Piazza in Festa Basilicata

Events and festivals in Basilicata, on a map.

 Matera
Fairs and markets

Christmas Events 2026

Matera (MT)

 Matera, Piazza Vittorio Veneto, Via La Vista, Via Don Minzoni, Borgo La Martella - Piazza Montegrappa, Rione Spine Bianche - Piazza San Giovanni XXIII, Rione Agna - Piazza Sant’Agnese, Rione San Giacomo - Via Meucci, Parco del Boschetto

Organised by Comune di Matera

 Free entry

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The Municipality of Matera has launched the procedure for the 2026 Christmas events, which include the Christmas Market, thematic markets in the neighborhoods, and the Christmas Village. The Christmas Market will be held in the city center, in Piazza Vittorio Veneto, Via La Vista, and Via Don Minzoni, from December 4, 2026, to January 7, 2027, with a short break for New Year's Eve. The thematic markets in the neighborhoods will animate Borgo La Martella, Rione Spine Bianche, Rione Agna, and Rione San Giacomo during the same period. The Christmas Village, dedicated to children and families, will be set up at Parco del Boschetto from November 20, 2026, to January 7, 2027, with free admission and activities such as Santa's House, workshops, shows, and an ice skating rink.

Useful info

Christmas Market and Neighborhood Markets: from December 4, 2026, to January 7, 2027. Christmas Village: from November 20, 2026, to January 7, 2027. Free admission to the Christmas Village and main children's activities. For information: Culture Office of the Municipality of Matera, 0835241432/281/282/248.