Locorotondo – The village is completely decorated like a Santa Claus village. Every little street has exceptional decorations. The historic center is filled with decorations, there is also a maxi luminous Advent calendar on the facade of a building, crochet doilies floating on the roofs and themed works of art. There is no shortage of food markets in via Nardelli and craft markets in piazza Moro.
When: from November 28 to January 8, 2025
Info: https://www.facebook.com/natalealocorotondo
Fasano – Artistic lights await you in the village and in piazza Ciaia, among the shopping streets, while a visit to the Zoosafari of Fasano is recommended, which for Christmas 2024 is organizing themed events, with shows for the little ones and markets: “Christmas among the rides” on the dates 7 -8 14 - 15 - 21 - 22 December.
Info: https://zoosafari.it/natale-tra-le-giostre-2/
The "Presepe Vivente", "Living Nativity Scene” is not to be missed, with real people. The performance will be held on 26 - 27 - 29 December 2024, 1 - 2 - 5 - 6 January 2025 from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm in Pezze di Greco, Lama del Trappeto (Torre Canne – spa exit).
Info: https://www.presepeviventepezzedigreco.it/
Bari - Christmas in Wonderland in Piazza Umberto I in Bari welcomes adults and children with a program of events that will take place from 6 December to 6 January. The village hours will be: Monday to Friday from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm, December 24 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and on December 25 and 26 from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm. A team of entertainers will entertain visitors to the village with games and moments of entertainment that will include fun and educational workshops; group games; Christmas dances and more for the little ones. Santa's house will be the beating heart of the setup, a warm and welcoming refuge where children can meet Santa Claus until December 25.
When: from December 6 to January 6, 2025
Info: https://www.nataleabari.it/
Lecce - The traditional Christmas markets take place in the streets of the historic center of Lecce. Concerts, exhibitions and shows and as per tradition many stalls of local crafts, workshops and shops open until late at night.
The dates to mark in your diary:
• From 8 to 22 December 2024 Christmas markets in Piazza Sant’Oronzo
• From 7 to 11 December 2024 chocolate festival
• Artistic nativity scene in Piazza Duomo
• From 1 to 23 December the pupi fair, a Christmas tradition that celebrates the craftsmanship of Salento. During this event, visitors can admire and purchase handmade figurines and puppets, symbols of local culture, to enrich their nativity scenes.
• From 27 December to 6 January the Salento crafts fair
Monopoli – A special Christmas with immersive installations, shows, events and many surprises. The mascots will be among the traveling companions of Christmas in Monopoli. Palazzo Palmieri is the place where Santa Claus will stay during the upcoming holidays in Monopoli. Piazza Vittorio Emanuele will instead host the large Christmas tree, musical events, events for the little ones and one of this year's new features.
When: from December 7 to January 6, 2025
Info: www.monopolidestinazionenatale.it
Alberobello – "Presepe di Luce". From dusk to dawn, the streets of Alberobello will be illuminated by a path of light installations that cross the most iconic points of the Aia Piccola district: starting from Largo Martellotta and passing by Villa Belvedere, the path winds through the district up to Via Verdi, where it ends with the nativity scene. The Presepe di Luce, with its visual suggestions, is an invitation to stop, reflect and rediscover the beauty of Christmas.
When: from December 1, 2024 to January 6, 2025
Entrance: free and open route (no reservations required).
From 26 to 29 December 2024, the "Presepe Vivente", Living Nativity Scene returns with over 200 participants who will bring to life scenes of the Nativity and daily life in ancient Bethlehem. Among lights, sounds and unique atmospheres, visitors will be accompanied on a journey that combines faith and tradition.
First entry: approximately 4 pm.
Duration of the visit: approximately 1 hour.
Reservations required: via the Bookizon app (available from December) or the website www.dabetlemmeagerusalemme.it.
Polignano a Mare – Markets, lights and various events await you throughout the Christmas period. For the little ones, entertainment and meetings with Santa Claus.
When: from 6 December to 6 January 2025
Info: nataleapolignano.it
