December events
Canoe excursions
Cervia - Milano Marittima - Canoe Kayak Club
all year round
Paddling in a picturesque landscape, between pine forest and saltpan
Le Siepi Riding Centre - Main Events
Cervia - Milano Marittima - Le Siepi Horse riding centre
from 28th January to 3rd December 2023
A rich programme of national horse competitions at the Le Siepi Centre in Milano Marittima
Visit Bunker 360 - Cervia, travel along the defensive line
Cervia - Viale Oriani corner Viale 2 giugno
from January to May and from mid-September to December on Saturdays 10.00 a.m.
from June to mid-September on Fridays 9.00 p.m.
A guided tour of the restored World War II bunkers
A Spass par Zirvia
Cervia - Town historical centre
from 28th October 2023 to 28th April 2024, every last Sunday of the month and special editions
from 9.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
from 9.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Tasting of typical products, traditional market and entertainment in Cervia
The fragile balance of Biodiversity
Cervia - Musa - Salt Museum
from 4th November to 17th December 2023
Photographic exhibition at Musa - Salt Museum in Cervia
Cervia Sailing Centre - Regattas in November and December
Cervia - Amici della Vela Sailing Centre
5th, 19th November, 3rd December 2023
Last regattas of the season in November and December
Ice skating rink in the heart of Cervia
Cervia - Piazza G. Garibaldi
from 11st November 2023 to 29th February 2024
see details on page
see details on page
The ice-skating rink attracts and amuses young people and adults
SuperXMAS in Milano Marittima
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
Milano Marittima - Rotonda 1° Maggio
from 30th November 2023 to 7th January 2024
see details on page
see details on page
Fun for adults and children on the ice rink
Gipsy Garden
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!
Artistic Nativity scene
Milano Marittima - Stella Maris Church Square
from Saturday 2nd December 2023 to Sunday 7th January 2024
projection from sunset to 11.00 pm
projection from sunset to 11.00 pm
A moving multimedia Nativity on the façade of the Stella Maris Church in Milano Marittima
Christmas Concert in the Cathedral
Cervia - Santa Maria Assunta Cathedral
Sunday 3rd December 2023
9.00 p.m.
9.00 p.m.
Cervia-Bethlehem Christmas Concert with the Young Musicians European Orchestra
Nativity scene in Pisignano
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
Cervia - Piazza G. Garibaldi
from 8th December 2023 to 6th January 2024
days and times details on page
days and times details on page
Santa Claus and the Befana welcome the little guests
Romagna Canicross Race
Milano Marittima - Milano Marittima Pinewood - Medlar Path
9th and 10th December 2023
from 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
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
Cervia - Piazza G. Garibaldi
8th, 10th, 16th, 26th December, 6th January 2024
morning and afternoon
morning and afternoon
A fantasy world where you can meet Christmas creatures and the infamous Grinch
A Spass par Zirvia - Christmas edition
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.
from 10.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Market of gastronomy, handicrafts and entertainment
Animated Nativity scene in Cervia Cathedral
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
from 8.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m., not working during the liturgical celebrations
Fifty clay figures animated through houndreds of mechanisms
Santa's Assistant
Cervia - Piazza G. Garibaldi
Saturday 16th December 2023
from 2.00 p.m.
from 2.00 p.m.
Christmas-themed parade of our four-legged friends
Arts festival, exhibition at the Salt Warehouse
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
Cervia - Milano Marittima - Piazza G. Garibaldi
Sunday 17th December 2023
from 2.00 p.m.
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
Cervia - Musa - Salt Museum
Sunday 17th December 2023
from 3.00 to 5.00 p.m.
from 3.00 to 5.00 p.m.
Painting workshops with salt are included in Musa Saltmuseum's entrance ticket
Solidarity Concert
Cervia - Church of Saint Anthony of Padua
Sunday 17th Decembre 2023
5.00 p.m.
5.00 p.m.
Christmas concert by the Ad Novas Polyphonic Choir
The Church Found. The excavations in Prato della Rosa
Cervia - Musa - Salt Museum
from 22nd December 2023 to 24th March 2024
see details on page
see details on page
Exhibition of images and texts on excavations and archaeological research at Musa, Salt Museum
Cervia Country Christmas
Cervia - Piazza G. Garibaldi
Saturday 23rd December 2023
8.00 p.m.
8.00 p.m.
The country dance show returns to Piazza Garibaldi
Christmas Express in Cervia and Milano Marittima
from 8th to 10th December, 16th and 17th December 2023, every afternoon from 22nd December to 7th January 2024
see details on page
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
Cervia - Church of Saint Anthony of Padua
from 24th December 2023 to 7th January 2024
Wooden and terracotta statues, with fabric clothes
Christmas Bingo
Cervia - Piazza G. Garibaldi
Sunday 24th December 2023
9.00 p.m.
9.00 p.m.
The traditional Christmas Eve tombola returns to Piazza Garibaldi
Christmas concert
Cervia - Town Theatre
Tuesday 26th December 2023
9.00 p.m.
9.00 p.m.
City of Cervia Grand Orchestra's concert
Saint Stephen's Trophy - Rinaldo Giani
Cervia - Milano Marittima - St. Michael's Tower
Tuesday 26th December 2023
9 am
9 am
Appointment for canoe lovers every year on Saint Stephen's Day
Grand Variety
Cervia - Town Theatre
27th and 28th December 2023
9.00 p.m.
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
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
Official Tourist Information Site of Cervia