A start that makes your eyes shine, at any age.
From December 6th until Epiphany, Albenga becomes a truly luminous path to be experienced at a slow pace:
A popular program that lets you experience the authentic magic of Christmas wherever you turn.
The Christmas season is also the perfect opportunity to explore the city's cultural heritage. Albenga boasts museums and collections that tell its story from diverse and fascinating perspectives:
For those who love experiencing the city by walking outdoors, Albenga offers two charming urban treks, even in winter, perfect for spending a slow-paced Christmas.
And for archaeology lovers, there are plenty of must-see spots to admire the Ingauno heritage: the San Calocero area, San Clemente, the Northern Necropolis, Iulia Augusta, the Amphitheater, and the Pylon. See everything here .
The complete program of Christmas events in Albenga
December 6, 2025 – “ALBENGA LIGHTS UP WITH IMMENSE” INAUGURATION
Traveling Light Christmas Show with magical elves, Christmas angels, stilt artists, and light jugglers. Alpine Chestnut Festival. From 4:00 PM – Piazza S. Michele, Piazza del Popolo, and the historic center.
December 6 – December 7, 2025 – VINTAGE CAR AND MOTORCYCLE SWAP SHOW
All day – Piazza Corridoni
06.12 – 07.12.2025 – MARKET OF TYPICAL PRODUCTS
All day – historic center
December 6 – December 7, 2025 – A CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR UILDM
9:00 PM – S. Carlo Auditorium – Organized by the UILDM Albenga Section
06.12- 06.01.26 - EXHIBITION OF MODELS AND RAILWAY DIORAMAS
From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Via Cesare Battisti 5, Albenga - Exhibition organized by the Albenga APS Modeling Association
07.12.2025 – LIGHT CHRISTMAS TRAVELING SHOW
Featuring magical elves, Christmas angels, stilt walkers, and light jugglers. Alpine Chestnut Festival. Starting at 4:00 PM – Piazza S. Michele, Piazza del Popolo, and the historic center.
December 8, 2025 – Greetings Concert
"Le Voci del Centa" Choir, conducted by Maestro Eleonora Mantovani. 5:30 PM – Church of Santa Maria in Fontibus – Organized by Unitre Ingauna
December 8, 2025 – ANTIQUES MARKET
All day – Viale Martiri della Libertà – organized by the Tra le Torri Association
December 11, 2025 – SERIAL NARRATIVE: LITERATURE, CINEMA, TELEVISION
Lecture by Jacopo Marchisio. 4:30 PM – Palazzo Oddo, 3rd floor – organized by Unitre Ingauna
December 12, 2025 – “FACE-TO-FACE BOOKS” REVIEW
Presentation of the book "Un cadavere eccellenti" by Patrizia Petruccione and Riccardo Aicardi. 5:15 pm – Casa Cultural, Via Roma 25 – hosted by Tiziana Minacapilli of the APS #cosavuoichetilegga? Free admission while seats last – organized by the #cosavuoichetilegga? association.
December 13, 2025 – Make Yourself (Un)Comfortable, Let's Talk About Love
Open rehearsal with staged readings, images, and music. 9:00 PM – Casa Cultural, Via Roma 25 – Written, adapted, and coordinated by Donata Marchesini with the readers of #cosavuoichetilegga? Free admission while seats last; reservations required at 3475031329 – Organized by the @cosavuoichetilegga? association.
December 13, 2025 – ARTISAN MARKET
All day – Piazza IV Novembre
December 13 – December 14, 2025 – FEAST OF SAINT LUCIA
Historic Center – organized by the Festa di Santa Lucia association
December 13, 2025, "Albenga Between Past and Present" Exhibition
A meeting on the topic of "Sport in Albenga: from the first gymnastics clubs of the 20th century to modern gyms."
