The best Rome Christmas Markets in 2025/2026
With the Christmas season in full-swing and the Eternal City already illuminated in festive displays, what better time to sip some mulled wine and pick up some eclectic gifts at one of the many markets happening this month in Rome. Check out our favorites here.
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Piazza Navona Christmas Market
1 December 2025 – 6 January 2026
The historic and traditional Christmas market in Piazza Navona is back! Wander through the grandiose Piazza Navona as you stop between local vendors offering sweets, chestnuts, artisanal crafts and artwork. You are sure to be entertained by the festive holiday rides, nativity scene and live performers, all of which are surrounding the architectural beauty of Bernini’s Quattro Fiumi, Saint Agnese Church, and Palazzo Pamphili.
Giftland: the city of the gift
6-7-8, 13-14 December 2025
11am – 8pm
San Paolo District – Via A. Severo, 48
This December, Giftland – The City of Gifts returns! For two weekends, VGMT will transform into a magical place to find the perfect gift, enjoy great food, live music, and amazing activities for all ages! 6000 sqm market featuring over 200 exhibitors from all over Italy: vintage clothing and accessories, handmade creations, Christmas decorations, children’s toys, and much more! Santa Claus himself will greet the little ones, collecting their wishes and guiding them to themed workshops in the kids’ area. For adults, creative workshops will be available to craft the perfect handmade gift!
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Cinecittà World Christmas Market
until 6 January 2026
11am – 7pm
Cinecittà World – Via Irina Alberti
Cinecittà World theme park transforms into a magical Christmas Village amidst illuminated paths, sparkling lights, festive decorations, Christmas shows, Christmas markets brimming with gift ideas, unique handicrafts, and plenty of fun for friends and families with themed attractions.
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Natale all’Eur
26 November 2025 – 6 January 2026
10am – 8pm
Viale America
The Ferris wheel will be the symbol of Christmas in EUR, the focal point of the fifth edition of “Natale Diffuso”, with thirteen stops around the city and a permanent Christmas village on Viale America featuring Santa’s House for the little ones.
On December 8, the festive atmosphere officially comes to life with the start of the 50-meter Ferris wheel, the lighting of the Christmas tree on Viale Europa, the illumination of the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, and a live swing performance by Vera Dragone with Ronnie & The Ramblers.
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The Best Events in December in Rome
Ficus al Massimo “Christmas Edition”
6-7-8, 20-21 December 2025
10.30am-8pm
Garum Museo e Biblioteca della cucina – Via dei Cerchi, 87
Ficus al Massimo Xmas Edition is the unmissable Christmas market in the heart of Rome: among ancient busts, capitals, and the scents of ginger and cinnamon, it has become a true Advent institution. Carefully selected vendors guarantee originality and quality: over 2,000 unique gift ideas for locals and visitors in search of the perfect present, all wrapped in an elegant and magical atmosphere.
Piazza Mazzini Christmas Fair Market
1 December 2025 – 6 January 2026
9am – 7.30pm
Piazza Mazzini
This year-round vintage market gets into the holiday cheer as it transforms into a Christmas Fair. Discover a range of unique, vintage Christmas crafts, gifts, decorations and more.
Paper
13-14 December 2025
Monk Roma, Via Giuseppe Mirri, 35
PAPER is an event dedicated to illustrators, graphic designers, creatives, and independent publishers. A market fair that showcases art prints, posters, and independent paper publications, including artist books, catalogs, graphic design projects, magazines, and zines. For the final edition of the year, PAPER will be hosted at MONK.
Japan Days Christmas Edition
13-14 December 2025
10am – 7.30pm
Ippodromo delle Capannelle
The Christmas edition of Japan Days is back at the Ippodromo delle Capannelle. Not only a Christmas market, but a full immersion in the Japanese world.
You’ll find hundreds of exhibitors: from traditional classics to pop and nerd collectibles, from handmade kawaii crafts to the most sought-after items from Japan. On the program there’s also typical Japanese street food, entertainment for families and children, live show-cooking, courses, workshops and many other themed activities.
Emergency Solidarity Christmas
22 November – 24 December 2025
Mon: 2pm-7pm; Tue-Sun: 11am-7:30pm
Infopoint Emergency Roma, Via IV Novembre 157/B
If this Christmas you want to help those less fortunate than you, you can visit the Emergency’s Negozio di Natale: the solidarity market that will open inside the Emergency Infopoint, until December 24th. Many gift ideas marked with the Emergency logo: t-shirts, agendas and calendars, notebooks, baskets filled with chocolate, biscuits and teas, and also a lot of handcrafts products coming from poor countries. The funds raised from the sale of the products will be used to support all Emergency projects.
Merkat*: Alcazar’s Christmas Market
6-7-8, 13-14, 20-21 December 2025
10am-8pm
Via Cardinal Merry del Val, 14 (Trastevere)
Get your dose of holiday shopping at Merkat*: Alcazar’s Christmas Market — the market in Trastevere that promotes quality and creativity. Taking place at Alcazar Live, the market showcases made-in-Italy design and artisan objects, emerging talents, collectors’ favorites, vintage items, fashion and craftwork. All accompanied by aperitivo and a lot of music.
Green Market on Christmas
6-7-8, 20-21 December 2025
10am-8pm
Città dell’Altra Economia (Testaccio)
At the Green Market on Christmas you’ll find plenty of artisans showcasing original, sustainable creations made with love. There will be an outdoor area in the large courtyard and an indoor area with two rooms dedicated to the market. On the schedule: children’s activities, shows and workshops running throughout the day.
The Winter Edit Market
13-14 December 2025
12pm-7pm
W Rome – Via Liguria, 26/36
Over two days, the W Rome rooftop turns into a festive Winter Edit market – a curated celebration of craftsmanship, design, fashion and sound. A creative, connective atmosphere unfolds with music, crafted bites and inspiring workshops, telling a festive story from the city’s skyline. Music, flavour and style, all wrapped in winter light.
Unconventional Market Xmas Edition
20-21 December 2025
11am till late
Mediterraneo al MAXXI, Via Guido Reni 4A
On 20 and 21 December, the Christmas Edition of Unconventional Market returns to the spaces of Mediterraneo al MAXXI to celebrate the project’s second anniversary. Unconventional Market brings together emerging brands, independent creativity and out-of-the-box gift ideas – a live extension of unconventionalmarket.com, the first Italian marketplace curated exclusively for emerging brands.
Do any of the markets open on the 25th christmas day?
Amazing information! Very useful to know what – when starts!