EVENTS • CULTURE • TASTE
Christmas 2026 in Pergine: seven festive weekends in the heart of Valsugana
From November 14 to December 27, the historic centre of Pergine Valsugana comes alive with lights, scents and music. Christmas in Pergine is a market, as well as a seven-weekend festival featuring artisans' and hobbyists' stalls, the ‘Piazzetta dei Gusti e dei Sapori’, 9 workshops for families, Saturday show cooking and over 30 free shows and concerts. The grand finale is the New Year’s Eve celebration in the square on 31 December.
You enter from piazza Gavazzi and you walk through the wooden stalls of via Pennella, with artisans, hobbyists and the wooden games of the Pro Loco for adults and children. In piazza Serra you can find the creative heart of the event, with workshops for children and families: from street art to beeswax candles, from festive mugs to Saint Lucy’s biscuits.
In Piazza Municipio, the large illuminated tree serves as the stage for the Saturday show cooking. In the end, Piazza Fruet hosts the ‘Piazzetta dei Gusti e dei Sapori’, featuring Trentino specialities, hot dishes and street food until 9.00 p.m.
Every Saturday at 4.00 p.m., the Cuochi dell’Alleanza prepare a new recipe with a taste: from drinkable strudel to cheese cancederli and the ancient breads of the Mocheni Valley. On Fridays the market rests, but the Piazzetta doesn't: with “Venerdì del gusto” the weekend starts at 3.00 p.mm with a toast.
Free shows and concerts are on the program: gospel, swing and jazz, magicians, jugglers and the Pirofanti’s fire show. There’s also the "Sfilata della Strozega per Santa Lucia", the "Parata della Fata delle Nevi" and Father Christmas in Piazza Municipio on December 19, 20, 23 and 24, with souvenir photos and a present for the children. On the night of December 31, there’ll be 1970s and 1980s disco hits by the Supersonic Band.
USEFUL INFORMATION
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When: every weekend from November 14 to December 27, 2026 and on New Year’s Eve, December 31
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Opening hours: on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 10.00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Piazzetta dei Gusti e dei Sapori with a toast, local products and hot specialities in Piazza Fruet, from 10.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. and on Fridays from 3.00 to 9.00 p.m. (November 20 and 27, 4, 11 and December 18)
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Where: historic centre of Pergine Valsugana (TN)
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Workshops and show cooking: 9 workshops for children and families (sessions at 2.30 p.m. and 4.00 p.m.) and 6 show cooking on Saturdays at 4.00 p.m., with tastings. €5 per person; online bookings at
www.inpergine.it/NataleaPergine or at the Casetta del Benvenuto (opposite the Sala Maier)
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Car parks: several within a 5–10-minute walk, some free of charge; bus in Piazza Gavazzi; campervans at Villa Rosa and Marie Curie
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Contacts: (0039) 340 885 7319 (also via WhatsApp) ·
info@visitpergine.it · @visitpergine · #natalepergine
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Admission: free
Opening Party: Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 4.00 p.m. in the city centre of Pergine Valsugana
PROGRAM:
NOVEMBER 14–15
GRAND OPENING
Christmas in Pergine kicks off on Saturday 14 November with the Pergine Community Band and a comedy performance by Lucio Gardin. At 4 pm, there’s the first cookery demonstration, featuring ‘drinkable’ strudel. In the evening, the Zampognaro Lagaro Duo will be performing. On Sunday at 2.30 pm, the first workshop, ‘The Mystery of the White Lady and the Secrets of the Enchanted Forest’, will take place, and the evening will conclude with the Bolla Sisters.
