L'Albero di Natale più Grande del Mondo

The 2026 edition of the World's Largest Christmas Tree continues the tradition started in 1981. The official lighting is scheduled for December 7, 2026, at 6:00 PM, on the eve of the Immaculate Conception holiday, and the illumination remains visible every evening, from late afternoon until late at night, until January 11, 2027. Hundreds of coloured lights outline a shape over 750 metres high on the slope of Monte Ingino, culminating in the large star near the Basilica of Sant'Ubaldo. The work, entirely created by volunteers from Gubbio, is accompanied by the 'Adopt a light' campaign and the 'Gubbio è Natale' programme.

The central event is the lighting ceremony on December 7, 2026, at 6:00 PM, an anticipated moment of light, music, and community spirit, coinciding with the eve of the Immaculate Conception. After the lighting, the tree remains illuminated every evening, from late afternoon to late at night, for the entire Christmas period until January 11, 2027.

The initiatives of the city's 'Gubbio è Natale' programme, with markets, attractions, and shows, revolve around the lighting. The detailed schedule and related events are published on the official website alberodigubbio.com.

How to get there

Gubbio can be reached by car from the E45 or by bus from Perugia and Fossato di Vico. The tree is visible from the entire valley; you can take the cable car from Porta Romana to go up Monte Ingino.

When to see it

The tree is lit up every evening, from late afternoon until late at night, throughout the Christmas period. You can support the initiative with the 'Adopt a light' campaign.