Carducci Square Ribbon cutting at the Christmas Village, with the Corpo Bandistico Sarabanda, the Street Gospel Choir and the ice-skaters of SportCulture SSD. 5 p.m.
Skating Rink
Largo IV Novembre Inauguration of the ice-skating rink with show on ice.
Magic Tree and Antique Carousel
Historic Center Tree-shaped carousel and carousel of wooden horses and carriages.
Christmas Trains Historic Center Christmas trains running until January 7.
Christmas Square
Saint Peter Martyr Square Sax and guitar concert by students of the Groovemaster Academy of Monza.
Lighting tree With the participation of the'Groovemaster Academy
piazza Duomo
A Christmas in All Senses
Carlo Alberto District Christmas decorations by Associazione Facciavista
Natures divergent in the collection of the briantea Biennale
Musei Civici di Monza - Exhibition Hall Exhibition open during the days and hours of the museumuntil January 12, 2025
Villa Reale di Monza - Ground floor Project by Consorzio Villa Reale e Parco di Monza, UNICEF Monza e Brianza and Istituto Primo Levi, Seregno. Until December 8, 2024: Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2024
Religious Opening with Tree Blessing
piazza Duomo The event will be accompanied by a music quartet from the Groovemaster Academy of Monza. 5:30 p.m.
Sala Maddalena Conference-concert on the Christmas tradition with the Lambro Valley Choir. 9 p.m.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Safe Christmas
Market Area and piazza S. Paolo The Police will be present with their "Blue Pullman," a traveling multimedia classroom where Traffic Police officers become "safety teachers" even for the youngest children. Road safety lessons based on themed games, movies and cartoons to learn the rules of safety while playing.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Elf Chanelle Desir
piazza Roma and downtown streets Elf Chanelle Desir performance. From 3.30
Triuggio Marching Band
piazza Roma and downtown streets Touring band performance. From 4:30 pm
Concerts for the City - The InCanto of Christmas
Civic Center Center - San Gerardo Echoes City Choir, Choir Fior di Montagna, Choir Brianza from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
San Fruttuoso Civic Center Coro Voces and I Coriandoli from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Church Cristo Re Alchimia Vocal Ensemble, Melophonia, Anthem Choir from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
piazza Roma The Singer's Choir from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Church Carmelo Aenigma Vocal Ensemble from 9:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Safe Christmas
Market Area and piazza San Paolo The Anti-Counterfeiting Operations Group of the Milan Local Police will illustrate the risks of buying and using counterfeit products
Synchronies - Exhibition
Civic Gallery, Via Camperio 1 Exhibition by Maria Capizzi. On the occasion of the exhibition, Unicef is offering a fundraiser to support their activities From Nov. 30 to Dec. 5, 2024
Civigames
Civic Library "Beppe Colombo" Board games in the library. For adults. 7 p.m.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2024
Animation with Dixie Christmas Marching Band
Via Rota
Elves at the Gallop
piazza Roma and Downtown Streets Show with the Galloping Elves. From 3:30 p.m.
Brianza All Star
piazza Roma and downtown streets Concert by the Brianza All Star Band. From 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.30
Singing in the Streets of Downtown - The InCanto of Christmas
Departure from piazzaCitterio, arrival in piazza Roma With Vela Choir, Ardigò School Choir, Il Mandarino and San Biagio Choir, from 3.00 to 4:45 p.m.
Concerts for the City in Neighborhoods
St. Gerardo Church Chorus Laudamus Dominum and Choir Vexilla Regis from 3:30 to 4 p.m.30
Libertà Civic Center - Liberthub White Voices of Agrate and San Zenone Choir from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Church of San Francesco CAI Bovisio and All Together from 3:30 to 4 p.m.30
Church of San Pietro Martire Young Voices of Bassano from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
via Pier della Francesca gardens - San Donato Neighborhood Christmas in Music: from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.30
Social Christmas
piazza San Paolo Italian Red Cross volunteers will be in St. Paul's Square to collect "Suspended Gifts" donated by citizens
A Christmas of Art - Exhibition
Musei Civici di Monza | Galleria dei Ritratti The Nativity in the engraved masterpieces of the civic collections: Four antique prints come out of storage to show themselves to the public. The mini-exhibition can be visited during museum opening days and hours. December 1, 2024 to January 6, 2025
Sunday-at-the-museum
Monza Civic Museums Free admission to the museum for the first Sunday of the month
Musei Civici di Monza The museum, with its accessible layout funded by the PNRR, offers a series of inclusive initiatives in the name of art and beauty. At 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3 p.m.-6 p.m.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2024
Contemporary Art: Jeff Koons - Conference
Musei Civici di Monza | Conference Room Conference by Daniele Astrologo Abadal. 5:30 p.m.