10.00 a.m.–7.00 p.m.: The Christmas market
10.00 a.m.–9.00 p.m.: Piazzatta dei Gusti e dei Sapori (also open on 31 December for the New Year’s Eve celebrations)
10.00 a.m.–7.00 p.m.: Welcome Hut
10.00 a.m.–7.00 p.m.: Pro Loco games (free)
Saturday, November 14
16:00: Opening ceremony with the Pergine Community Band
16:00–17:00: Cookery demonstration: drinkable strudel – €5.00 per person, payable at the Welcome Hut; bookings via
this link
17:00: Lucio Gardin in the square
19:30: Zampognaro Lagaro Duo
Sunday, November 15
2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.: The Mystery of the White Lady and the Secrets of the Enchanted Forest, €5.00 per person, payable at the Welcome Hut; bookings via
this link
4.00 p.m.–5.00 p.m.: The Mystery of the White Lady and the Secrets of the Enchanted Forest, €5.00 per person, payable at the Welcome Centre; bookings via
this link
7.30 p.m.–9.00 p.m.: Swing & gospel concert with the Bolla Sisters
NOVEMBER 20–21–22
WINTER MAGIC
Friday kicks off with ‘Friday of Flavours’. On Saturday, there’s a cookery demonstration dedicated to ancient mountain grains, followed by the Organetto and a concert by Punto Gezz. On Sunday, children will create ‘My Festive Mug’; at 5.00 p.m., The Rising Gospel Choir will warm up the square, and in the evening the Roberto Sirsi Duo will perform.
10.00 a.m.–7.00 p.m.: The Christmas market – closed on Friday
10.00 a.m.–9.00 p.m.: Piazzatta dei Gusti e dei Sapori (also open on 31 December for the New Year’s Eve celebrations), Fridays 15:00–21:00
10.00 a.m.–7.00 p.m.: Welcome Hut – closed on Fridays
10.00 a.m.–7.00 p.m.: Pro Loco games (free) – closed on Fridays
Friday, November 20
3.00 p.m.–9.00 p.m.: Friday of Flavours
Saturday, November 21
4.00 p.m.–5.00 p.m.: Cookery demonstration: ancient grains and the mountains, €5.00 per person, payable at the Welcome Centre; bookings via
this link
5.00 p.m.: Accordion: tradition and folklore
7.30 p.m.–9.00 p.m.: Punto Gezz in concert
Sunday, November 22
2.30 p.m.–3.30 p.m.: My festive mug: magic and colours in the snow-covered woods, €5.00 per person, payable at the Welcome Hut, bookings via
this link
4.00 p.m.–5.00 p.m.: My festive mug: magic and colours in the snow-covered woods, €5.00 per person, payable at the Welcome Hut, bookings via
this link
5.00 p.m.: Gospel concert with The Rising Gospel Choir
7.30 p.m.–9.00 p.m.: Roberto Sirsi Duo
ADVENT ATMOSPHERE
Friday is all about sweet canederli. On Saturday, there’s the “L’attesa dell’Avvento” cooking demonstration featuring a signature mulled wine, followed by a fire show by the Pirofanti and music by Gabriel Cortelletti. On Sunday, there’s the “Mani in pasta” workshop featuring sweet canederli, followed by Fabius the Jester and Laura Bazzanella.
10.00 a.m.–7.00 p.m.: The Christmas Market—closed on Friday
10.00 a.m.–9.00 p.m.: Piazzatta dei Gusti e dei Sapori (also open on December 31 for New Year’s Eve), Friday hours: 3.00 p.m.–9.00 p.m.
10.00 a.m.–7.00 p.m.: Welcome Booth—closed on Fridays
10.00 a.m.–7.00 p.m.: Pro Loco games (free)—closed on Fridays
Friday, November 27
3.00 p.m.–9.00 p.m.: Friday of Flavors
Saturday, November 28
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.: Cooking demonstration: The Advent Season, scents of spices and wine, €5.00 per person, pay at the Welcome Booth, reservations at
this link
5.00 p.m.–7.30 p.m.: Fire show with I Pirofanti
7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.: Gabriel Cortelletti in concert
Sunday, November 29
2.30–3.30 p.m.: Hands-On Cooking: The Magical Aroma of Sweet Canederli, €5.00 per person, pay at the Welcome Booth, reservations at
this link
4.00–5.00 p.m.: Hands in the Dough: The Magical Scent of Sweet Canederli, €5.00 per person, payable at the Welcome Hut; reservations at
this link
5.00 p.m.: Fabius the Jester: Magic and Laughter from Days Gone By
7.30–9.00 p.m.: Laura Bazzanella piano bar
DECEMBER 4–5–6–7–8
THE FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION: MAGIC AND TRADITION
It’s the long weekend of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception: five days of celebration featuring the magic of Magico Camillo and Nicola Sordo, music by Catia Borgogno & The Twinkles and the Laura Bazzanella Duo, and “Le Magie del Caminetto.” On Saturday, the cooking demonstration is dedicated to apples. On Sunday, there’s Street Art Christmas for kids, and on Monday, “Il dono dell’alveare” (The Gift of the Beehive) featuring beeswax candles.
