Medieval Living Nativity at Castello Beccadelli

The 2025 edition of the Marineo Living Nativity

For the 2025-2026 Christmas season, the Castello Beccadelli Bologna hosted the medieval re-enactment set in 1223, organized by the GMG Marineo Association and the Confraternity of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. The performances were held on December 25, 26, and 28, 2025, and January 4, 5, and 6, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Along the 23 scenes animated by about 150 performers, visitors were able to observe blacksmiths, carpenters, farmers, and housewives at work, as well as animals and ancient tools of rural civilization. At the end of the route, the Nativity and tasting stands featured typical local products, including pasta with wild boar ragù (tasting contribution 5 euros, children up to 10 years old free).

Opening Days

• December 25, 2025
• December 26, 2025
• December 28, 2025
• January 4, 2026
• January 5, 2026
• January 6, 2026

Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Route of 23 scenes with about 150 performers in medieval costume (set in the year 1223), artisan workshops, rural trades, animals, and depiction of the Nativity.

• Faithful setting of the year 1223 within the walls of Castello Beccadelli
• 23 scenes and about 150 costumed performers
• Tasting of typical local products (pasta with wild boar ragù)