Volume 2 - Art Workshop
Civic Library "Beppe Colombo" Creative workshop. For adults. 8 p.m.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2024
Livietta and Tracollo
Villa Reale in Monza Project of the Association Orchestra da Camera Canova APS to bring students closer to the world of opera, featuring the famous musical comedy by G.B. Pergolesi. Shows from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 to 12:30 p.m.
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024
Music and stalls
Via E. da Monza and Via Bergamo Market with music: 2 pm to 6 pm.00
Divergent Thoughts - Guided tour
Musei Civici di Monza Guided tour of the exhibition and creative workshop for ages 14 and up 3 pm.30
Kids' Library "Al segno della luna" Theatrical performance and workshop for children ages 3 and up and families. Edited by GiorgiaGrazianoTeatro. 3:30 p.m.
Let's Tell Christmas Stories
San Gerardo Library The library takes you to the most beloved holiday for young and old with sweet Christmas stories and a special workshop. For children 6-10 years old. 10:30 am
Help! My Aunt is Santa's Sister
San Rocco Library Show for children ages 3 to 10 and families. Curated by Gáidaros Teatro 10:30 a.m.
Santa's Magnificent Reindeer
S. Albino Library Narration for children ages 4 and up and families by storyteller Marco Bertarini 10:30 a.m.
Juggling with Elves with Marta
piazza Roma Show and workshop for families and children: Juggling with elves and juggling workshop for the little ones to try out the artists' tools; followed by performance by Elf Marta. From 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
The Wavers
piazza Roma How do they celebrate Christmas in Hawaii? They explain it to us with the energy of surf music and distinctive floral garlands. Hours from 5 p.m.
Elf Chanelle Desir
piazza Roma Traveling show for families and children: Juggling on stilts and fire show Hours from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Is light a light darkness?
Duomo of Monza Art exhibition featuring Marco Carnà's original preparatory sketches for the basilica's stained glass windows. A unique opportunity to discover the creative process of one of Monza's artistic masterpieces. The display is also accessible to children with cognitive difficulties, with the participation of autistic boys from Facciavista to accompany visitors. December 7 to January 12
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2024
Saint Mass of the Immaculate Conception
Duomo of Monza Liturgical celebration of the Immaculate Conception. 11 a.m.
Music, shows and street performers
piazza Roma and streets of the historic center What a Surprise! Show for families and children: fiery juggling acts, music and clowns with irresistible audience involvement. By and with Francesca Di Traglia, by Collective Clown From 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Awaiting Christmas with neighborhood associations
piazza Roma Notes of Color, ensemble of ten choristers accompanied by a band (drums, bass, guitar and keyboard) for a magical, enveloping and engaging concert From 5 pm.00
Christmas Concert
Festive Hall of Villa Reale Orchestra Da Camera Canova Aps A program entirely dedicated to dance, with an important homage to the musical tradition of northern Europe. A. E. Negri: Terpsichore Suite* E. Grieg: Holberg Suite Trad. Scandinavian: Woodworks Reservation: musicamorfosi.it 5 p.m.
Museum Decorations
Musei Civici di Monza Family Lab for families with children ages 3-11. We explore the works of art in the museum in search of decorations, glitter and precious details to get inspired and make an original Christmas tree decoration in the workshop. 3 pm.30
Christmas Social
piazza San Paolo Italian Red Cross volunteers will be present in St. Paul's Square to collect "Suspended Gifts" donated by citizens
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2024
TECHNO BRASS COMPOSER
Villa Reale The hypnotic groove of techno and the power of wind instruments. Two sound universes coming together in Bandakadabra's new street and stage live show. A unique concert featuring the voice and rhymes of Vegas Jones. From 7 to 9 p.m.
St. Gerardo Library Creative workshop for making Christmas-themed decorations. For adults. From 8:30 pm
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2024
To be discovered in schools and neighborhoods
Show in the St. Charles - St. Joseph neighborhood From 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Christmas stories with Matteo Curatella at Puecher Primary School.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2024
Appointments in Neighborhoods
via Sant'Andrea park - San Biagio Neighborhood - Cazzaniga Show with stilt-walkers: at 4:30 p.m.
