Mercatini di Natale di Perugia
Christmas markets, lights and festive atmospheres between Corso Vannucci and the underground Rocca Paolina
About Natale a Perugia
Christmas in the heart of Perugia
Between late November and Epiphany, the historic centre of Perugia transforms into a large Christmas village. The municipal initiatives programme — promoted in recent years with titles like "Un Natale Perfetto" and "Un Natale Insieme" — lights up the acropolis with markets, illuminations, shows, and installations that attract families and visitors for over a month.
Markets on Corso Vannucci and at Rocca Paolina
The heart of the markets is Corso Vannucci, where wooden stalls offer national and international crafts, decorations, ornaments, toys, and food and wine specialties. A unique location is the Rocca Paolina, the underground 16th-century fortress, which hosts the "Natale alla Rocca" market at the Rocca Paolina Exhibition Centre (CERP): walking among the ancient walls and illuminated stalls is one of the most characteristic experiences of Christmas in Perugia.
Lights, shows, and tradition
Accompanying the shopping are the artist-designed illuminations, video mapping that lights up buildings, an ice skating rink, and concerts that echo from the balconies of the historic buildings in the centre. A widespread Christmas that combines the magic of the holidays with the elegance of Perugia's medieval centre, the capital of Umbria.
Natale a Perugia — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Christmas in Perugia lights up the historic centre from November 24 until Epiphany. Along Corso Vannucci, the wooden stalls return with crafts, decorations, and food and wine specialties, while the Rocca Paolina hosts "Natale alla Rocca", the market set up in the city's underground heart. Completing the atmosphere are artist-designed illuminations, video mapping, a skating rink, and concerts animating the balconies of the historic buildings in the centre.
Programme Natale a Perugia 2026
Christmas in Perugia 2026 (November 24 - January 7, 2027)
- Markets on Corso Vannucci — from November 24, stalls with national and international crafts, decorations, gift ideas, food and wine products
- Natale alla Rocca — market in the underground Rocca Paolina (Rocca Paolina Exhibition Centre)
- Artist-designed illuminations and video mapping on the city centre buildings
- Ice skating rink
- Concerts from the balconies of historic buildings
The detailed event calendar is published by the Municipality of Perugia in the weeks preceding the holidays.
Highlights Natale a Perugia 2026
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Practical information — Natale a Perugia
How to get there
The historic centre of Perugia is accessible by the Minimetrò (from Pian di Massiano and Fontivegge station) and by escalators from the lower car parks, which ascend right through the Rocca Paolina.
Admission
Markets and events are free to enter. The ice skating rink and some activities may be subject to a fee.
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Where does it take place — Natale a Perugia
Corso Vannucci e Rocca Paolina
Corso Vannucci, 06121 Perugia