Christmas in the Baroque Palaces Market
Visitors can wander through Ala's historic centre and enter grand Baroque palaces to browse artisanal crafts and local products. The event features a diverse cultural lineup, including concerts, theatrical performances, exhibitions, street shows, and workshops and games for children. Guests can also enjoy local food and wine tastings inside a historic palace as well as street food along the town's streets.
Nov 28 – Dec 20, 2026 All ages Free admission.
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
10 AM to 7 PM; food and wine stands stay open until 8.30 PM.
Food & Drink
Taste local food and wine specialties inside a historic palace, or enjoy street food while strolling through the old town.
Parking
Parcheggi comunali gratuiti; sono indicati diversi parcheggi vicini al centro storico.
Accessibility
Most entertainment takes place on the ground floor in areas easily accessible to people with disabilities and strollers.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Use one of Ala’s free municipal car parks near the historic centre; several have reserved accessible spaces and pink bays for expectant parents and families.
- Consider arriving by train: Ala station is a five-minute walk from the historic centre.
- Most entertainment takes place on ground floors in venues described as accessible for disabled visitors and parents with strollers.
- Keep plans flexible in case of bad weather, as the event programme may change.
- For local assistance, visit the information point at Piazza San Giovanni, at the cultural, sports, and tourism service.
Special Events & Promotions
- Extra market days on Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 December, as well as the weekends.
Links & Contact
Run by Comune di Ala
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it good for families and children?
Yes, families and children are a focus. Inside the historic palaces there are shows, creative workshops, storytelling, games and afternoon snacks.
What is there to eat and drink?
You can taste local food and wines from nearby wineries inside a historic palace, and street food is sold around the old town. The food and wine stands stay open after the market closes.
Where can I park?
All of Ala's car parks are free. Several are close to the old town, including via Anzelini, via Tre Chiodi, Piazza Giovanni XXIII, Largo Vicentini and viale Malfatti, and they have bays for disabled drivers and pink bays for pregnant women and parents with small children.
Are there toilets?
Yes, there are toilets in the old town at Palazzo Pizzini (including accessible toilets) and at Palazzo Taddei.
Does it go ahead in the rain?
In bad weather the program may change, and updates are posted on the event's social channels.
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