Fragrances, flavours and traditions… in the festive season CHRISTMAS IN THE SQUARE of Ravenna is livened up with events, concerts and workshops for people of all ages, transforming your stroll in the city into something unique and suggestive.
Full programme to be defined.
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
Saturday 6th December
• ADVS Village | Opening of the Christmas Village
Piazza San Francesco
Time: from 3 pm
Village inauguration in the presence of the authorities.
From 10 am, “Sotto la stessa stella” markets organised by Caritas Diocesana di Ravenna-Cervia.
Sunday 7th December
• ADVS Village | I rapaci di Eddy
Piazza San Francesco
Time: 3 pm
Falconry show and photos for everyone.
• Concert and shows under the tree | Music in the Square
Piazza del Popolo
Time: 5 pm
The students of Mama’s Music School will perform to warm up the square with their music.
Monday 8th December
• ADVS Village | The cartuneitors
Piazza San Francesco
Time: 3 pm
Cover band playing cartoon and television theme songs.
• Concert and shows under the tree | The Fuzzy Band Jazz: Funcky Holiday Vibes
Piazza del Popolo
Time: 5.30 pm
The Fuzzy Band will light up Piazza del Popolo with the warm atmosphere of soul and funk, providing the perfect magic for the Christmas holidays.
Thursday 11th December
• ADVS Village | Out and about with donors
Piazza San Francesco
Time: 2.30 pm
Guided tour of the Roman oppidum among churches, brotherhoods and saints (duration 1h30′).
Saturday 13th December
• ADVS Village | Andrea Lama live
Piazza San Francesco
Time: 3 pm
A storyteller among stories.
•Natale Tralenuvole | Babbo Natale & Friends
Piazza del Popolo
Time: from 3.30 pm to 6.30 pm
Add to the Christmas magic with Santa Claus, who will be waiting to receive letters from all the boys and girls and take wonderful souvenir photos!
Suitable for children of all ages.
• Concert and shows under the tree | Mordani for children: Christmas and other ways of peace
Piazza del Popolo
Time: 5 pm
The Voci Bianche choir will perform traditional Christmas carols and compositions from various genres, offering a rich and varied musical journey.
Coro di Voci Bianche Libere Note choir from the F. Mordani School of the Ics Novello.
Conducted by Catia Gori.
Sunday 14th December
• Take a stroll and enjoy the Christmas experience in the city centre
Piazza del Popolo
Time: from 2 pm to 4.30 pm
An experiential walk organised by ASC and Trail Romagna.
• ADVS Village | Flying superheroes
Piazza San Francesco
Time: from 3 pm
Spectacular rappelling of acrobatic superheroes from the Basilica of San Francesco.
Organised by Associazione DonatoriNati – Polizia di Stato.
• Billo Circus
Piazza del Popolo
Time: 5 pm
Exceptional attractions and guaranteed laughter for the whole family.
Thursday 18th December
• ADVS Village | Out and about with donors
Piazza San Francesco
Time: 2.30 pm
Guided tour through the ancient lagoon across the centuries, life in palaces and monasteries (duration 1h30′).
• Concert and shows under the tree | Montanari in concert: Music in the city
Piazza del Popolo
Time: 2.30 pm
The magic of music in the heart of the city with a special performance under the tree set up in the square.
• Concert and shows under the tree | Voices of Christmas
Piazza del Popolo
Time: 6 pm
“Voices of Christmas” focuses on the value of singing as a form of unity and shared joy. Students of the San Vincenzo De’ Paoli School.
Friday 19th December
• Christmas in the city centre | The variety of magic
Libreria Momo – via Mazzini, 36
Time: 5 pm
Puppet show with Matteo Giorgetti.
Saturday 20th December
• ADVS Village | The art space
Piazza San Francesco
Time: from 10 am
Craft exhibition event “Create and reinvent”.
• Christmas walking cycle
Piazza del Popolo
Time: registrations from 1 pm to 2 pm, start from 2 pm
Bike ride (25 km) from Piazza del Popolo, across the Fiumi Uniti, passing through Lido di Dante and Punta Marina, returning to Piazza del Popolo via the cycle path on Via Canale Molinetto.
In collaboration with ACSI Ravenna.
For information: Ravenna.ciclismo@acsi.it
•Natale Tralenuvole | Babbo Natale & Friends
Piazza del Popolo
Time: from 3.30 pm to 6.30 pm
Add to the Christmas magic with Santa Claus, who will be waiting to receive letters from all the boys and girls and take wonderful souvenir photos!
Suitable for children of all ages.
• Concert and shows under the tree | Season’s greetings
Piazza del Popolo
Time: 5 pm
The musical journey of Don Minzoni Middle School brings the joy of making music together to the square, combining emotion, socialising and Christmas spirit.
Orchestra and Choir of the students of Don Minzoni Middle School.
Sunday 21st December
• ADVS Village | The art space
Piazza San Francesco
Time: from 10 am
Craft exhibition event “Create and reinvent”.
• Natale in the city centre | Out and about with Sandrone
Libreria Longo – via degli Ariani, 16A
Time: 4 pm
Puppet show with Giorgio Gabrielli.
• Billo Circus
Piazza del Popolo
Orario: 17.00
Exceptional attractions and guaranteed laughter for the whole family.
Wednesday 24th December
• ADVS Village | Santa Claus in the square
Piazza San Francesco
Time: 3 pm
Christmas photos and gadgets for all children.
•Natale Tralenuvole | Babbo Natale & Friends THE EVE!
Piazza del Popolo
Time: from 3.30 pm to 6.30 pm
Add to the Christmas magic with Santa Claus, who will be waiting to receive letters from all the boys and girls and take wonderful souvenir photos!
Suitable for children of all ages.
• Villaggio di Natale ADVS | Santa Claus in the Square
Piazza San Francesco
Time: 3 pm
For all the children Xmas’s photo and gadget.
Saturday 27th December
• ADVS Village | Fire and water fountains
Piazza San Francesco
Time: 6.30 pm
Suggestive choreography with water, music, lights and fire in the fascinating Piazza San Francesco.
Saturday 28th December
• ADVS Village | Billo Circus
Piazza San Francesco
Time: 3 pm
Exceptional attractions and laughters for all the family.
Thursday 1st January
• ADVS Village | Sciucarèn e ballerini romagnoli
Piazza San Francesco
Time: 3 pm
Performance by Gruppo Folk Italiano “alla Casadei” of Scuola di Ballo Malpassi.
Saturday 3rd January
• ADVS Village | Voices of Joy
Piazza San Francesco
Time: 3 pm
Faenza gospel choir concert.
Sunday 4th January
• ADVS Village | Pirilampo
Piazza San Francesco
Time: 3 pm
Animation and plays for children.
• Concerts and shows under the tree | True Colors
Piazza del Popolo
Time: 5 pm
The choir presents a musical journey ranging from traditional Christmas carols to gospel and musicals, for an engaging and exciting concert featuring exclusively live music.
Diocese Youth Choir.
Monday 5th January
• Christmas in the city centre| Sganapino e la Befana
Piazza del Popolo
Time: 4 pm
Puppet show by Massimiliano Venturi.
Tuesday 6th January
• ADVS Village | La Befana
Piazza San Francesco
Time: 3 pm
Befana descends from the sky with the Ravenna Fire Department.
• ADVS Village | Lotteria della Befana
Piazza San Francesco
Time: 4.30 pm
Befana lottery.
