Cervia Christmas Family
Cervia, for a Christmas with a sea view
from Saturday 29th November 2025 to Monday 6th January 2026
Cervia Christmas Family is back again this year, with attractions and events for the whole family. Increasingly dedicated to children and families, Christmas is marked by shows, workshops and markets.
The New Christmas Garden awaits you in the square with decorations and attractions, including the now traditional Santa's House and, of course, the ice rink for skating in the historic centre of Cervia.
Combining fun and tradition, there are many initiatives that enliven the historic heart of the city and transform it into a sparkling Christmas village.
Traditional and salt Nativity scenes, markets with characteristic huts offering flavours and colours, handicrafts, shows and attractions for the whole family in the square and at the foot of the majestic Christmas tree.
Lots of activities for the whole family
The big ice rink
EVERY DAY, from 15th November 2025
The centre of Cervia prepares for Christmas with the inauguration of the ice rink.
Safe and guaranteed fun for young and old.
Christmas Village in the centre
Historical centre
Little houses with handicrafts and street food. At weekends animations with art exhibitions, craft workshops, shows and family attractions
Santa's Big House
Garibaldi Square
Father Christmas meets children in his little house to listen to their wishes, receive their letters and take a photo together with their families
DON'T MISS
Monday 8th December
Lighting of the Christmas tree, Piazza Garibaldi
School Christmas choirs
from 4 p.m.
Christmas carols and lighting
The large spruce tree was again donated this year by Pinzolo-Madonna di Campiglio, a municipality in the province of Trento linked to the city of salt by a Friendship Pact.
The management of Pinzolo's forests is certified with the PEFC international protocol, which represents a system of forest cultivation with eco-sustainable criteria.
In managing these types of woods, particular attention is paid to strengthening the forest structure by carrying out selective cuts without damaging the tree capital.
Programme
Saturday 29th November
Piazza Garibaldi, 4 p.m.
- Lidio con la D show, magic show
Magazzini del Sale, from 10.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m
Sunday 30th November
Piazza Garibaldi, 4 p.m.
- Chiaramenta show, clowns and juggling
Magazzini del Sale, from 10.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m
From 5th to 8th December
Historic centre
The Figures are back
A major event to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Atelier delle Figure/School for puppeteers and storytellers, founded in Cervia. The event will take place in various locations in the historic centre and will attract important artists from the Teatro di Figura (Puppet Theatre) to the town to rediscover and promote one of the local artistic traditions.
Saturday, 6th December
Piazza Garibaldi, 4 p.m.
- Christmas musical
Magazzini del Sale, from 10.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m
Monday, 8th December
Piazza Garibaldi, 4 p.m.
- Lighting of the Christmas tree donated by the Municipality of Pinzolo-Madonna di Campiglio.
Magazzini del Sale, from 10.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m
Wednesday, 10th December
W. Chiari Municipal Theatre, 9 p.m.
- Non c'è Natale senza presepe - There is no Christmas without a nativity scene
Performance by the Compagnia Teatro dal Basso theatre company, script and direction by Michele Zizzari (in italian)
Saturday 13th December
Piazza Garibaldi, 4 p.m.
- Christmas musical
W. Chiari Municipal Theatre, 9 p.m.
- Il Baule Volante presents ‘La bella e la bestia - Beauty and the Beast’ (in italian)
Sunday, 14th December
Piazza Garibaldi, from 3 p.m.
- Parade of Santa's helpers and concert. Christmas-themed parade with four-legged friends and concert by the municipal music school “G. Rossini”.
Musa, Viale Nazario Sauro, 24, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Salt and Art. Free creative painting workshop with salt and coloured tempera paints for children of all ages (in italian)
Church of St. Anthony of Padua, 5:00 p.m.
- Christmas Concert – Solidarity Concert
Ad Novas Choir and String Quintet, conducted by Prof. Monica Poletti. Free admission, donations welcome.
Thursday 18th December
W. Chiari Municipal Theatre, 8.45 p.m.
- Salmastro – Cervia Literary Festival. Marcovaldo, theatre performance with Peppe Servillo (in italian)
Live music performed by Cristiano Califano
Friday 19th December
Sports Hall, Via Pinarella 66, 8 p.m.
- Il Grande Natale dei Ballerini (The Great Christmas of the Dancers)
The Palazzetto is transformed into a large dance hall to the rhythms of Mirco Gramellini's orchestra. Organised by the Federazione Danze Folk e di Materiali Musicali (Folk Dance and Musical Materials Federation).
For information and reservations: 335.8194200, 338.4807353, 333.8633891
From Saturday 20th December 2025 to Tuesday 6th January 2026
Cervia, Salt Warehouse
The Christmas Warehouses
An immersive Christmas experience, with giant decorations, themed entertainment, workshops with entertainers and markets.
Also on display are exhibitions of artistic nativity scenes, large illuminations, refreshment points with artisan products, and musical entertainment.
