Mantua Christmas Markets
Chalets, ice rink, and Christmas atmosphere in Piazza Virgiliana
About Mantua Christmas Markets
Christmas in Piazza Virgiliana
The Mantua Christmas Markets are the highlight of the city's winter season, set up in the picturesque Piazza Virgiliana. Promoted by the Municipality of Mantua, they transform the square into a Christmas village for shopping, tasting specialties, and soaking up the festive atmosphere.
Chalets, Ice, and a Little Train
The heart of the markets consists of about sixty wooden chalets, offering artisanal products, food and wine specialties, Christmas decorations, clothing, and home goods. Alongside the stands, there is a large ice skating rink (approx. 500 m²) and a Christmas train connecting Piazza Mantegna to the market square, much to the delight of young and old.
Music and Shows
The program also includes the Christmas Arena, with concerts, choral performances, and entertainment accompanying the market days. A calendar of events that makes the markets not just a shopping destination, but a true festive space for the entire community.
Mantua During the Holidays
A UNESCO World Heritage site, Mantua (Province of Mantua) offers an exceptional setting during the Christmas weeks: historic palaces, lakes, and illuminated squares provide the backdrop for a Christmas of great charm. The markets in Piazza Virgiliana are a focal point for residents and tourists, from late November until Epiphany.
Mantua Christmas Markets — edition 2026
For the 2026 holidays, the Mantua Christmas Markets will once again animate Piazza Virgiliana, with the usual formula: about sixty wooden chalets, an ice skating rink, a Christmas train, and events at the Christmas Arena.
The precise dates for the 2026 edition will be announced in autumn by the Municipality of Mantua; the historical schedule places the markets from late November until Epiphany, with openings on weekends and holidays.
Programme Mantua Christmas Markets 2026
Program Coming Soon
The dates and full schedule for the 2026 edition, including events at the Christmas Arena, will be announced in autumn on the Municipality of Mantua's channels.
What to Expect (Usual Formula)
- Around 60 wooden chalets offering artisanal products, food and wine specialties, Christmas decorations, clothing, and home goods
- Ice skating rink (approx. 500 m²)
- Christmas train between Piazza Mantegna and Piazza Virgiliana
- Christmas Arena with concerts, choral performances, and entertainment
Approximate opening hours: 10 AM - 7 PM.
Highlights Mantua Christmas Markets 2026
Prices Mantua Christmas Markets 2026
Practical information — Mantua Christmas Markets
When
From late November to Epiphany (January). Approximate opening hours: 10 AM - 7 PM. Exact dates for the 2026 edition will be announced in autumn.
Where
Piazza Virgiliana, Mantua.
Admission
Free entry to the markets; ice rink and Christmas train are subject to a fee.
How to get there
Mantua is reachable by car (A22, Mantova Nord/Sud exits, with free and paid parking and shuttle service from Campo Canoa) and by train (station about a 20-minute walk from the center).
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Where does it take place — Mantua Christmas Markets
Piazza Virgiliana
Piazza Virgiliana, 46100 Mantova