As every year, from December 6 to January 6, the appointment returns with the free initiatives of the municipal administration, which will bring color to the streets of the Norman town.
Magic Christmas – Program
6 December 2025 – 6 January 2026
Saturday December 6
5:00 PM: Opening of “Santa’s House” and the “Snowflake Photo Corner”, organized by Scenika APS, Corte delle Stelle, Corso Ruggero
5:30 PM: Opening of the exhibition “A Child Is Given to Us”, curated by Rosalba Gallà in collaboration with U.C.A.I., at the Santa Caterina Octagon. Opening hours: 10:00–1:00 PM and 5:00–8:00 PM until January 6, 2026
6:00 PM: Traveling Christmas Parade by the brass and percussion mini band “Città di Cefalù” and ASD Ballet Academy Cefalù, historic center (starting from Largo Di Giorgio)
7:00 PM: Variety Show “The Talent Showcase” by Carlo Rinaldo, Cicero Municipal Theatre
Sunday December 7
6:30 PM: Musical show “Gafludi”, by and with Libero Reina, organized by Coop. Le Baccanti, Cicero Municipal Theatre
9:00 PM: 38th Serenade to Mary, Artigianelli Church, Via Roma
Monday December 8
7:00 PM: Opening of the “Nativity Scene Street” on Via Decano Martino, curated by the Association Riscopri Sant’Ambrogio, in the Sant’Ambrogio district
8:30 PM: Opening of “The Nativity Scene Street – Christmas 2025” and the Diocesan Nativity Exhibition, organized by Pro Loco Cefalù APS and the Diocese of Cefalù, at the Church of the Holy Trinity (San Domenico complex), open until January 6, 2026
Tuesday December 9
6:30 PM: Theatre show “Shades of Christmas” by Liana D’Angelo, Cicero Municipal Theatre
Wednesday December 10
4:00 PM: Puppet Opera show “Ruggiero Frees Aladina”, by the cultural association L’Isola dei Pupi, Cicero Municipal Theatre
Thursday December 11
6:00 PM: “Christmas with the Bagpipe”, traveling zampognari, historic center
6:30 PM: Theatre show “Women on the Verge of a Crisis” with Mary Cipolla and Laia Corcione, Cicero Municipal Theatre
Friday December 12
5:30 PM: Street artist performance “Zazu’s Follies”, Corte delle Stelle (Santa’s House)
6:30 PM: Comic theatre show “Strafelicissima Palermo” by and with Sergio Vespertino, Cicero Municipal Theatre
Saturday December 13
4:00 PM: Children’s show “The Befana’s Toys Revolt”, by the Bertolt Brecht Theatre Company of Formia, Cicero Municipal Theatre
9:00 PM: Concert-show “Choir in…Canto”, by the Sicilian Association Musica per l’Uomo ETS, Cicero Municipal Theatre
Sunday December 14
4:00 PM: Santa Claus Parade and letter delivery at the former Elementary School, organized by Riscopri Sant’Ambrogio, in the Sant’Ambrogio district
6:30 PM: Clarinet’s Friends Ensemble Concert, by the cultural-musical association Santa Cecilia, Cicero Municipal Theatre
Monday December 15
6:30 PM: Dance show “Christmas in Motion”, by ASD Agari Coreuo, Cicero Municipal Theatre
Tuesday December 16
4:00 PM: Children’s show “Hamelin – The City of Silence” by Compagnia Decalé, Cicero Municipal Theatre
7:00 PM: Traditional Ninnaredda by the music association Santa Cecilia
7:00 PM: Gospel Choir “Voices of Joy”, Sant’Ambrogio Church
Wednesday December 17
6:30 PM: Musical show “The Beaches of November” by Salvatore La Carrubba, Cicero Municipal Theatre
7:00 PM: Traditional Ninnaredda by the V. Pintorno Municipal Band
Thursday December 18
5:00 PM: Children’s workshop “Make Christmas Sweets”, organized by Riscopri Sant’Ambrogio, former Elementary School, Sant’Ambrogio
6:30 PM: Christmas Concert by the School Orchestra of the C. Botta High School of Cefalù, Cicero Municipal Theatre
6:30 PM: “Christmas with the Bagpipe”, traveling zampognari, Sant’Ambrogio
7:00 PM: Traveling route of the Traditional Ninnaredda, by Santa Cecilia
Friday December 19
6:00 PM: “Christmas with the Bagpipe”, traveling zampognari
