Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the festive spirit of Trento with our comprehensive holiday celebration guide. From regular visitors to first-time tourists, this guide presents the season's most important events.
The heart of the celebrations is in Piazza Duomo, where the traditional Christmas market offers artisanal products and local gastronomic specialties. The historic center's streets, illuminated by sparkling decorations, connect the various event locations: from Piazza Fiera with its characteristic stalls to Piazza Cesare Battisti, where skaters of all ages enjoy the ice rink. The Buonconsiglio Castle provides a majestic backdrop for cultural events.
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Trento Holiday Light Displays
Christmas Tree in Piazza Duomo
- What to Expect
- Energy-respectful lighting with photomapping.
- Description
- The Christmas Tree in Piazza Duomo is a light art piece that highlights the architectural beauty of the square with warm and elegant lights, reducing energy consumption.
- Where
- Trento | More Info : Christmas Tree in Piazza Duomo
City Illuminations
- What to Expect
- Scenic lighting projects that highlight the cultural and artistic heritage of the cities.
- Description
- Enel X transforms four Italian cities into spectacular light displays with unique scenic lighting projects. In Como, the Porta Torre and Teatro Sociale shine with history and innovation. In Assisi, the light path celebrates the Presepe di Greccio, while in Gragnano, pasta becomes a symbol linking cuisine to the holiday. Finally, Trento lights up its Piazza Duomo, highlighting its historic architecture with a light show narrating its history.
- Where
- Trento | More Info : City Illuminations
Trento Holiday Markets and Shopping
Trento Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A Christmas market with local vendors and culinary specialties.
- Description
- The Trento Christmas Market takes place from November 22 to January 6, offering a wide range of handmade products, local culinary specialties, and attractions for all ages.
- Where
- Trento | More Info : Trento Christmas Market
Christmas Train
- What to Expect
- Journey through Trento's historic squares with stops animated by the Christmas Market.
- Description
- The Trenino di Natale is an event that takes visitors through the charming squares of Trento, animated by the Christmas Market, with stops in Piazza Dante, via Belenzani, via Travai, and Piazza Fiera.
- Where
- Trento | More Info : Christmas Train
Tastes of the Market
- What to Expect
- Tasting of local gourmet specialties.
- Description
- The "Sapori del Mercatino" is a gourmet corner offering the tasting of exquisite Trentino and South Tyrolean specialties, including potato tortel and Mocheni Valley cevapi.
- Where
- Trento | More Info : Tastes of the Market
Children's Square
- What to Expect
- Traditional stalls and wooden huts that animate the two main squares of the historic center.
- Description
- The Christmas Markets in Arco offer a unique holiday atmosphere, with traditional stalls and wooden huts that animate the main squares of the historic center. Among the stalls, you can enjoy the flavors of the Garda Trentino tradition, such as bohemian gnocchi, polenta and goulash, and strauben accompanied by red currant jam. The events include street performances, classical music concerts, and creative workshops for children.
- Where
- Trento | More Info : Children's Square
Trento Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Musical Events
- What to Expect
- Offering concerts and music workshops in one location.
- Description
- Trentino Spettacolo e Musica is a unique event offering a variety of musical genres and styles. The event takes place at the Trentino Music Arena in Trento and includes workshops to deepen musical and theatrical knowledge.
- Where
- Trento | More Info : Musical Events
Trento Other Holiday Activities
Enchanted Village
- What to Expect
- Creative manual workshops and themed games for all ages.
- Description
- Villaggio Incantato offers a variety of themed activities and workshops for children and adults, set in an enchanting and entertaining environment.
- Where
- Trento | More Info : Enchanted Village
Skating Rink
- What to Expect
- Olympic-sized ice rink with various sports activities.
- Description
- The Ice Stadium in Trento features an Olympic-sized ice rink where you can enjoy ice skating, ice hockey, figure skating, speed skating, and short track. Inside, there are ice skate rentals, a bar, and vending machines. The covered underground parking lot makes it easy to get there.
- Where
- Trento | More Info : Skating Rink
Trento Museums
- What to Expect
- An interactive journey through natural history and technology.
- Description
- The Science Museum of Trento offers a wide range of permanent and temporary exhibitions that explore natural history, technology, and environmental challenges. The innovative building by Renzo Piano reflects the mountainous skyline of Trentino and features interactive areas like Maxi Ooh for children and the FabLab.
- Where
- Trento | More Info : Trento Museums
Palazzo delle Albere
- What to Expect
- A multidisciplinary journey through shamanism.
- Description
- The "Sciamani. Comunicare con l'invisibile" exhibition explores shamanism through a multidisciplinary perspective, combining anthropology, psychology, archaeology, and contemporary art. In the spaces of Palazzo delle Albere in Trento and the Trentino Ethnographic Museum in San Michele all'Adige, the exhibition features unsettling masks, immersive installations, craftsmanship, and artworks.
- Where
- Trento | More Info : Palazzo delle Albere
Educational Workshops
- What to Expect
- Creative family workshops with artistic and historical activities.
- Description
- The family workshops at the Tridentine Diocesan Museum offer creative and educational activities for children and adults, focusing on the history and art of Trento.
- Where
- Trento | More Info : Educational Workshops
New Year's Celebration
- What to Expect
- Dinners and disco parties with music and entertainment.
- Description
- The New Year's Eve in Trento offers a variety of events, including hotel dinners, disco parties, and public celebrations, to celebrate the arrival of the new year with music, food, and entertainment.
- Where
- Trento | More Info : New Year's Celebration