Buon Natale Rovigo - Mercatini di Natale
Rovigo's Christmas between markets, Santa's village and lights
About Buon Natale Rovigo
Christmas in the heart of Polesine
Buon Natale Rovigo is the Christmas festivities calendar of the Municipality of Rovigo, the capital of Polesine in Veneto. Throughout Advent and the holiday season, the historic centre comes alive with markets, lights, shows and activities dedicated mainly to children, transforming the city squares into a path of Christmas atmospheres.
Markets, villages and nativity scenes
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 their letters and participate in games, while in Piazza Annonaria, the Magical Village hosts schools, sports associations, and local organisations with workshops and shows.
A celebration for families
Between free trains taking people 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 activities designed to involve children and families. A widespread and participatory Christmas that enhances the squares and traditions of the capital of Polesine.
Buon Natale Rovigo — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Buon Natale Rovigo will again feature the Municipality'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 curated 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 programme will be announced by the Municipality in the weeks leading up to the holidays.
Programme Buon Natale Rovigo 2026
The detailed 2026 programme will be announced by the Municipality of Rovigo shortly before 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 programme, follow the Rovigo Municipality channels.
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Practical information — Buon Natale Rovigo
How to get there
Rovigo is on the A13 motorway and on the Bologna-Padova and Verona-Rovigo railway lines. The Christmas squares are in the historic centre, within walking distance of the station.
When
Advent and holiday season (December 2026, with events until Epiphany).
Admission and information
Free admission. Programme on the Rovigo Municipality and IAT channels.
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Where does it take place — Buon Natale Rovigo
Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, Piazza Matteotti e Piazza Annonaria
Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, 45100 Rovigo