Mercatini di Natale in Piazza Marconi
Edition 2026 Gastronomy Folk traditions Folklore

Mercatini di Natale in Piazza Marconi

Stalls, shows and tree lighting in the heart of Montecchio Maggiore

Montecchio Maggiore — Vicenza (024)
Dates 05 Dec — 06 Dec 2026
Location Montecchio Maggiore (024)
Prices Free
Status —

About Mercatini di Natale Piazza Marconi

The Piazza Marconi Christmas Markets light up the center of Montecchio Maggiore with two days of stalls from local hobbyists, schools, and associations, shows, and the tree lighting ceremony. With hot chocolate, mulled wine, workshops, face painting, and magical moments, the market opens the 'Buone Feste a Montecchio Maggiore' (Happy Holidays in Montecchio Maggiore) program, which brings over thirty events to the city between December and Epiphany. A convivial gathering for families in the West Vicentino area.

Christmas begins in Piazza Marconi

In Montecchio Maggiore, in the province of Vicenza, the Christmas season kicks off with the Piazza Marconi Christmas Markets. For two days, the central square is filled with stalls from local hobbyists, schools, and associations, creating an atmosphere designed for families and children.

Shows, tree lighting, and workshops

In addition to the stalls, the market offers an entertainment program: bubble shows, performances by bands and choirs, the lighting of the Christmas tree with a children's choir, workshops, face painting, and magical moments. Hot chocolate and mulled wine are available to warm up the early December days.

Part of "Buone Feste a Montecchio Maggiore"

This initiative is the first event in the "Buone Feste a Montecchio Maggiore" program, which brings together over thirty events spread between December and Epiphany. The organization is managed by the Municipality of Montecchio Maggiore together with the Oibò Association, in collaboration with local entities and schools in the West Vicentino area.

Mercatini di Natale Piazza Marconi — edition 2026

For Christmas 2026, the return of the Christmas Markets in Piazza Marconi in Montecchio Maggiore is expected, the first event of the 'Buone Feste' program. Stalls by hobbyists, schools, and associations, shows, tree lighting, workshops, and face painting, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

For December 2026, the return of the Christmas Markets in Piazza Marconi is expected, usually on the first weekend of December, to open the "Buone Feste a Montecchio Maggiore" program. The dates and detailed program for the 2026 edition will be published by the Municipality of Montecchio Maggiore closer to the event.

Programme Mercatini di Natale Piazza Marconi 2026

The detailed program for the 2026 edition is not yet available. Traditionally, the markets take place on the first weekend of December, with stalls open from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, tree lighting, bubble shows, performances by bands and choirs, workshops, and face painting.

Highlights Mercatini di Natale Piazza Marconi 2026

The tree lighting ceremony with the children's choir and workshops for the little ones.

Prices Mercatini di Natale Piazza Marconi 2026

<p>Free admission.</p>

Practical information — Mercatini di Natale Piazza Marconi

Where

Piazza Marconi, Montecchio Maggiore (VI).

Opening Hours

Stalls open from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

How to get there

Montecchio exit (A4 Milan-Venice motorway). Piazza Marconi is in the town center.

Contacts

Municipality of Montecchio Maggiore — Culture Office 0444 705768.

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Where does it take place — Mercatini di Natale Piazza Marconi

Piazza Marconi

Piazza Marconi, 36075 Montecchio Maggiore

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Mercatini di Natale Piazza Marconi in brief

Gastronomy Folk traditions Folklore Family Children Art crafts Crafts Outdoor Free Vicenza

History of Mercatini di Natale Piazza Marconi