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Christmas 2025 in Chianciano Terme: all the events
The arrival of Christmas fills Chianciano Terme with colors, lights, and many events!
Between Christmas markets, exhibitions, Night Baths at the Theia Thermal Pools, the Christmas Walk through the Historic Center, and Christmas Concerts, fun is guaranteed for both adults and children!
Discover all the scheduled appointments and come experience the magic of Christmas in Chianciano Terme!
For info: Chianciano Terme Tourist Office
Tel: +39 0578 652323
CHRISTMAS EVENTS CALENDAR 2025
CHIANCIANO TERME
DECEMBER 2025
December 6, 2025
- Conference: A Tea with the Etruscans – 22nd Cycle 2025/2026 – 5:00 PM
Civic Archaeological Museum
“Etruscan Portraits” curated by Giulio Paolucci.
Free entry while seats last. - Night Baths – from 7:30 PM
Theia Thermal Pools
Night Baths with Buffet Dinner and Live Music.
For info: +39 0578 68501 - Conference: Christmas Walk Chianciano – “Nourishing Performance” – Caos Theater
“Nourishing Performance,” a conference with dietitian Erica Lombardi. Hosted by Giada Borgato, former road cyclist and Giro d'Italia commentator. Special guest: Olympic athlete Joachim Nshimirimana.
5:30 PM Free entry while seats last.
For info: Matteo +39 340 8371755, Alessandro +39 345 3122052
December 7, 2025
- Christmas Walk Chianciano – Charity Walk – from 9:00 AM
A 6km charity walk organized by the Virtus Association (Running Section) in collaboration with CSI Siena, “Gruppo Jambo,” and “Il gregge selvaggio.”
– 9:00 AM_Meeting in the Historic Center (free for children 0-13, €5 contribution for ages 13 and up);
– 9:30 AM_Warm-up with Spotyfit gym and prize draw;
– 10:00 AM_Start of the walk through the streets of Chianciano Terme;
– 11:20 AM_Return and refreshments with “The Elves' Breakfast” by Bar Pasticceria Centro Storico with music by DJ Pelle.
Space for children to write their letters to Santa.
For info: Matteo +39 340 8371755, Alessandro +39 345 3122052 - Vintage Funfair – from 3:30 PM
The Vintage Funfair is an event designed for fun at all ages! The troupe features 21 wooden game stations with three operators explaining the rules.
One operator will arrive dressed as Santa Claus, and along the way, you’ll find a delicious snack organized by the Historic Center restaurateurs!
Starting from approx. 3:30 PM.
For info: +39 0578 652305
December 8, 2025
- December 8th Market – 8:00 AM
Via U. Landi and Via Abetone
On the occasion of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Chianciano Terme's traditional weekly market transforms into a Christmas-themed event.
From 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
December 11, 2025
- Theater Performance: “Pontormo Felicità Turbate” by Mario Luzi – 9:00 PM
Caos Theater
Free show while seats last, curated by “Valdichiana2025-Tuscany Capital of Culture.”
A concert for narrating voices and string quartet by Federico Tiezzi with Valentina Elia, Francesca Della Monica, Sandro Lombardi, David Riondino, Sabrina Scuccimarra, and Massimo Verdastro.
String quartet interludes by Giacomo Manzoni performed live by the Florentia Symphony Orchestra string quartet. A Lombardi-Tiezzi Company production in collaboration with the Community of San Leolino.
Thirty years after its debut, Mario Luzi's text about the great Mannerist painter Jacopo da Pontormo returns. A portrait of the artist as an old man that brings life and emotion to a lost genius of the "modern style" that followed the Renaissance. Pontormo is portrayed in a poetic investigation between art and mystery, reflecting on the relationship between artistic creation and power.
For info: +39 0578 759089, info@fondazionecantiere.it
December 13, 2025
- Conference: A Tea with the Etruscans – 22nd Cycle 2025/2026 – 5:00 PM
Civic Archaeological Museum
“Human Monsters in the Ancient World” curated by Paolo Giulierini.
Free entry while seats last. - Night Baths – 7:30 PM
Theia Thermal Pools
Night Baths with Buffet Dinner and Live Music.
Starting from 7:30 PM.
For info: +39 0578 68501
December 14, 2025
- Santa Cecilia Concert – 4:45 PM
Grand Hotel Excelsior Congress Hall
Concert by the Bonaventura Somma Musical Institute Band conducted by Maestro Paolo Scatena, including the presentation of the “Alberto Gori” scholarship to the best student by the Soroptimist Association Chianciano Terme – Montepulciano.
Entry: €5
For info: https://www.facebook.com/istitutobsomma
December 19, 2025
- Nourishing Relationships – Affective and Relational Education for the Prevention of Gender-Based Violence – 6:00 PM
Caos Theater Foyer
A project organized by the Era Association with the presence of the Amica Donna Association.
Free entry while seats last.
December 20, 2025
- A Tea with the Etruscans – 22nd Cycle 2025/2026 – 5:00 PM
Civic Archaeological Museum
“Parish Churches: Identity and Landscapes in High Maremma” curated by Marco Paperini.
Free entry while seats last. - Night Baths – 7:30 PM
Theia Thermal Pools
Night Baths with Buffet Dinner and Live Music.
For info: +39 0578 68501
December 21, 2025
- Christmas Concert by the Chianciano Choral Group – 4:45 PM
Church of Sant’Antonio
An unmissable appointment with the Christmas Concert of the historic Gruppo Corale Chiancianese.
