Many towns in Le Marche host open-air Christmas markets during the winter holidays. These events are unique opportunities for the whole community to come together. Families, friends and foreign visitors can all enjoy the Christmas spirit and have a taste of local delicacies.
We have put together a comprehensive list of the main 2025 Christmas markets and events in Le Marche divided by Province (North to South) for you! Keep reading to find out more.
👉 Related: Christmas Traditions in Le Marche
Province of Pesaro–Urbino (PU)
Candele a Candelara — Candelara
One of the most famous Christmas events in Le Marche. On select evenings from late November to mid-December, the village turns off all electric lights and is illuminated solely by thousands of candles. Expect markets, workshops, food stalls, and a truly magical atmosphere.
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Natale a Mombaroccio — Mombaroccio
A charming Christmas market set inside a medieval village. Late-November to early-December weekends usually feature artisan stalls, traditional food, decorations, and family-friendly events.
Castello di Natale — Gradara
The Gradara castle becomes a full Christmas village with lights, themed installations, nativity scenes, workshops, and markets running from late November through early January.
Christmas Markets in Pergola
Pergola hosts festive markets known for local crafts, sweets, and a warm small-town ambiance during December.
Christmas Events in Urbino (and Canavaccio)
Urbino and nearby villages host seasonal markets and community events throughout December, including crafts and family activities.
Fossombrone Holiday Markets
Smaller but atmospheric markets featuring local artisans, decorations, and festive food traditions.
Fano Christmas Markets
Fano’s historic center typically hosts a Christmas market, light installations, and festive entertainment suitable for families.
Province of Ancona (AN)
Ancona che Brilla — Ancona
The regional capital transforms into a large open-air Christmas village with massive light installations, wooden chalet-style stalls, local products, and events from late November to early January. The main event is expected to be New Year’s Eve celebration, with Italian singer Francesca Michielin performing on stage.
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Christmas Market in Jesi
Jesi decorates its historic center with markets, nativity scenes, and winter activities. Small but full of traditional atmosphere.
Village Christmas Events — Castelbellino & Surroundings
Several towns in the Ancona province host small holiday markets known for handmade crafts, mulled wine, and local associations’ stalls.
Christmas Markets in Senigallia
Senigallia features seafront-inspired Christmas lights, artisan stalls, and weekend markets around the centro storico.
Corinaldo Christmas Events
The medieval village of Corinaldo offers atmospheric Christmas markets, music, traditional desserts, and photo-friendly decorations in the old town.
Osimo Christmas Markets
Osimo typically hosts markets, lights, local craft vendors, and events around Piazza del Comune during December.
Province of Macerata (MC)
Macerata per Natale — Macerata
A full Christmas program with markets, a large ice rink, concerts, and festive exhibition. The town center hosts Christmas-themed villages and Santa’s house. Museums host special shows and events. From late November to January 6 2026.
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Coastal Markets — Porto Recanati & Nearby Towns
Coastal towns in the Fermo/Maceratese area offer smaller wooden-stall markets with seaside Christmas lights and food vendors.
Matelica Christmas Markets
Matelica offers markets, live performers, and traditional seasonal food events throughout December.
Castelraimondo Christmas Lights & Market
Known for its large illuminated decorations and December markets featuring local artisans and festive activities.
Province of Fermo (FM)
Natale di Pan di Zenzero & Castello dei Presepi — Porto San Giorgio
Tho costal town of Porto San Giorgio hosts Gingerbread-themed markets, light installations, and a route of nativity scenes from late November through Epiphany.
Christmas Markets in the City of Fermo
Fermo’s centro storico features traditional markets, festive lights, concerts, and local product stands. You’ll find a popular ice rink in the main square (Piazza del Popolo) from December 1st.
Christmas Events in Montegranaro
Known for vibrant local associations and market stalls, plus light displays and community-led events.
Province of Ascoli Piceno (AP)
Ascoli on Ice & Christmas Village — Ascoli Piceno
A major holiday attraction combining a large ice rink, a Christmas village, market stalls, lights, and entertainment from late November to January 11.
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SBT Christmas Village — San Benedetto del Tronto
A lively seaside Christmas market with concerts, food stands, artisan stalls, and family activities stretching across December.
Christmas Events – Grottammare
Grottammare’s Christmas season is packed with family events and festive traditions.
The celebrations open on 6 December with games, workshops, and Santa’s house, followed on 7 December by a Gospel concert.
Highlights include the beachside Presepe Marinaro opening on 9 December, vintage markets on 14 December, and lively children’s shows on 20–21 December.
The holidays peak on 26 December with Family Day, the Grand Christmas Concert, and the Presepe Vivente (26 Dec, 1 & 6 Jan).
Late December brings gaming tournaments (27–28 Dec), while 5 January features “I colori della Befana.”