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 Cefalù.
Magic Christmas – Program
6 December 2025 – 6 January 2026
Saturday, December 6
5:00 PM: Opening of “Casa di Babbo Natale” and Photo Area “Fiocco di Neve”, by Scenika APS, Corte delle Stelle, corso Ruggero
5:30 PM: Opening of the exhibition “Ci è stato dato un figlio”, curated by Rosalba Gallà in collaboration with U.C.A.I., Ottagono Santa Caterina. Opening hours: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM, 5:00–8:00 PM until January 6 2026
6:00 PM: Christmas parade with the mini brass and percussion band “Città di Cefalù” and ASD Ballet Academy Cefalù, historic center (departure from Largo Di Giorgio)
7:00 PM: Variety show “La Vetrina dei Talenti”, by Carlo Rinaldo, Teatro Comunale Cicero
Sunday, December 7
6:30 PM: Musical show “Gafludi”, by and with Libero Reina, organized by Coop. Le Baccanti, Teatro Comunale Cicero
9:00 PM: 38th Serenata a Maria, Chiesa Artigianelli, Via Roma
Monday, December 8
7:00 PM: Opening of Via dei Presepi on via Decano Martino, by Ass. Riscopri Sant’Ambrogio, Sant’Ambrogio district
8:30 PM: Opening of “La Via dei Presepi – Natale 2025” and “Mostra Diocesana dei Presepi”, by Pro Loco Cefalù APS and the Diocese of Cefalù, Chiesa della SS. Trinità (San Domenico Monastery complex), until January 6, 2026
Tuesday, December 9
6:30 PM: Theater performance “Sfumature di Natale”, by Liana D’Angelo, Teatro Comunale Cicero
Wednesday, December 10
4:00 PM: Opera dei Pupi show “Ruggiero libera Aladina”, by Ass. cult. L’Isola dei Pupi, Teatro Comunale Cicero
Thursday, December 11
6:00 PM: “Natale cu ‘na Ciaramedda”, itinerant bagpipers, historic center
6:30 PM: Theater show “Donne sull’urlo di una crisi”, with Mary Cipolla and Laia Corcione, Teatro Comunale Cicero
Friday, December 12
5:30 PM: Street artist show “Le Follie di Zazu”, Corte delle Stelle (Casa di Babbo Natale)
6:30 PM: Theater performance “Strafelicissima Palermo”, by and with Sergio Vespertino, Teatro Comunale Cicero
Saturday, December 13
4:00 PM: Children’s show “La rivolta dei giocattoli della Befana”, by Compagnia Teatro Bertolt Brecht di Formia, Teatro Comunale Cicero
9:00 PM: Concert-show “Coro in…Canto”, by Ass. Siciliana Musica per l’Uomo ETS, Teatro Comunale Cicero
Sunday, December 14
4:00 PM: Santa Claus parade and letter delivery at ex-elementary school, by Ass. Riscopri Sant’Ambrogio, Sant’Ambrogio district
6:30 PM: Concert Ensemble “Clarinet’s Friends”, by Ass.cul.mus. Santa Cecilia, Teatro Comunale Cicero
Monday, December 15
6:30 PM: Dance show “Natale in movimento”, by ASD Agari Coreuo, Teatro Comunale Cicero
Tuesday, December 16
4:00 PM: Children’s show “Hamelin – La città del silenzio”, by Compagnia Decalè, Teatro Comunale Cicero
7:00 PM: Traditional Ninnaredda, by Ass. cult. mus. Santa Cecilia
7:00 PM: Gospel Choir “Voci di Gioia”, Chiesa Sant’Ambrogio
Wednesday, December 17
6:30 PM: Musical show “Le spiagge di novembre” by Salvatore La Carrubba, Teatro Comunale Cicero
7:00 PM: Traditional Ninnaredda, by Banda musicale V. Pintorno
Thursday, December 18
5:00 PM: Children’s workshop “Prepara dolci di Natale”, by Ass. Riscopri Sant’Ambrogio, ex-elementary school, Sant’Ambrogio
6:30 PM: Christmas Concert, School Orchestra of Liceo C. Botta di Cefalù, Teatro Comunale Cicero
6:30 PM: “Natale cu ‘na Ciaramedda”, itinerant bagpipers, Sant’Ambrogio
7:00 PM: Itinerant route of Traditional Ninnaredda, by Ass. mus. Santa Cecilia
Friday, December 19
6:00 PM: “Natale cu na Ciaramedda”, itinerant bagpipers
6:00 PM: “Magica Parata di Natale” with mascots, stilt walkers and street band, by Scenika APS, historic center, departure from Largo Di Giorgio
