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
• CHRISTMAS CONCERTS
Various places
When: from 6th December 2025 to 6th January 2026
ART EXHIBITIONS
• CHAGALL IN MOSAICO. DAL PROGETTO ALL’OPERA
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 Saturday, 8th, from 25th to 27th December 2025, 1st, 5th and 6th 2026 January
OTHER 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
When: from 6th December 2025 to 6th January 2026
Curated by ADVS Ravenna
OTHER EVENTS
• 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
