Lights, music, markets: Christmas 2025 in Cecsena is an unmissable celebration that will envelop citizens and visitors alike in a warm Christmas atmosphere.
SATURDAY 29 AND SUNDAY 30 NOVEMBER will see the official inauguration, with the switching on of the Christmas illuminations and choral concerts in the town centre squares.
Following this, every weekend in December (except 27th and 28th) and the first weekend in January, there will be an ice rink in Piazza della Libertà, entertainment and shows by street artists, musicians, travelling concerts, children's workshops, cultural activities and various entertainment.
CHRISTMAS AT THE FORUM
At the Foro Annonario in Cesena, in Piazza del Popolo, a packed programme of shows will enliven the Christmas season with merriment and lots of laughs, with comedy artists such as Maria Pia Timo, Duilio Pizzocchi, Beppe Braida, Andrea Vasumi, Oriano Ferrari, Antonio Casanova... and lots of TOMBOLA for all the family!
PROGRAM
ACTIVITIES PROGRAMME
- in Piazza della Libertà ice skating rink
- in Piazza Almerici Christmas Village, Christmas tree and entertainment area
- Father Christmas' House in Piazza Fabbri
- in via Zefferino Re exhibition market of craftsmen at work with demonstration workshops
- in Piazza del Popolo Christmas Fair on Sundays, 7, 14, 21 December from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- in Piazza Albizzi readings and cultural activities
- in Piazza Giovanni Paolo II nativity scene and entertainment area
- in Corso Mazzini a space dedicated to city associations, on the occasion of the Volunteer Festival on 29 and 30 November
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SATURDAY 29 AND SUNDAY 30 NOVEMBER
On the occasion of the lighting of the illuminations and the Christmas Tree in Piazza Almerici, shows and entertainment for adults and children to accompany Christmas shopping.
- inauguration of Father Christmas's House at Piazza Fabbri
- inauguration of the Christmas Village at Piazza Almerici
- inauguration of the entertainment area near the Christmas tree in Piazza Almeric, with a city choir of excellence with Christmas classics and international artists and performers from 4.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
- Sunday 30 November live music with the Father Christmas Marching Band along the streets of the centre
- inauguration of the entertainment area in Piazza Giovanni Paolo and entertainment on Sunday 30 November
- inauguration of the craft market organised by the Animagrama Association along Via Zeffirino Re, with craft workshops
SATURDAY 6, SUNDAY 7 AND MONDAY 8 DECEMBER
- Saturday 6 December live music with the Marching Band from Piazza Almerici
- Sunday 7 and Monday 8 December shows and entertainment in piazza Almerici and piazza Giovanni Paolo II
SATURDAY 13 AND SUNDAY 14 DECEMBER
A weekend dedicated in particular to music, the great protagonist of the Christmas season and of the city of Cesena.
In piazza Almerici concert by the Intergenerational Choir composed of 70 elements, with a repertoire
Sunday, 14 December shows and Christmas-themed activities dedicated to adults and children, with the Christmas train passing by.
SATURDAY 20 AND SUNDAY 21 DECEMBER
Concerts in Piazza Almerici, performance by the Marching Band, "Waiting for Father Christmas" show
WEDNESDAY 31 DECEMBER
New Year's Eve concert in Piazza del Popolo with JOEDIBRUTTO and RADIO STUDIO DELTA
SATURDAY 3 AND SUNDAY 4 JANUARY 2026
Shows and entertainment, the presence of Easter groups confirmed.