Christmas 2024 in Salò promises to be filled with unmissable events, thanks to a calendar organized by the Municipality of Salò, the Tourism Department, and the Pro Loco. The festive atmosphere will enliven the historic center, the main squares, and the lakeside with activities designed for all ages, including shows, music, markets, and cultural traditions.
Ongoing Events
• Ice Skating Rink in Piazza Vittoria: from November 23, 2024, to January 12, 2025.
• Children’s Carousel in Piazza Serenissima: from December 1, 2024, to January 6, 2025.
December 1: Lighting of the Christmas Lights
On Sunday, December 1, the Christmas spirit will come to life along the lakeside and in the historic center with the lighting of the decorations. The day will be filled with music and traditional chestnut roasting.
December 7-8: Santa Claus Village and Concerts
• Saturday, December 7:
• Santa Claus Village under the portico of the Town Hall (from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM).
• Musical entertainment with roaming bands along the lakeside and in the historic center.
• Sunday, December 8:
• Santa Claus Village (from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM).
• Concert “La Bottega delle Note” at 5:00 PM in the Church of the Visitation.
• Guided tours: “Traces of History in Salò: the Government Palace,” from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
December 12: Arrival of Santa Lucia
On Thursday, December 12, in the afternoon, Santa Lucia will make her entrance along the lakeside and in the historic center, accompanied by a donkey and the animation from the Salò Alpine Group.
December 13: Grand Gala of Sports and Associations
On Friday, December 13, the traditional Grand Gala of Sports and Associations will take place at the Salone della Provedditoria, starting at 8:30 PM.
December 14-15: Markets and Entertainment
• Saturday, December 14:
• Itinerant show “White Christmas,” from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, throughout the historic center and lakeside.
• Children’s entertainment with bubble shows in Piazza Serenissima (from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM).
• Sunday, December 15:
• Musical greetings organized by the “Donne in Canto” association, from 3:30 PM through the streets of the center.
• Children’s entertainment with face painting in Piazza Serenissima (from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM).
• “Christmas Design Market” in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II (from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM).
• Guided tours: “The Magnificent Cathedral,” from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM.
December 21: Parade and Day for the Elderly
• Grand Christmas Parade: from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM along the lakeside and in the historic center.
• “Christmas Together”, a special day for the elderly, organized by the Social Services Office.
• Children’s entertainment with bubble shows in Piazza Serenissima (from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM).
December 22: Theater and Children’s Entertainment
Sunday, December 22 will feature:
• Itinerant event “Carousel”, organized by the Teatro per Caso Association (from 5:00 PM along the lakeside and in the historic center).
• Entertainment with face painting in Piazza Serenissima (from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM).
• Guided tours: “Traces of History in Salò: the 18th Century between Devotion and Aristocracy,” at the Clock Tower from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
December 24-26: Concerts and Greetings
• Tuesday, December 24:
• Gospel Concert by the Academy Gospel Ensemble in Piazza Vittoria at 4:30 PM.
• Children’s entertainment with bubble shows in Piazza Serenissima (from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM).
• Thursday, December 26:
• New Year’s Concert with the Salò Gasparo Bertolotti City Band at the Cinema Teatro Cristal at 8:30 PM.
December 28-29: Theater and Markets
• Saturday, December 28:
• Children’s theatrical performance for ages 3 and up: “The Keeper of Christmas,” at 5:00 PM at the Cinema Teatro Cristal.
• Sunday, December 29:
• “Christmas Design Market” between Piazza Vittorio Veneto and Piazza Baden Powell (from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM).
• Guided tours: “Traces of History in Salò: San Bernardino and the Centers of Faith along the Shores,” from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
December 31: New Year’s Eve Celebration
New Year’s Eve will be celebrated with the traditional New Year’s Eve Party at the Baden Powell Garden, starting at 10:30 PM, followed by a fireworks display over the Gulf of Salò at midnight.
January 4, 2025: Christmas Concert
The Christmas program will conclude on January 4 with the Italian Version
