Natale a Carate — Mercatini e Villaggio di Natale
Edition 2026 Gastronomy Local produce Folk traditions

Natale a Carate — Mercatini e Villaggio di Natale

Christmas markets, Santa Claus's house and Christmas village in the gardens of Villa Cusani

Carate Brianza — Monza e della Brianza (108)
Dates 06 Dec — 20 Dec 2026
Location Carate Brianza (108)
Prices Free
Status

About Natale a Carate

Throughout December, the gardens of Villa Cusani Confalonieri in Carate Brianza are dressed up for Christmas with Natale a Carate, the Christmas village organized by the Pro Loco together with the Municipality. For several weekends, amidst markets of creativity and flavours, Santa Claus's house, inflatables, carousels, face painting and shows, the 18th-century setting of the villa becomes the heart of Christmas in Carate. An event designed especially for families and children, combining Christmas shopping, crafts, antiques and lots of entertainment activities in the centre of the town in the Brianza region. 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 heartfelt events of the Carate winter calendar.

Christmas 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.

Markets, Santa Claus's house and entertainment

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.

A party for families

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.

The Christmas of Monza Brianza

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.

Natale a Carate — edition 2026

Natale a Carate 2026 enlivens the gardens of Villa Cusani Confalonieri over several December weekends, featuring markets, Santa Claus's house, inflatables, carousels, and entertainment for families, organized by the Pro Loco of Carate Brianza with the Municipality.

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.

Programme Natale a Carate 2026

December 2026 — Gardens of Villa Cusani Confalonieri

Typical structure of the event (awaiting the official 2026 calendar):

  • Christmas markets: stalls for creativity, crafts, collectibles, antiques, and typical products
  • Santa Claus's house and refreshment area
  • For children: inflatables, carousels, face painting, balloon modelling
  • Magic shows, musical performances, and bagpipe duos

The precise days and times will be published by the Pro Loco of Carate Brianza on prolococaratebrianza.it.

Highlights Natale a Carate 2026

The Christmas markets, Santa Claus's house, and children's activities in the gardens of Villa Cusani Confalonieri.

Prices Natale a Carate 2026

Free admission. Purchases and refreshments are paid.

Practical information — Natale a Carate

When

December 2026, on multiple weekends (typical dates of previous editions: December 7-8, 11-12 and 18-19).

Where

Gardens of Villa Cusani Confalonieri, Piazza IV Novembre, Carate Brianza (MB).

Admission

Free. Purchases at the markets and refreshments are paid.

Info

Pro Loco Carate Brianza — prolococaratebrianza.it

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Where does it take place — Natale a Carate

Giardini di Villa Cusani Confalonieri

Giardini di Villa Cusani Confalonieri, Piazza IV Novembre, 20841 Carate Brianza

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Natale a Carate in brief

Gastronomy Local produce Folk traditions Family Children Playful Art crafts Crafts Outdoor Free Monza e della Brianza

History of Natale a Carate