December events
Canoe excursions
Cervia - Milano Marittima - Canoe Kayak Club
all year round
Paddling in a picturesque landscape, between pine forest and saltpan
Visit Bunker 360 - Cervia, travel along the defensive line
Cervia - Viale Oriani corner Viale 2 giugno
from January to May and from October to December
Saturdays at 10 am
from June to September Fridays at 9 pm
A guided tour of the restored World War II bunkers
Le Siepi Equestrian Centre - National 3* Competitions
Milano Marittima - Le Siepi Horse riding centre
from February to December 2024 see details on this page
Equestrian competitions and style competitions in Cervia - Milano Marittima
Le Siepi Riding Centre - Main Events
Milano Marittima - Le Siepi Horse riding centre
from January to December 2024 see details on the page
A rich programme of national horse competitions at the Le Siepi Centre in Milano Marittima
Igor Mitoraj: sculpting eternity
Milano Marittima - MarePineta Resort
from Saturday 18th May 2024 to Monday 6th January 2025
On show works by Igor Mitoraj at the MarePineta Resort in Milano Marittima, in collaboration with Galleria Contini
Cervia Panoramica
from 2nd June to 19th December 2024
Thursday from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m.
Thursday from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m.
Visit to the panoramic room of the San Michele Tower, without a guide
A Spass par Zirvia
Cervia - Town historical centre
from 27th October 2024 to 27th April 2025, every last Sunday of the month and special editions
from 9.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
from 9.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Tasting of typical products, traditional market and entertainment in Cervia
At School with the Saltworkers: the children tell their stories
Cervia - Musa - Salt Museum
from Friday 1st November to Friday 15th December 2024
on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 2.30 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 2.30 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
On display the work of the pupils from the classes that participated in the 2023/24 project
Cervia Sailing Centre - Regattas in November and December
Cervia - Amici della Vela Sailing Centre
2nd-3rd, 10th,16th-17th and 30th November 1st December 2024
Last regattas of the season in November and December
Ice skating rink in the heart of Cervia
Cervia - Piazza G. Garibaldi
from the end of November 2024
The ice-skating rink attracts and amuses young people and adults
Gipsy Garden, Xmas edition
Cervia - Torre Salt Warehouse
Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1st December 2024
Gipsy Garden Winter 2024: Get to know the stories of artisans, touch their creations, discover the beauty of handmade!
Salt Nativity scene on the water
Cervia - Canal Harbour
from 1st December 2024 to 6th January 2025
Nativity scene set up on an old Burchiella, on the canal port in front of the Saltstores
Nativity scene in Pisignano
Pisignano - Green Area in front of Secondo Fusignani Parking
from December 2024 to January 2025
Nativity scene made of logs and sea wood
Light up Christmas in Cervia
Cervia
from 1st December 2024 to 6th January 2025
Magic atmosphere of lights in the frame of the saltworkers' village at the foot of the big Christmas tree
Light up Christmas in Milano Marittima
Milano Marittima - Rotonda Primo Maggio, Viale Gramsci, Viale Matteotti
from 1st December 2024 to 6th January 2025 details on page
The city's most important venues are transformed into a Christmas ambience full of atmosphere
Arts festival, exhibition at the Salt Warehouse
Cervia - Torre Salt Warehouse
from Friday 6th December 2024 to Monday 6th January 2025
daily; 3 p.m. to 6 p.m; holidays and pre-holidays; 09.00 to 12.00 a.m. and 3.00 to 6.00 p.m.
daily; 3 p.m. to 6 p.m; holidays and pre-holidays; 09.00 to 12.00 a.m. and 3.00 to 6.00 p.m.
