From November 30th, 2025 to January 6th, 2026, the magic of Christmas returns to Sarnico with the 6th edition of “Sarnico Magic Christmas…where Dreams Come True”.
A wide program of initiatives organized by the Pro Loco Sarnico – APS for the Christmas holidays: lights, shows, creative workshops, video mapping, delicious events and much more.
This activity is supported by the patronage of Lombardy Region and the Bergamo Chamber of Commerce, and with the contribution of the Province of Bergamo, the Bergamo Community Foundation, and the Bergamo Educational Institutes Foundation.
EVENTS PROGRAM:
From Sunday 11/30/25 to Tuesday 01/06/26
SARNICO MAGIC BRICK (New for 2025)
Via Roma corner Via Prati (formerly Conad) – Piazzetta Freti (formerly Library)
– Exhibition of original works in LEGO® bricks
– Lectures and meetings with LEGO® designers and book signings
– Creative and guided Christmas workshops
– Mari’s Play Activities
– Lego Market, DUPLO® area, and Face Painting area
From Saturday 11/29/25 to Tuesday 01/06/26
CHRISTMAS MARKETS with traditional wooden huts
Garibaldi Lakeside
OPENING HOURS:
Thursday to Sunday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Monday to Wednesday: at the exhibitors’ discretion
From Saturday 12/06/25 to Tuesday 01/06/26
EXHIBITION OF NEAPOLITAN ARTISTIC NATIVITY SCENE by Antonio Mammato
Historic Center Shop Windows
Exhibition of Neapolitan nativity scenes, works created using the cork technique and embellished with precious materials from the skill of several Neapolitan masters.
- Saturday 12/06/25 – LIGHTS-LIGHTING CEREMONY
– MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT WITH LIGHTED BUTTERFLIES
Historic Center – 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm
– HOT TEA, SWEETS, AND CHOCOLATE
Piazza Umberto I – 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
– CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON – Inauguration with the lights switching on
Piazza Umberto I – 5:00 pm - Saturday 11/22/25 – 12/06/25 – Saturday 12/13/25 – Saturday 12/20/25
MUSIC WORKSHOP by Mario Carminati with the Little Voices of the Lake
Gianni Bellini Art Gallery – 4:00 pm (duration: 45 min)
For children from 3rd to 5th grade
Free participation upon reservation: servizi@prolocosarnico.it
Tuesday 12/23 and Wednesday 12/24: FINAL CONCERT
Downtown Squares – 4:00 pm - Sunday 12/07/25
GOSPEL CONCERT with The Golden Guys Choir
Piazza Umberto I – 4:00 pm - Monday 12/08/25
Musical Entertainment with the TIGER DIXIE BAND
Historic Center and Lakeside – 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Energy-filled band A festive celebration of early jazz and the grace of the New Orleans sound - Wednesday 12/10/25
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS READING
Municipal Library – 4:30 pm
Admission by reservation: biblioteca@comune.sarnico.bg.it – +39 035 912134
For children aged 3 to 9 - Saturday 12/13/25 and Sunday 12/14/25
VIDEO MAPPING AND LASER SHOW “The Christmas Dream”
Piazza SS. Redentore
The façade of the Parish Church will come alive with a show created exclusively for the event.
Projections (continuously repeated every 20 minutes):
Sat: 5:30 pm – from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Sun: from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm - Saturday 12/13/25 and Saturday 12/20/25
MAGIC CHRISTMAS ACADEMY
Municipal Auditorium – 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm
Creative Christmas workshop for children with Sonia Gorlani
For children aged 5 to 8
Entrance by reservation: servizi@prolocosarnico.it - Sunday 12/14/25
Musical entertainment with CHRISTMAS STREET BAND
Historic Center and Lakeside – 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Santa Clauses in Swing and blues rhythms. - Thursday 12/18/25
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS READING
Municipal Library – 4:30 pm
Admission by reservation: biblioteca@comune.sarnico.bg.it – 035 912134
For children aged 3 to 9 - Saturday 12/20/25
– SANTA CLAUS ON A ROLLER
Piazza Umberto I – 3:00 pm
– THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE “Eugenio Scruc and the Battello’s Christmas Carol…”
Piazzetta Freti – 4:00 pm
With “Il Battello” Social Cooperative, directed and attended by the Teatro Piroscafo, in collaboration with the Crazy Company for Don John of Sarnico. - Saturday 12/20/25 and Sunday 12/21/25
GAMES OF THE PAST with Ludobus Legnogiocando
Via Buelli (Upper Historic Center)
Sat: 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Sun: 10:00 am–12:00 pm – 3:00 pm–6:00 pm - Sunday 12/21/25
Historic Center and Lakefront – 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm
– Musical Entertainment with BRASSATO DRUM
Drum & bass street band
and BUBBLE ON CIRCUS
A journey into the world of dreams
– SURPRISE SHOW
Garibaldi Lakefront – 5:30 pm
Produced by OnlightPF - Tuesday 12/23/25
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Cine-Teatro Junior – 9:00 pm
ChristBrass Carol with the Milan Symphony Orchestra - Wednesday 12/24/25
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS
Piazza Umberto I – 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Panettone and mulled wine, Christmas music with the Pastorella of the City Music Corps.