Christmas and New Year in Ravello 2025: A Magical Holiday Season in the City of Music

Perched high above the Amalfi Coast, Ravello transforms into a winter wonderland during the holiday season. Known as the “City of Music,” this picturesque medieval town offers visitors an unforgettable Christmas experience combining centuries-old traditions, world-class concerts, and breathtaking views.

The municipality of Ravello and the Ravello Foundation present “Christmas and New Year in Ravello 2025,” a rich program of cultural events, concerts, religious celebrations, and family activities that will animate the town’s historic squares and venues throughout the festive period.

From the melodious sounds of traditional zampognari (bagpipers) echoing through the cobblestone streets to spectacular performances at the iconic Oscar Niemeyer Auditorium, Ravello’s Christmas calendar promises magical moments for visitors of all ages. The highlight of the season includes a special concert by renowned Italian singer Massimo Ranieri and a unique jazz interpretation of Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf” featuring comedian Francesco Paolantoni.

Christmas Events Calendar in Ravello

December 20 – 2:00 PM – Piazza Duomo – Recognition Trophy with traditional games

December 21 – 9:00 AM – Historic Center – Traditional Zampognari (bagpipers) December 21 – 7:30 PM – Oscar Niemeyer Auditorium – “Christmas in Fable – Sleeping Beauty” with the Amalfi Coast Philharmonic Orchestra

December 22 – 3:00 PM – Monsignore Gardens – Santa’s Village

December 23 – 8:00 AM-5:00 PM – Piazza Duomo Parking – Christmas Market December 23 – 11:00 AM – Monsignore Gardens – Santa’s Village

December 24 – 6:00 AM – Cathedral – Holy Mass concluding the Christmas Novena December 24 – 6:00 PM – Historic Center – Zampognari December 24 – 5:30 PM – San Francesco Church – Holy Mass December 24 – 10:30 PM – San Pietro alla Costa Church and S. Maria del Lacco Church – Holy Mass December 24 – 11:00 PM – Cathedral – Solemn Midnight Mass

December 25 – 8:00 AM-12:00 PM – Historic Center – Zampognari December 25 – 9:30 AM – Piazza Duomo – “Santa Claus Arrives” December 25 – 11:30 AM – St. Stephen’s Day Tombola

December 26 – 7:00 PM – Piazza P. Sacco Torello – St. Stephen’s Day Tombola

December 27 – 8:45 AM – Piazza Duomo – Departure of the 8th “Teresa Cioffi” Memorial December 27 – 2:00 PM – Piazza Duomo – Recognition Trophy December 27 – 7:00 PM – Oscar Niemeyer Auditorium – “Peter and the Wolf” featuring Francesco Paolantoni December 27 – 7:00 PM – Villa Rufolo Theatre – “Uomo e Galantuomo” by Eduardo De Filippo (repeats Dec 28, Jan 2-3-4-6)

December 28 – 3:30 PM – Piazza Duomo – Music and sweets to bid farewell to 2025

December 29 – 8:30 AM – Departure from Piazza Duomo – Monte Cerreto hiking excursion with toast at the summit December 29 – 9:00 PM – Oscar Niemeyer Auditorium – Massimo Ranieri concert “All Dreams Still in Flight”

December 30 – 8:00 AM-5:00 PM – Piazza Duomo Parking – Christmas Market December 30 – 6:30 PM – Piazza S. Cosma – Year-End Tombola

December 31 – 11:00 AM – Piazza Duomo – Traditional games December 31 – 5:00 PM – Cathedral – Thanksgiving Mass with Te Deum December 31 – Midnight – Piazza Duomo – New Year’s toast and fireworks display December 31 – 12:30-3:00 AM – Piazza Duomo – “Strangers in the Night” DJ set December 31 – 3:00-6:00 AM – Piazza Duomo – Silent Party

January 1 – 6:00 AM – Piazza Duomo – Breakfast at dawn January 1 – Oscar Niemeyer Auditorium – New Year’s Concert with G. Verdi Philharmonic Orchestra of Salerno

January 2 – 6:30 PM – Piazza San Pio – New Year’s Tombola

January 4 – 8:00 AM – Pilgrimage to the Land of Blessed Bonaventura da Potenza

January 6 – 9:00 AM – Historic Center – Zampognari January 6 – 11:30 AM – Piazza Duomo – Epiphany Tombola for children January 6 – 6:00 PM – “Levata del Bambino” (Removal of the Baby Jesus from the nativity scene)