Monumental Nativity Scene in Ponte a Egola

08/01/2026 – 11/01/2026 @ Tutto il giorno – The Nativity Scene in Ponte a Egola is a monumental representation with life-size figures that occupy Piazza Guido Rossa from 8 December to 11 January 2026. It is characterised by its considerable size, by being made of leather and by being displayed in a bottale. The drum was displayed in Piazza San Pietro during the […]

Artistic Nativity Crib in San Romano | Montopoli in Val d’Arno

08/01/2026 – 11/01/2026 @ 9:00 – 18:00 – The San Romano Artistic Crib is set up every year from 8 December in the cloister of the Sanctuary of Divine Grace, in Piazza Santa Chiara. The Sanctuary, dedicated to the Madonna who appeared to San Romano, has been enlarged several times, starting in 1515, by the Medici, who were so devoted to the Virgin […]

Artistic Nativity Crib of Cigoli | San Miniato

08/01/2026 – 11/01/2026 @ 10:00 – 18:30 – The 24th edition of the Cigoli artistic nativity scene will be on display from 7 December 2025 to 11 January 2026 at the ‘Madre dei Bimbi’ Sanctuary in Cigoli, San Miniato The largest sensory nativity scene in TuscanyThe artistic nativity scene in Cigoli combines extreme attention to detail with high technology in a “Palestinian-style” landscape, […]

The Angel’s nativity Scene Crib | Vicopisano

08/01/2026 – 11/01/2026 @ 15:30 – 19:30 – The ‘Angel’s nativity Scene Crib’, created by local artist Angelo Perini for the past 26 years, is made in an old cellar in San Giovanni alla Vena, near the cozy medieval village of Vicopisano. It is the result of meticulous work, created in the niches of an old cellar, with wooden houses, small waterfalls, large […]

Massimo Brini’s Artistic Nativity Scene | Forcoli

09/01/2026 – 11/01/2026 @ 15:30 – 19:30 – In Forcoli, between Pontedera and Palaia, Massimo Brini’s Artistic Nativity Scene returns. The nativity scene can be visited from the afternoon of Tuesday 8 December until 6 January inside the “Pizzeria Lalo” in Piazza Sant’Antonio. In 2019, the nativity scene was also exhibited at the Vatican, where it was visited and recognised by Pope Francis. […]

Christmas in Cascina

11/01/2026 @ Tutto il giorno – ‘M’illumino di Cascina’ is the programme of Christmas initiatives in the municipal area, with travelling events, street parties and shop openings from 30 November to 11 January 2026. On 11 January 2026, there will be a guided tour of the Church of San Jacopo in Zambra, in collaboration with Italia Nostra Sezione Cascina. The Befana […]

Christmas in Calcinaia

11/01/2026 @ 9:00 – 17:00 – On Sunday, 7 December, Calcinaia will host ‘Aspettando il Natale’ (Waiting for Christmas), an afternoon full of activities that will transform the town centre into a festive, tasty and entertaining experience for young and old alike. The event will begin at 3 p.m. with the opening of food stands and many activities, including lights, music, […]

Nativity Scene | Calcinaia

11/01/2026 @ 10:30 – 19:30 – From 7 December to 11 January 2026, the multi-scene artistic nativity scene returns to the Church of St. Michael (known as the Church of the Compagnia) in Calcinaia, Via XX Settembre. The nativity scene, with its striking visual effect, is characterised by automation and technology, thanks to a mix of special effects and audio contributions […]

Christmas in Volterra

11/01/2026 @ 12:00 – 19:00 – Volterra celebrates Christmas and New Year’s Eve with a programme of events of various kinds and for all ages taking place in the beautiful historic centre. From 6 to 8 December with “Svelathri, Christmas Adventure among the shops of Volterra”: a journey through artisan workshops where crafts come to life and every encounter holds a […]

Nativity Scene Treasure Hunt and Christmas | Bientina

11/01/2026 @ 15:00 – 19:00 – The second edition of the ‘Nativity Scene Treasure Hunt’ returns to Bientina, transforming the small town into a widespread journey of creativity and tradition. Each registered nativity scene becomes a stop on the trail, helping to build a map that visitors can follow during the holidays. The nativity scene must be displayed in a place […]

Living Nativity Scene in Coltano | Pisa

11/01/2026 @ 16:00 – 20:00 – Not far from Pisa, in the village of Coltano near the Villa Medicea park, the living nativity scene comes to life on 6th January from 4pm to 8pm in Via Palazzi, among soft lighting and the scent of straw. The event has been postponed to Sunday 11th due to bad weather conditions Characters in period […]

Nativity Tuscany : the crib made in Tuscany

17/01/2026 – 18/01/2026 @ 10:00 – 19:00 – Leather and hide from Ponte a Egola and Santa Croce sull’Arno, crystal from Colle Val d’Elsa, terracotta from Montelupo Fiorentino, alabaster and salt from Volterra, marble from Carrara, Signa with its straw and typical hats, Casentino cloth, Pescia paper: for the first time, quality Tuscan craftsmanship will be the star of “Nativity Tuscany” from Saturday […]

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