Welcome to Ferrara's Christmas events guide, where you'll find everything you need to make the most of the holiday season. From the historic center to the lively squares, the Este city is ready to welcome residents and visitors with a rich program of events.
The heart of the celebrations unfolds around Piazza Trento e Trieste, where the traditional Christmas market offers artisanal products and local gastronomic specialties. From here, crossing Via San Romano, you reach Piazza Cattedrale, illuminated by characteristic lights, while the Este Castle provides a majestic backdrop to the festive installations adorning the city center streets.
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Ferrara
- Burning of the Estense Castle in Ferrara
- Burning of the Este Castle
- Yarn Bombing at the Botanical Garden
- Ferrara Christmas Markets
- Michael The Show Orchestra at Teatro Nuovo Ferrara
- Monza Little Christmas Train (Monza)
- Family Festival at Unità Pastorale di Poggio Grande (Castel San Pietro Terme)
🎃 Explore all 7+ featured events below!
Ferrara Events Events
Burning of the Estense Castle in Ferrara (Ferrara) • 0.1 miles
Spectacular fireworks simulating the castle's fiery demise
Burning of the Este Castle (Ferrara) • 0.1 miles
Spectacular fireworks simulating the burning of a historic castle.
Yarn Bombing at the Botanical Garden (Ferrara) • 0.2 miles
Urban knitting art inspired by Madama Butterfly
Ferrara Christmas Markets (Ferrara) • 0.2 miles
Artisan Christmas Village with rotating local makers.
Michael The Show Orchestra at Teatro Nuovo Ferrara (Ferrara) • 0.2 miles
World's first orchestra tribute to Michael Jackson
Monza Little Christmas Train (Monza) • 0.8 miles
Festive Christmas train through historic streets
More events near Ferrara
Events Around San Lazzaro
Family Festival at Unità Pastorale di Poggio Grande (Castel San Pietro Terme)
Community celebration for families
View All Locations
View all of Ferrara on our interactive map!
Explore Other Cities
Find events in different locations
Our Process
With 20 years of experience, we use AI technology to build the most comprehensive list of events events.
Our goal is complete coverage—from major festivals to small community celebrations, ensuring you never miss anything happening in your area.
Learn More About Our Process