Christmas in Ravenna

Christmas in Ravenna is lit up with colours thanks to a rich schedule of events dedicated to the magical festive season.

In the streets of the city center you will find the traditional Christmas markets, while the main square, Piazza del Popolo, will turn into a real Christmas village around the fascinating tree offered by Andalo, in the Trentino-Alto Adige region.

In the nearby Piazza Kennedy a large ice rink will welcome children of all ages, while Piazza San Francesco will be the location of the traditional Christmas Village hosted by the ADVS (association of blood donors) volunteers, ensuring fun activities for the whole holiday season.

The churches around the city are embellished with nativity scenes and the streets shine with a ceiling of golden stars. You will have the possibility to stroll around the city, admire the Unesco World Heritage Monuments, be enchanted by the lights or simply walk among the decorated shop windows.

Various concerts, shows and art exhibitions will take place during the whole festive season, livening up every corner of the historical centre. For a more interesting stay in the city, you will also have the possibility to take part in one of the many guided tours.

A crescendo of entertainment and enjoyable events that will lead us to NEW YEAR'S DAY with the music of Christmas Soul, when we will be ready to welcome the new year with a smile and a strong feeling of hope. 

ART EXHIBITIONS

• I'M A MOSAIC – DA SEVERINI, SIRONI E FONTANA A PALADINO, PLESSI E SAMORÌ
Where: MAR - Ravenna Art Museum 
When: from 12th October 2024 to 12th January 2025
Opening hours: 9 am - 6 pm (from Tuesday to Saturday); 10 am - 7 pm (Sundays and public holidays)
Closed on Mondays, 25th December and 1st January.

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• 1955-1965 IL MONDO NUOVO A RAVENNA - SGUARDI DALLA COLLEZIONE D'ARTE GHIGI-PAGNANI
Where: Palazzo Rasponi dalle Teste 
When: from 6th December 2024 to 26th January 2024
Opening hours: 3 pm - 7 pm (from Tuesday to Friday); 10 am - 12.30 pm and 3 pm - 7 pm (Sundays and public holidays)
Closed on Mondays, 25th December and 1st January.

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CONCERTS 

• CHRISTMAS SOUL
Where: Piazza del Popolo and Dante Alighieri Theatre
When: from 28th December 2024 to 1st January 2025

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OTHER EVENTS 

• CHRISTMAS MARKETS
Where: Various places around the city
When: from 30th November 2024 to 6th January 2025

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• NATIVITY SCENES
Where: Various places around the city
When: from 3rd December 2023 to 31st January 2024

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• ICE-SKATING RINK - JFK ON ICE
Where: Piazza J. F. Kennedy
When: from 16th November 2024 to 19th January 2025

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• CHRISTMAS IN THE SQUARE / EVENTS UNDER THE TREE
Where: Piazza del Popolo / Piazza San Francesco / Piazza J. F. Kennedy
When: from 7th December 2024 to 6th January 2025

Christmas markets, workshops for children, a Christmas train and many other surprises in the historical centre of Ravenna.