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Christmas' and New Years' Eve events in Cervia and Milano Marittima

WAITING FOR CHRISTMAS

The most magical time of the year is not far away
We are waiting for you to experience it in the atmosphere of the winter sea

From 30 November 2023 to 7th January 2024

THE WINTER SEA LIGHTS UP OF MAGIC 

The atmosphere of Christmas warms hearts, a thousand lights light up the avenues,
the festive air animates Cervia every day.
Milano Marittima, the garden city offers a SuperXMAS
with a large round ice rink, shows and new installations.
Together with Pinarella and Tagliata, the Riviera dei Pini
we are waiting for you to spend the most magical time of the year in good company.

Christmas in Piazza Garibaldi in Cervia

Cervia Christmas Family

from 8 December 2023 to 7 January 2024

Christmas in Cervia enhances traditions with a thousand initiatives that animate the historic heart of the town, transforming it into a sparkling Christmas village.

The ice rink, traditional and salt nativity scenes, markets, shows and entertainment at the foot of the majestic Christmas tree.
The children's garden next to the cathedral, the little train, art exhibitions and attractions for the whole family.

  • Lots of surprises and fun

In Cervia, every day is a different poem.

Milano Marittima, round ice rink

MiMa Dream SuperXMAS

from 30th November 2023 to 7th January 2024

In Milano Marittima, Christmas becomes SuperXMAS. The large 1000-square-metre Ice Rink around the Rotonda Primo Maggio, unique in its kind, the Snow Shows in the Liberty District with themed illuminations, the walk among the luminous Balloons, to immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas.

A carpet of sounds, Art Nouveau arabesques and contrasting lights warm the heart of the Garden City.

  • Many surprises for a festive atmosphere

Christmas in Milano Marittima will be more exciting than ever!

Christmas' and New Years' Eve events in Cervia and Milano Marittima

Ice skating rink in the heart of Cervia

Sports and games
With ticket
Cervia - Piazza G. Garibaldi

from 11st November 2023 to 29th February 2024
see details on page

The ice-skating rink attracts and amuses young people and adults

SuperXMAS in Milano Marittima

Multiple events
Milano Marittima - Rotonda Primo Maggio, Viale Gramsci, Viale Matteotti, Viale Ravenna, Viale Forlì

from 30th November 2023 to 7th January 2024 details on page

The city's most important venues are transformed into a Christmas ambience full of atmosphere

Ice skating rink in the heart of Milano Marittima

Sports and games
With ticket
Milano Marittima - Rotonda 1° Maggio

from 30th November 2023 to 7th January 2024
see details on page

Fun for adults and children on the ice rink

Gipsy Garden

Multiple events
Cervia - Torre Salt Warehouse

Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd December 2023 Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th December 2023

Gipsy Garden Winter 2023: Get to know the stories of artisans, touch their creations, discover the beauty of handmade!

Bingo at PalaSavio

Folklore and festivals
Families
Savio - PalaSavio

from 2nd December 2023 to 6th January 2024

At PalaSavio the fun returns with bingo

Christmas Concert in the Cathedral

Music
With ticket
Cervia - Santa Maria Assunta Cathedral

Sunday 3rd December 2023
9.00 p.m.

Cervia-Bethlehem Christmas Concert with the Young Musicians European Orchestra

Nativity scene in Pisignano

Religious festivals
Pisignano - Green Area in front of Secondo Fusignani Parking

from 4th December 2023 to 7th January 2024

Nativity scene made of logs and sea wood

Salt Nativity scene on the water

Religious festivals
Cervia - Canal Harbour

from 8th December 2023 to 7th January 2024

Nativity scene set up on an old Burchiella, on the canal port in front of the Saltstores

Musa nativity scenes

Religious festivals
With ticket
Cervia - Musa - Salt Museum

from 8th December 2023 to 7th January 2024
from 8th to 17th December 2023 Saturday, Sunday and non-working days from 2.30 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. from 20th December to 7th January 2024 every day from 2.30 to 7.00 p.m.

Three different and original cribs to represent Nativity

Nativity Scene in Stella Maris Church in Milano Marittima

Religious festivals
Milano Marittima - Stella Maris Church

from 8th December 2023 to 2nd February 2024
from 9.00 to 12.00 noon and from 2.30 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.

Every year a different representation of the birth of Christ

Mechanical Nativity scene

Religious festivals
Cervia - Madonna della Neve Church

from 8th December 2023 to mid-January 2024
from 8.00 a.m. to noon and from 3.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.

A crib dedicated each year to a different theme

Cervia Christmas Family

Multiple events
Families
With ticket
Cervia

from 8th December 2023 to 7th January 2024

Magic atmosphere of lights in the frame of the saltworkers' village at the foot of the big Christmas tree

The Christmas village in the centre of Cervia

Street and exhibition markets
Cervia - Town historical centre

from 8th December 2023 to 7th January 2024
weekdays from 3.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. holidays 10.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.

