Last updated: December 01, 2024
The festive season has arrived in Udine! Our guide takes you through all the unmissable Christmas events that the city offers, both for residents and visitors who wish to discover Friulian traditions.
The historic center of Udine transforms during the Christmas period, with Piazza Libertà hosting the traditional Christmas market. From Piazza San Giacomo to Via Mercatovecchio, the lights create a festive atmosphere, while Udine Castle overlooks the illuminated city. The porticos of the center welcome artisanal stalls and food stands offering Friulian specialties, from gubana to musetto with brovada.
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Union of tradition and artisanal art.
The Christmas markets in Friuli Venezia Giulia offer a wide range of artisanal and traditional products, holiday decorations, and unique festive atmospheres. Each market is an opportunity to discover unique gift ideas and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
Where: Udine | More Info: Christmas Markets in Friuli Venezia Giulia
Christmas celebration with markets and shows.
The Christmas Festival in Palmanova is an event rich in traditions and activities that celebrate Christmas with markets, shows, dances, and gastronomy.
Where: Palmanova | More Info: Christmas Festival in Palmanova
Christmas markets with local and handmade products.
The Christmas markets in San Giorgio della Richinvelda offer a variety of local and handmade products, creating a welcoming and festive atmosphere.
Where: San Giorgio della Richinvelda | More Info: Christmas Markets in San Giorgio della Richinvelda
Magical Christmas markets with magic challenges and shows.
The 2023 Christmas in Pordenone is an event filled with new initiatives and activities that involve both children and adults in a festive atmosphere. The program includes concerts, DJ sets, ice skating shows, magical Christmas markets, and many other attractions.
Where: Pordenone | More Info: New Year's Eve in Pordenone
Christmas markets with animation and exhibitions.
The Christmas Markets in Maniago offer a variety of activities, including artisan markets, Christmas huts, animation, and exhibitions.
Where: Maniago | More Info: Christmas Markets in Maniago
Lighting of the Christmas tree and opening of the market.
The Christmas Markets in Gorizia feature over 70 events, including the lighting of the Christmas tree, the opening of the market and ice rink, as well as video mapping shows and children's animations.
Where: Gorizia | More Info: Christmas Markets in Gorizia
Inauguration of a new artistic nativity scene in corten steel.
The XXVI edition of Poffabro, Presepe Tra I Presepi, is set within the context of 800 years since the creation of the first nativity scene by Saint Francis of Assisi in Greccio. The inaugural ceremony features the participation of the Corale Livenza di Sacile and the narration by actor Roman Luciano. The nativity scenes will remain on display until Sunday, January 14, 2024.
Where: Poffabro | More Info: Poffabro, Nativity Among the Nativity Scenes
A unique artistic work created with sand and water.
The Sand Nativity in Lignano Sabbiadoro is an artistic work in continuous experimentation and evolution that highlights and encapsulates the meaning of Christmas and the birth of Jesus. Created without the use of glue, it uses only sand and water to create scenes of the Nativity that transform the places and landscapes of Lignano and its surrounding areas.
Where: Lignano Sabbiadoro | More Info: Sand Nativity Scene
An interactive historical path that explores the evolution of video games.
The Videogames Exhibition in Trieste tells the story of the birth and evolution of video games through 18 chronological stations, allowing visitors to trace the fundamental phases of video game evolution.
Where: Trieste | More Info: Videogames Exhibition in Trieste
A thematic itinerary that explores the various presepi declinations in historic and naturalistic settings.
The presepi tradition in San Daniele del Friuli is showcased through a variety of Nativity scenes, from the largest to the smallest, created by local artists and enthusiasts. These works are located in historic and naturalistic settings of great value, offering a unique experience for visitors.
Where: San Daniele del Friuli | More Info: Nativity Scenes in San Daniele del Friuli
Life-size figures covered in Venetian mosaic tiles.
The Mosaic Nativity Scene in Spilimbergo is a unique work composed of 45 life-size figures covered in Venetian mosaic tiles.
Where: Spilimbergo | More Info: Nativity Scenes in Spilimbergo