ROME, WITH A LITTLE WINTER MAGIC · YOUR 2026–2027 GUIDE

THE ROMAN WINTER JOURNAL · 2026–2027

Piazza Navona Christmas Market / Festa della Befana

A traditional Roman festive market in one of the city's grand Baroque squares, with Christmas decorations, crafts, toys and seasonal sweets. Combine a visit with the Pantheon and the lanes around Piazza Navona.

Dates confirmed
Piazza Navona and its Baroque architecture
Piazza Navona · location photograph, not a photograph of the 2026 market. Photo credits
When
1 Dec 2026 – 6 Jan 2027
Where
Piazza Navona, historic centre
Source status
municipal schedule confirmed
Last checked
14 October 2026

What is confirmed for this winter?

Municipal multi-year notice article 1.1 explicitly schedules the editions from 1 December each year until 6 January the following year, through 2027/28. The detailed 2026 entertainment programme and inauguration time are not yet verified.

Tickets & access

Public square access; purchases and rides charged separately. No booking needed for the square.

Plan a comfortable visit

Plan one area at a time and leave room for a warm break. Check any new organiser announcements, access arrangements and opening details close to your visit.

Something else to do nearby or another day

Indoor history to pair with Piazza Navona. The experience below is a separate booking; it does not include admission to Piazza Navona Christmas Market / Festa della Befana.

Read our Piazza Navona Underground - The Stadium of Domitian guide →

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