Charming little houses light up the festive atmosphere

Santa's storehouse and Befana's house in Cervia

Special for kids
Families
With ticket
Cervia - Piazza G. Garibaldi

from 8th December 2023 to 6th January 2024
days and times details on page

Santa Claus and the Befana welcome the little guests

Romagna Canicross Race

Sports and games
Families
Milano Marittima - Milano Marittima Pinewood - Medlar Path

9th and 10th December 2023
from 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

At Milano Marittima, running in tune with man's best friend

The Grinch's Garden

Special for kids
Families
With ticket
Cervia - Piazza G. Garibaldi

8th, 10th, 16th, 26th December, 6th January 2024
morning and afternoon

A fantasy world where you can meet Christmas creatures and the infamous Grinch

A Spass par Zirvia - Christmas edition

Street and exhibition markets
Cervia - Viale Roma and town historical centre

8th-9th-10th, 23rd-24th and 26th December 2023 6th and 7th January 2024
from 10.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.

Market of gastronomy, handicrafts and entertainment

Animated Nativity scene in Cervia Cathedral

Religious festivals
Cervia - Santa Maria Assunta Cathedral

from 8th December 2023 to 7th January 2024
from 8.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m., not working during the liturgical celebrations

Fifty clay figures animated through houndreds of mechanisms

The Children's Christmas Square

Special for kids
Families
Cervia - Piazza Pisacane

from 9th December 20223to 6th January 2024 see details on page

Piazzetta Pisacane is the heart for children's activities

Santa's Assistant

Multiple events
Families
Cervia - Piazza G. Garibaldi

Saturday 16th December 2023
from 2.00 p.m.

Christmas-themed parade of our four-legged friends

Arts festival, exhibition at the Salt Warehouse

Exhibitions
Cervia - Torre Salt Warehouse

from Sunday 17th December 2023 to Sunday 7th January 2024

In Cervia, exhibition of the works realized during the Arts Festival

Santa's skate ride

Multiple events
Families
With ticket
Cervia - Milano Marittima - Piazza G. Garibaldi

Sunday 17th December 2023
from 2.00 p.m.

Elves, reindeer and Father Christmas on skateboards from Cervia to Milano Marittima and back.

Let's play at the museum! In December

Courses, work experiences, workshops
Families
With ticket
Cervia - Musa - Salt Museum

Sunday 17th December 2023
from 3.00 to 5.00 p.m.

Painting workshops with salt are included in Musa Saltmuseum's entrance ticket

Solidarity Concert

Music
With ticket
Cervia - Church of Saint Anthony of Padua

Sunday 17th Decembre 2023
5.00 p.m.

Christmas concert by the Ad Novas Polyphonic Choir

The Church Found. The excavations in Prato della Rosa

Exhibitions
With ticket
Cervia - Musa - Salt Museum

from 22nd December 2023 to 24th March 2024
see details on page

Exhibition of images and texts on excavations and archaeological research at Musa, Salt Museum

Cervia Country Christmas

Dance
Families
Cervia - Piazza G. Garibaldi

Saturday 23rd December 2023
8.00 p.m.

The country dance show returns to Piazza Garibaldi

Christmas Express in Cervia and Milano Marittima

Special for kids
With ticket

from 8th to 10th December, 16th and 17th December 2023, every afternoon from 22nd December to 7th January 2024
see details on page

Shuttle service between the centre of Cervia (Polo Sud station) and Milano Marittima (Polo Nord station)

Nativity scene in the Church of St. Anthony

Religious festivals
Cervia - Church of Saint Anthony of Padua

from 24th December 2023 to 7th January 2024

Wooden and terracotta statues, with fabric clothes

Christmas Bingo

Folklore and festivals
Families
Cervia - Piazza G. Garibaldi

Sunday 24th December 2023
9.00 p.m.

The traditional Christmas Eve tombola returns to Piazza Garibaldi

Christmas concert

Music
With ticket
Cervia - Town Theatre

Tuesday 26th December 2023
9.00 p.m.

City of Cervia Grand Orchestra's concert

Saint Stephen's Trophy - Rinaldo Giani

Sports and games
Cervia - Milano Marittima - St. Michael's Tower

Tuesday 26th December 2023
9 am

Appointment for canoe lovers every year on Saint Stephen's Day

Grand Variety

Theatre
With ticket
Cervia - Town Theatre

27th and 28th December 2023
9.00 p.m.

An evening of music in support of the San Vitale Cooperative

New Year's Eve by the sea in the Christmas atmosphere, with lights and flavours

Multiple events
Cervia - Town historical centre

from 31st December 2023 to 1st January 2024

New Year's Eve in Cervia Milano Marittima is celebrated to toast the New Year

New Year concerts

Music

Monday 1st January 2024

Musical greetings for a Happy New Year

Walk of good wishes

Sports and games
Cervia - Milano Marittima - St. Michael's Tower

Monday 1st January 2024
meeting at 5 pm, departure at 5:15 pm

New Year's Eve torchlight procession between Cervia and Milano Marittima

Cheers in music

Music
With ticket
Cervia - Town Theatre

Monday 1st January 2024
4.00 p.m.

Wishes in music for a Happy New Year

Epiphany fireworks with a sea view - event cancelled due to weather

Folklore and festivals
Milano Marittima - Free Beach Milano Marittima

Friday 5th January 2024 EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
6 pm

Fireworks on the beach at Milano Marittima

Between salt and archeology in winter

Guided tours
With ticket
Cervia - Musa - Salt Museum

Friday 5th January 2024
4.00 p.m.

Guided visit of the Salt Museum included in the entrance fee

Pasquella festival

Folklore and festivals
Cervia - Piazza G. Garibaldi

Saturday 6th January 2024
from 2.30 to 6.30 p.m.

In Cervia, Epiphany is celebrated with Pasqualotti and their ancient carols
Chiudi menu
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