10.00 a.m.–7.00 p.m.: The Christmas market—closed on Friday
10.00 a.m.–9.00 p.m.: Piazzatta dei Gusti e dei Sapori (also open on December 31 for New Year’s Eve), Fridays from 3.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
10.00 a.m.–7.00 p.m.: Welcome Booth—closed on Fridays
10.00 a.m.–7.00 p.m.: Pro Loco games (free)—closed on Fridays
Friday, December 4
3.00 p.m.–9.00 p.m.: Friday of Flavors
Saturday, December 5
4.00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.: Cooking demonstration: The Many Facets of the Apple, €5.00 per person, payable at the Welcome Booth; reservations at
this link
5.00 p.m.: Xmas Magic Square: The Magicians of Magico Camillo
Sunday, December 6
2.30–3.30 p.m.: Street Art Christmas: Christmas Outside the Box. €5 per person, payable at the Welcome Booth; reservations at
this link
4.00–5.00 p.m.: Street Art Christmas: Christmas Outside the Box. €5 per person, payable at the Welcome Booth; reservations at
this link
5.00 p.m.: Hunting for Stories and Mysteries with Nicola Sordo
Monday, December 7
2.30–3.30 p.m.: The Gift of the Beehive: Light and the Scent of Honey. €5 per person, payable at the Banvenuto booth; reservations at
this link
4.00–5.00 p.m.: The Gift of the Beehive: Light and the Scent of Honey. €5 per person, payable at the Banvenuto booth; reservations at
this link
7.30–9.00 p.m.: Catia Borgogno and The Twinkles: Winter Wonderland
Tuesday, December 8
5.00 p.m.: The Magic of the Fireplace
7.30–9:00 p.m.: Laura Bazzanella Duo
DECEMBER 11–12–13
WAITING FOR SAINT LUCIA
The sweetest weekend: On Friday, sample Saint Lucy’s cookies; on Saturday at 5:00 p.m., enjoy the Strozega Parade followed by a performance by Gabriel Cortelletti. On Sunday, children will knead the dough for Saint Lucy’s cookies and set off on a magical gift hunt among the stalls, accompanied by Fabius the Jester, the Organetto, and the Roberto Sirsi Duo.
10.00 a.m.–7.00 p.m.: The Christmas Market—closed on Friday
10.00 a.m.–9.00 p.m.: Piazzatta dei Gusti e dei Sapori (also open on December 31 for the New Year’s Eve celebration); Friday hours: 3:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
10.00 a.m.–7.00 p.m.: Welcome Booth—closed on Fridays
10.00 a.m.–7.00 p.m.: Pro Loco Games (free)—closed on Fridays
Friday, December 11
3.00 p.m.–9.00 p.m.: Friday of Flavors
Saturday, December 12
5.00 p.m.: Strozega Parade for Saint Lucy
7.30 p.m.–9.00 p.m.: Gabriel Cortelletti, soloist
Sunday, December 13
2.30–3.30 p.m.: “Mani in pasta” cooking class: St. Lucy’s cookies. €5 per person, payable at the Welcome Booth. Reservations at
this link
2.30–3.30 p.m.: The Magical Santa Lucia Gift Hunt among the little houses. €5 per person, payable at the Welcome Hut. Reservations at
this link
4.00–5.00 p.m.: “Mani in pasta” cooking class: Santa Lucia cookies. €5 per person, payable at the Welcome Hut. Reservations at
this link
4.00 p.m.: Fabius the Jester: tales and laughter from days gone by
4.00–5.00 p.m.: The magical Santa Lucia gift hunt among the little houses. €5 per person, payable at the Welcome Hut. Reservations
at this link
5:00 p.m.: Accordion: tradition and folklore
7:30–9:00 p.m.: Roberto Sirsi Duo
DECEMBER 18–19–20
MEET SANTA CLAUS
Santa Claus will be in Piazza Municipio on Saturday and Sunday starting at 3.00 p.m., offering a souvenir photo and a gift for the children. On Saturday, there will be a cooking demonstration featuring cheese canederli, a magic show by Nicola Sordo, and Latin Musicafè in the evening. On Sunday, “In the Footsteps of the Elves” kicks off with a treasure hunt among the market stalls, and the Zampognaro Lagaro Trio will perform in the evening.
