Christmas in the City in Frosinone (Christmas markets and Living Nativity at the Scalo)
A month of free events including markets, lights, and a living nativity scene in the heart of the Ciociaria region
About Christmas in the City Frosinone
The widespread Christmas of the Ciociaria capital
Christmas in the City is the major Christmas program of the Municipality of Frosinone, the capital of the province of the same name in the heart of the Ciociaria region, in Lazio. For over a month, from the beginning of December until Epiphany, the city transforms: not a single village concentrated in one square, but a network of events that touches Frosinone Alta, the Scalo, Parco Matusa, the Villa Comunale, and the Cavoni, Selva Piana, and Maniano districts. It is a deliberate choice by the municipal administration, which wanted a Christmas capable of reaching the entire urban fabric and not just the center.
The markets
The markets are the common thread of the entire event and are spread across multiple locations. In the Villa Comunale, along the axis of Via Aldo Moro, you will find the stalls of the Christmas Markets in the Villa, open until Epiphany; at Parco Matusa, the Markets at the Park are added, while the Antique and Craft Market occupies city spaces in the weeks leading up to Christmas, with a dedicated finale in the first days of January. The offerings range from handmade items to typical Ciociaria products, from festive sweets to local gift ideas.
The ice rink and the digital village
At Parco Matusa, the ice skating rink has become the reference point for families throughout the holiday period. The same park hosts an electric train for the little ones, and from Boxing Day until January 6th, the space transforms into a Digital Village, with laser games, light shows, and interactive installations designed for children and teenagers.
The Living Nativity at the Scalo
The most iconic moment of the event is the Living Nativity curated by the Pro Loco of Frosinone with the support of the municipal administration, set up in Piazza dello Scalo. Costumed actors reconstruct the scenes of the Nativity and the trades of the past, in a representation that, as Mayor Riccardo Mastrangeli recalled, is not just a re-enactment but an opportunity to come together as a community. In the most recent edition, the nativity scene, initially scheduled for December 26th, was postponed to January 3rd due to bad weather, still confirming a very large turnout. Also at the Scalo, the Village of Light takes shape, with light scenography along the streets of the district.
Music, culture, and flavors
- Concerts in churches and gospel events, with city choirs taking center stage during the weeks of Advent
- Theatrical performances, street artists, and silent discos in the squares
- Tastings of typical products and initiatives by city center merchants
- Guided tours of Frosinone Alta, exploring the historic center, alleys, and viewpoints over the Sacco Valley
- Book presentations, exhibitions, and workshops for children
Why it's worth the trip
Frosinone does not have the tourist fame of the major Lazio destinations, and for this very reason, its Christmas retains an authentic and popular character: it is a festival designed primarily for those who live there, open to those arriving from outside. The program is entirely free, making it an ideal destination for a family trip, perhaps combined with a visit to the villages of the Ciociaria — Alatri, Anagni, Veroli, Fumone — all reachable within half an hour by car. Those arriving from Rome or Naples will find a simple and well-organized winter weekend in the Ciociaria capital, with lights shining until Epiphany.
Christmas in the City Frosinone — edition 2026
A widespread program throughout the city
Presented at the beginning of December by the Municipality of Frosinone, the 2025-2026 Christmas in the City program involved Frosinone Alta, the Scalo, Parco Matusa, the Villa Comunale, and the Cavoni, Selva Piana, and Maniano districts, with entirely free initiatives designed for all age groups. Mayor Riccardo Mastrangeli emphasized the desire for an inclusive Christmas, extended to the entire urban fabric, created together with merchants, the Pro Loco, and city associations.
Main highlights
On December 6th, the inauguration of the ice skating rink at Parco Matusa effectively opened the festivities; from December 13th, the Markets at the Park began, alongside the Christmas Markets in the Villa in the Villa Comunale, along Via Aldo Moro. The inauguration of the markets in the Villa was accompanied by Christmas entertainment, music from the Romagnoli band, cheerleaders, and photos with Santa Claus. The Antique and Craft Market continued until December 21st, with an additional day on January 4, 2026; the markets in the Villa and at the Park remained open until January 6th.
Digital Village and Living Nativity
On December 22nd and 23rd, the electric train animated Parco Matusa, which from December 26th to January 6th transformed into a Digital Village, with laser games and light installations. At the Scalo, the Village of Light illuminated the streets of the district. The Living Nativity of the Pro Loco, initially scheduled for December 26th, was postponed to January 3, 2026, at 5:30 PM in Piazza dello Scalo due to adverse weather conditions. The program was completed by concerts in churches, gospel events, silent discos, street artist performances, tastings, book presentations, guided tours, and the passage of the Olympic Flame.
Programme Christmas in the City Frosinone 2026
2025-2026 Program (main events)
- December 5 — start of the Christmas in the City program
- December 6, afternoon — inauguration of the ice skating rink, Parco Matusa
- from December 13 to January 6 — Christmas Markets at the Park (Parco Matusa)
- until January 6 — Christmas Markets in the Villa (Villa Comunale, Via Aldo Moro), with Christmas entertainment, Romagnoli band, cheerleaders, and photos with Santa Claus at the inauguration
- until December 21 and January 4 — Antique and Craft Market
- December 22 and 23 — electric train for children, Parco Matusa
- from December 26 to January 6 — Digital Village with laser games and light shows, Parco Matusa
- January 3, 2026, 5:30 PM — Pro Loco Living Nativity, Piazza dello Scalo (postponed from December 26 due to bad weather)
- throughout the period — Village of Light at the Scalo, concerts in churches and gospel, silent disco, street artists, tastings, book presentations, guided tours of Frosinone Alta, passage of the Olympic Flame
Full and updated calendar on the Municipality of Frosinone website.
Highlights Christmas in the City Frosinone 2026
- Pro Loco Living Nativity in Piazza dello Scalo, January 3, 2026
- Ice skating rink at Parco Matusa
- Digital Village with laser games from December 26 to January 6
- Christmas Markets in the Villa Comunale and at Parco Matusa
- Village of Light at the Scalo
- Gospel and church concerts, silent disco, and street artists
Prices Christmas in the City Frosinone 2026
Practical information — Christmas in the City Frosinone
Getting there
By train: Frosinone station is on the Rome-Cassino-Naples line, with frequent regional connections; it is in the Scalo district, a few steps from Piazza dello Scalo and the Villa Comunale.
By car: Take the Frosinone exit on the A1 Milan-Naples motorway, then the Frosinone-Sora expressway. Parking is available near Parco Matusa and the Villa Comunale.
By plane: Rome Ciampino (approx. 70 km) and Rome Fiumicino (approx. 100 km) airports.
Rates
All events in the municipal program are free of charge. Only commercial services such as ice skate rentals and purchases at the markets require payment.
Tips
The connection between Frosinone Alta and the Scalo is easily made via the inclined elevator or urban bus lines: useful for moving between the different hubs of the event without searching for parking twice. Full and updated program on the Municipality of Frosinone website.
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Where does it take place — Christmas in the City Frosinone
Parco Matusa, Villa Comunale, Piazza dello Scalo, Frosinone Alta