Natale in Festa

Natale in Festa 2025

The 2025 edition of Natale in Festa took place in Campi Salentina from November 23, 2025, to January 6, 2026, with a rich calendar of events spread throughout the town.

The celebrations opened with the Advent Wreath workshop and the "Let's Light Up Christmas!" evening in Piazza Libertà, featuring the tree lighting, festive lights, music, and sweets. During the Sundays of Advent, there was no shortage of hot chocolate and entertainment for families, while the Feast of Saint Lucy (December 13-14) brought markets, music, and tastings with the LUMEN food&wine initiative.

• December 21: Arrival of Santa Claus in Piazza Libertà and purceddhruzzi workshop, traditional Salento sweets;
• Christmas Concert and New Year's Concert;
• Living Nativity in the historic center between late December and Epiphany;
• January 6: The Befana celebration in the square, with sweets for the little ones.

Christmas film screenings, themed exhibitions, and light installations completed a program that confirmed Natale in Festa as one of the most cherished events of the holiday season in Campi Salentina.

2025 Program (main events)

• November 23 – Advent Wreath LAB (creative workshop, Pastoral Center)
• November 29 – "Let's Light Up Christmas!": tree lighting, lights, music, and sweets (Piazza Libertà)
• Nov 30, Dec 7-14-21 – Advent Sundays: hot chocolate and family entertainment
• December 7 and 14 – Christmas film screenings (Pastoral Center)
• December 13-14 – Feast of Saint Lucy + LUMEN food&wine: markets, music, and tastings
• December 21 – Arrival of Santa Claus in Piazza Libertà + Purceddhruzzi LAB
• December 22 – Christmas Concert
• December 26 - January 6 – Living Nativity in the historic center
• January 1 – New Year's Concert
• January 2 – Creative Stocking LAB
• January 6 – Befana in the square

Locations: Piazza Libertà, Pastoral Center, Mother Church, and historic center.