6:00 PM: “Magical Christmas Parade” with mascots, stilt walkers, and street band, by Scenika APS, historic center (start at Largo Di Giorgio)
6:30 PM: Flamenco show “Hours of Spain… From Sciascia to Rosa” by Compagnia Coral Arte Flamenco, Cicero Municipal Theatre
7:00 PM: Traditional Ninnaredda by the Città di Cefalù music association
Saturday December 20
6:30 PM: Christmas Concert by Santa Cecilia, Cicero Municipal Theatre
7:00 PM: Traditional Ninnaredda by the V. Pintorno Municipal Band
Sunday December 21
5:00 PM: Bingo for adults and children at the former Elementary School, Sant’Ambrogio
6:30 PM: CC20 Ensemble Concert – “Passantino Meets Brioschi”, Cicero Municipal Theatre
7:00 PM: Traditional Ninnaredda by the V. Pintorno Municipal Band
7:00 PM: Traditional Ninnaredda by Città di Cefalù, Sant’Ambrogio
Monday December 22
6:00 PM: Historical parade “At the King’s Court” with Musicians and Flag-throwers from Piazza Armerina and groups from Enna and Pollina (anniversary of the birth of King Roger II), historic center, starting from Largo Di Giorgio
Tuesday December 23
4:00 PM: Family show “A Christmas Carol” from Charles Dickens, directed by Santi Cicardo, OTqA/Casa Teatro Company, Cicero Municipal Theatre
7:00 PM: Traditional Ninnaredda by Città di Cefalù
7:00 PM: Traditional Ninnaredda by Santa Cecilia
Wednesday December 24
11:00 AM: 3rd edition of “Let’s Embrace Christmas”, dive into magical Cefalù, by ASD Nuoto Zenit Cefalù, Cefalù Pier
After Midnight Mass: Traditional Ninnaredda 2025 by Città di Cefalù, Piazza Duomo
Friday December 26
6:30 PM: St. Stephen’s Day Concert with soprano Valentina Di Franco and tenor Francesco Cipri, Cicero Municipal Theatre
Saturday December 27
5:30 PM: Street artist show “Scenika’s Magic”, former Elementary School, Sant’Ambrogio
9:30 PM: Musical performance by the Gemelli di Guidonia, Piazza Duomo
Sunday December 28
6:00 PM: Concert “Light and Passion – Tribute to Alessandro Scarlatti” with Maestro Diego Cannizzaro, Mandralisca Museum (invitation only)
9:30 PM: Pop Christmas Concert – When Classical Meets Gospel, with the Young Sicilian Orchestra, conducted by Raimondo Capizzi, Piazza Duomo
Monday December 29
9:30 PM: Concert “Baltimora Gospel Singers feat. Pastor Ron”, Piazza Duomo
December 29–31: “Waiting for the Old Strina”, by Santa Cecilia, Largo Di Giorgio
Tuesday December 30
6:30 PM: Musical and theatrical show “Music Without Borders” with Alessio Alessandra, organized by Città di Cefalù, Cicero Municipal Theatre
9:30 PM: “Surprise” Concert – Who will the artist be? Piazza Duomo
Wednesday, December 31
6:00 PM: “Old Strina Parade” by Santa Cecilia, Largo Di Giorgio
11:00 PM: New Year’s Eve in Piazza Duomo with the band I Barracuda and Big Reunion DJ set
Friday January 2
4:00 PM: Children’s show “Lino and Lone” by Compagnia VAN, Cicero Municipal Theatre
18:30 PM: Stand-up comedy & cabaret “Arancine in Dubai” with Alessio Lupo and “I Do It My Way” with Simone Riccobono, Cicero Municipal Theatre
Saturday January 3
5:30 PM: Street artist performance “The Story Inventor”, Corte delle Stelle (Santa’s House)
6:30 PM: Concert by the wind ensemble V.M. Pintorno, Cicero Municipal Theatre
7:00 PM: Concert “The Christmas Song” by Ensemble Harmonia Mundi, Sant’Ambrogio Church
Sunday January 4
6:30 PM: Concert by The Bass Quartet, Cicero Municipal Theatre
Monday January 5
6:30 PM: Fashion and Magic Show “Winter Enchantment”, curated by Maria Vello and Donnarumma-Catanese with illusionist Emanuele D’Angeli, Cicero Municipal Theatre
Tuesday January 6
6:00 PM: “Waiting for the Three Wise Men”, horseback parade by Cavalieri della Valdemone, starting from Largo Di Giorgio
6:30 PM: “Madama Butterfly” in concert format, Villa InCanto, Cicero Municipal Theatre
FREE EVENTS.