The President of the Treviso-Belluno|Dolomiti Treviso Chamber of Commerce, Mario Pozza, points out – for the Christmas holidays, in a program that has continued successfully over the years, Treviso lights up with shows, culture, and tradition. A Christmas that enchants and engages citizens and tourists with a rich calendar of events designed to make our city an ideal destination for visits, stays, and moments of conviviality in restaurants, bars, and shopping streets. The lights, artistic performances, and major exhibition will accompany the experience of those who choose Treviso during this special time. This wonderful program is the result of strong collaboration between institutions and businesses, made possible thanks to the intervention of the Chamber of Commerce, which I preside over. This is how the city wins: its attractiveness grows, our identity is strengthened, and value is created for the entire community.
From November 29 to January 6, the city will host Natale a Treviso (Christmas in Treviso), a widespread calendar of events that will bring shows, music, guided tours, markets, cultural initiatives, and activities dedicated to families to the historic center and neighborhoods. The event, promoted by the Municipality of Treviso in collaboration with the Treviso-Belluno Chamber of Commerce, Confcommercio Treviso, CentroMarca Banca, Alì Supermercati, and Bralco Arredi per Ufficio, presents over a hundred events including light displays, artistic performances, concerts, workshops, and meetings that will accompany citizens and visitors throughout the Christmas period.
Alongside the main program, the project “Winter Trees in the Neighborhoods – Lights, Art, Community, and Digital” will also come to life, promoted by Ascom Confcommercio Treviso. Eighteen decorative trees, located in as many parishes in the neighborhoods, will be accompanied by cultural and artistic activities carried out with local businesses and associations. Visitors will also be able to access multimedia content via QR codes linked to the TrevisoPerTe portal. The project “Radici in vetrina – un libro, le botteghe, il territorio” (Roots on display – a book, the shops, the territory) will offer an illustrated collection and a digital archive dedicated to the city’s historic shops.
Official opening of the exhibition and lighting of the Christmas lights. Following the great success of the first edition, on Saturday, November 29, at 12 noon, the Christmas Village will be inaugurated in Piazza Rinaldi, accompanied by music from the Folkletti, and the “Incontri-Amo Babbo Natale” (Let’s Meet Santa Claus) initiative, organized by Barbamoccolo, will begin.
This will be followed at 5 p.m. by the inauguration of the Loggia dei Cavalieri with a special display, while the city lights will be switched on to the accompaniment of youth choirs.
On Sunday, November 30, at 5:30 p.m., the monumental tree, traditionally donated by the Municipality of Brunico, will be lit in Piazza dei Signori. It was brought to Treviso thanks to the support of CentroMarca Banca and decorated thanks to Bralco. The ceremony will be enriched by live music and a vertical dance performance on the Palazzo dei Trecento.
Christmas shows and entertainment. Christmas entertainment will continue throughout the festive season. On Sunday, November 30, from 3pm to 6pm, the “Invasione Coccolosa” (Cuddly Invasion) with Teddy Bears will enliven the streets of the city center. On December 6, 7, and 8, the Lumina Elves will be present, with a circus arts show scheduled for Saturday, December 6, at 4 p.m. in Piazza dei Signori and with the event “I Folletti Sprizzanti: un Natale straordinario” (The Sparkling Elves: an extraordinary Christmas) in the same square on Monday, December 8. On Sunday, December 14, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., the invasion of the XL Penguins will take place in San Leonardo, Santa Maria dei Battuti, and the Pescheria.
On the weekend of December 20, the Pastoria del Borgo Furo will offer the traditional “Ciarastea” with songs and traveling folk scenes. On Monday, December 22, Teatro Che Pazzia will stage the Grand Elven Parade, starting from Piazza Duomo at 4 p.m. and arriving at the Christmas Village. On Christmas Eve, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., there will be a Christmas juggling show and a live nativity scene in Piazza dei Signori.
