23rd Edition – The Christmas of Wonders

In San Marino, Christmas shines once again with the magic of A Timeless Story.

Among magnificent light shows, traditional markets, and original events and attractions for families, the Old Town turns into an enchanted place where the most genuine emotions come back to life.

A journey between past and present to rediscover the true spirit of Christmas — one made of sharing, wonder, and sweet nostalgia.

Lights and Illuminations
The Christmas of Wonders – A Timeless Story will welcome visitors with sparkling lights, festive musical settings, and dazzling illuminations in the most iconic places of the Old Town — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — making them even more extraordinary and marking the beginning of a unique and unmissable attraction route.

The Timeless Village
At Campo Bruno Reffi, the magical Timeless Village will come to life.
Inside a heated structure, children will enjoy a rich program of Creative Workshops for making Christmas decorations and listening to animated readings.
To relive a bygone era, the little ones can have fun on an antique Mini Carousel with wooden horses.
Adding to the enchantment will be the Great Christmas Tree, illuminated by traditional Christmas lights and surrounded by a Railway Train, ready to take everyone on board for a magical journey.
Tickets
Mini Carousel + Railway Train Ride: €5 for both activities

Piazza della Libertà: The Great Star
Piazza della Libertà will shine brighter than ever with the Great Star, a 12-meter-high jewel of light that captures the enchantment of Christmas. Its sparkling rays will embrace the Old Town, filling every gaze with wonder.

Piazzale Domus Plebis: The Star and Projections
The journey of light continues to Piazzale Domus Plebis, where a stunning star-shaped light installation and evocative projections on the Basilica will create an unmatched atmosphere.

Christmas Markets
It’s not Christmas without the warmth of the typical Mountain Chalets! The Traditional Christmas Markets will be back in Via Eugippo and Via Donna Felicissima, offering visitors gifts, crafts, local products, food, and sweets.

The Cava dei Balestrieri will host the Ice Park with a fabulous ice-skating rink surrounded by dazzling lights that will take everyone’s breath away.
Opening Hours
29 Nov – 21 Dec (weekends & holidays): 10:30 – 19:00 / 21:00 – 23:00
1–19 Dec (weekdays): 15:00–18:30
22 Dec  – 6 Jan: 10:30–19:00 / 21:00 –23:00
24 Dec: 10:30 –19:00
25 Dec  & 1 Jan: 14:30–19:00 / 21:00–23:00
Tickets
€10 for 60 minutes
€8 for 30 minutes
€4 for penguin rental

Shows and Entertainment
Throughout the entire Christmas of Wonders period — except for 22 and 23 December— the Old Town will become a vast open-air stage with live performances in the most iconic and charming locations. Marching bands will engage the audience with rhythmic and energetic musical repertoires, while choirs will bring the magic of Christmas with classic and modern songs. Many street performers will enliven the streets and squares with open-air shows: stilt walkers, clowns, magicians, mischievous dwarves...

20 and 21 December - from 14.00 to 19.00
Montegiardino Living Nativity Scene
Embark on a journey through time, surrounded by torches, ancient crafts and an atmosphere of authentic devotion. Dozens of actors will bring the magic of the Nativity to life, engaging visitors of all ages in an evocative and immersive experience that combines tradition, faith and community.
Piazzale Domus Plebis

31 December - from 22.15
New Year's Eve
Grand celebrations for New Year's Eve in Piazza Sant'Agata

6 January
Epiphany
The last day of Christmas of Wonders will be celebrated by the forest gnomes and their travelling entertainment in the Historic Centre of San Marino.

Collateral Events of the Christmas of Wonders

Saint Cecilia Concert
30 November – Basilica del Santo – 18:00
Organized by the San Marino Music Institute
A Sky Full of Stars – Christmas Concert
13 and 14 December  – Titano Theatre – 21:15
Organized by Corale San Marino
40th Saint Stephen’s Concert
26 December  – Basilica del Santo – 16:30
Organized by Camerata del Titano
New Year’s Concert
1 January – Titano Theatre
Organized by the San Marino Parkinson Association and the San Marino Military Band
Concert
3 January – Titano Theatre – 21:00 
Organized by the San Marino Concert Band
Charity Market
Gallery of the Ministry of Tourism - Contrada Omagnano 20
SUMS Women's Exhibition
Cassa di Risparmio Gallery - Piazzetta Titano
Exhibition Arte e Design. Design è Arte - Art and Design. Design is Art
Palazzo SUMS and San Marino National Gallery
Exhibition Francobolli Dipinti. Marco Ventura - Painted Stamps. Marco Ventura
Stamp and Coin Museum
Exhibition Toby Rampton
Saint Francis Museum

Christmas Card
In the 2 Info Points at Porta San Francesco and Porta della Fratta, the Christmas Card will be distributed on which stamps can be collected at the Ice Park, Timeless Village and the 2 Info Points. Upon completion of the stamps, the visitor will be able to receive a Gift created by Brand Gioielli at participating shops and, by presenting the postcard at the counter of the Philatelic and Numismatics Division of Poste San Marino S.p.a., have the collectible Postmark created specifically for the Christmas of Wonders 2025.
Counter of the Philatelic and Numismatics Division
Piazzetta Garibaldi
Open: 9:00-13:00 e 14:15-17:00

Cable Car
During event days, the cable car service will operate from 7:45 to 19:30.
25 December: 14:30 – 19:30
1 January: 13:30 – 19:30

Program subject to updates

Experience The Christmas of Wonders on 29-30 November, 6-8 December, 13-14 December, and every day from 20 December to 6 January.

Christmas of Wonders Info Points
Info Chalet – Porta San Francesco
Info Chalet – Porta della Fratta
Nursery Chalet with changing table – Campo Bruno Reffi
Courtesy stroller service for families at the Info Chalets

Information
Tourist Information Office
📞 +378 (0549) 882914
📧 informazioni.turismo@pa.sm