by Micol Brusaferro
Muggia is gearing up for the holiday season with a plethora of events spanning December to January, a culmination of initiatives orchestrated in recent weeks by the municipality in collaboration with various local entities.
Commencing on December 27, the installation of Christmas trees will commence, starting with the grand centerpiece in Marconi Square. Meanwhile, on December 1, the official lighting ceremony of the tree and surrounding decorations is scheduled to take place at 5:30 PM in the same square. The event will be graced by the presence of Mayor Paolo Polidori and the Municipal Council.
Deputy Mayor and Culture Commissioner Nicola Delconte emphasizes the extensive and diverse program designed to offer quality entertainment at various locations throughout Muggia. Delconte expresses gratitude to all associations and entities that have contributed, promising a myriad of offerings for locals and visitors alike. Additionally, he notes an important public press conference scheduled for December 1 at 6 PM at the E. Guglia Library in Muggia, aimed at outlining the library’s activities.
Full Calendar of Events:
- December 1, 2023, 5:30 PM, Marconi Square
- CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
- Featuring Ongia Brass Band
- December 2, 2023, 9 AM – 6 PM, Republic Square
- CRAFT MARKET
- Organized by Creattivamente
- December 2, 2023, 6 PM, Carà Museum
- IRENEO RAVALICO Pythagorean Magic
- Exhibition opening and guided tour
- December 3, 2023, 8:30 AM – 5 PM, Galilei Square
- CRAFT, RECYCLING, VINTAGE, AND USED GOODS MARKET
- Organized by M.E.T.A. Turisti
- December 3, 2023, 4:30 PM, Carà Museum
- MY FIRST CONCERT: MUSIC WITH MOM AND DAD
- Presented by the Civic Wind Orchestra “G. Verdi” Music School, 0-3 years
- Mandatory reservation: 351 7431837
- December 3, 2023, 5 PM, Verdi Theater
- JULIUS KUGY – THE ROMANTIC MOUNTAINEER
- Musical-theatrical project
- City of Muggia Wind Orchestra – Friends of Music
- Conductor: Maestro Andrea Sfetez
- December 8, 2023, 5 PM, Verdi Theater
- IMMACULATE CONCERT 2023
- Chamber Orchestra of Friuli Venezia Giulia
- Conductor: Maestro Romolo Gessi
- Free entry
- December 10, 2023, 8 AM – 5 PM, Republic Square
- FLEA AND HOBBY MARKET
- Organized by Cose di Vecchie Case
- December 10, 2023, 5:30 PM, Verdi Theater
- THE BLACK BLUES BROTHERS
- An acrobatic celebration set to music, paying homage to the cult film with John Belushi
- Full ticket: €18, Reduced (under 25, over 65, and ERT subscribers): €15
- Pre-sale at La Rambla or www.vivaticket.com
- December 14, 2023, 8 PM, Verdi Theater
- I BELIEVE IN NOTHING
- By Alessandro Marzullo (Italy, 2023, 100′)
- CineVerdi in CortoCircuito FVG 2023/24 of the CircuitoCinema
- Full ticket: €7, Reduced (season subscribers): €3.5
- December 16, 2023, 8:30 PM, Verdi Theater
- A BOUNDLESS CHRISTMAS…
- Santa Barbara Philharmonic APS
- Conductors: Maestro Irina Perosa and Maestro Matteo Firmi
- Free entry
- December 17, 2022, 7 AM – 2 PM, Curiel and Foschiatti Square
- CHRISTMAS MARKETS
- Weekly market traders
- December 17, 2023, 11 AM, Aquilinia
- CONCERT UNDER THE TREE
- Santa Barbara Philharmonic APS
- December 17, 2023, 5:30 PM, Verdi Theater
- SWING AROUND CHRISTMAS
- Ongia Brass Band
- Conductor: Marcello Sfetez
- Free entry
- December 18, 2023, 6 PM, Verdi Theater
- AWARD CEREMONY FOR ATHLETES 2023
- Free entry
- December 22, 2023, 8:30 PM, Verdi Theater
- CHRISTMAS NOTES
- Featuring Daniela Mazzucato, Myriam Cosotti, Ennio Ficiur, Alessandro Colombo, special guest Max René Cosotti, with Corrado Gulin on piano, and Massimo Baschiera on Cajon and guitar
- Christmas classics and melodies by Crosby, Boublé, Nat King Cole, and Sinatra
- Organized by the International Operetta Association-Friuli Venezia Giulia
- Paid entry
- December 23, 2023, 11 AM, Marconi Square
- CONCERT UNDER THE TREE
- Folkloric music association Vecia Trieste
- December 23, 2023, 3:30 PM, Marconi Square
- MERRY CHRISTMAS MUGGIA
- Stalls with panettone and hot chocolate for all, and musical entertainment with Christmas songs by Pro Loco Muggia APS
- December 29, 2023, 5 PM, Verdi Theater
- TRIESTE FILM FESTIVAL AND WINTER MAGIC
- Animation shorts curated by Alpe Adria Cinema, for ages 4 and above
- Free entry
- January 6, 2024, 5:30 PM, Verdi Theater
- A “BEASTLY” EPIPHANY: A FESTIVE ZOOLOGICAL ROUND…
- City of Muggia Wind Orchestra – Friends of Music
- Conductor: Maestro Andrea Sfetez
- Free entry
- January 7, 2024, 10:30 AM, Carà Museum
- #ABASSAVOCE SPECIAL LET’S PLAY WITH BOOKS
- Organized by Nati per Leggere, ages 3-6
- Free entry with mandatory reservation: 338 3557504
December 2, 2023 – January 28, 2024, Carà Museum