10.00 a.m.–7.00 p.m.: The Christmas Market—closed on Friday
10.00 a.m.–9.00 p.m.: Piazzatta dei Gusti e dei Sapori (also open on December 31 for the New Year’s Eve celebration); Friday hours: 3:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
10.00 a.m.–7.00 p.m.: Welcome Booth—closed on Fridays
10.00 a.m.–7.00 p.m.: Pro Loco games (free)—closed on Fridays
Friday, December 18
3.00 p.m.–9.00 p.m.: Friday of Flavors
Saturday, December 19
3.00 p.m.: In Search of Stories and Mysteries with Nicola Sordo
3.00 p.m.: Say Hello to Santa!
4.00–5.00 p.m.: Cooking demonstration: cheese canederli and cumin-marinated cabbage. €5 per person, payable at the Welcome Hut. Reservations
at this link
7.30–9.00 p.m.: Latin Musicafè: Christmas concert
Sunday, December 20
2.30 p.m.–3.30 p.m.: On the Trail of the Elves: The Christmas Treasure Hunt. €5 per person, payable at the Welcome Hut. Reservations at
this link
3.00 p.m.: Say hello to Santa Claus!
4.00 p.m.–5.00 p.m.: On the Trail of the Elves: the Christmas treasure hunt. €5 per person, payable at the Welcome Hut. Reservations at
this link
5.00 p.m.: Fire show with I Pirofanti
7.30 p.m.–9.00 p.m.: Zampognaro Lagaro Trio
DECEMBER 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, and DECEMBER 31
LIGHTS AND MAGIC
The grand finale. On December 23 and 24, Santa Claus returns to the square; on the 23rd, the Snow Fairy Parade takes place, and in the evening there’s a concert by Punto Jazz. On the 24th, the Consortium extends holiday greetings to the entire city. On Saturday, December 26, there will be the final cooking demonstration featuring traditional breads from the Mocheni Valley, followed by “Fare Jazz” in the evening. Sunday, December 27, wraps up with the workshop “The Thread of Memories and Desires” and a concert by the Bolla Sisters.
1000 a.m.–7.00 p.m.: The Christmas Market
10.00 a.m.–9.00 p.m.: Piazzatta dei Gusti e dei Sapori (also open on December 31 for New Year’s Eve)
10.00 a.m.–7.00 p.m.: Welcome Booth—closed on Friday
10.00 a.m.–7.00 p.m.: Pro Loco games (free)
Wednesday, December 23
3.00 p.m.: Meet Santa Claus!
5.00 p.m.–6.30 p.m.: Light parade and Snow Fairy show
7.30 p.m.–9.00 p.m.: Jazz Corner
Thursday, December 24
3.00 p.m.: Meet Santa Claus!
4.00 p.m.–5.00 p.m.: Christmas Greetings from the Consortium
Saturday, December 26
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.: Cooking demonstration: traditional breads. €5 per person, payable at the Welcome Hut. Reservations
at this link
7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.: Christmas Concert with Fare Jazz
Sunday, December 27
2.30 p.m.–3.30 p.m.: A Thread of Memories and Wishes. €5 per person, payable at the Welcome Hut. Reservations at
this link
4.00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.: A Thread of Memories and Wishes. €5 per person, payable at the Welcome Hut. Reservations at
this link
8.00 p.m.: Swing and Gospel Concert with the Bolla Sisters
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31
NEW YEAR’S EVE IN THE SQUARE
Ring in 2026 in Piazza Fruet with the Supersonicband and disco hits from the ’70s and ’80s, from 10.00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.. The food stalls are closed, but the Piazzetta dei Gusti e dei Sapori remains open.
10.00 a.m.–9.00 p.m.: Piazzetta dei Gusti e dei Sapori - also open on December 31 for the New Year’s Eve celebration
10.00 p.m. New Year’s Eve in the square with the Supersonicband
The event is organized by C.O.P.I. – Consorzio Operatori Pergine Iniziative
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