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Magical lights and much more: Christmas events in Todi

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16.10.2018

 

The many events organised for Christmas in Todi await tourists and visitors who intend to immerse themselves in a truly magical atmosphere amidst lights, skating rinks, markets, concerts and entertainment. Here is a detailed calendar of the appointments that await you in town.

 

The lights of Todi – December 8 2018 – January 6 2019

Piazza del Popolo is the centre of Christmas in Todi “Le luci di Todi (the Lights of Todi)”, an event created for 2018 by Loop Events with the contribution and collaboration of the municipal administration. From December 8 to January 6 all of the buildings of the town’s main square and the most central streets in the historical centre are lit up with Christmas lights creating a unique and thrilling show of lights, images and colours. From December 1st there is also an ice skating rink with a large Christmas tree and charming routes of flowers embellishing everything. Loud speakers tell the story of Todi and bring cheer to visitors with Christmas music.

 

Christmas at Porta Romana – December 21-24 2018

Porta Romana, just a step away from the historical centre, will also don Christmas cheer thanks to festive markets all dedicated to local food, craft work and hobbies. Plenty of entertainment for children, games and Santa’s House as well as concerts and a dining-walking tour. For market lovers here is another list of the main events in Umbria

 

Christmas concert – December 23 2018

Appointment with the best Christmas songs for the evening of December 23, starting at 9:00pm at the Duomo of Todi. They will be performed by the choir of the Jacopone da Todi High School directed by Vittorio Scanu, by the Coro Madre Speranza choir of Collevalenza directed by Marco Venturi, by the Coro Polifonico choir of Todi directed by Sergio Lupattelli, by the Coro di Voci bianche choir of the Scuola comunale di musica Todi-Marsciano (Municipal school of music) directed by Carla Ottavi and Emiliano Leonardi and the Crispolti-Carlo Della Giacoma Ensemble directed by Claudio Baffoni.

 

Live Nativity scene – December 29 2018

An exquisite live nativity scene is set up in the centre for the afternoon of Saturday December 29, among crèches, songs and a moving procession depicting dozens of characters. The beginning is set for 4:30pm starting from Piazza del Popolo, ending at the steps of  San Fortunato.

 

New Year’s

For New Year’s Eve the entertainment in Piazza del Popolo is headed by the music of Logic Alm to chime in 2019 in the historical centre. You can also celebrate at the big party organised in Palazzo del Vignola. Here you will also find all of the information for an unforgettable New Year’s stay at Fonte Cesia and the New Year’s Eve dinner at the hotel.

 

The great New Year’s concert – 1 January 2019

On the afternoon of January 1 2019 at 6:00pm there will be the Great New Year’s Concert at the Teatro Comunale. The music of Mozart and Adam will be performed by soloists Lucia Casagrande Raffi (soprano), Luca Venturi (violin), Marco Scolastra (piano), and the Canticum Novo Choir of Solomeo directed by Fabio Ciofini and the Teatro Cucinelli orchestra.

 

Concert for the Epiphany – 5 January 2019

The Concert for the Epiphany will be held on the evening of January 5 at the Teatro Comunale of Todi, where this traditional Concert of good tidings for the New Year will be directed once again by Maestro Salvatore Silivestro.

 

The Befana flies in – 6 January 2019

The Epiphany marks the end of the Christmas holidays with the Befana flying in, a thrilling show that children love, made possible by the crucial collaboration of the Fire Brigade: the appointment is at 5:00pm in Piazza del Popolo.

Here is the complete programme with all of the initiatives held in Todi at Christmas.

 

Come and experience the magic of Christmas in Todi

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