Perugia Christmas Markets
Markets, lights, and Christmas atmospheres between Corso Vannucci and the underground Rocca Paolina
About Christmas in Perugia
Christmas in the Heart of Perugia
Between the end of November and Epiphany, the historic center of Perugia transforms into a large Christmas village. The municipal initiatives program—promoted in recent years with titles like "A Perfect Christmas" and "A Christmas Together"—lights up the acropolis with markets, illuminations, shows, and installations that attract families and visitors for over a month.
Markets on Corso Vannucci and at Rocca Paolina
The heart of the markets is Corso Vannucci, where wooden stalls offer national and international crafts, decorations, ornaments, toys, and food and wine specialties. A unique location is the Rocca Paolina, the underground 16th-century fortress, which hosts the "Natale alla Rocca" market at the Rocca Paolina Exhibition Center (CERP): walking among the ancient walls and illuminated stalls is one of the most characteristic experiences of Christmas in Perugia.
Lights, Shows, and Tradition
Accompanying the shopping are the artist-designed illuminations, video mapping that lights up the buildings, an ice skating rink, and concerts that echo from the balconies of the historic buildings in the center. A widespread Christmas that combines the magic of the holidays with the elegance of Perugia's medieval center, the capital of Umbria.
Christmas in Perugia — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Christmas in Perugia lights up the historic center from November 24 until Epiphany. Along Corso Vannucci, wooden stalls return with crafts, decorations, and food and wine specialties, while the Rocca Paolina hosts "Natale alla Rocca," the market set up in the city's underground heart. Completing the atmosphere are artist-designed illuminations, video mapping, an ice skating rink, and concerts animating the balconies of the historic buildings in the center.
Programme Christmas in Perugia 2026
Christmas in Perugia 2026 (November 24 - January 7, 2027)
- Markets on Corso Vannucci — from November 24, stalls with national and international crafts, decorations, gift ideas, food and wine products
- Natale alla Rocca — market in the underground Rocca Paolina (Rocca Paolina Exhibition Center)
- Artist illuminations and video mapping on the city center buildings
- Ice skating rink
- Concerts from balconies of historic buildings
The detailed event calendar is published by the Municipality of Perugia in the weeks preceding the holidays.
Highlights Christmas in Perugia 2026
Prices Christmas in Perugia 2026
Practical information — Christmas in Perugia
How to get there
The historic center of Perugia is accessible by the Minimetrò (from Pian di Massiano and Fontivegge station) and by escalators from the lower parking areas, which ascend directly through the Rocca Paolina.
Admission
Markets and events are free to access. The ice skating rink and some activities may have a fee.
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Where does it take place — Christmas in Perugia
Corso Vannucci e Rocca Paolina
Corso Vannucci, 06121 Perugia