Christmas and New Year’s Eve in Verona, just steps from the Colomba d’Oro

Just step outside the threshold of the Colomba d’Oro and you’ll easily realize it’s that time of year: the rhythm, the light, even the air. Outside, Verona is shining like a living room under the stars; inside, time takes on the delicacy of an ancient gesture. Here you can experience the holidays with all your senses, in the heart of Italy’s most romantic city. The four-star hotel closest to the Verona Arena awaits you for a stay amidst history, beauty, and unforgettable events.

Christmas in Verona: the charm of the Markets at the foot of the Arena

From November 21st to December 28th, Verona is hosting once again the traditional Nuremberg “Christkindlmarkt,” the Christmas market that this year, for the first time, is held in Piazza Bra, literally just a minute’s walk from the Colomba d’Oro. The Verona Arena square awaits you, filled with over 60 wooden stalls offering handicrafts, decorations, traditional sweets, and Bavarian food specialties, including traditional mulled wine.

The atmosphere is magical, with the Verona Arena and the traditional Comet scuplture as a backdrop: the Colomba d’Oro is the perfect homebase to enjoy this wonder with unparalleled comfort. Within its historic spaces, the hotel offers luxury rooms and services designed for your relaxation, from our private garage to bicycle rental.

December in Music: A Theater Date Near the Colomba d’Oro

Verona is Music City also in wintertime, with unmissable concerts: at the Teatro Ristori, just minutes from the Hotel Colomba d’Oro, on Friday, December 12th, on the traditional night of Santa Lucia, this theater hosts a Gospel Evening with the unmistakable voices of The Heavenly Voices; Then, on Wednesday, December 17th, it’s the turn of the five-piece vocal group “Gli Alti & Bassi,” who will perform an a cappella Christmas concert that combines famous Christmas songs with timeless film soundtracks.

If you’re planning to spend Christmas Day in Verona, the musical event for you  is at Teatro Nuovo, where the ballet “Cinderella” by the great Sergei Prokofiev will be performed at 5:00 pm.

And for those who wish to welcome the New Year in the heart of the City of Romeo and Juliet, the traditional New Year’s Eve Concert at the Teatro Filarmonico (just a three-minute walk from the Colomba d’Oro) is an unmissable event: organized by the Fondazione Arena di Verona, it is a musical gala featuring the Foundation’s Orchestra and Chorus, performing a program ranging from Strauss iconic waltzes to Tchaikovsky classic masterpieces, such as The Nutcracker. After the midnight toast, a short stroll to the Colomba d’Oro is the perfect ending to a charming evening, welcoming 2026 with art, elegance, and love.

All the best, within reach

Between the lights of the Christmas markets, the sounds of concerts, and the city’s now-famous events, such as the Rassegna dei Presepi dal Mondo (Nativity Scenes from Around the World), hosted this year at the Palazzo del Capitanio near Piazza dei Signori, Verona is the perfect destination for Christmas lovers.

Make your Christmas holiday or your romantic getaway even more special: this is the perfect season to indulge in a moment of relaxation, thanks to our partnership with the “Lady & Lord” salon, literally around the corner, you can access personalized treatments, massages, and beauty treatments with high-quality products, taking advantage of discounted rates reserved for our guests. A touch of wellness, for an unforgettable stay.