On November 29, December 7, December 13, December 20, December 21, and December 24, there will be animated readings with friends from the Children’s Library, small theatrical performances, traveling music, and events dedicated to entertaining children in the streets of the city center and under the Loggia dei Cavalieri, always between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Events for families and theater. The “Gli Alcuni” Production Center will offer three shows dedicated to families: on Sunday, December 14, at 4:30 p.m., “La favola delle nuvole e del profumo” (The Tale of Clouds and Perfume) will be staged at the Sant’Anna Theater; on Saturday, December 20, at 5 p.m., “La Leggenda di Natale 2025” (The Legend of Christmas 2025) will be held in Piazza dei Signori; on Sunday, December 21, at 4:30 p.m., “Il Custode di Natale” (The Guardian of Christmas) will be presented at the Sant’Anna Theater.
On Saturday, November 29, at 4 p.m., animated readings for children are scheduled under the Loggia dei Cavalieri. On Sunday, December 7, at 3:30 p.m., interactive Christmas stories will be told in Piazza Rinaldi. On Sunday, December 14, and Sunday, December 21, also in the afternoon, the Christmas Village area will host musical readings and meetings dedicated to winter fairy tales.
Guided tours and cultural initiatives. The cultural program organized by IAT Treviso begins on Saturday, November 22, with “Leggende che vivono” (Living Legends) at 3:30 p.m. and 4 p.m., and “Una festa nella Treviso del 1500” (A Party in Treviso in the 1500s) at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the Sala del Vescovado. On Saturday, November 29, at 3:30 p.m., there will be a tour entitled “Per le vie del mistero” (Through the streets of mystery). From December 6 to January 10, every Saturday at 3:30 p.m., there will be a tour entitled “Treviso città d’arte e d’acque” (Treviso, city of art and water).
The Via dei Presepi (Nativity Scene Trail), open from Friday, December 26, to Tuesday, January 6, is an exhibition promoted in collaboration with Cattedrale Eventi Arte e Cultura and the group of volunteers from Chiese Aperte Treviso. The project celebrates the beauty of tradition and creativity, transforming the city into a vibrant center of culture and spirituality during the holiday season. The Via dei Presepi will offer a widespread itinerary of handmade nativity scenes set up in the Cathedral, the church of Santa Maria Maggiore, the church of San Francesco, the Pescheria area, and other locations in the historic center, with access during their respective opening hours.
CIVIC MUSEUMS. The Civic Museums will offer workshops for families on Saturday, November 29, Saturday, December 13, Saturday, December 27, and Tuesday, January 6, starting at 4 pm.
On November 29, November 30, and December 7, themed tours will be available at the Bailo Museum and the Museum of Santa Caterina between 3 pm and 5 pm.
Concerts and major music festivals. The music festival accompanies the holidays with major concert events. On Saturday, November 29, at 8:45 p.m., the Duomo will host Giuseppe Verdi’s “I quattro pezzi sacri” (The Four Sacred Pieces). On Monday, December 8, at 4 p.m., the Church of Sant’Agnese will host the “Missa Papae Marcelli.” On Saturday, December 13, at 8:45 p.m., the Sacro Cuore will be the setting for Mozart’s Requiem.
On Saturday, December 20, the Stella Alpina Choir will perform in the Church of San Francesco. On the same day, the Church of Sant’Agnese will host Armonie di Natale (Christmas Harmonies). On Sunday, December 21, the Church of San Nicolò will host “Christmas Carols” with over one hundred artists and the participation of tenor Fabio Sartori.
On Friday, December 26, at 5 p.m., the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore will host the “Ricordo del mio Natale” (Memories of My Christmas) exhibition.
On Tuesday, December 23, the Mario Del Monaco Theater will host the Marquinn Middleton & the Miracle Chorale Gospel Concert. On Thursday, January 1, the New Year’s Concert will take place with the Filarmonia Veneta Regional Orchestra.
