Christmas Markets in Italy 2026: the most beautiful region by region and the dates
Guide prepared with the help of AI from the events on the site, and translated automatically. AI transparency
The 2026 Christmas markets open in early November and many stay up until Epiphany: here are dates, places and opening hours region by region.
The 2026 Christmas market season starts early: the first stalls open on 1 November in Lazise and Ceppaloni, while the last close on 31 January 2027 on Lake Garda and on 17 January in Aosta. In between there are four months of events between the Alps, the Po Valley and the South. Here are the main ones, with verified dates and places.
Valle d'Aosta and Trentino-Alto Adige
Aosta opens the Marché Vert Noël, the Christmas market in piazza Chanoux and the streets of the historic centre, with wooden chalets, crafts and typical products. The opening to the public is set for 19 November 2026, closing on 17 January 2027; the setting up of the structures begins on 18 October. The full programme is on the website mercatinodinataleaosta.it.
In Trentino the calendar is packed. The Mercatini di Natale di Arco occupy the historic centre from 13 November 2026 to 6 January 2027 with about 40 stalls featuring crafts, typical products and decorations: in 2026 the market turns 30, having been born in 1996. The Mercatino Tipico Natalizio in Pergine Valsugana is spread across piazza Municipio, piazza Fruet, via Pennella and piazza Serra from 14 November 2026 to Epiphany, with local crafts and Trentino food and wine specialities.
Trento, città del Natale opens on Saturday 21 November 2026 at 5 pm in piazza Duomo with the lighting of the big tree and a luminous photomapping accompanied by music, and continues until 6 January 2027. The programme is spread across piazza Duomo, piazza Dante with the Piazza dei Bambini, piazza Santa Maria Maggiore, le Albere, Palazzo Thun with the nativity scene and philatelic exhibitions, Piedicastello, Trento Sud and Monte Bondone. On 31 December there is the New Year's Eve celebration in the square. Market opening hours: on 25 December open from 4 pm to 8 pm, from 26 December 2026 to 5 January 2027 (except 31 December) from 10 am to 8 pm. Info at natale.visittrento.it.
Veneto
The Giardini di Natale di Asiago run from 7 November 2026 to 6 January 2027 in the gardens of the centre. The stalls are managed by local non-profit associations, with the Casetta della Solidarietà curated by the Ufficio Politiche Sociali. In November opening is only on Saturdays and Sundays, with continuous hours from 10 am.
In Castelfranco Veneto Natale sotto le Mura occupies the public gardens in front of the castle walls from 21 November 2026 to 10 January 2027, divided into two areas: the Christmas market to the north-east and the Santa Claus market to the south-west, the latter designed for families. It opens on Saturdays and Sundays 10 am-8 pm; Monday 7 December, Friday 11 and 18 December, Wednesday 30 December and Tuesday 5 January 3 pm-8 pm; Thursday 31 December 10 am-6 pm; Friday 1 January 3 pm-8 pm. Closed on 25 December.
Buon Natale Rovigo covers the historic centre from 20 November 2026 to 6 January 2027: stalls in piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, a covered structure in piazza Garibaldi for shows, performances, readings, workshops and concerts, and in the gardens Torri del Castello in piazza Matteotti the Santa Claus village with ice skating rink, stalls and rides. Access to the rink is free for those with their own suitable skates, rental is paid; family events in piazza Garibaldi are free admission.
In Lazise the Mercatino di Natale remains set up from 1 November 2026 to 31 January 2027, with stalls in the town centre.
Lombardy and Piedmont
The Mercatini di Natale e Casa di Babbo Natale in Castione della Presolana are held on weekends from 20 November to 20 December 2026, between the square in via Donizetti and the square of the former elementary schools in Dorga, in via Fantoni.
In Piedmont Il Borgo di Babbo Natale animates the Ricetto di Candelo, a medieval stone village in the Biella area, every weekend from 21 November to 13 December 2026 plus 7 and 8 December, from 10 am to 6 pm. The route has six activity stations with free educational workshops for children on every opening day; visitors are offered panettone and hot tea. Admission: 6.50 euros for adults, 1 euro for children, proceeds donated to ANGSA, limited places with online presale.
Campania
Cadeaux al Castello in Limatola runs from 6 November to 14 December 2026, at the castle and in the streets of the medieval village, with exhibition stands, lights and Christmas attractions, shows and a free shuttle service for visitors.
The Mercatini di Natale al Castello in Lettere open on Saturday 14 November and continue on weekends until 20 December 2026, with an extra date on 7 and 8 December. The wooden stalls occupy the ancient village of the castle with crafts, hobby creations, typical products and a food and wine route, plus live music, shows and workshops. Opening days: 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 November; 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 19, 20 December. Paid admission, free for residents of Lettere.
In Ceppaloni the Mercatini di Natale "Come d'Incanto" occupy the castle and village between November and December 2026, with stands of crafts and typical products, promotion of truffles and local excellences, guided tours, workshops for children and narrative routes. Food stands with local dishes and Christmas sweets.
Calabria and Friuli-Venezia Giulia
The Mercatini di Natale di Mileto remain in piazza Italia from 22 November 2026 to 7 January 2027, with wooden stalls dedicated to crafts, typical products and gift ideas. In past editions Sundays included entertainment, tombolas and the presence of Santa Claus; this year's entertainment calendar is still to be confirmed.
The review closes with Friuli. In Rigolato the Municipality makes available three Casette di Natale in piazza Durigon, granted free of charge for the exhibition and sale of artisanal and local products. Opening days: 5-6 December, 8 December, 12-13 December, 19-20 December, 27 December 2026 and 9-10 January 2027, with indicative hours 10 am-6/8 pm.
Many programmes are still being updated, especially regarding opening hours and entertainment: it is advisable to check the website of the Municipality or the event before leaving, especially for markets that open only on weekends.