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About Mercato di Natale in Città Vecchia Locarno
On a single day the main lanes of the Città Vecchia fill with stalls: crafts, Christmas decorations and gift ideas, plus raclette, minestrone and sweets. The association Pro Città Vecchia counts the market among the most important in Ticino; a jury awards prizes to the three most original stalls.
What to expect
- Stalls in the main lanes of the old town with crafts, Christmas decorations and gift ideas
- Raclette, minestrone and sweets at the food stalls
- A jury awards prizes to the three most original stalls (ideas, lighting, presentation)
Opening hours
- Dates: 8 December 2026
- Tuesday 10:00–21:00
- Tuesday 8 December 2026 only (public holiday of the Immaculate Conception)
How to get there
From Locarno station on foot across Piazza Grande: about 10 minutes to Via Cittadella, 15 minutes to Piazza Sant'Antonio. There is no parking in the market lanes; car parks include the Autosilo Piazza Castello and the Autosilo Centro.
Good to know
- Entry: free
- Organiser: Pro Città Vecchia Locarno
- Source: Pro Città Vecchia Locarno, checked on 20 October 2026
Aerial image © swisstopo
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