Merry Christmas Maranello
The Christmas holidays in the heart of Maranello, with lights, an ice rink, and markets
About Merry Christmas Maranello
Merry Christmas Maranello: Christmas in the city of the Prancing Horse
Merry Christmas Maranello is the program of Christmas events that lights up the Municipality of Maranello, in the province of Modena, in the heart of Emilia-Romagna, every year. For about a month, from the first weekend of December until Epiphany, the city center, streets, cultural spaces, and hamlets transform into a large holiday village filled with lights, entertainment, music, and tradition.
A square that becomes a Christmas village
The heart of the event is Piazza Libertà, where the large ice skating rink, the Christmas tree, and the markets are set up. The lighting of the Great Tree and the inauguration of the rink officially mark the start of the holidays, accompanied by the city's brass band, DJ sets, and food areas managed by local associations, including the Alpini of Maranello serving gnocco fritto and borlenghi.
Culture, shows, and tradition
In addition to the street festivities, Buon Natale Maranello offers a rich cultural program spread across the Auditorium Enzo Ferrari, the Mabic Library, and local churches: art-house film series, theater performances, gospel and choral concerts, book presentations, children's readings, and nativity scene exhibitions in the hamlets. Among the most anticipated events is the Maranello Christmas Tractors Parade, a parade of tractors decorated with lights that travels through the city, bringing Santa Claus, music, and snacks for the little ones.
New Year's Eve and Epiphany in the square
The calendar concludes with two major public celebrations: New Year's Eve in Piazza Libertà, enlivened by live music, DJ sets, a midnight toast, and street food, and the Epiphany day, with puppet shows for families and the traditional church concert. A festival designed to engage residents and visitors of all ages, just a stone's throw from the Ferrari Museum that has made Maranello famous worldwide.
An event for the whole community
Promoted by the Municipality of Maranello together with the Maranello Terra del Mito Consortium and local associations, the event combines solidarity, tradition, and fun: from charity initiatives for Telethon to the free distribution of small trees for newborns, to activities dedicated to children. Buon Natale Maranello is now one of the most vibrant Christmas offerings in the province of Modena.
Merry Christmas Maranello — edition 2026
The 2025-2026 edition enlivened Maranello from December 7, 2025, to January 6, 2026, with a program spread across squares, streets, cultural spaces, and hamlets.
The inaugural weekend featured markets in Piazza Libertà and Via Stradi (December 7-8, 9 AM-7 PM), the opening of the ice rink, entertainment with DJ Ans, and the food area run by the Alpini. On December 8th, the lighting of the Great Tree at 5:00 PM, the distribution of free saplings for those born or adopted in 2024, the award ceremony for the Zuppa Inglese Challenge, and a performance by the brass band.
Among the cultural events: the gospel concert by Corale Rossini (December 16th), the theater performance Volevo essere Marlon Brando with Alessandro Haber (December 17th), art-house cinema series in the Auditorium, and nativity scene exhibitions at the Torre Maina church. On December 21st, the Maranello Christmas Tractors Parade with Santa Claus, snacks, and an aperitif.
On December 31st, the New Year's Eve party in Piazza Libertà starting at 10:00 PM with live music, DJ sets, a midnight toast, and street food. On January 6th, the puppet show Crepi l'avarizia and the Epiphany concert in the Church of San Biagio.
Programme Merry Christmas Maranello 2026
2025-2026 Program (selection)
- December 7 - Maranello in celebration: markets, rink inauguration, entertainment with DJ Ans, Alpini food area (Piazza Libertà and Via Stradi, 9 AM - 7 PM)
- December 8 - Maranello lights up: lighting of the Great Tree (5:00 PM), Zuppa Inglese Challenge awards, brass band (Piazza Libertà, 9 AM - 7 PM)
- December 11 - Art-house cinema La strada che incanta (Auditorium Enzo Ferrari, 9:00 PM, 5 euros)
- December 16 - Gospel Concert by Corale Rossini (Auditorium, 9:00 PM)
- December 17 - Theater: Volevo essere Marlon Brando with Alessandro Haber (Auditorium, 9:00 PM)
- December 20 - Family theater Gli aiutanti di Babbo Natale (Auditorium, 4:00 PM)
- December 21 - Maranello Christmas Tractors Parade: parade of decorated tractors with Santa Claus (Piazza Libertà, from 5:00 PM, parade at 7:30 PM)
- December 31 - New Year's Eve party with live music, DJ set, and midnight toast (Piazza Libertà, from 10:00 PM)
- January 6 - Puppet show Crepi l'avarizia (Auditorium, 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM) and Epiphany Concert (Church of San Biagio, 4:00 PM)
Nativity scene exhibition at the Church of Torre Maina from December 14th to January 11th.
Highlights Merry Christmas Maranello 2026
- Ice skating rink in Piazza Libertà
- Maranello Christmas Tractors Parade, the decorated tractor procession
- Lighting of the Great Christmas Tree
- Gospel concert and theater performance with Alessandro Haber
- New Year's Eve party in the square with midnight toast
Prices Merry Christmas Maranello 2026
Practical information — Merry Christmas Maranello
Where
The heart of the festival is Piazza Libertà in Maranello (MO), Postal Code 41053. Cultural events also take place at the Auditorium Enzo Ferrari, the Mabic Library, in city churches, and in the hamlets.
When
From the first weekend of December until Epiphany (January 6th). The ice skating rink remains open throughout the holiday season.
Ice Rink
Admission 8 euros for one hour of skating, skate rental 2 euros. Weekday hours 2:30 PM - 7:00 PM; eves and holidays 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM - 10:00 PM.
Admission
Markets, entertainment, and street parties are free admission. Some cinema and auditorium shows are ticketed (tickets starting from approximately 5 euros).
How to get there
Maranello can be reached by car from Modena along the SP3, or by Seta intercity buses. During events, it is advisable to use city parking lots.
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Where does it take place — Merry Christmas Maranello
Piazza Libertà
Piazza Libertà, 41053 Maranello