Christmas markets, Santa Claus's house and Christmas village in the gardens of Villa Cusani
When December arrives, Carate Brianza, in the province of Monza and Brianza, lights up its Christmas atmosphere with Natale a Carate. The setting is the elegant gardens of Villa Cusani Confalonieri, the 18th-century residence that houses the town hall, which for the occasion transforms into a true Christmas village.
The heart of the event is the Christmas markets, with many stalls offering creativity, crafts, collectibles, antiques and traditional flavours. Don't miss Santa Claus's house, a destination for the little ones, accompanied by a refreshment area open during the festive days. For children, the programme includes inflatables, carousels, face painting, balloon modelling, magic shows and musical performances, such as the bagpipe duos that enhance the festive atmosphere.
Natale a Carate is designed primarily for families: the December weekends become an opportunity to stroll through the stalls, shop for gifts, taste Christmas specialities and give children a day of fun. The event is organized by the Pro Loco of Carate Brianza in collaboration with the Municipality, and is confirmed every year as one of the most cherished events in the Carate winter calendar.
Amidst the lights, the scents of mulled wine and the joy of children, Natale a Carate helps make Carate Brianza one of the Christmas destinations in Monza Brianza, enhancing one of the most beautiful historic spaces in the city and bringing the community together in the weeks leading up to the holidays.
For 2026, Natale a Carate returns to the gardens of Villa Cusani Confalonieri on December weekends. The usual Christmas markets with stalls for creativity, crafts, antiques, and flavours are scheduled, along with Santa Claus's house, inflatables, carousels, face painting, and shows for children. The exact dates for the 2026 edition will be announced by the Pro Loco of Carate Brianza closer to the holidays; in recent editions, the event has taken place over multiple December weekends.
Typical structure of the event (awaiting the official 2026 calendar):
The precise days and times will be published by the Pro Loco of Carate Brianza on prolococaratebrianza.it.
December 2026, on multiple weekends (typical dates of previous editions: December 7-8, 11-12 and 18-19).
Gardens of Villa Cusani Confalonieri, Piazza IV Novembre, Carate Brianza (MB).
Free. Purchases at the markets and refreshments are paid.
Pro Loco Carate Brianza — prolococaratebrianza.it
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Giardini di Villa Cusani Confalonieri
Giardini di Villa Cusani Confalonieri, Piazza IV Novembre, 20841 Carate Brianza