Piazza Navona Christmas Market Holiday Event / Shopping Event Every year from November to January

The holiday season in Rome means traditional celebrations and sprawling Christmas Markets. One of the biggest and best markets of the season is the Piazza Navona Christmas Market, open from the end of November to early January. With family-friendly entertainment and handcrafted gifts, the Christmas Market in Piazza Navona attracts thousands of Romans and visitors in search of holiday cheer.

The Piazza Navona Christmas Market features hundreds of vendors as well as Italian Christmas traditions like fortunetellers, nativity scenes, and carnival games. Take a ride on the historic carousel and shop for bargains on unique gifts. And see if you can spot the befana, an old Italian witch that brings candy to good children on Epiphany Eve in early January.

The Piazza Navona Christmas Market is free and all ages are welcome to take part in the Christmas cheer. After finding great gifts, try the seasonal dishes and drinks at the restaurants and bars nearby in Rome.