Christmas in Carate — Christmas Markets and Village
Edition 2026 Gastronomy Local produce Folk traditions

Christmas in Carate — Christmas Markets and Village

Markets, Santa's House, and Christmas Village in the gardens of Villa Cusani

Carate Brianza — Monza e della Brianza (108)
Dates 06 Dec — 20 Dec 2026
Location Carate Brianza (108)
Prices Free
Status

About Christmas in Carate

Throughout December, the gardens of Villa Cusani Confalonieri in Carate Brianza are festively decorated for Christmas in Carate, the Christmas village organized by the Pro Loco in collaboration with the Municipality. For several weekends, amidst markets of creativity and flavors, Santa's House, inflatables, carousels, face painting, and shows, the 18th-century villa becomes the heart of Christmas in Carate. An event designed primarily for families and children, combining Christmas shopping, crafts, antiques, and many entertainment activities in the center of the Brianza town.

Christmas in the Gardens of Villa Cusani

When December arrives, Carate Brianza, in the province of Monza and Brianza, lights up its Christmas atmosphere with Christmas in Carate. The setting is the elegant gardens of Villa Cusani Confalonieri, the 18th-century residence that houses the town hall, which for the occasion transforms into a true Christmas village.

Markets, Santa's House, and Entertainment

The heart of the event is the Christmas markets, with many stalls offering creativity, crafts, collectibles, antiques, and traditional flavors. Don't miss Santa's House, a destination for the little ones, accompanied by a refreshment area open during the festive days. For children, the program includes inflatables, carousels, face painting, balloon modeling, magic shows, and musical performances, such as the bagpipe duos that enhance the festive atmosphere.

A Celebration for Families

Christmas in Carate is designed primarily for families: the December weekends become an opportunity to stroll through the stalls, shop for gifts, taste Christmas specialties, and give children a day of fun. The event is organized by the Pro Loco of Carate Brianza in collaboration with the Municipality, and it is confirmed each year as one of the most cherished events in Carate's winter calendar.

The Christmas of Monza's Brianza

Amidst the lights, the scents of mulled wine, and the joy of children, Christmas in Carate helps make Carate Brianza one of the Christmas destinations in Monza's Brianza, enhancing one of the town's most beautiful historic spaces and bringing the community together in the weeks leading up to the holidays.

Christmas in Carate — edition 2026

Christmas in Carate 2026 enlivens the gardens of Villa Cusani Confalonieri over several weekends in December, featuring markets, Santa's House, inflatables, carousels, and entertainment for families, organized by the Pro Loco of Carate Brianza with the Municipality.

For 2026, Christmas in Carate returns to the gardens of Villa Cusani Confalonieri on the December weekends. The usual Christmas markets with stalls offering creativity, crafts, antiques, and flavors are scheduled, along with Santa's House, inflatables, carousels, face painting, and shows for children. The exact dates for the 2026 edition will be announced by the Pro Loco of Carate Brianza closer to the holidays; in recent editions, the event has taken place over multiple weekends in December.

Programme Christmas in Carate 2026

December 2026 — Gardens of Villa Cusani Confalonieri

Typical structure of the event (awaiting the official 2026 calendar):

  • Christmas Markets: stalls featuring creativity, crafts, collectibles, antiques, and local products
  • Santa's House and refreshment area
  • For children: inflatables, carousels, face painting, balloon modeling
  • Magic shows, musical performances, and bagpipe duos

Precise days and times will be published by the Pro Loco of Carate Brianza on prolococaratebrianza.it.

Highlights Christmas in Carate 2026

The Christmas markets, Santa's House, and children's activities in the gardens of Villa Cusani Confalonieri.

Prices Christmas in Carate 2026

Free admission. Purchases and refreshments are paid.

Practical information — Christmas in Carate

When

December 2026, over several weekends (typical dates from previous editions: December 7-8, 11-12, and 18-19).

Where

Gardens of Villa Cusani Confalonieri, Piazza IV Novembre, Carate Brianza (MB).

Admission

Free. Purchases at the markets and refreshments are paid.

Info

Pro Loco Carate Brianza — prolococaratebrianza.it

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Where does it take place — Christmas in Carate

Giardini di Villa Cusani Confalonieri

Giardini di Villa Cusani Confalonieri, Piazza IV Novembre, 20841 Carate Brianza

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Christmas in Carate in brief

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

History of Christmas in Carate