Natale a Villafranca
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Natale a Villafranca

29 Nov 2025 — 06 Jan 2026
Villafranca di Verona — Verona (023)

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Edition 2025 — Natale a Villafranca

The 2025-2026 edition of Natale a Villafranca took place from November 29, 2025, to January 6, 2026: the large ice skating rink in Piazza Castello, the 39th Christmas Market in Via Pace (December 20-26), the nativity scene exhibitions at the Scaliger Castle, the opening of the walkways, choral concerts, and the New Year's Eve celebration with fireworks.

The 2025-2026 edition of Natale a Villafranca enlivened the Scaliger village from November 29th to January 6th. In Piazza Castello, the large ice skating rink, open from November 29th with extended hours during the holidays. In Via Pace, the 39th Christmas Market (December 20-26), alongside the Antiques Market on December 14th. From December 5th, in the Castle's ramparts, the evocative Nativity Scene Exhibition and the Fourth Exhibition of Traditional and Artistic Nativity Scenes in the choir loft and the Church of Cristo Re. Completing the program were the opening of the Scaliger Castle's walkways, puppet shows, choral concerts, the arrival of Santa Lucia, and the New Year's Eve celebration with fireworks.

Programme

Period: November 29, 2025 – January 6, 2026

  • Ice skating rink in Piazza Castello (from November 29th); special openings 11:00 AM–11:00 PM from December 21st to January 6th.
  • 39th Christmas Market in Via Pace, December 20th–26th.
  • Antiques Market in the historic center, December 14th.
  • From December 5th: Nativity Scene Exhibition in the Castle's ramparts and Fourth Exhibition of traditional and artistic nativity scenes in the choir loft and the Church of Cristo Re.
  • Opening of the Scaliger Castle's walkways with extended hours.
  • Puppet shows, choral concerts, arrival of Santa Lucia, New Year's concert, and New Year's Eve celebration with fireworks.

Highlights

The ice skating rink in Piazza Castello, the 39th Christmas Market, the nativity scene exhibitions at the Castle, and the New Year's Eve celebration with fireworks.

Prices

Most events are free; ice skating rink is paid.

Where does it take place — Natale a Villafranca

Castello Scaligero e centro storico

Piazza Castello e centro storico, 37069 Villafranca di Verona

Contact Natale a Villafranca

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+39 045 6339195

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