From 28 November 2025 to 06 January 2026

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Christmas is back and so are the holiday decorations, which in recent years have become a characteristic feature of Trieste's identity throughout the winter season!

The spirit of Christmas can be sensed and experienced along the streets of the city centre and in the city neighbourhoods decorated with traditional fir trees and hanging lights. Once again this year the comet star, which has been a part of Christmas in Trieste for some time now, will light up the atmosphere by shining on the picturesque setting of Piazza Unità d'Italia.

On Friday November 28 Trieste light up Christmas by illuminating 24 fir trees in the city's main square, Piazza Unità d'Italia

Celebrating the holidays in Trieste: a rich programme of entertainment!


A full and diverse programme of events will follow, with many shows animating the city centre in its key locations.

With "Magico Natale" (Magic Christmas), city center street will be entertained by short musical performances in the afternoon.

The magical atmosphere of Christmas in the city will also be enriched thanks to holiday music in Piazza Unità d'Italia and Piazza della Borsa squares, with a vast repertoire of themed music. An immersive spectacle of lights, colours, and magic will therefore be staged in a musical background playing a broad selection of music, ranging from the classic to the more contemporary evergreens.

As beautiful as ever, Christmas in 2025 will gift us new and exciting emotions!

 

Christmas markets

As Christmas is approaching, Trieste will once again be filled with the magic of its Christmas markets from 7 December 2025 to 6 January 2026.

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Ice skating

This year you will find ice rink in Piazza Ponterosso! Enjoy a moment of pure fun, featuring music and hot frittelle!

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Christmas between exhibitions and museums

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