Christmas in Piacenza begins on November 21st with the opening of the markets in Piazza Cavalli. At the houses there are many handcrafted objects, gift ideas, delicacies from all over the world and the ever-present Santa Claus who will await the children’s letters every weekend.
In the heart of the city there are goimg to be many events for children and families: concerts, shows on stilts, giant soap bubbles, cartoon characters that will involve the little ones in games and dances, exhibitions and cultural events dedicated to the older ones.
The complete programme of Christmas in Piacenza is available at www.nataleapiacenza.it.
Other events:
A/Mano market
When: 28-29 November, 13 December
Where: former church of Sant’Ilario, Palazzo Gotico arcades(December)
Arts and crafts market
Creare Market
When: 12-13 December 2026
Where: Carmine former church,
Piazza Casali, 10
Arts and crafts market
THEATER
Siberia
When: 18-20 December
Where: Municipal Theater
Opera
San Silvestro Concert
When: 31 December
Where: Municipal Theater
Programme being updated