Este – Christmas Town
Christmas markets, ice skating rink, and festive village in the Atestine center
About Este Christmas Town
Christmas in Este
Every winter, the historic center of Este, in the province of Padua, dresses up for the holidays with Este – Christmas Town, the grand Christmas program organized by the association Este in Centro together with the Municipality. The heart of the event is Piazza Maggiore, where the ice skating rink, the carousel, and the market stalls come to life.
Markets, Nativity Scenes, and Atmosphere
The Christmas markets spread through Piazza Maggiore, Piazza Trento, and the Parish Works of Prà, alongside Santa's House and a rich itinerary of nativity scenes ("Este nei Presepi", the Porta Vecchia nativity scene, and the mechanical nativity scene of Motta d'Este). Street performers and street bands animate the streets of the center throughout the period.
Concerts and New Year's Eve
The program includes dozens of Christmas concerts with local choirs and bands, culminating in a New Year's Eve dance party at PalEste on December 31st. With over sixty events, Este – Christmas Town is one of the most extensive holiday events in the lower Padua region.
Este Christmas Town — edition 2026
Programme Este Christmas Town 2026
Detailed program coming soon. Based on recent editions, expect: an ice skating rink and carousel in Piazza Maggiore, Christmas markets (Piazza Maggiore, Piazza Trento, Parish Works of Prà), Santa's House, the "Este nei Presepi" trail, concerts by choirs and bands, street performers and street bands, and a New Year's Eve dance party at PalEste on December 31st.
Highlights Este Christmas Town 2026
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Practical information — Este Christmas Town
How to get there
Este is accessible via the A13 motorway (Monselice exit) and by train. The activities are concentrated in Piazza Maggiore and the pedestrianized historic center.
Ice Skating Rink
The ice skating rink in Piazza Maggiore has an indicative entrance fee of 5 euros (skate rental and assistance included), for a maximum session of one hour. Markets and events in the square are free to enter.
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Where does it take place — Este Christmas Town
Piazza Maggiore e centro storico
Piazza Maggiore, 35042 Este