6:30 PM: Flamenco show “Ore di Spagna…da Sciascia a Rosa”, by Compagnia Coral Arte Flamenco, Teatro Comunale Cicero
7:00 PM: Traditional Ninnaredda, by Ass. cult. mus. Città di Cefalù
Saturday, December 20
6:30 PM: Christmas Concert, by Ass.cult.mus. Santa Cecilia, Teatro Comunale Cicero
7:00 PM: Traditional Ninnaredda, by Banda musicale V. Pintorno
Sunday, December 21
5:00 PM: Tombola for adults and children at Ex scuola elementare, Sant’Ambrogio district
6:30 PM: Concert Ensemble CC20 – “Passantino incontra Brioschi”, Teatro Comunale Cicero
7:00 PM: Traditional Ninnaredda, by Banda musicale V. Pintorno
7:00 PM: Traditional Ninnaredda, by Ass. cult. mus. Città di Cefalù, Sant’Ambrogio district
Monday, December 22
6:00 PM: Historical parade “Alla Corte del Re”, with Musicians and Flag-wavers from Magistrato dei Quartieri di Piazza Armerina, Officina Medievale Enna, and Associazione Cavalieri della Valdemone di Pollina (anniversary of King Roger II’s birth), historic center, departure from Largo Di Giorgio
Tuesday, December 23
4:00 PM: Family show “Canto di Natale” from Charles Dickens, directed by Santi Cicardo, Compagnia OTqA/Casa Teatro, Teatro Comunale Cicero
7:00 PM: Traditional Ninnaredda, by Ass. cult. mus. Città di Cefalù
7:00 PM: Traditional Ninnaredda, by Ass. cult. mus. Santa Cecilia
Wednesday, December 24
11:00 AM: 3rd edition “AbbracciAmo il Natale”, dive into magical Cefalù, by ASD Nuoto Zenit Cefalù, Molo di Cefalù
After Midnight Mass: Traditional Ninnaredda 2025, by Ass. Città di Cefalù, Piazza Duomo
Friday, December 26
6:30 PM: Santo Stefano Concert with soprano Valentina Di Franco and tenor Francesco Cipri, Teatro Comunale Cicero
Saturday, December 27
5:30 PM: Street artist show “Magie di Scenika”, Ex scuola elementare, Sant’Ambrogio
9:30 PM: Musical show with “Gemelli di Guidonia”, Piazza Duomo
Sunday, December 28
6:00 PM: Concert “Luce e Passione – Omaggio ad Alessandro Scarlatti” with M.° Diego Cannizzaro, Museo Mandralisca (upon invitation)
9:30 PM: “Pop Christmas Concert – Quando il Classico incontra il Gospel”, with La Giovane Orchestra Sicula, Raimondo Capizzi Director, Piazza Duomo
Monday, December 29
9:30 PM: Concert “Baltimora Gospel Singers feat. Pastor Ron”, Piazza Duomo
December 29–31: “Aspettando la Vecchia Strina”, by Ass. S. Cecilia, Largo Di Giorgio
Tuesday, December 30
6:30 PM: Musical and theater show “Musica senza confini” with Alessio Alessandra, by Ass.cul.mus. Città di Cefalù, Teatro Comunale Cicero
9:30 PM: Concert “Surprise”… Who will be the artist?, Piazza Duomo
Wednesday, December 31
6:00 PM: “Corteo della Vecchia Strina”, by Ass. Santa Cecilia, Largo Di Giorgio
11:00 PM: New Year’s Eve in Piazza Duomo, with the band “I Barracuda” & DJ set with Big Reunion
Friday, January 2
4:00 PM: Children’s show “Lino e Lone”, by Compagnia VAN, Teatro Comunale Cicero
6:30 PM: Stand-up comedy and cabaret “Arancine a Dubai” with Alessio Lupo and “Faccio di Testa Mia”, with Simone Riccobono, Teatro Comunale Cicero
Saturday, January 3
5:30 PM: Street artist show “L’Inventore di Storie”, Corte delle Stelle (Casa di Babbo Natale)
6:30 PM: Concert with Banda musicale V.M. Pintorno, Teatro Comunale Cicero
7:00 PM: Concert “The Christmas Song”, by Ensemble Harmonia Mundi, Chiesa Sant’Ambrogio
Sunday, January 4
6:30 PM: Concert of “The Bass Quartet”, Teatro Comunale Cicero
Monday, January 5
6:30 PM: Fashion and Magic show “InCanto d’Inverno”, by Maria Vello and Donnarumma-Catanese with illusionist Emanuele D’Angeli, Teatro Comunale Cicero
Tuesday, January 6
6:00 PM: “Aspettando i Re Magi”, horse parade by Associazione Cavalieri della Valdemone, departure from Largo Di Giorgio
6:30 PM: Opera in concert “Madama Butterfly”, Villa InCanto format, Teatro Comunale Cicero
FREE EVENTS