December 22, 2025
- Christmas School Plays – from 12:00 PM
Meet Hall
Primary School Christmas plays:
– 12:00 PM_E. De Amicis Primary School;
– 3:30 PM_M. Mencarelli Primary School
December 26 – 28, 2025
- Sports Festival
Sports Hall (Palazzetto dello Sport)
Tournaments of soccer, volleyball, basketball, foosball, ping pong, and chess. Open to all ages with guaranteed fun!
For info: festadellosportct@gmail.com, +39 333 4240776
December 27, 2025
- Night Baths – 7:30 PM
Theia Thermal Pools
Night Baths with Buffet Dinner and Live Music.
For info: +39 0578 68501
December 28, 2025
- Eric Waddell & Abundant Life Gospel Singers – Toscana Gospel Festival 2025 – 29th Edition – 9:15 PM
Parco Fucoli – Palamontepaschi
Toscana Gospel Festival is the longest-running and most important Gospel festival in Italy. It features high-quality American groups performing across Tuscany.
Free entry while seats last.
For info: +39 0578 652305
December 31, 2025
- New Year's Eve Night Baths – 9:00 PM
Theia Thermal Pools
Night Baths with Buffet Dinner and Live Music.
Starting from 7:30 PM (Event starts at 9:00 PM).
For info: +39 0578 68501
JANUARY 2026
January 1, 2026
- New Year’s Day Concert – 5:00 PM
Caos Theater
An unmissable appointment: “The Winds of the Perugia Chamber Orchestra.”
Myung Jae Kho, soprano. Music by G. Verdi, W.A. Mozart, J. Strauss, J. Strauss Jr., J. Offenbach, K.D. Jin, L. Bernstein.
Free entry while seats last. - Night Baths – 7:30 PM
Theia Thermal Pools
Night Baths with Buffet Dinner and Live Music.
For info: +39 0578 68501
January 2, 2026
- The Little Prince – 5:30 PM
A show suitable for all ages, inviting reflection on emotions, bonds, and the beauty of life through poetic and engaging theatrical language.
Free entry while seats last.
January 3, 2026
- Night Baths – 7:30 PM
Theia Thermal Pools
Night Baths with Buffet Dinner and Live Music.
For info: +39 0578 68501
January 4, 2026
- Epiphany Run (Corsa della Befana) – from 9:00 AM
Organized by Virtus Running Section. Starts approx. 9:00 AM at Parco Acqua Santa, arriving approx. 10:00 AM in the Historic Center, followed by awards and refreshments.
For info: Matteo +39 340 8371755, Alessandro +39 345 3122052 - Valdichiana in Banda – 5:00 PM
Parco Fucoli – Palamontepaschi
Concert by the Bands of the Union of Municipalities of Valdichiana Senese, conducted by Maestro Paolo Scatena.
Free entry while seats last.
January 6, 2026
- Epiphany in Chianciano Terme
Historic Center
Entertainment for children awaiting the arrival of the Befana (the Epiphany Witch), promoted by Avis Chianciano Terme in collaboration with local associations.
EXHIBITIONS
Don’t Play-Mobile, But Play – 10th Edition
December 5, 2025 – January 6, 2026
Historic Center – Sala de’ Vegni
The 10th edition of the unmissable private collection of Playmobil Dioramas!
Opening hours:
– Fridays: 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
– Saturdays: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
– Sundays: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Special morning and afternoon openings: Dec 8, 25, 26 and Jan 1, 6.
Free entry.
For info: +39 338 4765464
Friends, Colors and Brushes (Amiche colori e pennelli)
December 6, 2025 – January 5, 2026
Health Directorate (Direzione Sanitaria)
Inauguration on December 6 at 11:00 AM. Temporary exhibition by local female artists.
Opening hours:
– Monday to Friday: 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
– Saturdays: 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Closed Sundays and public holidays.
Free entry.
Peter Leopold Grand Duke of Tuscany – Archaeology, Reclamation, Thermal Baths
December 7, 2025 – January 31, 2026
Civic Archaeological Museum
Inauguration on December 7 at 5:00 PM (free entry). Exhibition dedicated to the enlightened ruler who led the Grand Duchy from 1765 to 1790. Part of the regional celebrations for the 260th anniversary of his accession.
The exhibition follows the Museum’s opening hours.
For info: +39 0578 30471
EXPERIENCES
Experience the Magic of Christmas – Alpaca Experience (Dec 1, 2025 – Jan 6, 2026)
Strada dei Vepri, 13
Walks and cuddles with alpacas, creative workshops for all ages, guided tours, and many surprises!
Booking required.
For info: +39 393 4752368, +39 348 2485995
WINTER OPENING HOURS
Civic Archaeological Museum
Viale Dante 80
Opening hours for the period:
– Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Closed Dec 25 and Jan 1.
For info: +39 0578 30471
Sensory Baths (Terme Sensoriali)
(December 1, 2025 – January 6, 2026)
Parco Acqua Santa
Openings from Dec 1 to Dec 23:
– Mondays and Tuesdays: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM;
– Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM;
– Wednesdays and Thursdays: Closed.
From Dec 26 to Jan 6: Open daily from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
For info: +39 0578 68501
Theia Thermal Pools
(December 1, 2025 – January 6, 2026)
Piazza Guglielmo Marconi
Openings from Dec 1 to Dec 24:
– Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM;
– Saturdays: 9:30 AM - Midnight;
– Sundays: 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM;
– Tuesdays: Closed.
Openings from Dec 25 to Jan 6:
– Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM;
– Sundays: 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM.
Special Holiday hours:
– Thursday Dec 25: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM;
– Wednesday Dec 31: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM;
– Thursday Jan 1: 9:30 AM - Midnight.
For info: +39 0578 68501