{"id":15230,"date":"2026-11-01T23:41:04","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T22:41:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/jesolo\/christmas-market\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T00:26:34","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T23:26:34","slug":"christmas-market","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/jesolo\/christmas-market\/","title":{"rendered":"Jesolo Christmas Market 2026\/27: Dates, Opening Hours, Ice Rink &#038; Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In short:<\/strong> Jesolo&#8217;s Christmas market, officially the <em>Villaggio di Natale<\/em>, runs from <strong>27 November 2026 to 6 January 2027<\/strong>. It is not a single-square market but a walking route of wooden huts along Via Silvio Trentin in the Lido, between <strong>Piazza Mazzini<\/strong> (family area, planned ice rink) and <strong>Piazza Aurora<\/strong> (Father Christmas and his elves). Three more Christmas attractions belong to it: the <strong>Sand Nativity<\/strong> (28 November 2026 to 7 February 2027, Piazza Brescia), the <strong>Ice Nativity<\/strong> (5 December 2026 to 10 January 2027, Jesolo Paese) and the <strong>New Year&#8217;s Eve party<\/strong> with a drone show on Piazza Kennedy. The Sand and Ice Nativity are free. The official daily programme of the Christmas village has not been published yet; what is confirmed and what is only planned is listed below with its status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 2026\/27 dates at a glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"tv-decision-matrix\"><caption>Christmas in Jesolo 2026\/27 \u2014 dates and places<\/caption><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">What<\/th><th scope=\"col\">When<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Where<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Admission<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Christmas village \/ Christmas market<\/strong> (Villaggio di Natale)<\/td><td>27 Nov 2026 \u2013 6 Jan 2027<\/td><td>Via Silvio Trentin, Piazza Mazzini to Piazza Aurora (Lido di Jesolo)<\/td><td>Walk along a public street; 2026 prices for the ice rink and rides not yet published<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sand Nativity<\/strong> (Jesolo Sand Nativity, 24th edition)<\/td><td>28 Nov 2026 \u2013 7 Feb 2027<\/td><td>Piazza Brescia (Lido), in a tent<\/td><td>Free, no reservation for individual visitors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ice Nativity<\/strong> (Presepe di Ghiaccio, 6th edition)<\/td><td>5 Dec 2026 \u2013 10 Jan 2027<\/td><td>Piazza I Maggio, Jesolo Paese (historic centre)<\/td><td>Free, no reservation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>New Year&#8217;s Eve<\/strong><\/td><td>31 Dec 2026 and 1 Jan 2027<\/td><td>Piazza Kennedy, Jesolo Paese<\/td><td>Free; 31 Dec from 10 pm, 1 Jan from 4 pm; day and time of the drone show still open<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Worth knowing when planning: Lido di Jesolo (Christmas village, Sand Nativity) and Jesolo Paese (Ice Nativity, New Year&#8217;s Eve on Piazza Kennedy) are two separate districts, a few kilometres apart. If you want to see everything, plan the Ice Nativity as a separate stop, ideally by car or bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jesolo Christmas village: layout, opening hours, ice rink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Christmas village turns the long avenue between Piazza Mazzini and Piazza Aurora into a market route. According to the City of Jesolo it offers handmade crafts, tree decorations, local specialities, hot drinks and entertainment for adults and children. The concept has been the same for years: in the last fully documented edition (2025\/26) Piazza Mazzini had the ice rink, rides and games, while Piazza Aurora was the base of Father Christmas and his elves. Both are expected again in 2026, but are not yet officially confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"tv-decision-matrix\"><caption>Jesolo Christmas village 2026\/27 \u2014 status of the information (1 November 2026)<\/caption><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Item<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Status<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Note<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Dates 27 Nov 2026 \u2013 6 Jan 2027<\/td><td>Officially confirmed<\/td><td>jesolo.it and VisitJesolo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Location Via Silvio Trentin, Piazza Mazzini \u2013 Piazza Aurora<\/td><td>Officially confirmed<\/td><td>as in previous years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Opening hours<\/td><td>Planned, not official<\/td><td>According to media reports Mon\u2013Fri about 2\u20138 pm, Sat\/Sun\/holidays about 10 am\u20138 pm; some food stalls later; special hours at Christmas, New Year&#8217;s Eve and 6 January open<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ice rink on Piazza Mazzini<\/td><td>Planned, not official<\/td><td>Present in 2025\/26; 2026 prices and hours unknown<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Father Christmas on Piazza Aurora<\/td><td>Planned, not official<\/td><td>2026 arrival date not yet published<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Daily programme (shows, concerts)<\/td><td>Open<\/td><td>The city states the programme is being updated<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As soon as the City of Jesolo publishes the programme, the tree lighting, Father Christmas&#8217;s arrival and the ice rink prices, we will update this page. Status of the information: 1 November 2026. For last-minute questions, contact the IAT Jesolo tourist office (Piazza Brescia 13, tel. +39 0421 370601).