Bonifacio Christmas Market 2024 program

From December 5 to 15, the Pisan district of Haute-Ville will be in full swing to welcome Festi di Natali, Bonifacio’s Christmas market. With 40 chalets (5 more than last year), discover a world of craftsmen, creators, producers and restaurateurs offering treasures to taste and give as gifts. The magic doesn’t stop there: more than 12 concerts will keep you entertained, while new features such as a blind test and the ugliest sweater contest will enliven each day. Youngsters will also have their share of fun with creative workshops and games. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate Christmas in Bonifacio over 11 festive days!

Exhibitors at a glance

No fewer than 40 chalets will be set up in the four corners of the Pisan quarter, each one a veritable showcase of savoir-faire, highlighting passionate artisans, creators, producers and restaurateurs. Let yourself be tempted by a delicious gastronomic selection that will delight all your taste buds. Enjoy tapas with salmon and foie gras, feast on local specialties such as figatellu, or savor heart-warming comfort dishes like soups and veloutés based on seasonal vegetables, or raclette. Seafood lovers won’t be left out, with platters of oysters, prawns and whelks. For those with a sweet tooth, the market also offers migliaccioli, pastries, crêpes, waffles and cotton candy, as well as artisan chocolates and colorful cupcakes. But Bonifacio’s Christmas market isn’t just a culinary experience. It’s also a place of creativity where you’ll find beautiful jewelry, scented candles, children’s toys and decorative objects perfect for your gifts. Come and meet these talents and stock up on holiday treasures.

Highlights and news

Fireworks display

Sunday 8 from 8pm

From the warm ambience of the Christmas village, admire this pyrotechnic show where sparkling colors and flamboyant shapes unite in the dark sky, creating a truly magical tableau.

Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest

Saturday 14|All day

Think you’ve got the boldest style or the most offbeat look? Now’s your chance to shine (or not)! Come and try your luck at winning a gift by becoming the least elegant at Festi di Natali. Be creative: bring out your most original outfits, your most kitsch sweaters and your most unlikely accessories. But who will be crowned king or queen of the “ugliest Christmas sweater”? Registration at the Christmas market refreshment bar. Results from 9pm.

Aperitif blind test

Saturday 14 from 6pm to 9pm|Halle de l'Arsenal

Put your musical knowledge to the test in our apéro blind test! Get ready to guess iconic melodies, timeless hits or songs you love. Whether you’re a music fan or just looking for a fun evening out, get your friends together, form your teams and embark on a musical battle that promises to be unforgettable.

DJ set with Manu El Chino

Saturday 14 from 21:30 to 00h|Halle de l'Arsenal

Manu El Chino, famous for his kitschy evenings at B’52, takes to the decks for the final night of the Christmas Market. Prepare yourself for a festive and explosive atmosphere, where catchy rhythms and iconic melodies will have you dancing the night away.

Christmas Olympics

Sunday 15 from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm|Esplanade des écoles

From the age of 13 upwards, form your own team and put your knowledge and sporting skills to the test in an ultra-festive atmosphere: quizzes, games of skill and physical challenges await you! Whether you’re with friends, family or even colleagues… these duels promise to be epic! Prizes for the winners, and unforgettable memories for everyone! To take part, you’ll need to register on site by 1:30 p.m. – Prize-giving ceremony at 7 p.m.

Christmas Parade

Sunday 15th from 5.30pm

Embark on a fairytale world where giant, luminous characters straight out of Christmas tales come to life before your very eyes. Meet the dancing Nutcracker, the Snowman, the jolly Reindeer, the mischievous Goblin and the Snow Fairy, who, to the rhythm of festive, lively music, will make the stars shine in the eyes of young and old alike.