In Cervia, exhibition of the works realized during the Arts Festival
Musa nativity scenes
Cervia - Musa - Salt Museum
from 7th December 2024 to 6th January 2025
Three different and original cribs to represent Nativity
Romagna Canicross Race
Milano Marittima - Milano Marittima Pinewood - Medlar Path
Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th December 2024
from 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
from 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
At Milano Marittima, running in tune with man's best friend
A Spass par Zirvia - Christmas edition
Cervia - Viale Roma and town historical centre
7th-8th, 15th, 22nd and 26th December 2024, 5th and 6th January 2025
see details on page
see details on page
Market of gastronomy, handicrafts and entertainment
Nativity Scene in Stella Maris Church in Milano Marittima
Milano Marittima - Stella Maris Church
from 8th December 2024 to 6th January 2025
from 9.00 to 12.00 noon and from 2.30 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
from 9.00 to 12.00 noon and from 2.30 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Every year a different representation of the birth of Christ
Mechanical Nativity scene
Cervia - Madonna della Neve Church
from 8th December 2024 to 6th January 2025
from 8.00 a.m. to noon and from 3.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.
from 8.00 a.m. to noon and from 3.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.
A crib dedicated each year to a different theme
The Christmas village in the centre of Cervia
Cervia - Town historical centre
from 8th December 2024 to 6th January 2025
weekdays from 3.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. holidays 10.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.
weekdays from 3.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. holidays 10.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.
Charming little houses light up the festive atmosphere
Santa's storehouse and Befana's house in Cervia
Cervia - Piazza G. Garibaldi
from 8th December 2024 to 6th January 2025
Santa Claus and the Befana welcome the little guests
The Grinch's Garden
Cervia - Piazza G. Garibaldi
from 8th December 2024 to 6th January 2025
A fantasy world where you can meet Christmas creatures and the infamous Grinch
Animated Nativity scene in Cervia Cathedral
Cervia - Santa Maria Assunta Cathedral
from December 2024 to January 2025
from 8.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m., not working during the liturgical celebrations
from 8.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m., not working during the liturgical celebrations
Fifty clay figures animated through houndreds of mechanisms
Craft Gin Fest, Winter Edition
Cervia - Officine del Sale, Via Evangelisti 2
Friday 13th December 2024
from 4.00 p.m.
from 4.00 p.m.
Gin craft producers from all over Italy, food pairings, masterclasses and music
Let's play at the museum! In December
Cervia - Musa - Salt Museum
Sunday 15th December 2024
from 3.00 to 5.00 p.m.
from 3.00 to 5.00 p.m.
Painting workshops with salt are included in Musa Saltmuseum's entrance ticket
Solidarity Concert
Cervia - Church of Saint Anthony of Padua
Sunday 15th Decembre 2024
5.00 p.m.
5.00 p.m.
Christmas concert by the Ad Novas Polyphonic Choir
Grand Variety
Cervia - Town Theatre
18th and 19th December 2024
9.00 p.m.
9.00 p.m.
An evening of music in support of the San Vitale Cooperative
Cervia rediscovered
Cervia - Musa - Salt Museum
from 21st December 2024 to 23rd March 2025
see details on page
see details on page
Exhibition of images and texts on excavations and archaeological research at Musa, Salt Museum
Christmas Express in Cervia and Milano Marittima
from December 2024 to January 2025
Shuttle service between the centre of Cervia (Polo Sud station) and Milano Marittima (Polo Nord station)
Nativity scene in the Church of St. Anthony
Cervia - Church of Saint Anthony of Padua
from 24th December 2024 to 7th January 2025
Wooden and terracotta statues, with fabric clothes
Christmas Bingo
Cervia - Piazza G. Garibaldi
Tuesday 24th December 2024
9.00 p.m.
9.00 p.m.
The traditional Christmas Eve tombola returns to Piazza Garibaldi
Christmas concert
Cervia - Town Theatre
Thursday 26th December 2024
9.00 p.m.
9.00 p.m.
City of Cervia Grand Orchestra's concert
Saint Stephen's Trophy - Rinaldo Giani
Cervia - Milano Marittima - St. Michael's Tower
Thursday 26th December 2024
9 am
9 am
Appointment for canoe lovers every year on Saint Stephen's Day
Between salt and archeology at Christmas
Cervia - Musa - Salt Museum
Wednesday 27th December 2024
at 4 p.m
at 4 p.m
The guided tour in the Salt Museum of Cervia is included in the price ticket
New Year's Eve by the sea in the Christmas atmosphere, with lights and flavours
Cervia - Town historical centre
from 31st December 2024 to 1st January 2025
New Year's Eve in Cervia Milano Marittima is celebrated to toast the New Year
Official Tourist Information Site of Cervia