Show in San Biagio Neighborhood - Cazzaniga From 4:30 to 6 p.m. A fun afternoon with Circus Ellis' stilt-walker and his Elves in St. Andrew's Park.
Natalbino - St. Albino Neighborhood An evening dedicated to raising funds for the Boa Association
The Painted Garden - Meeting
Musei Civici di Monza Presentation of the book "The Painted Garden - Plants and Fruits in Art and Myth" with author Stefano Zuffi. 6 p.m.
The Library and the City. The Sixty Years of the Monza Civic Library
Civic Library "Beppe Colombo" Conference by Giustino Pasciuti and Roberto Limonta. For adults. 9 p.m.
Do you hear them jingle?
Children's Library "Al segno della luna" Tiny readings. For children 18-36 months. 4:30 pm
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2024
Solidarity Christmas Market
piazza San Paolo Stands of handicrafts and local products. All proceeds will go to charity. From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
piazza Roma Participatory juggling show for children with glowing balls and engaging acts. Featuring Ivan Malabar, curated by Collective Clown. From 4 p.m.
piazza Roma Band Italy's hottest country-indie-folk with the great classics revisited in bluegrass style. From 5 p.m.
Cederna Civic Center Concert by local choirs and children's activities. From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Monza Christmas Run
Cascina San Fedele - Monza Park From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Children's workshops, DJ set, snack, mulled wine, raffle and delivery of letters to Santa Claus. (Run scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 15) Funds earmarked for Gattolandia Odv Info: socialtimeonlus.it
Appointments in Neighborhoods
Via Tazzoli / Via Iseo - San Fruttuoso Neighborhood Christmas Under the Tree: from 2 to 6 p.m.00
Christmas Under the Tree - St. Albino Neighborhood Event in collaboration with the Neighborhood Council
piazza San Paolo "Gifts Suspended": in the presence of city institutions, the ceremony of handing over donated gifts
The Stories of the Madman - Show at the Museum
Musei Civici di Monza | Cloister Show for children/years 3 and up. Show written, directed and performed by Matteo Curatella 3 p.m.
Margherita's Christmas
Triante Library Show for children and families. Curated by Pattygiramondo Company 4 p.m.
The Legendary Santa Claus
Cederna Library Narration for children ages 6 and up and families by storyteller Marco Bertarini 10:30 a.m.
Cederna Library Readings in music, poetry and bibliosacche! Cederna Library's BiblioCoccole are back, in collaboration with the "Spazio Bimbo" daycare center. For children 18-36 months 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. (two shifts)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2024
Elves and Goblins in the Downtown Streets
piazza Roma and Old Town Streets Artists and figures dressed as Christmas elves and goblins enliven the city streets. From 3 pm.30
The Elfomobile
piazza Roma Children's show with two Christmas elves and a curious pedal car, between juggling and balancing. Featuring Slapstick Duo, by All'Incirco. From 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monza Blues Band
piazza Roma A super band of Monza's best musicians for a musical journey from the Blues Brothers to Aretha Franklin. From 5 p.m.
Traditional Carols - The InCanto of Christmas
Church of Santa Maria al Carrobiolo Christmas choir with traditional songs. 4 p.m.
