Christmas 2025 in Sorrento once again promises to be one of the most anticipated and evocative periods of the year on the coast. Between sparkling lights, musical and traditional shows, and the inevitable festive atmosphere that envelops the historic center, the city is preparing to experience weeks of pure magic.
Even if the official program will be released in the next few weeks, Sorrento is already ready to amaze with its symbolic events which every year attract thousands of visitors from all over Italy and abroad.
Christmas events 2025 in Sorrento: Lighting of the tree and lights
Among the most awaited moments of Sorrento Christmas there is always the ceremony of switching on the lights, which transforms the center into a real light show.
The main streets, from Corso Italia to Piazza Tasso, are decorated with light installations that enchant adults and children, giving a fairy-tale atmosphere.
As per tradition, the large “singing” Christmas tree will also be installed for Christmas 2025, one of the most loved events by residents and tourists. The official lighting will take place, as every year, between the end of November and the first days of December, officially starting the festivities in the city.
Santa Claus Village
Throughout the Christmas period, the heart of Sorrento will also host the Santa Claus Village, designed for families and children.
Between shows, creative workshops and refreshment points with typical holiday sweets, the village will be a place to experience the true Christmas atmosphere.
The photos of the new 2026 About Sorrento calendar have been announced
Art will also be the protagonist of the holidays with the initiative signed About Sorrento, which will announce which photos will be selected for the social contest and which will be included in the 2026 calendar of About Sorrento.
The 12 photos that will be selected will also be exhibited in an exhibition at the cloister of San Francesco.
Celebrate New Year's Eve in Sorrento
Among the symbolic events of the Sorrento festivals, the Ciuccio di Fuoco cannot be missing, the fireworks and theatrical show that every year greets the arrival of the new year with an ancient and much-loved tradition.
The event, which takes place in the heart of the city on the night of December 31st, is one of the most evocative moments of New Year’s Eve in Sorrento: a mix of folklore, music and fireworks that light up the sky over the Gulf of Naples.
Alongside Ciuccio, as always, there will be no shortage of concerts, live shows and DJ sets in the main squares to welcome 2026 together in a shared festive atmosphere.
Every Christmas in Sorrento is an experience that combines art, tradition and community spirit. The streets come alive, the shops and restaurants dress up and the squares become meeting places where you can share emotions and memories.
2025 promises an even richer and more engaging calendar, with events for all ages, including culture, food and wine and entertainment.
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