Christmas is approaching and in Ferrara the atmosphere becomes magical, among markets, concerts, and events, waiting for the most awaited day of the year.
Date: 22 December 2025 - 6 January 2026,
Place: Piazza Trento Trieste
Time: every day from 10.00am to 7.00pm.
Piazza Trento Trieste turns into a big open market with typical products, arts and crafts, books, Christmas decorations.
Date: 29 November 2025 - 6 January 2026
Place: Historic centre
The new lighting effects are in piazza Trento Trieste with a cascade of lights.
Date: 6–7–8, 13–14, and 20–21 December 2025
Place: Chiesa di San Paolo
the magic of light will transform St. Paul’s Church into a stage of emotions.
“Triumphus Lucis” is a 3D video mapping experience that blends art, architecture, and spirituality, breathing new life into one of Ferrara’s most evocative landmarks.
Time: Afternoon, with projections at regular intervals.
Free admission – no booking required.
Date: Sunday 7 December 2025
Place: Historic centre
Time: 4.30pm - 18.30
Ferrara’s historic centre will be transformed into a vibrant open-air stage with the travelling band Christmas Crackers.
An electrifying mix of rhythm, swing, and funk will fill the streets, brought to life with wind instruments, percussion, and colourful costumes — offering an afternoon of pure joy and festive spirit.
Date: Sunday 8 December 2025
Place: Historic centre
Time: 5.00pm
The magic of Christmas will light up Piazza Trento e Trieste with a concert by the Ferrara Film Orchestra, conducted by Ambra Bianchi.
On Monday, 8 December 2025, immediately following the lighting of the giant Christmas tree, the most beloved soundtracks from animated films will fill the square, evoking excitement and memories for both young and old.
Date: Sunday 13 December 2025
Place: Piazza Cattedrale, under the tree
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:15/6:30 p.m.
A concert of swing and Italian music under the Christmas tree! The rhythm of swing and the singability of Italian songs are the elements that the members of the group enhance and rework to present something energetic, fun and of quality.
Date: Saturday 20 December 2025
Place: Historic centre
Time: 4.30pm - 6.30pm
Ferrara’s historic centre will light up with the infectious energy of the Teatro Scalzo Christmas Street Band.
A festive marching band bringing blues, funk, jazz, and bossa nova to the streets, intertwined with beloved Christmas classics, for an afternoon filled with rhythm and joy.
Date: 22 November 2025 - 6 January 2026
Place: Parco Coletta
Attractions for the whole family, children's shows, Ice skating ring, food and drink area, lights and lots of fun make it one of the unmissable events of the city festivals!
Free entrance
Date: Tuesday 30 December 2025
Place: Sala Estense (Piazza Municipale)
Time: 9.00pm Free entrance
A truly festive moment with Christmas reinterpretations of American vocal standards from the 1950s - swing, latin bossa and blues - rearranged in unusual and very special versions. Booking INFERRARA
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