The area of Lake Maggiore, Lake Orta, Lake Mergozzo, and the Ossola Valleys is enriched with events during the winter season that celebrate Christmas: evenings, markets, and fairs where you can taste local specialties, buy gifts for your loved ones, or spend time with friends and family.
Here is a list of upcoming events for the pre-Christmas and Christmas season:
October 31 – January 13
Intra on Ice
Verbania Intra
November 16
I Sogni nel cassetto: collector’s and antique markets
Stresa
November 29-30
Christmas Markets
Macugnaga
November 29 – January 6
The Golden House of Christmas
Baveno
November 29 – January 7
Christmas of Light
Verbania
November 30
Magiche atmosfere di Natale: markets 2025
Oleggio Castello
November 30
Christmas Markets in Valstrona 15th edition
Valstrona – Luzzogno
December 5-8
Christmas Markets
Santa Maria Maggiore
December 5 – January 11
Nativity Scenes in the hamlets 2025-2026
Stresa
December 6 – January 6
Holiday events including music, culture, and Christmas lights
Stresa
December 6 – January 11
Nativity Scenes on the Water 11th edition
Crodo
December 6-7
Christmas Markets
Formazza Ponte
December 6-8
Christmas Village on the Farm
Verbania
December 7
Note di Natale 2025 (Christmas Notes 2025)
Baveno
December 7
Traditional bonfire and mulled wine distribution
Stresa
December 7
Christmas Markets in Vanzone con San Carlo>
Vanzone con San Carlo (VB)
December 7
Run like Santa Claus 10th edition
Stresa
December 13
Gospel Choir Show “Sunshine Gospel Choir”
Stresa
December 13-14
Christmas Village on the Farm
Verbania
December 14
Trail Mottarone Xmas Edition 2025
Baveno
December 14
Waiting for Christmas 2nd edition
Gozzano
December 19
Gospel “Black Inside”
Cannobio
December 20
Christmas Concert by the Verbania Musical Body 2025
Verbania
December 20-21
Christmas Village on the Farm
Verbania
December 21
The Night of Gospel
Verbania Pallanza
December 21
I sogni nel cassetto: collector’s and antique markets
Stresa
December 21
Christmas Market with surprises
Arona
December 27
Theatre in the hamlets: A Christmas Carol
Macugnaga
The list is not exhaustive and is subject to possible updates.
We decline all responsibility in case of any changes or cancellations.
For further information, please contact the organizers.
PH: Mercatini di Santa Maria Maggiore