in Bettolle
Bravìo delle Botti in Montepulciano
- What to Expect
- Uphill barrel race between eight historic districts.
- Description
- The Bravìo delle Botti is an uphill race between eight districts of Montepulciano, where participants push 80 kg barrels along a path of over a kilometer to the church porch of the Cathedral in Piazza Grande.
- Where
- Montepulciano | More Info : Bravìo delle Botti in Montepulciano