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jesolo Sand Nativity 2026\/27: the main draw for many visitors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Jesolo Sand Nativity<\/strong> reaches its 24th edition in 2026\/27. It can be visited from 28 November 2026 to 7 February 2027 on Piazza Brescia, next to the Palazzo del Turismo. According to the organisers, about 1,500 tonnes of sand are used in a heated tent in 2026, the theme is &#8220;The Song of Free Women&#8221;, and the opening ceremony is planned for Friday 27 November. Admission is free, individual visitors need no reservation; voluntary donations go to humanitarian projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> Monday to Friday 9:30 am\u201312:30 pm and 2:30\u20137:30 pm; Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 9:30 am\u20137:30 pm; from 24 December to 6 January daily 9:30 am\u20137:30 pm without a lunch break.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Group tours:<\/strong> Monday to Friday, about 20 minutes, \u20ac30 for up to 30 people, booking by e-mail to office@jesolo.it. No booked tours from 24 December to 6 January.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parking:<\/strong> Parcheggio Brescia (Via XIII Martiri), Piazza Luigi Tenco and the Laguna Shopping Center are mentioned. Coaches park at Stadio Armando Picchi and the Drago car park.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jesolo Ice Nativity 2026\/27<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sixth edition of the <strong>Ice Nativity<\/strong> (<em>Presepe di Ghiaccio<\/em>) opens on Saturday 5 December 2026 at 10 am and can be seen until 10 January 2027 on Piazza I Maggio in Jesolo Paese. Announced are 80 ice blocks worked by five international artists under the artistic direction of David Ducharme (Canada); the theme is the birth of Christ. Admission is free, no reservation is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> Monday to Friday 9:30 am\u201312:30 pm and 2:30\u20137:30 pm; Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 9:30 am\u20137:30 pm; Monday 7 December 9:30 am\u20137:30 pm without a break; from 24 December to 6 January daily 9:30 am\u20137:30 pm without a break.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Getting there:<\/strong> Jesolo Paese lies inland. If you stay in the Lido, plan the Ice Nativity as a separate trip.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Year&#8217;s Eve in Jesolo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the turn of the year 2026\/27 the City of Jesolo has announced two days of programme on Piazza Kennedy in Jesolo Paese, with free admission and together with the radio stations Radio Piterpan and Radio Bellla &amp; Monella. On Thursday 31 December the party starts at 10 pm with presenters and DJs up to the midnight countdown, followed by fireworks. On Friday 1 January 2027 music and entertainment continue from 4 pm. A show with 800 illuminated drones is also announced; as of 1 November 2026 the city has not said on which day or at what time it will fly. For comparison: at the turn of the year 2025\/26 the party started at 9:30 pm with live music, with fireworks at midnight. The full programme with times, place and status of the drone show: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/jesolo\/new-years-eve\/\">New Year&#8217;s Eve in Jesolo 2026\/27<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video: Christmas in Jesolo (impressions from 2024)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The promotional spot by Jesolo Tourism shows the Christmas atmosphere in Jesolo. It dates from 2024; decorations, programme and details for 2026\/27 may differ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"tv-ytfacade\" data-ytid=\"b_5yQm9bVJc\" data-params=\"feature=oembed\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Christmas in Jesolo 2024, adv spot for Austria Germany\"><img class=\"tv-ytfacade__thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/b_5yQm9bVJc\/hqdefault.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" \/><span class=\"tv-ytfacade__btn\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Christmas in Jesolo \u2013 spot by Jesolo Tourism (2024). Source: YouTube.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting there and parking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An overview of the routes to Jesolo by car, train and plane is on our page <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/getting-to-the-adriatic-resorts\/\">Getting to the Adriatic resorts near Venice<\/a>. For the Christmas village there are several parking options around Piazza Mazzini and Piazza Aurora. On Advent weekends allow extra time to find a space; the city usually publishes traffic and parking rules shortly before the start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Combining Jesolo and Venice in December<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you spend a weekend in Jesolo, you can add a day in Venice. As things stand, day visitors pay no access fee in winter: the 2026 season ended on 26 July, and the next fee period begins in spring 2027 under the city&#8217;s decision (see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/venice-access-fee-2026\/\">Venice access fee<\/a>). The routes from Jesolo to Venice are compared on the page <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/venice-day-trips\/jesolo\/\">Day trip Jesolo to Venice<\/a>; the direct boat runs seasonally, the connection by ATVO bus and vaporetto via Punta Sabbioni runs all year. In winter it is also worth checking the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/best-time-to-visit-venice\/\">best time to visit Venice<\/a>, because high water occurs in autumn and winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is it right for you?