During the Christmas season, Siena prepares to welcome visitors with lights and cultural initiatives.
Christmas lights and decorations
From 1 December to 7 January Siena Incanta will be a rich programme of events and initiatives designed to enhance the city's cultural and artistic heritage and offer engaging experiences for visitors of all ages. The Christmas lights will be switched on on 1 December for the feast of the patron Saint Ansano and will accompany visitors until 7 January. The lighting in the historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will consist of artistic decorations along the main streets, creating an evocative Christmas route from the Lizza Park to the Cathedral and passing through Piazza del Campo.
A Village with Father Christmas
From 6 December to 6 January, the Parco della Lizza will host the Citadel of Amusement, an area with an iceskating rink that will host open-air shows, street performers and refreshment points with food trucks. The Christmas Village in Villa Rubini Manenti will be open from 13 December to 5 January, with activities dedicated to families and children: creative workshops, games and of course a chance to meet Father Christmas.
The New Year’s Concert in Piazza del Campo
From 6 to 8 December, the traditional Mercato nel Campo market returns to Piazza del Campo, a historical commemoration of the 14th-century market, with more than 130 exhibitors including craftsmen, local producers and merchants combining culture, traditions and Sienese food and wines. The grand finale on 31 December will feature the New Year's Concert in Piazza del Campo with live music, DJ sets and light shows to celebrate the arrival of the New Year in one of Italy's most iconic squares.
