Illustration of a mountain-town Christmas market with timber chalets, snowy peaks and shoppers carrying a tree (Jesolo Sand Nativity)

Jesolo Sand Nativity

Set inside a heated marquee, the exhibition displays 19 sand sculptures created by international artists centered on the theme 'The Song of Free Women.' Visitors follow an artistic path celebrating courageous women throughout history, including Malala Yousafzai, Rita Levi-Montalcini, and Samantha Cristoforetti. The journey culminates in three nativity scenes depicting Mary's story up to the birth scene with the shepherds, the Holy Family, and the Magi.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

jesolosandnativity.it

When

Tickets

Free admission.

Hours

Monday–Friday: 9.30-12.30 and 14.30-19.30; Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: continuous hours from 9.30 to 19.30.

Ages

All ages

Parking

Parcheggio del Presepe (Parcheggio pubblico Brescia), via XIII Martiri, in corrispondenza di Piazza Brescia zona Kursaal; parcheggio sotto Burger King, Piazza Luigi Tenco; Parcheggio Laguna Shopping Center, Piazza Venezia; bus parking at P 44 PICCHI and P 1 “DRAGO”.

Accessibility

There are no architectural barriers, and the exhibition features a tactile sculpture for visually impaired visitors.

Pets

Small animals are allowed inside if kept on a leash and carried in arms.

Going?

Location

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Piazza Brescia · Via XIII Martiri, 11, 30016 Jesolo VE, Jesolo, VE Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and visitors interested in sand sculpture and nativity art

Vibe

Artistic and contemplative

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Tips & Advice

  • Book guided visits by email in advance, because they only run Monday to Friday and are not offered from 24 December to 6 January.
  • Groups should plan a weekday visit, because private groups can't run guided tours on public holidays when the exhibition gets very crowded.
  • Only bring a small dog you can carry, because pets must stay on a leash and be held in your arms inside the marquee.
  • Park at the Parcheggio del Presepe on via XIII Martiri by Piazza Brescia, or use the lots under Burger King or at Laguna Shopping Center.
  • Combine your visit with the Christmas market in Piazza Mazzini and Aurora or the Ice Nativity in the historic center, both running in Jesolo this season.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Inauguration on Friday 27 November 2026, the day before the exhibition opens to the public.
  • New for 2026: the theme 'The Song of Free Women – Mary's Magnificat, a revolution that continues', showing Mary as a woman who made a revolutionary choice.
  • Guided visits of about 20 minutes for groups of up to 30, booked by email, Monday to Friday except 24 December to 6 January.

Links & Contact

Run by Comune di Jesolo

Website / Tickets Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What will I see inside?

There are 19 sand sculptures on the theme 'The Song of Free Women'. Starting with Mary, they move through women such as Malala Yousafzai, Rita Levi-Montalcini and Samantha Cristoforetti. Three nativity scenes at the end tell Mary's story up to the birth, with the shepherds, the Holy Family and the Magi.

Do I need to book to get in?

No, you don't need a reservation to visit. Guided visits are different and must be booked by email.

How do guided visits work?

Guided visits last about 20 minutes and take groups of up to 30 people. You book them by email. They run Monday to Friday but not from 24 December to 6 January. Private groups can't run their own guided tours on public holidays.

Can I bring my dog?

Small pets are allowed inside, but they must be on a leash and carried in your arms.

Is the exhibition accessible?

Yes. There are no architectural barriers, and one sculpture is tactile so blind visitors can experience it. A bookshop and restrooms open to everyone are outside, near the exit.

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