Natale Caerite
The widespread Christmas of Cerveteri: village, ice rink, and over a month of free events
About Natale Caerite
Natale Caerite in Cerveteri
Natale Caerite is the calendar of Christmas events with which the Municipality of Cerveteri, in the Metropolitan City of Rome Capital (Lazio), accompanies the community from the first week of December until mid-January. It is not a single event, but a widespread festival: for over a month, the squares, districts, and historic halls of the Etruscan town are filled with music, theater, tradition, and free appointments designed for families, children, and visitors.
The village and the ice rink
The scenic heart of the festival is the Christmas village set up in the Historic Center, between Piazza Risorgimento and the streets of the village, with lights, markets, and wooden houses. In Piazza Aldo Moro, one of the most beloved attractions returns: the large ice skating rink, open throughout the holidays—a draw for teenagers and families who choose to spend their holiday afternoons and evenings in Cerveteri.
The program: music, theater, and gospel
The calendar weaves together different genres and locations. Recurring appointments include the CaereMusica musical review, the theatrical performance Boccaccio in Scena, the candlelight concerts by Le Capinere, and the grand Gospel evenings, such as the choir concert in the Granarone Council Chamber. There is also no shortage of concerts by the Gruppo Bandistico Cerite, moments dedicated to the little ones, and Christmas readings. The main halls hosting the events are Sala Ruspoli and the Granarone Council Chamber.
Tradition and district festivals
Alongside the shows, Natale Caerite enhances the roots of the territory with the Living Nativity, the Befana Cerveterana that closes the festivities, and the district festivals, such as the Festa della Pizzetta Fritta of the Madonna dei Canneti District and the Festa dell'Olio Nuovo, opportunities to taste the typical products of the Cerveteri countryside and gather among neighbors.
A Christmas in the city of the Etruscans
Experiencing Natale Caerite also means discovering Cerveteri, the ancient Caere, famous for the Banditaccia Necropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the National Cerite Museum. The festivities become the ideal occasion to combine the Christmas atmosphere with a visit to the Historic Center and the archaeological heritage that makes this town on the Lazio coast unique.
Natale Caerite — edition 2026
The Natale Caerite 2025 kicked off on Friday, December 5, 2025, continuing until mid-January 2026 with a rich calendar of free-admission appointments promoted by the Municipality of Cerveteri and the Department of Culture. The Historic Center hosted the Christmas village and lights, while Piazza Aldo Moro welcomed the large ice skating rink.
Among the events on the bill were the CaereMusica review, the Boccaccio in Scena theatrical show, the candlelight concerts by Le Capinere, and the Gospel evenings, with the Sister Heart choir concert on December 28 in the Granarone Council Chamber. The program also included the concert of the Gruppo Bandistico Cerite, the Living Nativity, district festivals, and the Befana Cerveterana to close the festivities.
Programme Natale Caerite 2026
Village and ice rink
- Christmas Village in the Historic Center (Piazza Risorgimento) with lights and markets
- Ice skating rink in Piazza Aldo Moro, open throughout the holidays
Shows and concerts (free admission)
- CaereMusica musical review
- Boccaccio in Scena theatrical show
- Candlelight concerts by Le Capinere
- Gospel evenings - Sister Heart choir concert, December 28, 2025, 9 PM, Granarone Council Chamber
- Concert by the Gruppo Bandistico Cerite
Tradition and district festivals
- Living Nativity
- Befana Cerveterana at the end of the festivities
- District festivals: Festa della Pizzetta Fritta (Madonna dei Canneti District), Festa dell'Olio Nuovo
Main venues for the shows: Sala Ruspoli and Granarone Council Chamber.
Highlights Natale Caerite 2026
- Over a month of free events, from December 5 to mid-January
- Large ice skating rink in Piazza Aldo Moro
- Christmas village in the Historic Center
- Gospel evenings with the Sister Heart choir
- Living Nativity and Befana Cerveterana
Prices Natale Caerite 2026
Practical information — Natale Caerite
How to get there
Cerveteri is located north of Rome, along the Via Aurelia. By car: A12 Rome-Civitavecchia, exit Cerveteri-Ladispoli. By train: Marina di Cerveteri-Ladispoli station on the Rome-Pisa line, then bus to the center. The village and the ice rink are located in the Historic Center, between Piazza Aldo Moro and Piazza Risorgimento.
Admission
The Natale Caerite events are free and open to the public. The ice rink has a rental fee managed by the concessionaires. During the setup of the rink, traffic around Piazza Aldo Moro undergoes changes.
Information
Detailed program and updates on the website of the Municipality of Cerveteri and on the channels of the Department of Culture.
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Where does it take place — Natale Caerite
Centro Storico, Piazza Aldo Moro e Piazza Risorgimento