Monza Christmas Run
Cascina San Fedele - Monza Park From 08.00 to 11.30: Registration, solidarity Christmas run, institutional greetings, awards ceremony. Funds earmarked for Gattolandia Odv. Info: socialtimeonlus.it
Appointments in Neighborhoods
Pertini Square - Downtown Neighborhood Christmas Sports (Natalbino initiative): from 10.00 to 18.00
Via Pina Sacconaghi park Music and stalls: from 10.00 to 18.00
Libertà Civic Center - Liberthub - Liberty District Christmas Dance: from 15.00 to 18.00
Natalbino - St. Albino Neighborhood Christmas Sports
Sustainable Christmas
San Paolo Square Acinque, Brianzacque and Lambro Valley Park offer gadgets and materials to raise awareness of environmental sustainability. Activities and workshops for children during the day.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2024
Show in the San Fruttuoso Neighborhood Andy Spigola and his Elves accompany you in a show combining nouveau clown and visual comedy to challenge height on stilts at Alfieri Primary School. From 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Natalbino - St. Albino Neighborhood Events in collaboration with neighborhood schools and traditional living nativity
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2024
Read to me who am a friend of the reindeer...baby
Kids' Library "Al segno della luna" Bebeteca. For parents and future readers among cuddles, sounds and nursery rhymes. For children from 4 months. Hours 10:30 a.m.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2024
Ensemble Verità Baroque
Festive Hall of Villa Reale Baroque music concert with the Verità Baroque ensemble, founded by flutist Taya König-Tarasevich and cellist Bartolomeo Dandolo Marchesi. 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.00 In the review "Music and Extravaganzas" curated by the association EquiVoci Musicali. Reservation: equivocimusicali.com
Natalbino - St. Albino Neighborhood Events in collaboration with neighborhood schools and traditional living nativity
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024
Two Fingers Under the Sky. Lucio Dalla between music and words
Civic Library "Beppe Colombo" Adult performance. Text by Iacopo Adami and Ugo Sandulli, performance by Giovanni D'Avanzo (aka Foma Fomic), music performed live by Domenico De Giglio (voice and guitar). 9 p.m.00
Real Presence
Villa Reale di Monza - Sala degli Specchi and adjacent corridors Performance by the ContART Association with two dancer-carillons dialoguing with the eighteenth-century architecture of the Villa. From 1:00 to 4:00 pm
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2024
Christmas Torchlight Procession
Departure from the Royal Villa, arrival in Roma Square Street torchlight procession through the city streets with arrival and greetings in Roma Square. From 5.30 pm to 7 pm
Roma Square Children's show between juggling and clowning, with Christmas scenery and moments of comedy and amazement. By and with Francesca di Traglia, curated by Collective Clown. From 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
La Stramparata
Piazza Roma Traveling show inspired by the magic of Fellini's circus, with stilt-walkers, jugglers and live music played on the accordion. Amid games, colors and magic, it enlivens the downtown streets with balancing acts and clowning. From 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Xmas Silent Disco
Piazza Roma Three DJs, lots of colorful headphones and the chance to choose your favorite music for all ages. At 5 p.m.
Panettone Day
Piazza San Paolo Panettone celebration with institutions and press, with tasting for citizens. Children will receive mini panettoni from Santa's Elves
Christmas...Tales of Bagpipes
Binario 7 Theater - Chaplin Hall A musical narration interweaving the ancient story of the nativity scene and bagpipes with the Christmas traditions of Ireland, France and Italy. On stage will be Fabio Rinaudo's trio, part of Birkin Tree, a leading Italian group in Celtic music and the only invited festival performer in Ireland. 9:00 p.m.
The Spirit of Christmas - Workshop
Monza Civic Museums | Cloister In the halls, we go in search of the spirit of Christmas, finding its signs, depictions and symbols in art and observing how references to this theme change over time; in the workshop we make a faux stained glass in the Christmas spirit! 3:30 p.m.
Befana's mission impossible
San Gerardo Library Show for children ages 3 to 10 and families. Organized by Gáidaros Teatro 4 p.m.
Ti fiabo il Natale
Punto Biblio S. Fruttuoso Narration for children ages 4 and up and families. Edited by storyteller Marco Bertarini 10:30 a.m.
Real Presence
Villa Reale di Monza - Sala degli Specchi and adjacent corridors Performance by the ContART Association with two dancer-carillons that dialogue with the 18th-century architecture of the Villa. From 2 to 5 p.m.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2024
Music, shows and street performers
Piazza Roma and Old Town
Martha's Workshop: constructions and juggling from 3 p.m.
