Rovigo's Christmas between markets, Santa's village, and lights
Buon Natale Rovigo is the Christmas holiday calendar of the City of Rovigo, the capital of Polesine in Veneto. Throughout Advent and the holidays, the historic center comes alive with markets, lights, shows, and activities dedicated especially to children, transforming the city squares into a path of Christmas atmospheres.
In Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, the large Christmas tree is lit, and the Mercatino del Re comes to life, curated by the Pro Loco with tastings of typical products and gift ideas. In Piazza Matteotti, Santa's Village welcomes children to deliver letters and participate in games, while in Piazza Annonaria, the Magical Village hosts schools, sports associations, and local organizations with workshops and shows.
Between free trains that take you around the city on Sundays in December, the urban forest in Piazza XX Settembre, and the New Year's concert in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, Buon Natale Rovigo offers an experience designed to involve children and families. A widespread and participatory Christmas that enhances the squares and traditions of the capital of Polesine.
The 2026 edition of Buon Natale Rovigo will again feature the City Council's holiday calendar, with Christmas markets and themed villages in the city squares. In Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, the tree and the Mercatino del Re organized by the Pro Loco; in Piazza Matteotti, Santa's Village for children; in Piazza Annonaria, the Magical Village with schools and associations. The precise dates and detailed program will be announced by the City Council in the weeks leading up to the holidays.
The detailed 2026 program will be announced by the Municipality of Rovigo closer to the holidays. According to the established structure, Buon Natale Rovigo includes: the large tree and the Mercatino del Re (Pro Loco) in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, Santa's Village in Piazza Matteotti (with letter delivery and games for children), the Magical Village in Piazza Annonaria with workshops and shows, nativity scenes, the urban forest in Piazza XX Settembre, free trains on Sundays in December, and the New Year's concert in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II. For updated dates and program, follow the channels of the Municipality of Rovigo.
Rovigo is on the A13 motorway and on the Bologna-Padua and Verona-Rovigo railway lines. The Christmas squares are in the historic center, reachable on foot from the station.
Advent and holiday season (December 2026, with events until Epiphany).
Free admission. Program on the channels of the Municipality of Rovigo and the IAT.
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Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, Piazza Matteotti e Piazza Annonaria
Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, 45100 Rovigo