Youth choirs. The youth choirs, together with the Steffani–Manzato Conservatory and a section of the Stella Alpina Choir making its debut, will also offer performances in the afternoon and early evening. On Saturday, December 6, Saturday, December 13, and Saturday, December 20, at 4:30 p.m., they will perform in the Loggia dei Cavalieri. On Sunday, November 30, Sunday, December 14, and Sunday, December 21, in the afternoon, they will be the stars of the Christmas Village in Piazza Rinaldi.
On Sunday, December 7, at 5 p.m., there will be a choral concert at the Buranelli, while on Sunday, December 21, at 6 p.m., there will be a vocal gathering in the inner courtyard of the Palazzo dei Trecento.
Markets, fairs, and crafts. The city will host numerous themed markets. RICreazione will be present from December 19 to December 21 and from January 2 to January 4. Mamm’art will arrive on December 13 and December 14 and will be repeated from December 20 to December 24, with a special edition in Viale Cadorna on December 7 and December 8. Arti & Bio will enliven the center from December 5 to December 8 and from December 26 to December 28.
Every Sunday in December, Borgo Cavour will host the Antiques Market. The Epiphany Fair will take place from January 2 to January 6.
The brochure also includes additional craft exhibitions on Sunday, November 30, Sunday, December 7, and Sunday, December 14, in Piazza Rinaldi and under the Loggia dei Cavalieri, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Christmas attractions. The Treviso On Ice rink will be open from November 22 to January 15 in Piazza Borsa. The carousel in Piazza dei Signori will be open from November 25 to January 11. The Green Christmas train (100% electric) will run from November 29 on weekends and holidays and from December 15 to January 6 on weekdays as well.
Under the Loggia dei Cavalieri, in front of the large tree in Piazza dei Signori, Santa’s Box will be present from November 29, with activities dedicated to children on November 30, December 7, December 14, December 20, December 21, and December 24.
Christmas run, New Year’s Eve, and Epiphany. On Sunday, December 14, at 10 a.m., the Treviso Christmas Run will start from Piazza dei Signori, a non-competitive race that will bring hundreds of participants dressed as Santa Claus along the streets of the city center, accompanied by music and Christmas entertainment. On the night of December 31, starting at 10 p.m., Piazza dei Signori will host the Capodanno Radio Company with music, shows, and entertainment. On Sunday, January 4, at the Giardini di Sant’Andrea, there will be a traveling performance called “La Befana Vien di Notte” (The Befana Comes at Night).
On Tuesday, January 6, starting at 3 p.m., the Festa della Befana will bring a parade dedicated to children to the city, with large teddy bears and the distribution of sweets.
The mayor of Treviso, Mario Conte, said – Christmas in Treviso is a special time for our city, and has now become a fixture in the annual calendar of events. This year’s program highlights every neighborhood and community, strengthening the bond between people, associations, businesses, and culture. We are preparing to welcome everyone with an authentic atmosphere of celebration and participation. The preparation of this program is the result of a coordinated effort involving the municipal offices, and I would like to thank all the councilors for their commitment and dedication in contributing to the realization of the program, which ranges from the involvement of cultural associations to schools and businesses.
Federico Capraro, President of Ascom Treviso, states – On our 80th anniversary, we want to be even more present in the neighborhoods. The winter trees, together with the events that accompany them, represent a concrete way to create community and strengthen the relationship with the businesses that bring the city to life. The history of Ascom is a history of people and territories.
The project was made possible thanks to the companies that believed in participating in the Veneto Trade Districts tender. Their commitment allows us to propose initiatives that enhance ties, communities, and local trade. A collaboration that makes Treviso even more welcoming and dynamic—the words of Luca Benvenuti, director of Ascom.
Alex Bressan, president of Bralco, commercial partner of Natale a Treviso – It is with great pleasure that Bralco contributes to the creation of the Christmas tree, to bring happiness and lightheartedness to the families of Treviso.
