Christmas in Siena has a unique charm: the lights illuminating the historic center, the traditions of the Contrade, the artisan markets, and a rich calendar of events.
All of this makes this time of year one of the most magical and captivating.
For the 2025 edition, the city presents Five Weeks of Enchantment — a full program of events, exhibitions, shows, and activities taking place in the squares and the most iconic locations of Siena.
Below you will find the official program for Christmas in Siena 2025, taken from the institutional poster
Christmas Program Siena 2025
THEATRE, MUSIC & ART
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Exhibition by sculptor Alberto Sani – “When Sculpture Becomes Poetry”
28/11 – 24/05 | Magazzini del Sale -
Contrada Publishing Market Exhibition
28/11 – 24/05 | Magazzini del Sale -
Official Opening Ceremony
28/11 at 5:30 PM | Sala Lupe – Palazzo Pubblico -
Market Exhibition – Contrada Publishing
6–7/12 | Sala delle Lupe -
Diego Moreno – “Solo Le Pido a Dios / Argentine Christmas”
07/12 | Piazza Postierla -
Guided Tours of Teatro dei Rinnovati
08/12 and 05/01 from 11 AM to 12 PM | Reservation required -
The Golden Rose of Pius II – New Exhibition Setup
11/12 – 18/01 | Museo Civico, Cappella dei Signori -
Adoration of the Shepherds – Francesco di Giorgio Martini
08/12, 20/12, 24/12 from 11 AM to 12 PM | Cappella Bichi, St. Augustine -
Jewelry Exhibition “Florent in Auro”
12–14/12 | Teatro dei Rinnovati -
“The Nutcracker” – Dedicated Exhibition
11/12 – 18/01 | Sala dei Pilastri -
The Enchanted Night
20–21/12 | Teatro dei Rinnovati -
Washington Gospel Singers
17/12 | Logge del Papa -
Fire of Georgia
04/01 | Teatro dei Rinnovati -
Tribute to Nureyev
30/12 | Teatro dei Rinnovati -
Alice in Wonderland – Musical
16–18/01 | Teatro dei Rinnovati -
Metamorphoses of the Sacred – Teodora Axente
Until 11/01 | Santa Maria della Scala
CITY ACTIVITIES
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Christmas Market
30/11 – 06/01 | Piazza Matteotti, Piazza Gramsci, Viale XXV Aprile -
“The Stars of Siena” – Monumental Installation
01/12 – 06/01 | Piazza Duomo -
Lighting Ceremony – Christmas Lights and Tree in the City Districts
01/12 | Historic Center -
“Create and Showcase” Artisan Markets
06/12 – 24/12 | Logge Indipendenza
06/12 – 22/12 | Massetana Romana -
Market in Piazza del Campo (Mercato nel Campo)
6–7–8/12 | Piazza del Campo -
Fun City – Entertainment Area
06/12 – 06/01 | Giardini La Lizza -
Olympic and Paralympic Flame Journey
10/12 | Giardini La Lizza -
Santa Lucia Fair
13/12 | Pian dei Mantellini -
Christmas Village – Family Activities
13/12 – 05/01 | Villa Rubini Manenti Park -
Christmas Village Opening – Gran Dama
13/12 at 5:30 PM | Villa Rubini Park -
Contrade Christmas Tree
14/12 | Piazza del Campo & Cortile del Podestà -
Piccolomini Marching Band & Piccolomini Choir
19/12 | Historic Center Streets & Piazza Salimbeni -
Firefighters’ Befana Event
06/01 at 5 PM | Piazza del Campo
MAJOR EVENTS
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The Golden Night – Christmas Musical
21/12 at 7 PM | Piazza del Campo -
New Year’s Concert
01/01 | Teatro dei Rinnovati -
IRAMA Concert + DJ Comollo (Radio 105)
31/12 | Piazza del Campo
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Experience Christmas 2025 in Siena with a stay at Borgo Grondaie.
Visit our website to find the offer that suits you best: hotelsienaborgogrondaie.com
During the Five Weeks of Enchantment, Siena turns into a dreamlike city—perfect for those who love art, tradition, and the warm, intimate atmosphere of the Christmas season.
Borgo Grondaie, with its welcoming spaces and relaxing ambiance, is the ideal place to enjoy it all.
We are close to the historic center, which you can easily reach on foot while leaving your car in our hotel parking area.
Celebrate with us!
We’re waiting for you…
