In Rome, Christmas becomes a cinematic experience filled with festive decorations, spectacular sets, attractions and live entertainment. From November 7 to January 6, Cinecittà World transforms into a large Christmas village. Visitors can stroll along the beautifully decorated Christmas Street, meet Santa Claus, enjoy ice skating and watch festive musicals and shows. This season also introduces two new productions, The Place of Lost Things and Elf Express – Letters from the Wild West.
PROGRAMME
November 7, 2026 – January 6, 2027
Christmas Street: a festive street inspired by 1930s New York, decorated with sparkling lights, garlands, carriages and giant gift boxes.
Welcome, It’s Christmas!: an opening show featuring Christmas music and festive characters.
Santa’s House and the Elves’ Post Office: meet Santa Claus and send your Christmas letter.
The Place of Lost Things: a musical celebrating the magic of Christmas.
Elf Express – Letters from the Wild West: a comedy show set in the Wild West, where elf postal workers must deliver all the letters before Christmas Eve.
More festive attractions: Christmas snowfall, Joyful Town, the Grinch’s maze, Christmas face painting and an ice-skating rink.
December 31, 2026
– New Year’s Eve at Cinecittà World: a special celebration featuring themed gala dinners, rides open throughout the night, nightclubs, concerts, live shows and midnight festivities.
January 6, 2027
– The Arrival of La Befana: the final day of the Christmas season, with surprises and activities for visitors of all ages.
The detailed show timetable and individual attraction schedules may vary depending on the day, so visitors should check the official programme before arriving.
USEFUL INFORMATION
📍 Location: Cinecittà World, Via Irina Alberti, Rome
📅 Dates: November 7, 2026 – January 6, 2027
🕒 Opening hours: generally 11:00 AM-6:00 PM on weekends, public holidays and throughout the Christmas holidays. Special New Year’s Eve opening from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
🎟️ Tickets: from €29 for adults and €24 for children (100-140 cm) with online promotional rates; children under 1 metre enter free. New Year’s Eve tickets start at €40.
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