November 29, 2025 - January 6, 2026
Cervia, Milano Marittima, Pinarella, Tagliata
Christmas and New Year in Cervia Milano Marittima
Cervia is getting ready to celebrate a special Christmas, with a rich calendar of events that, from November 29, 2025, to January 6, 2026, will transform the city into a large open-air stage.
The beating heart of the festivities will be the historic town center, which will become a true Christmas Village. The streets will light up with enchanting decorations, while Piazza Garibaldi will host charming wooden chalets with local producers, a large ice rink, and the traditional Christmas tree donated by Madonna di Campiglio-Pinzolo, which will be lit on December 8 during a festive concert by local schoolchildren.
On weekends, the city center will come alive with workshops, craft markets, live music, street artists, and shows for the whole family.
Borgomarina, the San Michele Tower, and the Salt Warehouses area will also be festively decorated, featuring the return of the evocative Salt Nativity Scene, set up on a historic "burchiella" boat in the canal port. The Salt Warehouses will also host markets and an exhibition of artistic nativity scenes, with themed events organized by the Consorzio Cervia Centro.
For New Year’s Eve, there will be two events to ring in 2026, with music and entertainment taking place both under the San Michele Tower and in Piazza Garibaldi, welcoming residents and visitors alike.
Milano Marittima will also play a leading role in Cervia’s Christmas, with the artistic installation of the Mare d'Arte Festival in the Rotonda Primo Maggio, elegant lighting along the shopping streets, and traveling shows and music from the “Tacabanda” project. On January 1, the new year will begin with a lively open-air concert.
Also not to be missed is the traditional and fun “Epifany Dive” on January 6 in Pinarella and Tagliata — a costumed swim in the sea, with prizes for the most original outfits!
New this year, the Sports Hall will host a major festival dedicated to liscio (traditional Romagna dance) and folklore, in collaboration with MEI – Meeting of the Independents, to celebrate the Romagna identity.
Programme
Cervia
- Ice Skating
Novembre 15 - January 30
Piazza Garibaldi
Under the Christmas tree, a large ice rink is set up in the evocative setting of the square, complete with a spectacular light design.
- Christmas Village - Cervia Christmas Family
Novembre 29 ‑ January 6
Holidays: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Weekdays: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The historic center transforms into a magical Christmas Village, with wooden huts offering original gift ideas and local delicacies. On weekends, the atmosphere is enriched with entertainment, art exhibitions, craft workshops, performances, and more.
- Santa’s House
November 29‑January 6
Piazza Garibaldi
Santa meets children and is available for photos with them and their families. You can bring your letter and receive gifts.
- Tornano le Figure
December 6‑8
The program opens with a special event: “Tornano le Figure”, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the International Festival of Puppetry and Figures “Arrivano dal Mare!” and the 25th anniversary of the Atelier delle Figure. Expect shows and activities tied to the tradition of figure theatre, both at the Teatro Walter Chiari and throughout the historic city centre.
- Lighting of the Great Christmas Tree and School Carols
8 December
In Piazza Garibaldi, the large Christmas tree will be lit in a now-traditional ceremony that also involves local schools performing Christmas carols.
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Festival of Liscio and Folklore
December 19
Cervia Sports HallThanks to the collaboration with Giordano Sangiorgi, founder of MEI – Meeting of the Independents, the Sports Hall will host a large festival dedicated to traditional liscio dance and folklore, blending culture and tourism, tradition and innovation.
- Christmas Nativity Scenes
Artisan nativity scenes made from various materials will be displayed in Cervia’s churches, along the canal, at the MUSA museum, and in Milano Marittima and Pisignano.
- Nativity Exhibition and Workshops
Salt Warehouse – Torre San Michele area
A special exhibition of artistic nativity scenes, with workshops and Christmas markets organized by the Cervia Centro Consortium, in a fascinating historical location.
- Christmas Express
A Christmas train connects the center of Cervia (Piazzetta Pisacane – South Pole Station) with Milano Marittima (Viale Romagna & Via Gramsci – North Pole Station).
- Christmas Bingo
December 24, 9:00 PM
Piazza Garibaldi
Traditional Christmas Bingo in the square on Christmas Eve.
- Christmas Concert
Municipal Theatre
Traditional Christmas concert by the Grande Orchestra Città di Cervia.
- New Year’s Eve in Cervia
December 31
Piazza Garibaldi & San Michele Tower
Celebrate the end of the year and welcome 2026 with music and entertainment.
- New Year’s Day Walk
January 1 – San Michele Tower
A torchlight walk of good wishes from Cervia to Milano Marittima.
- Pasquella Festival
January 6 – Piazza Garibaldi
Traditional Pasqualotti carols and sweet treats for children.
Milano Marittima
- Mare d'Arte Festival
30 November 2025 – 6 January 2026
Rotonda Primo Maggio, Milano Marittima30 November – Opening Event
Returning for a winter preview of the 2026 edition, the cultural event conceived by Gianluca Orazi in collaboration with Sky Arte.
At the Rotonda Primo Maggio, We Rise by Lifting Others by Marinella Senatore will be on display — a work already exhibited in major international contexts, including Art Basel, the world’s leading showcase for contemporary art.To mark the opening event, the atmosphere will come alive with a performance by actress and singer Sara Bertolucci, who will once again perform a blend of opera arias and theatrical gestures on 6, 7, 26 December 2025 and 5 January 2026, with four shows a day right beside Senatore’s artwork.
14 December, 6:00 PM
A stop on Dardust’s “Urban Impressionism Tour”, an extraordinary concert to experience the “Garden City” through the notes of the piano and the wonder of contemporary art.
A winter preview of the 2026 edition of the cultural festival created by Gianluca Orazi in collaboration with Sky Arte. The square will feature We Rise by Lifting Others by Marinella Senatore, previously exhibited at international venues including Art Basel.
- Tacabanda – The Music of Christmas
December 20–21, 27–28, and January 4
Milano Marittima – Town center
On weekends, the city center will come alive with music and performances. “Tacabanda” will bring Christmas music by regional marching bands, choirs, and instrumental ensembles. Promoted by Ater Fondazione, Assonanza ETS, and ANBIMA Emilia Romagna. Elegant Christmas lights will enhance the streets, highlighting the exclusive setting and the centuries-old pine trees of the Garden City.
- New Year’s Day Concert in Milano Marittima
January 1 – Rotonda Primo Maggio & city center
On the first day of 2026, a New Year’s concert will take place in Milano Marittima to celebrate community and connection through the power of song.
Pinarella e Tagliata
- The Epifany Dive
January 4–6 – Tagliata
Three days of festivities in the Riviera dei Pini to celebrate the Epiphany:
Jan 4: the Befana Run, the year’s most fun non-competitive race
Jan 5: “Waiting for the Befana”, an afternoon of games, sweets, and shows for families and children
Jan 6: the traditional costumed sea dip, a joyful way to welcome the new year
A food stand by Pro Loco will be active during the events at Piazzale dei Pesci.
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