Pop Choir & Band Euphonically: from 4:30 to 5 p.m.30
4 Tuned & Band (vocal quartet): from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
via Pier della Francesca gardens - San Donato Neighborhood Christmas in Music: from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.30
Royal Presence
Villa Reale di Monza - Sala degli Specchi and adjacent corridors Performance by the ContART Association with two dancer-carillons dialoguing with the 18th-century architecture of the Villa. From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
ABC of Christmas
Binario 7 Theater - Chaplin Room A storytelling set in the most famous stable of all, where the Donkey and the Ox welcome young and old. Telling ancient and beautiful stories, the two protagonists build together with the audience an original "Christmas alphabet," rediscovering the mystery and joy of this holiday. 4 p.m.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2024
Traditional exchange of greetings with the Alpini
Duomo of Monza After Midnight Mass, exchange of greetings with the Alpini group of the Monza Centro Section.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2024
The Thousand Colors of Snow - Family Lab
Musei Civici di Monza What color is snow? In the museum we observe how snow is painted and discover that its "white" is made of many colors; in the workshop we also try making a snowy landscape. Family Lab for families with children ages 3 to 11 3:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2024
Painters for a Day: between action painting and collage - Family Lab
Musei Civici di Monza How many strange things in contemporary art! Paintings where you can't recognize the figures, fantastic objects, colors in the wild... Let's visit the exhibition and then in the workshop we can become artists for a day, with materials... surprising! 3 pm.30
A journey through history
Villa Reale di Monza - First Floor Noble Discover eighteenth-century court life with actors in period costumes telling anecdotes and trivia. From 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2024
A museum...with a bang! - Family Lab
Musei Civici di Monza In the museum, the characters in the paintings and sculptures are buzzing: they are planning a New Year's Eve party! Let's go find out what they're up to and take part in their party, and then, in the workshop, paint a party complete with fireworks! 3 p.m.30
A journey through history
Villa Reale di Monza - First Floor Noble Discover eighteenth-century court life with actors in period costumes recounting anecdotes and curiosities. From 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2024
Back Francesca - New Year's Eve Special
Binario 7 Theatre - Chaplin Hall Between starred chefs, established managers, femme fatales and twists and turns, this comedy tells the turbulent coexistence of three women and a newborn baby. Amid laughter and reflection, love will find a way, albeit in surprising ways. 10 p.m.
Xanax - New Year's Eve Special
Binario 7 Theatre - Picasso Room A bitter comedy that explores human frailty through the story of two colleagues stuck in an elevator for an entire weekend. Between moments of comedy and introspection, the protagonists lay bare their weaknesses, addictions and the need to rediscover and understand each other. 10:15 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2025
Musei Civici di Monza
New Year's Eve Special Opening Extraordinary Opening 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.00
Happy New Year at the Museum - Guided Tour The traditional New Year's Eve guided tour is back to start a new year of beauty! 4 p.m.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2025
Winter Magics- Family Lab
Musei Civici di Monza In winter, nature rests, quiet and still. Many animals hibernate in dens and most trees are bare. Let's look for the winter season painted in the works and in the workshop we will make an interpretation of nature's winter sleep. 3 p.m.30
A journey through history
Villa Reale di Monza - First Floor Noble Immerse yourself in history with period costumes and tales of court customs. Continuous Hours: 10:00am-4:00pm
Musei Civici di Monza Brrr, it's cold! If it's freezing outside, let's go look for the warmest and most suitable winter clothing among the museum characters and discover fabrics and materials used to protect against the cold. In the workshop, we paint our own character and dress him or her in warm cotton balls and velvety fabrics. 3 p.m.30
A journey through history
Villa Reale di Monza - First Floor Noble Immerse yourself in history with period costumes and tales of court customs. Continuous Hours: 10:00am-4:00pm
SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 2025
Divergent Thoughts - Guided tour and creative workshop
Musei Civici di Monza Exploring the techniques and materials used by artists and being amazed by natural wonders, we will make room for expressiveness to concretize our thoughts about the world, making - wunderkammer style - a highly original and creative bookmark. 3:30 p.m.
Villa Reale di Monza - First Floor Noble Ultimes to relive the 18th century through stories and historical costumes. Hours: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 2:30-5:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 5, 2025
Sunday at the Museum
Musei Civici di Monza Free admission to the museum for the first Sunday of the month
A journey through history
Villa Reale di Monza - Primo Piano Nobile Ultimate appointments to relive the 18th century through stories and historical costumes. Hours:10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 2:30-5:30 p.m.
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MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2025
Extraordinary opening for Epiphany
Monza Civic Museums Extraordinary opening Or 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3 p.m.-6 p.m.
Musei Civici di Monza The Befana has passed through the museum and left sweets and coal...let's find out if the children have been more good or naughty: the museum's paintings will put them to the test! In the workshop we make a very...artistic stocking! 3 pm.30
A journey through history
Villa Reale di Monza - First Floor Noble Ultimate appointments to relive the 18th century through stories and historical costumes. Hours: 10:30am-1:30pm and 2:30pm-5:30pm