Organised by the Cervia Centro Consortium.
- Weekdays from 2.30 pm to 8 pm
- Holidays from 10 am to 10 pm
Saturday, 20th December
Cortile del Vescovado, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Live nativity scene. Reproduction of the village with food, hot drinks and lots of activities.
Piazza Garibaldi, 4:00 p.m.
- Show with Sebastian Burrasca. Clown show.
Sunday, 21st December
Piazza Garibaldi, 3:30 p.m.
- Rockhouse in concert.
W. Chiari Municipal Theatre, 9:00 p.m.
- Gran varietà 2025
Music, songs and variety show. Admission by donation.
Monday 22nd December
W. Chiari Municipal Theatre, 9 p.m.
- Gran varietà 2025
Music, songs and variety show. Admission by donation.
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 2025
Wednesday 24th December
Piazza Garibaldi, 3.45 p.m.
- Monikartoons concert
Piazza Garibaldi, 9 p.m.
- Christmas tombola. Traditional Christmas tombola in the square.
Followed by a cheerful toast, listening to songs from Romagna.
Thursday 25th December
Piazza Garibaldi, 4 p.m.
- Circus Cabaret
Show featuring aerial acrobatics, magic and fire.
Friday 26th December
Departure from the canal port, near Torre San Michele, at 9:00 a.m.
Canoe and kayak race, paddling along the canals of Cervia, passing through the Canalino di Milano Marittima to the Saline district canal.
Piazza Garibaldi, 4 p.m.
- Circus Cabaret. Show with aerial acrobatics, magic and fire.
Musa, V.le Nazario Sauro, 24, 4 p.m.
- The salt workers tell their story
Free guided tour to discover the salt-making civilisation in the company of an expert salt worker (in italian)
Teatro comunale ‘W. Chiari’, 9 p.m.
Concert by the Grande Orchestra Città di Cervia. Conducted by Maestro Fulvio Penso.
Saturday 27th December
Piazza Garibaldi, 4 p.m.
- Show by Viki & Fabri
Show featuring aerial acrobatics.
Sunday 28th December
Piazza Garibaldi, 4 p.m.
- Christmas musical
Musa, Salt Museum, 3-4 p.m.
- My painted fairy tale
Art and poetry workshop for children inspired by the exhibition ‘Mi racconti una favola?’ (Will you tell me a fairy tale?) curated by Greta Pirri (ages 6-10) (in italian)
NEW YEAR'S EVE 2026
Wednesday, 31st December
W. Chiari Municipal Theatre, 9 p.m.
- ‘Scintille di operetta’ (Sparks of Operetta), an entertaining musical journey combining comedy and emotion.
Directed by Dianora Marangon. Organised by the Manfreda Opera Association.
For more information, visit www.associazioneliricamanfreda.com
New Year's Eve in the old town centre
Thursday 1st January
from 7.30 a.m., arriving in Piazza Garibaldi at 12 noon
The band will travel throughout the municipal area to wish all citizens a happy new year.
W. Chiari Municipal Theatre, 4 p.m.
Traditional New Year's concert. Organised by Lions Club Cervia ad Novas
Piazza Garibaldi, 4 p.m.
- Show with Bimbobell
Saturday 3rd January
Piazza Garibaldi, from 3.30 p.m.
- Treasure hunt and dance show
Sunday 4th January
Piazza Garibaldi, 4 p.m.
- Country show with Wild Angels
Social centre, from 8 p.m.
- La cantèda dla Pasquèla
Pasquelle a Pasquaroli from all over Romagna. Organised by Avis Comunale Cervia
Monday 5th January
Piazza Garibaldi, 4 p.m.
- Show with Duo Sganassò. Show with grand illusions
EPIPHANY SPECIAL
Tuesday, 6th January
Piazza Garibaldi, from 2.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.
- Pasquelle Festival
The Pasqualotti, dressed according to ancient peasant tradition, sing nursery rhymes and songs, giving out sweets and cakes to wish young and old alike all the best and happiness for the new year.
Torre San Michele, 5:00 p.m.
- Torchlight procession of good wishes.
Meeting point: Torre San Michele
CALENDAR APPOINTMENTS
A Spass par Zirvia Merry Xmas
Gastronomy and handicrafts, workshops and Christmas-themed entertainment
The Nativity scene on the water
Canal harbour, always visible
Nativity scene at natural height, set up on a burchiella, an old salt transport boat
From 6th december 2025 until 6th January 2026
The Christmas Express train to reach Milano Marittima
Cervia Station - Piazzetta Pisacane
A fun little train connects Cervia to Milano Marittima. A fun and useful way to comfortably leave your car behind and move around in a sustainable manner.
The service is organised in collaboration with the Cervia Centro Consortium.
When
from 29th November 2025 to 6th January 2026
Opening
see details on page
Where
CerviaPrice
some initiatives are chargeable
see detail on page
Official Tourist Information Site of Cervia