Christmas in Biella 2026
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Christmas in Biella 2026 is the programme of festive events announced by the Comune (municipality) of Biella, opening on 27 November with the lighting of the illuminations in via Italia and the opening of the ice rink in piazza Monsignor Carlo Rossi. The calendar includes markets, concerts, a funfair in piazza Duomo and events spread across the city and in Oropa, running until the Epiphany [1].
Opening and attractions
The lighting of the illuminations is set for 5pm on 27 November, the same day the ice rink opens; it will remain in place until 24 January. Near the Baptistery, the Leo Club's cabin will be set up until 17 January. From 1 December, via Italia hosts the Vetrine Vive ("Living Windows") space, with a Christmas market running until 31 December and Santa's House from 5 to 31 December [1].
Markets and events until the Epiphany
5 December brings the lighting of the tree in piazza Vittorio Veneto, the opening of the funfair in piazza Duomo (from 5 December to 6 January), the charity market "La Magia del Dono" ("The Magic of Giving") under the arcades of Palazzo Oropa and the Missionary Centre's market in the San Filippo Neri auditorium. On 8 December a market is planned in Oropa, along with the opening, until 6 January, of Brother Amilcare's nativity scene at the Istituto Belletti Bona. Guided tours of the Sanctuary of Oropa, the Museo dei Tesori (Museum of Treasures) and the Savoy Royal Apartments are also announced [1].
Mid-December events include the Santa Claus Run on 13 December in via Malta, and the Christmas Greetings Concert on 16 December at the Città Studi auditorium. On 19 December, Santa Claus is due to descend into the La Marmora-Pozzo stadium, while a Christmas train runs on some days between 8 and 20 December. Biella's New Year's Eve celebration takes place on 31 December at the Biella Forum; on 6 January, in piazza San Giovanni Bosco, "Ar..Riva la Befana" (a pun on the Befana's arrival) is scheduled, together with the Epiphany Concert and the closing of the funfair [1].
Free parking
The Comune has announced four days of free parking in blue zones: 5, 7, 12 and 19 December. The measure is presented as a way to encourage access to the city centre and footfall for local businesses during the Christmas period [1].
Sources
- Natale a Biella 2026: eventi e parcheggi gratis — Quotidiano Piemontese, 12 November 2026