CHRISTMAS IN RAVENNA is lightened up with colours thanks to a rich schedule of events dedicated to the magic festive season.
In the lightened up streets of the city center, you will also find the traditional Christmas markets, while the main square, Piazza del Popolo, will turn into a real Christmas village around the fascinating tree offered by Andalo, in the Trentino-Alto Adige region.
In the nearby Piazza Kennedy a large ice rink will welcome children of all ages, while Piazza San Francesco will be the location of the traditional Christmas Village hosted by the ADVS (association of blood donors) volunteers, ensuring fun activities for the whole holiday season.
The churches around the city are embellished with nativity scenes and the streets shine with a ceiling of golden stars. You will have the possibility to stroll around the city, admire the Unesco World Heritage Monuments or simply walk among the decorated shop windows.
Various concerts, shows and art exhibitions will take place during the whole festive season, livening up every corner of the historical centre. For a more interesting stay in the city, you will also have the possibility to take part in one of the many guided tours.
A crescendo of entertainment and enjoyable events that will lead us to NEW YEAR’S DAY, when with the music of Christmas Soul we will be ready to welcome the new year with a smile and a strong feeling of hope.
From 9th to 24th December, all paid parking areas (defined by blue lines) managed by Azimut on behalf of the Municipality are free of charge from 4.30 pm, except from the one in Piazza Baracca, free of charge from 6.30 pm.
PROGRAMME
ART EXHIBITIONS
• I’M A MOSAIC – DA SEVERINI, SIRONI E FONTANA A PALADINO, PLESSI E SAMORÌ
MAR – Ravenna Art Museum – Via di Roma, 13
When: from 12th October 2024 to 19th January 2025
Opening hours: 9 am – 6 pm (from Tuesday to Saturday); 10 am – 7 pm (Sundays and public holidays).
Closed on Mondays, 25th December and 1st January.
• 1955-1965 IL MONDO NUOVO A RAVENNA – SGUARDI DALLA COLLEZIONE D’ARTE GHIGI-PAGNANI
Palazzo Rasponi dalle Teste – Piazza J.F. Kennedy
When: from 6th December 2024 to 26th January 2025
Opening hours: 3 pm – 7 pm (from Tuesday to Friday); 10 am – 12.30 and 3 pm – 7 pm (Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays).
Closed on Mondays, 25th December and 1st January.
• STYLNOVO
Palazzo Rasponi dalle Teste – Piazza J.F. Kennedy
When: from 6th December 2024 to 26th January 2025
Opening hours: 3 pm – 7 pm (from Tuesday to Friday); 10 am – 12.30 pm and 3 pm – 7 pm (Saturday, Sunday and holidays).
Closed on Mondays, 25th December and 1st January.
• UNA “MONTAGNA” DI VOCI
Manica Lunga della Biblioteca Classense – Via Baccarini, 3
When: from 22nd Novembre 2024 to 25th January 2025
Opening hours: 3 pm – 6.30 pm (from Tuesday to Friday); 10 am – 1 pm and 3 pm – 6.30 pm (saturday); 10 am – 1 pm (Tuesday 24th and 31st december).
Closed on Mondays and holidays.
• I COLORI DI UN INTELLETTUALE: LA RACCOLTA “ALBERTO MARTINI” ALLA CLASSENSE
Corridoio Grande della Biblioteca Classense – Via Baccarini, 3
When: from 13th december 2024 to 15th february 2025
Opening hours: 2 pm – 7 pm (monday); 9 am – 7 pm (from tuesday to saturday); 10 am – 1 pm (tuesday 24th and tuesday 31th december).
Closed on Sunday and holidays.
• DOVE VIVIAMO
PR2 – Via D’Azeglio, 2
When: from 7th December 2024 to 6th January 2025
Opening hours: 3 pm – 6.30 pm (Saturday and Sunday); 10 am – 1 pm (Sunday 8th and 15th December).
Open on other days by appointment.
CONCERTS
• CHRISTMAS SOUL
Piazza del Popolo and Dante Alighieri Theatre
When: from 28th December 2024 to 1st January 2025
• CHRISTMAS CONCERTS
Various places
When: from 7th December 2024 to 1st January 2025
OTHER EVENTS
• CHRISTMAS MARKETS
Various places
When: from 30th November 2024 to 6th January 2025
• ICE RINK – JFK ON ICE
Piazza J. F. Kennedy
When: from 16th November 2024 to 19th January 2025
• CHE SPASSO DI NATALE! / EVENTS IN THE CENTRE
Piazza del Popolo / Piazza San Francesco / Piazza J. F. Kennedy
When: from 7th December 2024 to 6th January 2025
Events curated by Comitato Spasso in Ravenna and ADVS Ravenna
• NATIVITY SCENES IN RAVENNA
Various places
When: from 30th November 2024 to 10th February 2025
• NATALE IN GIROLAMO ROSSI
Via Girolamo Rossi
When: 1 december 2024
