Frascati Christmas Village
The largest Christmas market in the Castelli Romani area
About Christmas Village
A Christmas village at the foot of the Tusculum
Twenty kilometers from Rome, Frascati has always been the favorite destination for Romans looking for a day trip. During the Advent season, this city in the province of Rome, located in the heart of the Castelli Romani, changes its look: the Frascati Christmas Village takes over the Passeggiata di Villa Vittorio Veneto, Piazza Roma, Piazza San Pietro, and Piazza del Mercato with festive lights, music, and the scent of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts. It is currently the largest and most visited Christmas market in the Tusculan area.
The wooden chalets on the Passeggiata
The heart of the village is the Passeggiata belvedere, where about thirty illuminated wooden chalets are set up, dedicated to local gastronomic and commercial products. You will find handicrafts, Christmas decorations, gift ideas, sweets, and local specialties, from Castelli wines to cheeses, and from porchetta to traditional Roman biscuits. At dusk, the view from the belvedere over the Roman countryside and Rome itself is one of the most photographed scenes of the event.
Carousel, train, and ice skating rink
The village is more than just a market. In Piazza Roma, the historic carousel spins, accompanied by a small train that takes families through the historic center. In Piazza San Pietro, in front of the Cathedral, an ice skating rink is set up, usually open until January 6th: it is the attraction that draws the most teenagers and families from neighboring towns, from Grottaferrata to Monte Porzio Catone, and from Marino to Rocca di Papa.
- About 30 wooden chalets along the Passeggiata di Villa Vittorio Veneto
- Historic carousel and children's train in Piazza Roma
- Ice skating rink in Piazza San Pietro
- Festive lights extended to the outlying districts of Vermicino and Cocciano
- Nativity scenes, choral concerts, and workshops for children
A widespread program, not just a market
Every year, the Municipality of Frascati builds a month-long program around the village, featuring choir and band concerts, entertainment shows, film screenings, neighborhood bingo games, and charity events. The Scuderie Aldobrandini, the Bishop's Palace, and the Cathedral of San Pietro host exhibitions and displays of nativity scenes, while New Year's Eve is celebrated in the square with the traditional Frascati Festival.
Why it's worth the trip
The Christmas Village has the merit of combining two experiences: a visit to a Tusculan city of art, with its patrician villas and cellars where you can drink Frascati DOC wine, and the Nordic atmosphere of Advent markets. It is easily accessible by train from Rome Termini, allowing you to spend the entire day among traditional taverns, wine cellars, and wooden chalets without needing a car.
Our tip
The weekends in December, especially the Immaculate Conception weekend, are the most crowded: those looking for a quieter atmosphere should choose a weekday or visit in the morning. After sunset, however, the lights and the ice rink are at their best.
Christmas Village — edition 2026
A month and a half of Christmas in Frascati
The village remained open every day from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM between the Passeggiata Fuori Porta, Piazza Roma, Piazza San Pietro, and Piazza del Mercato, with artisan markets, a traditional carousel, and an ice skating rink active until January 6th.
The edition's events
The program opened on December 5th with a day of Christmas cinema at Casa di Pia 2.0 and continued with dozens of widespread initiatives, lasting until Epiphany and beyond.
- December 14: Christmas day dedicated to animals at Parco dell'Ombrellino
- December 21: Concert by the Corale Tuscolana and charity market in Piazza San Pietro
- December 22: Concert by the San Rocco choir
- December 23 and 24: Santa's Village at Mura del Valadier, with entertainment and meeting Santa Claus
- December 23: "Suspended Toy" initiative at Scuderie Aldobrandini
- December 26: Concert in the Chiesa del Gesù
- December 30: Community bingo at the PAF Aggregative Center
- December 31: Frascati Festival in Piazza San Pietro until midnight
- Until January 11: Exhibition of nativity scenes from around the world at the Bishop's Palace and in the Cathedral of San Pietro
Programme Christmas Village 2026
Village and attractions
From December 5, 2025, to January 11, 2026, every day from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM: about 30 wooden chalets along the Passeggiata Fuori Porta, carousel and children's train in Piazza Roma, ice skating rink in Piazza San Pietro (until January 6).
Event calendar
- December 5 — Christmas cinema day at Casa di Pia 2.0
- December 14 — Animal Christmas at Parco dell'Ombrellino
- December 21 — Concert by the Corale Tuscolana; charity market in Piazza San Pietro
- December 22 — Concert by the San Rocco choir
- December 23-24 — Santa's Village at Mura del Valadier
- December 23 — "Suspended Toy" at Scuderie Aldobrandini
- December 26 — Concert in the Chiesa del Gesù
- December 30 — Community bingo at the PAF Aggregative Center
- December 31 — Frascati Festival in Piazza San Pietro until midnight
- Until January 11 — Nativity scenes from around the world at the Bishop's Palace and Cathedral
Highlights Christmas Village 2026
- About 30 illuminated wooden chalets on the Passeggiata di Villa Vittorio Veneto
- Ice skating rink in Piazza San Pietro, in front of the Cathedral
- Historic carousel and children's train in Piazza Roma
- Santa's Village at Mura del Valadier on December 23 and 24
- New Year's Eve Frascati Festival in Piazza San Pietro
- Exhibition of nativity scenes from around the world at the Bishop's Palace
Prices Christmas Village 2026
Practical information — Christmas Village
How to get there
By train: FL4 line from Rome Termini, about 30 minutes; the Frascati station is just a short walk from the Passeggiata. By car: Via Tuscolana or Grande Raccordo Anulare exit 21-22, then SS215; on weekends, city center parking fills up quickly, so it is better to use parking lots outside the center. By bus: Cotral connections from Rome Anagnina.
Admission and costs
Access to the village and markets is free. Attractions require payment: ice skating rink (ticket includes skate rental), carousel, and train.
Opening hours
The village is open every day, usually from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM. The ice skating rink remains operational until January 6th.
Information
Municipality of Frascati, tel. +39 06 94184272 — www.comune.frascati.rm.it
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Where does it take place — Christmas Village
Passeggiata Fuori Porta, Piazza Roma, Piazza San Pietro e Piazza del Mercato
Passeggiata di Villa Vittorio Veneto, 00044 Frascati