Aspettando il Natale — 8 dicembre
Edition 2026 Music Gastronomy Local produce

Aspettando il Natale — 8 dicembre

The centre of Meda lights up with music and Christmas atmosphere on the Immaculate Conception day

Meda — Monza e della Brianza (108)
Dates 08 Dec — 08 Dec 2026
Location Meda (108)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Aspettando il Natale

In Meda, in the Province of Monza and Brianza, the day of the Immaculate Conception marks the start of Christmas with "Aspettando il Natale" (Waiting for Christmas). Between Piazza Municipio, Via Solferino, Piazza Cavour, and Via Cialdini, the city centre fills with music, entertainment, markets of artisans and hobbyists, typical products, and activities for children on December 8th. A day of celebration promoted by the Culture Office of the Municipality of Meda, with free admission, which inaugurates the territory's Christmas festivities.

Christmas lights up in Meda

Aspettando il Natale is the event that officially opens the Christmas festivities in Meda, a Municipality in the Province of Monza and Brianza. It takes place on December 8th, the day of the Immaculate Conception, and enlivens the city centre between Piazza Municipio, Via Solferino, Piazza Cavour, and Via Cialdini. The event is organised by the Culture Office of the Municipality of Meda.

A day of celebration

Throughout the day, the centre is filled with music, entertainment, and a Christmas atmosphere. Volunteer associations and activities bring every corner to life: from the inflatable igloo to Santa Claus's House, from the Elves' Post Office to character mascots for children. Shopping takes place among the stalls of artisans and hobbyists, with typical products, sweets, and gourmet moments.

Activities for children

Ample space is dedicated to the little ones, with workshops and activities designed for families: cookie decorating, creative workshops, face painting, and animator elves. Christmas music and street performers accompany the day, creating the perfect mood to get into the festive spirit.

The opening of the festivities

With "Aspettando il Natale", Meda kicks off the Christmas initiatives that will animate the centre in the following weeks. It is an event that combines commerce, culture, and socialising, enhancing the city centre as a meeting place and strengthening the bond of the Brianza community with its festive traditions. Free admission makes it a day open to all.

Aspettando il Natale — edition 2026

"Aspettando il Natale" takes place on Tuesday, December 8th, 2026 (Immaculate Conception), from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, in Piazza Municipio, Via Solferino, Piazza Cavour, and Via Cialdini in Meda. Music, entertainment, markets of artisans and hobbyists, typical products, and activities for children. Free admission.

The 2026 edition of "Aspettando il Natale" takes place on Tuesday, December 8th, from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, in the centre of Meda (MB). Organised by the Culture Office of the Municipality of Meda, the event opens the city's Christmas festivities with music, markets, and activities spread across the squares and streets of the centre.

Programme Aspettando il Natale 2026

Tuesday, December 8th (9:00 AM - 7:00 PM) between Piazza Municipio, Via Solferino, Piazza Cavour, and Via Cialdini:

  • Ambient Christmas music, DJs, and street performers.
  • Markets of artisans and hobbyists, typical products, sweets, and delicacies.
  • Activities for children: inflatable igloo, Santa Claus's House, Elves' Post Office, character mascots.
  • Creative workshops, cookie decorating, face painting, and animator elves.
  • Initiatives by volunteer associations.

The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be published on the official channels of the Municipality of Meda.

Highlights Aspettando il Natale 2026

Ambient Christmas music, Santa Claus's House, artisan markets, and children's activities on the Immaculate Conception day.

Prices Aspettando il Natale 2026

Free admission.

Practical information — Aspettando il Natale

Where

Piazza Municipio, Via Solferino, Piazza Cavour, and Via Cialdini, Meda (MB).

When

Tuesday, December 8th, 2026 (Immaculate Conception), from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

How to get there

Meda is reachable by train on the Milan-Asso line (Meda station) and by car from the Milano-Meda (SS35).

Admission

Free admission.

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Where does it take place — Aspettando il Natale

Piazza Municipio e centro città

Piazza Municipio, 20821 Meda

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Aspettando il Natale in brief

Music Gastronomy Local produce Folk traditions Folklore Family Children Art crafts Crafts Outdoor Free Participatory Monza e della Brianza

History of Aspettando il Natale