San Nicola Christmas Markets
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San Nicola Christmas Markets

06 Dec 2025 — 08 Dec 2025
Torremaggiore — Foggia (071)

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Edition 2025 — San Nicola Markets

The 2025 edition of the San Nicola Markets brought Torremaggiore to life on December 8th, the day of the Immaculate Conception, with nearly fifty stalls from associations and parishes along Via Nicola Fiani. The day saw record attendance, with the historic center flooded by visitors from all over the Foggia province. A special guest of the evening was the concert by singer Antonino, as part of the celebrations for Saint Nicholas held from December 6th to 8th.

The 2025 edition of the San Nicola Markets confirmed the event's role as a moment to open the Christmas season in Torremaggiore. The event was part of the celebrations for the patron saint, held from December 6th to 8th around the Mother Church of San Nicola. The day of December 8th, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, saw nearly fifty stalls managed by associations and parishes along Via Nicola Fiani, with local products, handicrafts, gift ideas, and a strong commitment to solidarity in support of local causes.

The evening featured a special guest: a concert by the singer Antonino. The market was accompanied by other city Christmas events, from the Artistic Nativity Scene Exhibition at the Castello Ducale De Sangro to the ice skating rink on Corso Italia. Local reports spoke of record crowds and a historic center literally invaded by families and visitors.

Programme

Saturday, December 6, 2025

  • 18:30 — Solemn Eucharistic Celebration (Mother Church of San Nicola)
  • 19:30 — Festival of Saint Nicholas Songs, performed by catechism children

Sunday, December 7, 2025

  • 09:00 — Solemn Eucharistic Celebration
  • 11:00 — Eucharistic Celebration with the Sacrament of Confirmation, presided over by Bishop Giuseppe Mengoli (Diocese of San Severo)
  • 18:00-21:00 — Inauguration of the Artistic Nativity Scene Exhibition and opening of temporary exhibitions (Castello Ducale De Sangro)
  • 18:30 — Solemn Eucharistic Celebration
  • 19:30 — Concert by the Lucera Chamber Orchestra conducted by Maestro Ferdinando Trematore
  • 19:30 — Opening of the ice skating rink with a performance by athletes from ASD Intrepida of San Severo and inauguration of the Romantic Carousel (Corso Italia)

Monday, December 8, 2025 — Immaculate Conception

  • 09:00, 11:00 and 18:30 — Eucharistic Celebrations
  • from 18:00 — San Nicola Markets along Via Nicola Fiani: nearly 50 stalls from associations and parishes with local products, handicrafts, and charity initiatives
  • 18:00-21:00 — Artistic Nativity Scene Exhibition and temporary exhibitions (Castello Ducale De Sangro)
  • 21:30 — Concert by Antonino

Highlights

The concert by Antonino, the nearly 50 charity stalls along Via Nicola Fiani, the Artistic Nativity Scene Exhibition at the Castello Ducale De Sangro, and the ice skating rink on Corso Italia.

Prices

Free admission to the markets and related events; various stalls for charitable purposes in support of local associations.

Where does it take place — San Nicola Markets

Via Nicola Fiani (centro storico)

Via Nicola Fiani, 71017 Torremaggiore

San Nicola Markets in brief

Gastronomy Local produce Heritage Folk traditions Folklore Family Children Art crafts Crafts Solidarity Outdoor Foggia

History of San Nicola Markets

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