Christmas in the City – Udine Ice Park
Udine's Christmas between an ice rink, a market, lights, and projections on historic buildings
About Udine City of Christmas
When Udine Dresses Up in Lights
Every winter, the Friulian capital transforms into Udine City of Christmas: for almost two months, from mid-November until Epiphany, the historic center fills with lights, scents, and attractions. The Christmas in the City program, promoted by the Municipality of Udine, blends tradition and spectacle, offering families an atmosphere that becomes more enchanting year by year.
The Heart of Ice: The Udine Ice Park
The absolute protagonist is the large ice skating rink of the Udine Ice Park, next to which stands the Christmas village with its characteristic wooden chalets: here you can taste typical specialties, seasonal sweets, and hot drinks, while children find dedicated spaces and activities. A bubble of festivity in the heart of the city, perfect for all ages.
The Show on the Buildings
Among the most beloved experiences are the architectural projections that illuminate Udine's iconic monuments: the scenic Piazza Libertà, the Loggia del Lionello, and the Castle become enormous screens displaying light shows and Christmas images, accompanied by illuminations throughout the center.
A Calendar for Everyone
In addition to the fixed attractions, Christmas in the City offers a packed program of music, theatre, readings, and workshops for children, designed to engage all age groups. Between skating, a visit to the market, and a light show, Udine confirms itself as one of the most fascinating destinations in Friuli Venezia Giulia to experience the festive spirit.
Udine City of Christmas — edition 2026
For the 2026-2027 season, Udine City of Christmas will once again offer its rich program of festivities: the large Udine Ice Park ice rink, the Christmas village with wooden chalets, widespread illuminations, and spectacular architectural projections on Piazza Libertà, Loggia del Lionello, and the Castle. Precise dates and the event calendar will be announced by the Municipality of Udine in the weeks prior. The established structure includes: the Udine Ice Park ice rink, a Christmas market with food and craft stalls, architectural projections on the buildings of the historic center, and a calendar of music, theatre, readings, and workshops for children.
Programme Udine City of Christmas 2026
The detailed program for Christmas in the City 2026-2027, including dates for turning on the lights, ice rink hours, projection schedules, and shows, will be published on the Municipality of Udine website in the preceding weeks. The established structure includes: the Udine Ice Park ice rink, a Christmas market with food and craft stalls, architectural projections on the buildings of the historic center, and a calendar of music, theatre, readings, and workshops for children.
Highlights Udine City of Christmas 2026
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Practical information — Udine City of Christmas
Getting Here
The attractions are concentrated in the historic center of Udine (Piazza XX Settembre, Piazza Libertà), easily accessible on foot and well-served by public transport.
Admission
Access to the center and projections is free; the ice rink and some activities require a ticket. Program and prices on the Municipality of Udine website.
Contacts
Tourism and Major Events Unit of the Municipality of Udine, tel. +39 0432 1272275, [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Udine City of Christmas
Piazza XX Settembre