Give Orvieto for Christmas
Edition 2026 Jazz Gastronomy Chocolate

Give Orvieto for Christmas

Over forty days of Christmas on the cliff

Orvieto — Terni (055) Since 2016
Dates 27 Nov โ€” 06 Jan 2027
Location Orvieto (055)
Prices Free
Status โ€”

About Christmas in Orvieto

For over forty days, Orvieto transforms into a Christmas city: a market and ice skating rink in Piazza della Repubblica, the Magical Palaces video projections on the facades of the historic center, the large tree in Piazza Duomo, and the Nativity Scene Circuit with over thirty artisanal representations, including the historic Nativity Scene in the Pozzo della Cava. A widespread program of lights, culture, concerts, and traditions in the heart of Umbria.

Christmas on Orvieto's Cliff

Give Orvieto for Christmas is the major Christmas event promoted and coordinated by the Municipality of Orvieto, in the province of Terni. For over forty days, from the end of November until Epiphany, the entire city on the cliff lights up with decorations, markets, nativity scenes, and cultural events.

Christmas Market, Skating Rink, and Magical Palaces

The focal point is Piazza della Repubblica, where the Christmas market and the ice skating rink open. On the facades of the historic center, the Magical Palaces come to life โ€“ spectacular video projections that transform buildings into luminous scenographies, while in Piazza Duomo, the large tree at the foot of the famous cathedral is lit up.

The Nativity Scene Circuit

Among the most beloved traditions is the Nativity Scene Circuit, with over thirty artisanal representations spread across palaces, churches, and neighborhoods. The evocative Nativity Scene in the Pozzo della Cava stands out, set up in the Etruscan and medieval caves of the city, alongside the living nativity scene in the medieval quarter and the representation in the hamlet of Sugano.

Culture, Jazz, and Families

The program intertwines classical and jazz music concerts โ€” with Umbria Jazz Winter between late December and early January โ€” theater, literary encounters, and many activities for children and families: creative workshops, theatrical tours, treasure hunts, and Santa's Village. A Christmas that makes Orvieto one of Umbria's most magical destinations.

Christmas in Orvieto โ€” edition 2026

The tenth edition of Give Orvieto for Christmas is scheduled from November 27, 2026, to January 6, 2027: over forty days of markets, an ice skating rink, Magical Palaces, the Nativity Scene Circuit, and concerts in Orvieto's historic center. The detailed program will be announced by the Municipality in the weeks preceding the event.

The tenth edition of Give Orvieto for Christmas is planned from November 27, 2026, to January 6, 2027, according to the event calendar of the Municipality of Orvieto.

As tradition dictates, the historic center will host the Christmas market and the ice skating rink in Piazza della Repubblica for over forty days, the Magical Palaces video projections, the large Christmas tree in Piazza Duomo, the Nativity Scene Circuit with the Nativity Scene in the Pozzo della Cava, and a rich program of concerts, cultural events, and family activities.

Programme Christmas in Orvieto 2026

The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be announced by the Municipality of Orvieto in the weeks leading up to the event. The festival will develop, as in previous editions, around:

  • Christmas market and ice skating rink in Piazza della Repubblica
  • Magical Palaces video projections on the facades of the historic center
  • Large Christmas tree in Piazza Duomo
  • Nativity Scene Circuit with over thirty representations, including the Nativity Scene in the Pozzo della Cava
  • Classical and jazz music concerts, theater, literary encounters
  • Workshops and activities for children and families

Updates on the website of the Municipality of Orvieto.

Highlights Christmas in Orvieto 2026

The Christmas market and ice skating rink in Piazza della Repubblica, the Magical Palaces, and the Nativity Scene Circuit.

Prices Christmas in Orvieto 2026

Most events are free admission; ice skating rink and some initiatives have a fee. Details to be confirmed in the 2026 program.

Practical information — Christmas in Orvieto

How to Get Here

Orvieto is accessible from the Orvieto exit of the A1 motorway and from the train station on the Rome-Florence line. From the station's square, the funicular ascends to the historic center on the cliff, where the market, nativity scenes, and events are concentrated.

Admission

Most events (market, light displays, Magical Palaces, nativity scenes) are free to enter. The ice skating rink and some initiatives or concerts may have a fee. The complete and updated program is available on the Municipality of Orvieto's website.

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Where does it take place โ€” Christmas in Orvieto

Centro storico di Orvieto

Piazza della Repubblica, 05018 Orvieto

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Christmas in Orvieto in brief

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History of Christmas in Orvieto