Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto Christmas Market

The Christmas Market at Giardini Oasi

When December arrives, the Giardini Oasi in Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto, overlooking Piazza San Sebastiano and just a short walk from the Cathedral, dress up for the holidays to host the traditional Christmas Market. With twinkling lights, festive decorations, and themed wooden chalets, this green space in the heart of the city becomes the main meeting point for locals and visitors seeking the holiday atmosphere in the province of Messina, Sicily.

Crafts, local products, and gift ideas

The market welcomes hobbyists, artisans, confectioners, gift vendors, and local merchants, who display their creations along the garden paths. The initiative, promoted by the municipal administration and curated by the Il Seme and ManiLab associations, was created to boost local commerce and showcase the region's artisanal creativity. Among the stalls, you will find handcrafted goods, traditional confectionery specialties, and plenty of gift ideas for the holiday season.

A holiday program for the whole city

The market is the heart of a broader program of events that brings Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto to life during the holidays: concerts, theatrical performances, exhibitions, children's entertainment, the Christmas train, the arrival of Santa Claus, and Epiphany celebrations. Over the years, the Giardini Oasi village has established itself as a recurring fixture on the city's winter calendar, attracting families from across the Tyrrhenian area of Messina.

How to participate as an exhibitor

Artisans and merchants interested in participating can submit an application to the SUAP offices of the Municipality of Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto. Information and application procedures are published every year in the autumn, ahead of the opening of the Christmas village in the Giardini Oasi.