Mestre Christmas Markets - Piazza Ferretto
Wooden chalets, ice skating rink, and lights in Mestre's living room
About Christmas in Mestre
Christmas in the Heart of Mestre
As winter arrives, Piazza Ferretto — the main urban square of Mestre, on the mainland of the municipality of Venice — dresses up for the holidays. The Christmas Markets fill the square and surrounding streets with characteristic wooden chalets, creating a stroll through lights, scents, and gift ideas during Advent.
Chalets, Rink, and Lights
The wooden chalets, around twenty or more, offer handicrafts, typical food and wine products, and gift items, spread across Piazza Ferretto, via Poerio, and via Allegri. Making the atmosphere even more festive are the ice skating rink set up in the square, the lighting of the Christmas tree, and the illuminations that light up the center. It's the meeting point for families and children during the holidays.
A Widespread Christmas in Venice and Mestre
The Mestre markets are part of the broader Christmas program of the Municipality of Venice, which also illuminates the historic lagoon city center. With themed events, concerts, and initiatives for children, Piazza Ferretto becomes the hub of the mainland's festivities for weeks, in a welcoming and family-friendly atmosphere.
Christmas in Mestre — edition 2026
The Mestre Christmas Markets 2026 will liven up Piazza Ferretto and via Poerio from November 20 to December 26, while those on via Allegri will continue until January 6, 2027. The wooden chalets will offer crafts and local products, alongside the ice skating rink and the lighting of the tree in Piazza Ferretto.
Programme Christmas in Mestre 2026
Christmas Markets 2026 — Mestre
- November 20 - December 26 — wooden chalets in Piazza Ferretto and via Poerio (approx. 27 stands) offering crafts and food/wine products, open daily from 10 AM to 8 PM
- November 20 - January 6, 2027 — markets on via Allegri
- Ice skating rink in Piazza Ferretto (gloves mandatory)
- Lighting of the Christmas tree and illuminations in Piazza Ferretto at the end of November
- Themed events, concerts, and initiatives for children during the holiday season
The dates for the tree lighting, rink hours, and event schedule are published by the Municipality of Venice.
Highlights Christmas in Mestre 2026
Prices Christmas in Mestre 2026
Practical information — Christmas in Mestre
How to Get There
Mestre is well-connected: from Venezia Mestre station, Piazza Ferretto is a short walk away or reachable by ACTV buses. By car, use the city center parking lots.
Good to Know
The markets are generally open daily from 10 AM to 8 PM. The ice skating rink requires gloves and is subject to a fee. For skating and events, it's advisable to check times and dates on the Municipality of Venice website.
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Where does it take place — Christmas in Mestre
Piazza Ferretto, via Poerio e via Allegri, Mestre
Piazza Ferretto, Mestre, 30171 Venezia