CHRISTMAS IN RAVENNA is lightened up with colours thanks to a rich schedule of events dedicated to the magic festive season.
In the lightened up streets of the city center, you will also find the traditional Christmas markets, while the main square, Piazza del Popolo, will be illuminated by lights 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 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, when with the music of Christmas Soul we will be ready to welcome the new year with a smile and a strong feeling of hope.
During the Christmas holidays, from December 1st to 27th all parking areas managed by Azimut on behalf of the municipality will be free of charge from 4.30 pm, except for the one in piazza Baracca, which will be free from 6.30 pm.
PROGRAMME
CONCERTS
• CHRISTMAS SOUL
Piazza del Popolo and Dante Alighieri Theatre
When: from 29th December 2025 to 1st January 2026
• TAPPETI DI MUSICA
Domus of the Stone Carpets
When: 20th and 26th December 2025, 2nd January 2026
• CHRISTMAS CONCERTS
Various places
When: from 6th December 2025 to 6th January 2026
ART EXHIBITIONS
• CHAGALL IN MOSAIC. FROM DESIGN TO WORK
MAR – Ravenna Art Museum – Via di Roma, 13
When: until 18th January 2026
Opening hours: 9 am – 6 pm (from Tuesday to Saturday); 10 am – 7 pm (Sundays and public holidays).
Closed on Mondays and 25th December
• 9TH BIENNIAL OF CONTEMPORARY MOSAIC
Various place
When: until 18th January 2026
Discover the full programme HERE
• OMAR MISMAR – STUDIES IN MOSAICS
Palazzo Rasponi dalle Teste – Piazza J.F. Kennedy, 12
When:until 18th January 2026
Opening hours: 3 pm – 7 pm (from Tuesday to Friday); 11 am – 7 pm (Saturday, Sunday and holidays).
Closed on Mondays, 25th December and 1st January
• SHAHZIA SIKANDER – BREATH
Palazzo Rasponi dalle Teste – Piazza J.F. Kennedy, 12
When: until 18th January 2026
Opening hours: 3 pm – 7 pm (from Tuesday to Friday); 11 am – 7 pm (Saturday, Sunday and holidays)
Closed on Mondays, 25th December and 1st January
• LA LIBRERIA DEI CAMALDOLESI A RAVENNA
Aula Magna e Corridoio Grande della Biblioteca Classense – Via Baccarini, 3
When: until 17th January 2026
Opening hours: Aula Magna: 11 am – 1 pm and 3 pm – 6 pm (from Tuesday to Friday); 10 am – 1 pm and 3 pm – 6 pm (Saturday)
Corridoio Grande: 2 pm – 7 pm (Monday); 9 am – 7 pm (from Tuesday to Saturday)
Closed on Saturdays, 8th December, from 25th to 27th December 2025, 1st, 5th and 6th 2026 January
• VIA ZIRARDINI OPEN-AIR GALLERY – SHARED PLACE. 9TH BIENNIAL OF CONTEMPORARY MOSAIC
Via Zirardini
When: from 3rd December 2025 to 18th January 2026
Time: always visible
CHRISTMAS EVENTS
• CHRISTMAS MARKETS
Various places
When: from 6th December 2025 to 6th January 2026
• ICE RINK – JFK ON ICE
Piazza J. F. Kennedy
When: from 15th November 2025 to 18th January 2026
• NATIVITY SCENES IN RAVENNA
Various places in town and surrounding area
When: from 6th December 2025 to 6th January 2026
• CHRISTMAS IN THE SQUARE
Piazza San Francesco, Piazza del Popolo and other places
When: from 5th December 2025 to 6th January 2026
In collaboration with Spasso in Ravenna
OTHER EVENTS
• THE LITTLE FLUFFY
Basilica di Sant’Apollinare Nuovo – Via di Roma, 53
When: 13th December 2025
Discover Ravenna’s monuments with our furry friend. Bilingual reading and workshop in Italian and English.
For all children aged 4 to 10 (free event, subject to availability).
Registration required HERE.
For information: + 39 0544 541688 | eventi@ravennamosaici.it
• LE ARTI DELLA MARIONETTA
Artificerie Almagià
When: 14th December 2025 and 6th January 2026
Puppet theatre for parents and children.
• RAVENNANTICA FOR KIDS
Museo Classis and Casa Dante
When: 6th, 13th and 20th December 2025
Christmas-themed workshops for boys and girls.
• FOLLOW THE STAR! DISCOVER THE MOSAICS WALKING WITH THE MAGI
When: 5th January 2026 (from 10.30 am to 12 pm)
Discover mosaics on the journey with the Magi. Reading for everyone and inclusive educational workshop.
Animated readings in LIS (Italian Sign Language) and AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) with an inclusive artistic-expressive workshop for children organised by ComunicLab.
For all children aged 6 to 12 (free event, subject to availability).
Registration required HERE.
For information: + 39 0544 541688 | eventi@ravennamosaici.it
• Basilica di San Vitale – Via San Vitale, 17
When: 6th January 2026 (10.15 am | 11.15 am | 12 pm LIS | 2.30 pm | 3.15 pm | 4 pm)
Discover the mosaics on the journey with the Magi. Guided tactile tour of the Basilica of San Vitale, discovering the details of the Magi in the sarcophagus of Isacio and in the robe of Theodora.
Free guided tours in Italian, organised by the Opera di Religione guides, reserved exclusively for holders of the combined ticket.
Free event, subject to availability.
Registration recommended HERE.
For information: + 39 0544 541688 | eventi@ravennamosaici.it
• CLUB ADRIATICO
Artificerie Almagià – via dell’Almagià, 2
When: Saturday 27th December, 11 pm
The iconic party with experimental electronic music with guests from the more interesting music scene at national and international level.
For more information: organizzazione@e-production.org
