Natale a Umbertide
Lights, Artist Nativity Scene and Santa Claus Village at the Rocca for the holidays in the Upper Tiber Valley
About Natale a Umbertide
A widespread Christmas in the heart of Umbria
For about a month — from early December until Epiphany — Umbertide, a town in the Upper Tiber Valley in the province of Perugia, lights up its long Christmas program. Events and initiatives involve all ages, starting with Santa Claus Village set up inside the evocative Rocca, the town's medieval symbol.
The Artist Nativity Scene and the Lights
Among the most beloved events is the Artist Nativity Scene along Via Garibaldi: a widespread exhibition that each year brings together dozens of artists from Umbria, Italy, and abroad, invited to reinterpret the theme of the Nativity and open until the end of January. Providing the backdrop are the lights illuminating the historic center and all the hamlets, thanks to the involvement of numerous commercial activities coordinated by the Vivi Umbertide association.
Markets, Nativity Scenes, and Concerts
The program also includes Christmas markets, traditional nativity scenes, concerts, and shows that liven up the squares on December weekends. The event is promoted by the Municipality of Umbertide together with the Vivi Umbertide association, the Pro Loco organizations, and local entities, and is designed as a Christmas "for everyone," capable of uniting the center and the hamlets.
Natale a Umbertide — edition 2026
Natale a Umbertide 2026 will bring back the long program of initiatives that accompanies the town in the Upper Tiber Valley each year from the Advent weeks until Epiphany. The Santa Claus Village inside the Rocca, the Artist Nativity Scene along Via Garibaldi, the lights in the center and hamlets, the markets, and musical events on December weekends are expected again.
Programme Natale a Umbertide 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition, with the calendar of markets, concerts, and entertainment, will be published in the autumn on the channels of the Municipality of Umbertide and the Vivi Umbertide association. The usual structure includes:
- Santa Claus Village at the Rocca of Umbertide, with workshops and activities for children
- Artist Nativity Scene in Via Garibaldi, a widespread exhibition of artist nativity scenes open until the end of January
- Lights in the historic center and hamlets
- Christmas Markets on December weekends
- Concerts, shows, and entertainment in the squares
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Practical information — Natale a Umbertide
How to get there
Umbertide can be reached by car from the E45 (Umbertide exit) and by train with the Central Umbrian Railway (FCU) Perugia–Sansepolcro. The Christmas decorations and the Artist Nativity Scene are located in the historic center (Via Garibaldi) and at the Rocca.
Admission
Access to the center, the lights, and the Artist Nativity Scene is free. For the updated calendar of markets, concerts, and initiatives, consult the channels of the Municipality of Umbertide and the Vivi Umbertide association.
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Where does it take place — Natale a Umbertide
Centro storico di Umbertide