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"tv-decision-matrix\"><caption>Christmas in Jesolo \u2014 does it suit you?<\/caption><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Visitor type<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Fit<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Note<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Families with children<\/td><td>Very good<\/td><td>Sand and Ice Nativity free, Father Christmas and the (planned) ice rink in the Christmas village; ice rink prices still open<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Couples on a weekend<\/td><td>Good<\/td><td>Evening stroll through the Christmas village, Sand Nativity open until 7:30 pm, then a walk by the sea<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Christmas market connoisseurs from Germany and Austria<\/td><td>With reservations<\/td><td>Not a classic compact market, but a long route mixing crafts, gifts and food<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day visitors from Venice<\/td><td>Limited<\/td><td>Good for an evening; allow for the trip via Punta Sabbioni plus a bus, check the return journey in advance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Those seeking quiet<\/td><td>Depends on the weekday<\/td><td>Quieter on weekdays; parking is scarce on Advent weekends<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions about the Jesolo Christmas market 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When does the Jesolo Christmas market start in 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Christmas village opens on 27 November 2026 and runs until 6 January 2027. The Sand Nativity starts a day later, on 28 November, the Ice Nativity on 5 December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is the Christmas market in Jesolo?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Lido di Jesolo along Via Silvio Trentin, between Piazza Mazzini and Piazza Aurora. The Ice Nativity is in Jesolo Paese on Piazza I Maggio, the Sand Nativity on Piazza Brescia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the opening hours of the Christmas market?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are no official hours for 2026 yet. According to media reports, about 2 to 8 pm on weekdays and about 10 am to 8 pm on weekends and holidays are planned. We will add the official hours as soon as the city publishes them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is there an ice rink in Jesolo in 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An ice rink on Piazza Mazzini is planned and was part of the Christmas village most recently. There is no official confirmation with prices and hours for 2026 yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does admission to the Sand or Ice Nativity cost anything?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Both are free, individual visitors need no reservation. Only group tours through the Sand Nativity cost \u20ac30 for up to 30 people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is planned for New Year&#8217;s Eve in Jesolo?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A free party takes place on Piazza Kennedy in Jesolo Paese on 31 December from 10 pm with DJs, a countdown and fireworks at midnight; it continues on 1 January from 4 pm. A show with 800 drones is announced; the day and time are not yet known (as of 1 November 2026).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Jesolo worth visiting in winter?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Christmas atmosphere by the sea, free nativity exhibitions and a quiet beach walk, yes. Beach clubs and many businesses are closed out of season, so check in advance whether hotels and restaurants are open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related topics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/jesolo\/\">Jesolo: overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/jesolo\/events\/\">Jesolo events 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/jesolo\/with-kids\/\">Jesolo with kids 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/venice-day-trips\/jesolo\/\">Day trip Jesolo to Venice<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/getting-to-the-adriatic-resorts\/\">Getting to the Adriatic resorts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/jesolo\/new-years-eve\/\">New Year&#8217;s Eve in Jesolo 2026\/27 \u2014 programme, drone show, fireworks<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Status: 1 November 2026. Opening hours, ice rink and programme of the Christmas village are not yet official.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In short: Jesolo&#8217;s Christmas market (Villaggio di Natale) runs from 27 November 2026 to 6 January 2027 along Via Silvio Trentin between Piazza Mazzini and Piazza Aurora. Plus the Sand Nativity (from 28 Nov), Ice Nativity (from 5 Dec) and New Year&#8217;s Eve with a drone show.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":11836,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-15230","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15230","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15230"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15230\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15297,"href":"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15230\/revisions\/15297"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11836"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15230"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}