Christmas in the City

Christmas in the City 2025 in Acquaviva delle Fonti

The 2025 edition of Christmas in the City took place in Acquaviva delle Fonti from December 7, 2025, through Epiphany, with a program spread across the squares, theaters, and cultural spaces of the historic center. The festival was promoted by the Municipality of Acquaviva delle Fonti in collaboration with the Department of Culture and the Pro Loco Curtomartino.

The program opened with the traditional pettole festival in Piazza Garibaldi, followed in the evening by a concert by Vito Tenzone in Piazza dei Martiri 1799. Among the most acclaimed events were the concert by Raphael Gualazzi at the Teatro Luciani (December 21), the gospel show The Soul of Christmas in the Cathedral, and the Dancing Fountains in Piazza Garibaldi.

• Concerts, gospel, and jazz evenings in city venues
• Family cinema and creative workshops for children
• Santa's House, markets, exhibitions, and guided tours
• Food and wine tastings and local products

With most events offering free admission, Christmas 2025 confirmed the festival as one of the most popular events of the season in Acquaviva delle Fonti, Puglia.

December 7 — Pettole, wine, and sweets celebration (Piazza Garibaldi); concert by Vito Tenzone (Piazza dei Martiri 1799)

December 8 — Guided tour of the Museum; Dancing Fountains (Piazza Garibaldi)

December 11 — The Soul of Christmas, gospel concert (Cathedral); rosé wine tasting at the Museum

December 12-13 — Shows at the Teatro Luciani, workshops at the Library, and cinema at the Sala Colafemmina

December 20-21 — Tours with tastings, cooking classes, and the concert by Raphael Gualazzi at the Teatro Luciani

December 27 – January 6 — Guided tours, cinema, board games, theatrical performances, and events dedicated to the Befana