Mercatini di Natale a Schio - La Magia del Natale
A month of markets, lights, music, and nativity scenes in the historic centre of Schio
About La Magia del Natale
Schio lights up for Christmas
With La Magia del Natale, the historic centre of Schio, a town in the Alto Vicentino area (province of Vicenza), transforms into a festive stage for an entire month. Markets, lights, music, nativity scenes, and moments of solidarity accompany residents and visitors from the beginning of December until Epiphany.
The markets
The chalets and stalls of the Christmas markets liven up the heart of the city, between Piazza Rossi in front of the cathedral, Via Capitano Sella, Via Battaglion Val Leogra, and Piazza IV Novembre, offering crafts, gift ideas, and gastronomic specialities.
What awaits you
- Christmas markets in the historic centre
- Tree lighting ceremony in Piazza A. Rossi
- Shows, concerts, and choirs
- Children's entertainment, Santa Claus, and a mini-train
- Nativity scenes and moments of solidarity
- The Epiphany Markets at the beginning of January
The programme is coordinated by the Municipality of Schio together with Cuore di Schio, Ascom Confcommercio, Pro Loco, and numerous associations, choirs, and youth groups. Free admission to all events.
La Magia del Natale — edition 2026
La Magia del Natale 2026 brings the festive atmosphere back to Schio, with Christmas markets, lights, music, nativity scenes, and solidarity events animating the historic centre from December until Epiphany. Between Piazza Rossi, Via Capitano Sella, and Piazza IV Novembre, chalets offer crafts and specialities, while the tree lighting ceremony, shows, concerts, and children's entertainment mark the weeks. Free admission. Detailed dates for the 2026-27 edition will be announced by the Municipality of Schio in autumn.
Programme La Magia del Natale 2026
The detailed schedule for the 2026-27 edition will be published by the Municipality of Schio and on Visit Schio. The traditional format includes Christmas markets in the historic centre (Piazza Rossi, Via Capitano Sella, Via Battaglion Val Leogra, Piazza IV Novembre), the tree lighting ceremony in Piazza A. Rossi, shows, concerts, and choirs, children's entertainment with Santa Claus and a mini-train, nativity scenes, and, at the beginning of January, the Epiphany Markets. Free admission.
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How to get there
Schio is located in the Alto Vicentino area, in the province of Vicenza. By car: Thiene-Schio exit (A31 Valdastico motorway). The markets are held in the historic centre, around Piazza Rossi.
Admission
Free.
Info
Programme and dates on Visit Schio and the Municipality of Schio website.
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Where does it take place — La Magia del Natale
Centro storico di Schio
Piazza Alessandro Rossi, 36015 Schio