Once again this year, Pavia is ready to celebrate the magic of Christmas with its Christmas Village 2025, taking place from December 7, 2025, to January 6, 2026, in the beautiful setting of Piazza della Vittoria, right in the heart of the historic center.

This much-loved event transforms the city’s main square into a true Christmas market, with charming wooden cabins offering handmade crafts, local products, gift ideas, and delicious food specialties. The Village is one of the highlights among the Christmas markets in Pavia, an opportunity to enjoy the festive atmosphere surrounded by lights, scents, and local traditions.

Dates and opening days

The Christmas Village will be open:

• every Saturday and Sunday during the event period;

• from Monday, December 22 to Wednesday, December 24, 2025;

• from Monday, December 29 to Wednesday, December 31, 2025;

• and from Monday, January 5 to Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

A calendar designed to offer both residents and visitors many opportunities to stroll through the illuminated city center, discover local excellence, and enjoy the warm Christmas spirit of Pavia.

Crafts, flavors, and solidarity

Among the Christmas Village cabins, visitors will find a wide variety of products — from artistic crafts to handmade creations, from traditional sweets to typical Pavia specialties, and many original gift ideas.
There will also be stalls run by local associations, engaged in solidarity and charitable initiatives.

Christmas in the heart of the city

The Christmas Village is one of the most anticipated events of the festive season in Pavia — a perfect occasion to experience the historic center among lights, music, and the scents that bring the authentic Christmas spirit to life.
It’s an invitation to discover the city at its most enchanting, ideal for a day trip, a stroll, or a weekend getaway surrounded by holiday warmth and tradition.