Christmas arrives at Villa Carlotta

With the holidays approaching, Villa Carlotta is lit up with lights and special atmospheres, offering a rich programme of activities designed for adults, children and families. Concerts, guided tours, creative workshops and Christmas snacks transform the Villa into a place to enjoy at a leisurely pace, allowing yourself to be enveloped by the charm of the park and the historic surroundings in their winter guise.

An invitation to discover the beauty of the Villa in a different season than usual, surrounded by art, nature and little rituals that immediately bring Christmas to mind.

🎄 Immaculate Conception Weekend

6–8 December 2025

Three days to immerse yourself in the festive spirit, with activities to suit all tastes.

📆 Saturday, 6 December

🎵 Christmas concert – Accademia Basci
🕒 3:15 p.m.
An afternoon of atmospheric music to kick off the festive season.
Info: https://www.villacarlotta.it/it/eventi/i-concerti-dellaccademia-basci-02.07.2024-2/

🌿 Greenhouses and Winter Gardens
🕒 10.30 a.m.
Guided tour with aperitif among historic greenhouses and glimpses of the winter park.
Info: https://www.villacarlotta.it/it/eventi/serre-e-giardini-dinverno-7/

🎍 Christmas garland
🕒 2 p.m.
Creative workshop with the Villa's gardener.
Info: https://www.villacarlotta.it/it/eventi/ghirlanda-di-natale-1/

☕ Christmas snack
🕒 4 p.m. – Villa Carlotta Bistro
Info: https://www.villacarlotta.it/it/eventi/merenda-di-natale/

📆 Sunday, 7 December

🌿 Greenhouses and Winter Gardens
🕒 10.30 a.m. – Tour + aperitif
Info: https://www.villacarlotta.it/it/eventi/serre-e-giardini-dinverno-8/

👩‍🍳 Elves' kitchen – Workshop for children
🕒 2.30 pm
Info: https://www.villacarlotta.it/it/eventi/la-cucina-degli-elfi-2/

☕ Christmas snack
🕒 4 p.m. – Villa Carlotta Bistro
Info: https://www.villacarlotta.it/it/eventi/merenda-di-natale-1/

📆 Monday, 8 December (public holiday)

🖼️ Guided tour – The living room of Casa Bisi
🕒 11 a.m.
A journey through romantic Milan through the works of the Bisi family.
Info: https://www.villacarlotta.it/it/eventi/il-salotto-di-casa-bisi-una-famiglia-di-artisti-nella-milano-romantica-4/

🎁 Handmade gift card
🕒 11 a.m.
Workshop for adults and children.
Info: https://www.villacarlotta.it/it/eventi/carta-regalo-homemade/

🎶 “Jingle Bells” concert”
🕒 2.30 pm
Choir, soloists and piano for an afternoon of music.
Info: https://www.villacarlotta.it/it/eventi/jingle-bells/

🍃 Create with Nature!
🕒 2.30 pm
Workshop on Christmas decorations using natural materials.
Info: https://www.villacarlotta.it/it/eventi/carta-regalo-homemade-1/

☕ Christmas snack
🕒 4 p.m. – Villa Carlotta Bistro
Info: https://www.villacarlotta.it/it/eventi/merenda-di-natale-2/

🖼️ Current exhibitions (until 8 December)

✨ Maria Dompè – Contemporary Dialogues
An immersive journey through nature, artistic experimentation and landscape.

🎨 Family portrait. The Bisi family, a dynasty of artists
The story of the Bisi family, protagonists of romantic Lombardy.

📌 All events are by reservation only.
📲 Discover details and availability: https://www.villacarlotta.it/it/eventi/