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Christmas by the sea · 2026/2027 season

Milano Marittima - Christmas Boulevard

28 November 2026 – 10 January 2027Milano Marittima · Viale Gramsci

Planned dates, subject to final confirmation

Over the festive season, Viale Gramsci becomes a boulevard of lights, flavours and encounters – just a few steps from the sea.

What awaits you

  • Christmas by the sea

    On Viale Gramsci, in the heart of Milano Marittima and a short walk from the beach.

  • Flavours for every taste

    Savoury and sweet specialities, regional produce and Christmas treats in the food chalets.

  • Heated winter gardens

    Cosy places for a warm break among the lights of the boulevard.

  • 34 opening days

    Between 28 November and 10 January, not every day: dates and times are in the calendar.

About the event

The Milano Marittima - Christmas Boulevard brings the Christmas spirit to Viale Gramsci: lights, chalets, winter gardens and moments to share, in one of the best-loved resorts of the Romagna Riviera.

The event is organised by VACANTO SRL in cooperation with the Comune di Cervia. Contributors are selected by VACANTO to offer a varied, high-quality programme.

The event at a glance

Planned dates
28 November 2026 to 10 January 2027 (subject to final confirmation)
Location
Viale Gramsci, Milano Marittima (Italy)
Opening days
34 opening days within 44 calendar days
Organiser
VACANTO SRL
In cooperation with
Comune di Cervia

Experiences and programme

Music, street theatre, walking acts and family entertainment will bring the boulevard to life. The programme is being put together: we only publish confirmed events.

Are you an artist? Propose a performance

Food and drink

The food chalets and the winter garden bar offer savoury and sweet specialities, regional produce and hot drinks.

For food businesses: run a food chalet

Opening days & times

Find out when the Christmas Boulevard is open. Just pick a day to see the opening hours.

34 opening days · 28/11/2026–10/01/2027

Not all 44 days of the event period are opening days.

Regular opening hours

Monday–Thursday
15:00–21:00
Friday
15:00–22:00
Saturday
11:00–22:00
Sunday
11:00–21:00
  • Open
  • Special hours
  • Closed

November 2026

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun

Saturday, 28 November 2026

Open11:00–22:00

Planned opening hours. Subject to change.

Location and getting there

The Christmas Boulevard takes place on Viale Gramsci in the centre of Milano Marittima (municipality of Cervia, province of Ravenna), a few steps from the sea.
Address
Viale Gramsci, 48015 Milano Marittima (RA), Italy
By train
The nearest station is Cervia-Milano Marittima.
By car
Milano Marittima can be reached via the SS16 Adriatica coastal road.
Parking
Information on parking and access will be published before the opening.
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Take part

Become part of the Milano Marittima - Christmas Boulevard

Food businesses, exhibitors, artists, associations, partners and the event team make the boulevard special. Choose your area.

  • Checking status

    Food

    Run a food chalet

    For restaurants, bars, pastry shops, bakeries and food businesses with savoury, sweet or Christmas specialities.

  • Checking status

    Traders & exhibitors

    A stall or an attraction

    For suitable sales offers, gift ideas, handmade products and attractions for families.

  • Checking status

    Artists & entertainment

    Bring your art to the boulevard

    For music, shows, walking acts and family entertainment.

  • Checking status

    Winter garden bar

    Run the winter garden bar

    For associations, charities, volunteer and community groups, schools – and food businesses too.

  • Checking status

    Event team

    Join the event team

    Bar service, set-up and logistics, event organisation and visitor support.

  • Partners & sponsors

    Work with us as a partner

    For companies, brands and institutions interested in working with us.

An application is not an automatic confirmation of participation: the selection is made by VACANTO and the terms are agreed in writing.

Organiser and institutional cooperation

The Milano Marittima - Christmas Boulevard is organised by VACANTO SRL in cooperation with the Comune di Cervia.

Organiser

VACANTO

VACANTO SRL designs and organises the event, coordinates the contributors and handles the applications.

In cooperation with

Coat of arms of the Comune di Cervia

Frequently asked questions

When is the Christmas Boulevard open?

34 opening days between 28 November and 10 January; not all 44 days of the period are opening days. Dates and times are shown in the calendar above. They may still change until final confirmation.

Where does the event take place?

On Viale Gramsci in the centre of Milano Marittima (Cervia), a few steps from the sea.

Who organises the Christmas Boulevard?

The event is organised by VACANTO SRL in cooperation with the Comune di Cervia.

How can my business take part?

Food, traders & exhibitors and artists each have their own online application, available while the area is open. For partnerships and sponsorship, please email info@vacanto.it.

Does it cost anything to apply?

No. Applying is free of charge and does not create a contract.

Is an application a confirmation?

No. Contributors are selected by VACANTO; participation is confirmed only by a written agreement.

What does a food chalet cost?

There is no pitch rent: the chalet is provided, and the actual electricity and water consumption costs are not charged to the operator. Further terms are listed on the food page and agreed in writing after the selection.

Questions about taking part?

Write to us – we reply personally, in English, Italian or German.

Send an emailinfo@vacanto.it