Christmas in Villafranca

The 2025-2026 edition of Christmas in Villafranca enlivened the Scaliger village from November 29th to January 6th. In Piazza Castello, the large ice skating rink was open from November 29th with extended hours during the holidays. In Via Pace, the 39th Christmas Market (December 20-26) was held, alongside the Antiques Market on December 14th. From December 5th, in the Castle Ramparts, the evocative Nativity Scene Exhibition and the Fourth Exhibition of Traditional and Artistic Nativity Scenes in the Choir Loft and the Church of Cristo Re. Completing the program were the opening of the Scaligero Castle walkways, puppet theater, choral concerts, the arrival of Saint Lucia, and the New Year's Eve celebration with fireworks.

Period: November 29, 2025 – January 6, 2026

• Ice skating rink in Piazza Castello (from November 29th); special openings 11:00 AM–11:00 PM from December 21st to January 6th.
• 39th Christmas Market in Via Pace, December 20–26.
• Antiques Market in the historic center, December 14th.
• From December 5th: Nativity Scene Exhibition in the Castle Ramparts and Fourth Exhibition of Traditional and Artistic Nativity Scenes in the Choir Loft and the Church of Cristo Re.
• Opening of the Scaligero Castle walkways with extended hours.
• Puppet theater, choral concerts, arrival of Saint Lucia, New Year's concert, and New Year's Eve celebration with fireworks.