CHRISTMAS PARTY AT VILLA ARCONATI
Markets, lights, and magic in the "Little Versailles"
Saturday, December 13th and Sunday, December 14th, 2025
Villa Arconati opens its doors to the magic of the holidays with the Christmas Party, a unique event that will transform the historic Castellazzo residence into an enchanted place where tradition, art, and the Christmas spirit meet.
In front of the main façade of the Villa, the charming Christmas Market will come to life. Admission is free, and visitors can stroll among elegant stalls selling crafts, Christmas decorations, traditional products, and original gift ideas. There will also be Valtellina culinary specialties and sweets—such as fritters, cotton candy, mulled wine, hot chocolate, and roasted chestnuts—that will immerse you in a wonderful experience!
Lights, scents, and music will accompany adults and children on a journey through flavors and traditions, for an experience where the magic of Christmas is savored at every step.
By purchasing an entrance ticket to the Villa, you'll gain access to a world of wonders and special initiatives designed to help each guest experience the true essence of Christmas. The rooms will be illuminated by decorations and sparkling lights, adorned with elegant and tasteful Christmas trees. The atmosphere will be made even more magical by choirs performing beloved Christmas carols, while historical reenactments and dances will transport you back in time to the pomp and dance of centuries past.
This year's new additions will also include a special contemporary art exhibition from the Kiron collection, an evocative journey that invites meditation and reflection during the Advent season, enriching the visitor experience with a dialogue between art and spirituality.
Inside the Villa, you can also admire the traditional artisanal nativity scene, carefully and expertly crafted by one of our talented volunteers to convey, through its details, the poetry of the Nativity.
For those who wish to discover the history and secrets of the residence, guided tours will be available to accompany visitors on a discovery of the Villa's artistic and architectural treasures.
Children can unleash their creativity in Christmas workshops and experience an unforgettable encounter with the most beloved holiday characters in Santa's House.
Outside, adults and children alike can experience a fairytale moment with a carriage ride through the Villa's monumental garden and admire the evocative Peacock House, home to the majestic animals, symbols of beauty and elegance, which will make the Christmas atmosphere even more special.
There will also be no shortage of culinary delights inside the Villa: Caffè Goldoni will offer sweet and savory delicacies for a refined break, while the Christmas Lunch in the Sala Rossa will offer a convivial and festive moment, perfect for sharing the joy of the holidays in a truly unique setting.
You can enjoy all the wonders within the Villa with a Special Entrance Ticket for just €8 (€16.00 entrance fee + guided tour), which the Augusto Rancilio Foundation has decided to offer to its public to celebrate Villa Arconati's tenth anniversary.
The Villa Arconati Christmas Celebration will be a journey through lights, music, aromas, and wonders, a chance to experience the magic of the holidays in one of Lombardy's most fascinating heritage sites.
VILLA ARCONATI CHRISTMAS PARTY
Saturday, December 13th and Sunday, December 14th, 2025
Villa Arconati – Castellazzo di Bollate (MI), Via Madonna Fametta 1.
Christmas Market
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM – Free Admission
Entrance to Villa Arconati and its Wonders
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (last entry to the Villa at 6:00 PM)
Special Entrance Ticket €8.00
Entrance + Guided Tour €16.00
For information and program details: info@villaarconati.it | www.villaarconati.it