From December 6, 2025, to January 6, 2026, Caorle will host the 2025 edition of Caorle Christmas Time, an event that will transform the city into one of Italy’s most charming and popular Christmas destinations. With over half a million visitors in 2024, this year’s Caorle Christmas promises even more magic, extending for almost two kilometers and enriched with new attractions. The Christmas trail has been expanded with 85 houses and huts recreating the atmosphere of a fishing village, an ice skating rink, and a Ferris wheel offering breathtaking views of the city.
Among the main new features is the district dedicated to the “Grill Masters,” a gastronomic area celebrating barbecue culture, with show cooking and specialties prepared by professionals. But the most anticipated attraction is the Chinonsò Village, inspired by the irreverent world of the Grinch. Over 25 actors will bring to life shows and theatrical performances, transforming Caorle’s historic center into a unique Christmas setting, filled with scenic installations, children’s workshops, and curious characters.
Alongside these new features, the great Caorle Christmas Time classics will also be present: concerts, shows, artisan markets, and the unmistakable winter seaside atmosphere. Unmissable events include the tree lighting on December 6th, the Festival of Wandering Wonders on December 7th and 8th, the hot air balloon weekend (December 13th-14th), the show A Christmas Carol, and the arrival of Krampus on December 28th. The season concludes on January 6th with a concert by Caramel and other activities.
The program, organized by Confcommercio Caorle and the Municipality of Caorle, is a blend of tradition and innovation, and this year confirms itself as one of the most anticipated and evocative Christmas events in Northern Italy, with a positive impact on local businesses and hospitality.
The Caorle Christmas Time 2025-2026 program:
December 6, 2025: Inauguration with the lighting of the tree, the Arcobaleno choir, and elementary school children. The National Museum of Marine Archaeology also opens.
December 7-8: Opening of Christmas in San Giorgio di Livenza and traveling shows.
December 13-14: Hot air balloon weekend and other Christmas activities.
December 23: Arrival of Santa Claus, A Christmas Carol, and the “A Child is Born” concert.
December 28: Krampus invades the historic center.
January 1, 2026: The traditional Cimento in the icy waters of Caorle.
January 6, 2026: Closing with a live concert by Caramel and children’s activities.
This new edition confirms Caorle’s commitment to making Christmas a cultural and economic driving force for the city, celebrating its community spirit and welcoming visitors from all over Italy and beyond.
