A mid-December weekend with winter temperatures in a Rome warmed by many Romans and tourists, wandering around Christmas shopping and discovering the beauty of many lights.
The program of weekend events is rich and varied, including purely Christmas events dedicated to those who want to savor all the entertainment possibilities of Christmas with Christmas villages suitable for all ages, nativity scenes on display and many appointments with markets where you can find many ideas gift details. But the program also includes many exhibitions, inaugurated in these days, and a festival that combines wine tasting with books.
What to do in Rome on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 December
At the Auditorium Parco della Musica Milena Vukotic will be the voice of fairy tales in music, a Christmas concert of classical music inspired by fairy tales. In the historic center of the city, in via Margutta, the exhibition of the Hundred Painters returns with works centered on Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy. There are many craft and Christmas markets, which in many cases can only be visited until this weekend. From Parco Labia where the Hippie Market Xmas Edition is scheduled, to Ragusa OFF with the Christmas Land between crafts and vintage. But also many Christmas markets in the city, such as the large Solara Christmas Village in Casal Palocco, and in the surrounding area, such as the market exhibition in the village of Greccio between wooden stalls and Christmas lights. Lots of appointments to treat yourself to a bit of Christmas magic over the weekend.
Here, then, are the events not to be missed on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 December in Rome and its surroundings.
The markets
In Casal Palocco, in Solara Christmas Village, an innovative shopping experience that accompanies customers on a trip made in complete safety. At the Ex Deposito Atac in Piazza Ragusa last weekend of Christmas shopping at Christmas Land, between Vintage crafts per kilo and unmissable Christmas activities for children. In the historic center of Grecio you can visit the characteristic illuminated chalets of the Market exhibition of handicrafts and objects of the Nativity Scenes. The greenest Christmas market in the city is in the City of the Other Economy Green Market Christmas Edition between artistic crafts, yoga sessions, book presentations and a children’s area. At Parco Labia, again for this weekend, theHippie Market Xmas Edition which in this special edition is combined with the Christmas Sweets Festival with many Christmas tastings between the stands.
Christmas for children
On Saturday, in via di Torrevecchia, the appointment with him takes place at 4 pm show for children with “A Magical Christmas Party”, an interactive show between fairy tale and magic with Mago Turbo and Princess Belle. At the Tirso de Molina Theater, on the morning of Sunday 19, one of the most loved characters of children, Mary Poppins, takes the stage in the show “Practically perfect”. Christmas also means workshops and jobs in which the little ones can try their hand, like at the Orti Casa del Parco with the appointment Advanced vegetable garden in the Aniene Park.
The exhibitions in the city
Autumn edition for the One Hundred Painters Exhibition Via Margutta, which until Sunday the works of over one hundred artists from all over Europe dedicated to Dante’s Divine Comedy. You stay with your nose up at the Auditorium Parco della Musica, where you can admire the installations entitled Human Scape, which will be projected on the dome of the Sala Sinopoli. Street art that of one of the most loved street artists, Harry Greb, is on display with his first solo show “In Your Face” at the Exclusive Urban Art Gallery.
The Christmas village of Gaeta
In the village of Gaeta, among the lights that illuminate the historic center is the Enchanted Village of Santa Claus. A magical experience for adults and children where it will be possible to meet fantastic characters, participate in creative workshops and attend theatrical performances. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Santa Claus Village at the Nuovo Tuscolo Sporting Club
On Saturday and Sunday the Nuovo Tuscolo Sporting Club turns into the Santa Claus Village and the Elves’ Village with many creative and greedy workshops where every child can decorate the sweets and take home his greedy creation. In the Santa Claus post office you can write and decorate your letter, create a souvenir picture of the Christmas Village with a thousand glittery colors and a lot of Christmas magic.[TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
The Japanese Market
At the Ippodrono Capannelle the Japanese Christmas Edition Market returns for another weekend. The Japanese themed market exhibition, where you can attend shows, martial arts performances and participate in workshops and creative workshops, also becomes the place to find many ideas for Christmas shopping. All inspired by the Orient and Japan. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Milena Vukotic and Fairy Tales in Music at the Auditorium
On Saturday at the Auditorium Parco della Musica the classical music concert inspired by fairy tales, Fiabe in Musica, will be staged. The fairy tales, including Tchaikovsky’s The Snow Maiden, will have the narrating voice of Milena Vukotic. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Festive Christmas in Cave
Sunday in the Garden of the Municipal Theater of the city of Cave, a day full of Christmas shows and tastings. Between Christmas markets and music, many shows that will alternate throughout the day. With the arrival of Santa Claus on the sleigh. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Amanda Sandrelli at the Tor Bella Monaca Theater
On Saturday and Sunday the curtain rises on a famous theatrical work, “Lysistrata” by Aristophanes. To interpret it Amanda Sandrelli on the stage of the Tor Bella Monaca Theater. A rewriting of the classic text by Ugo Chiti, possible thanks to his ability to interpret classicism with a contemporary eye and respectful of the original, with his savory, very rich language that seems made on purpose to render the original in its entirety. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Wine and Book Festival
In San Lorenzo, the ESC Atelier Autogestito space opens its doors to visitors with the L / ivre Festival of wines and independent books. Saturday presentation of the book “Jacobin Italia” and Boosta Pazzesca’s Lavoretti. Sunday is the turn of the presentation of “Il pirata. Anthropology of Conflict “. To accompany readings and presentations music and DJ sets. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
The exhibition of artistic nativity scenes
In Alatri in the halls of the Civic Museum of Alatri and in some rooms of the historic center, the 18th exhibition of artistic nativity scenes takes place, precious works on display again to the public. Nativity scenes made by local artists that immerse you in the most evocative atmospheres of Christmas. From cribs with salt dough to classic ones. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
Giordana Angi’s concert
After the release of her new album in May, “Mi muovo”, Giordana Angi the singer-songwriter who participated in the talent show Amici is in concert at the Atlantic on Sunday 19th December. Tickets are available online. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
The street market in Forte dei Marmi
The Consortium of Gli Ambulanti of Forte dei Marmi returns to Rome with its open-air boutique. A day to dedicate to the best of Made in Italy craftsmanship as unique and exclusive leather goods, the best cashmere production, new designer fashion collections and stocks, Florentine art fabrics. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
The Little Fair of Torracchio
In the small town of Celleno, one of the most beautiful villages in Lazio, artisans and creatives organize an exhibition of handicrafts and artistic objects. It is an opportunity to get to know or buy the traditional Viterbo ceramics, taste the production of cherries and jams, approach with curiosity artisan techniques such as illustrations, binding and artistic prints; printed or sewn fabrics, wooden games, ethnic jewels and artistic productions in glass, mosaics and turned pens. [TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI]
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