5:00 p.m. - San Carlo Auditorium, Via Roma 58
December 14, 2025 – Waiting for Christmas… in Leca
All Day – Parish Works
December 14, 2025 – Concert by the “IMMACOLATA” CHOIR of Genoa
9:00 PM – St. Michael's Cathedral – organized by the St. Michael Parish
December 14, 2025 – CHRISTMAS FAIR
All day – city avenues
December 14, 2025 – UILDM CHRISTMAS FAIR, ALBENGA SECTION
All day – Via Don Isola – in collaboration with the Giancardi-Galilei-Aicardi Institute and the National Alpine Association – organized by the UILDM Albenga Section
14.12.2025 – CHRISTMAS WITH JOY – CONCERT
6:30 PM – Auditorium S. Carlo – Organized by the Sjamo Association
December 18, 2025 – ALBENGA MUSIC HIGH SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CONCERT
9:00 PM – St. Michael's Cathedral – sponsored by the Albenga Lions
December 20, 2025 – FIRE DEPARTMENT SANTA CLAUS
4:00 PM – Piazza S. Michele – Organized by the Savona Fire Brigade Command, Albenga Detachment
December 20, 2025 – PONTELUNGO STREET MARCHING BAND
From 4.30pm to 6.00pm – city streets
20.12.2025 – JAZZ ENSEMBLE CONCERT
8:45 PM – Palazzo Oddo, 3rd floor – Organized by the Leonardo Marchese School of Music in collaboration with Spazio Ritmo of Turin – Free admission
December 20, 2025 – January 7, 2026 – PAINTING EXHIBITION “LOVED BY GOD”
UCAI Headquarters, Piazza dei Leoni – organized by the UCAI, Albenga/Imperia Section
December 21, 2025 – Street Marching Band of the G. Verdi Band
From 4.30pm to 6.00pm – city streets
December 21, 2025 – Alpine Chestnut Festival and Inflatables
People's Square
December 21, 2025 – CONCERT BY THE INGAUNIA E. MARCELLI VOCAL MUSIC ACADEMY
9:00 PM – St. Michael's Cathedral
December 27, 2025 – January 6, 2026 – EXHIBITION “SPORT OVER TIME IN ALBENGA”
Vecchia Albenga branch, Via Roma – Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday 10:00–12:00; afternoons 16:00–18:30 – Closed January 1, 2026
December 30, 2025 – PONTELUNGO STREET MARCHING BAND
From 4.30pm to 6.00pm – city streets
December 31, 2025 – Let's celebrate New Year's Eve with free will
10:00 PM – People's Square
January 3, 2026 – ARTISAN MARKET
All day – Piazza IV Novembre
January 3 – January 4, 2026 – Albenga Brick
Exhibition of LEGO works and play area; Saturday, January 3, from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Sunday, January 4, from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM – Palazzo Scotto Niccolari – curated by #costruireinsieme by Marco Munì in collaboration with the Municipality of Albenga
January 4, 2026 – TOMBOLA BY THE VECCHIA ALBENGA ASSOCIATION
3:00 PM – Parish Works of St. Michael, Via Milano – Organized by the Vecchia Albenga Association
January 4, 2026 – Street Marching Band of the G. Verdi Band
From 4.30pm to 6.00pm – city streets
January 4, 2026 – Greetings Concert
Choir “Le Voci del Centa”, directed by Maestro Eleonora Mantovani – 4:00 pm – Cathedral of St. Michael – organized by Unitre Ingauna
January 6, 2026 – THE FIREFIGHTERS' BEFANA
4:00 PM – Piazza S. Michele – Organized by the Savona Fire Brigade Command, Albenga Detachment
01.09.2026 – FASCISM, WAR AND FOIBE.
A long history of violence on Italy's eastern border with Eric Gobetti.
5:30 PM - San Carlo Auditorium, Via Roma 58.
DON'T MISS SANTA'S HOUSE ON VIA TORLARO!
A special opportunity for little ones to meet Santa Claus, post their letter, and take a photo!
Opening hours:
December 7 – 8
Morning: 10:00 – 12:30 | Afternoon: 16:00 – 18:00
December 13 – 14
Morning: 8:00 – 12:30 | Afternoon: 16:00 – 18:00
From December 20th to 30th
Morning: 10:00 – 12:30 | Afternoon: 16:00 – 18:00
(December 25: 10:00 – 12:00)