Christmas 2025 in Porto Cervo

From 10 December to 6 January 2026, Porto Cervo transforms into a Christmas village with festive markets, an ice-skating rink and family-friendly events

After the great success of last year’s edition, Christmas in Porto Cervo returns to light up the winter season with a rich calendar of events running from 10 December to 6 January 2026, transforming the iconic Sardinian destination into an enchanted holiday village. The Christmas Markets, set up along the Passeggiata, become the vibrant heart of a programme that continues to grow in both quality and participation, confirming Porto Cervo as an attractive destination even in the colder months.

The initiative, organised and sponsored by Smeralda Holding in collaboration with the Consorzio Costa Smeralda, is endorsed by the Municipality of Arzachena and included in the town’s official Christmas calendar, which brings festive events to the centre and surrounding hamlets. A shared project that unites public and private actors in enhancing the local territory.

For nearly a month, Porto Cervo shines with lights, scents and colours. This year, the market route features 19 decorated wooden houses, animated by local associations and artisans. Among the participants are Associazione Porto Cervo, Associazione Li Montimulesi, Comitato di Battistoni, Associazione Monticanaglia, Comitato Santa Teresina, the Stella Maris Parish, Gli Amici di Nemo and Gli Amici del Sorriso, together with Sardinian producers and craftspeople showcasing food specialities, handmade creations and regional traditions. The result is a warm and atmospheric path designed to welcome families, children and visitors into a truly festive Christmas setting.

Natale a Porto Cervo 2025

2025–2026 Christmas Market Calendar

The markets will be open from 5pm to 9pm, with a free dinner served from 7pm.
The ice-skating rink and the merry-go-round will remain open until 9pm.

2025 opening dates
10, 11, 12, 13, 14 December
18, 19, 20, 21, 22 December
27, 28, 29 December

2026 opening dates
2, 3, 4, 5, 6 January

Ice-Skating Rink, Merry-Go-Round and the Big Ricchi e Poveri Concert

Among the most beloved attractions, the ice-skating rink returns to Piazzetta degli Archi, accompanied this year by a new addition: a children’s merry-go-round, open on every event day. Not to be missed is the highlight of the season: the big pre-New Year’s Eve concert on Saturday 27 December, featuring the legendary Ricchi e Poveri live in Piazzetta Centrale.

Pista di Pattinaggio a Porto Cervo

Opening Day Programme – 10 December

5.30pm – Grand Opening Ceremony
• Blessing by the new Stella Maris parish priest, Don Mauro Moretti
• Lighting of the Christmas Markets and the Christmas tree
• Performance by the Aristea dance school (5.45pm)
• Zampognari and Christmas aperitivo
• Choir of the Abbiadori schools (6pm)
• Arrival of Santa Claus and his Elves (6.30pm)
• Special guest: Adele Grandulli, one of Sardinia’s most celebrated voices
• Free dinner at the Markets from 7pm

Full Programme of Events

Thursday 11 December – 6pm
Concert by the Josmil Neris Quartet, featuring special guest Francesco Bearzatti.

Friday 12 December – 6pm
“Venezian Night in Rondò Veneziano” – baroque music reinterpreted in a modern key.

Saturday 13 December – 6pm
Queen on Fire – tribute band
Stilt-walkers’ parade along the Passeggiata

Sunday 14 December – 6pm
Abba Dream – the greatest hits of the iconic Swedish group

Thursday 18 December – 6pm
Happy Days with Emanuele Sibiriu – Italian and international hits

Friday 19 December – from 6pm
Puppet show by Nadia Imperio
Country concert by Roby Memphis, with Nashville-style dancers

Saturday 20 December
6.45pm – Classical ballet by the Aristea school
7.15pm – Circolander by Priamo and Shamira Casu
7.30pm – Concert by Eleonora Dolcevita, previewing her new Christmas single

Sunday 21 December
6pm – “Lunar Invasions” show by Parola Bianca
6.30pm – Operatic voices accompanied by string quintet and piano

Monday 22 December – 6pm
Tribute concert to Fabrizio De André by Creuza de Mä

Natale a Porto Cervo 2024

Post-Christmas Events

Saturday 27 December – 7.30pm
Major live concert with Ricchi e Poveri in Piazzetta Centrale.

Sunday 28 December – 6pm
Vasco Rossi tribute band.

Monday 29 December – 6pm
Party Band with radio hits from the ’70s to today.

January 2026 Events

Friday 2 January
Christmas magic show, fire performance and animation
6.30pm – Concert by the Mi La Band

Saturday 3 January
Concert by Santa Fe
Masquerade Party by Associazione Porto Cervo

Sunday 4 January – 6pm
Live performance by Doc Sound

Monday 5 January – 6.30pm
Traditional Sardinian choirs from Golfo Aranci and Monti

Tuesday 6 January – Epiphany
5.30pm – Arrival of the Befana
6.30pm – Concert by Luigi Fontana, crooner and former contestant of The Voice Senior, performing Italian and international classics along with timeless hits by his father, Jimmy Fontana.