Free musical entertainment

Thursday 5 from 8:30pm to 11pm|Halle de l’Arsenal Concert by the group Etern’IsulaFriday 6 from 8:30pm to 11pm|Halle de l’Arsenal Concert by the group MocaSaturday 7– From 12:30pm to 2:30pm|Esplanade Saint-Jacques Your lunch breakjeuner en musique avec le groupe A Chjama– From 6 pm to 7:30 pm|Eglise Sainte-Marie-Majeure Concert by Battista Acquaviva– From 8:30 pm to 11 pm|Halle de l’Arsenal Concert by groupe U TriòSunday 8 from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm|Place Bir Hakeim Your dejeuner en musique avec le groupe I MarinaghjiThursday 12 from 20h30 to 23h|Halle de l’Arsenal Concert by Bijou’s BandFriday 13 from 20h30 to 23h|Halle de l’Arsenal Concert by Etern’IsulaSaturday 14– From 12h30 to 2:30 pm|Place Bir Hakeim Your lunch break in music with the group A Vadina– 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm|Eglise Sainte-Marie-Majeure End-of-year concert “a casa di a müsica bunifazzina”– 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm|Halle de l’ArsenalNew! Apéro blind test – Put your musical knowledge to the test! 9:30pm to 12am|Halle de l’ArsenalNew! DJ set Manu El ChinoSunday 15 from 12:30 to 14:30|Esplanade Saint-Jacques Concert by the group Twister

Dec. 7, 8, 14 and 15.

Children's entertainment

Ages 3 to 12

Magical moments with Santa

In a soft and enchanted atmosphere, the little ones will be able to approach Santa Claus and entrust him with their most precious wishes and dreams. Parents, don’t miss this opportunity to make the stars shine in your children’s eyes…

Donkey or pony rides

Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 4 adorable donkeys await little adventurers for a fun-filled ride through the town. Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 A new adventure! It’s the ponies’ turn to take them on a ride through the alleys of Haute-Ville.

  • Saturday 7th
    • La Magie de Peau d’Âne workshop: create your own Peau d’Âne-style rice pudding kit! Choose between the sweetness of speculoos or the indulgence of Carambar for a royal dessert.
    • Recycled Christmas: when art and ecology meet… give a second life to books by transforming them into Christmas trees, Santas and enchanted fairies.
    • Les P’tits Décorateurs: young artists give free rein to their creativity by creating unique place cards to embellish festive tables.
    • L’Atelier des Fées: concoct your own magical wishing powder! Learn how to make, assemble and fill your own fairy vials to grant your every wish.
  • Sunday 8th
    • Atelier gourmand Sapin Choco-Croquant: build a delicious chocolate Christmas tree on Mikado sticks. A creation as beautiful as it is tasty, perfect for eating or giving to Santa Claus!
    • Fairytale Lights – Photophores: transform simple jars into magical lanterns inspired by Christmas tales. A glittering hanging decoration to brighten up long winter evenings!
    • L’Étoile du Rêveur – Personalized creations: choose between making the legendary Shepherd’s Star or designing placemats worthy of the most beautiful fairy tales. Your child will become the hero of his or her own story!

Christmas Circus

School esplanades

Come and experience the magic of the circus! As budding acrobats, get ready to flutter, bounce and defy gravity in our free workshops full of surprises! On the program for Saturday 7 and Sunday 8: floor acrobatics, mini-trampoline, balance workshops and a 10-metre inflatable ring! Sunday 8th

  • Aerial fabric: let yourself be enchanted by our artists suspended in the air, dancing with grace and daring, and plunge into a universe of lightness!
  • Flying Pole: hang on tight! Experience vertiginous acrobatics and spectacular figures that will take your breath away!
  • Fixed Trapeze: plunge into the action with our fixed trapeze artists! Daring moves and breathtaking figures will keep you on the edge of your seat!
  • Aerial hoop solo or duo: let yourself be transported by the magic of aerial hoops! Whether solo or duo, you’ll marvel at the grace and energy of our artists!
  • Saturday 14th
    • The story of The Nutcracker: take part in our interactive quiz and test your knowledge while having fun! Throw rings, catch nutcrackers… alone or in teams, laughter guaranteed for all ages!
    • Santa’s Story: take on Santa’s story in a fun challenge! Form two teams and ring the bell to answer the questions. Do you know all his secrets? Make your way through the race to fill the sleigh with your team’s colorful gifts.
    • Sleigh race: jump into sacks for a hilarious race full of energy and laughter!
    • Snowball throwing: test your accuracy by aiming at Christmas targets.
    • Tree decorating: a timed challenge to see who can turn the tree into a work of art in record time!
    • Tinsel-throwing game: reach the top of the tree in three shots in this festive precision game.
    • Original family photo competition: capture memorable moments with your family in fun, creative poses!
  • Sunday 15th
    • The story of the Snowman: get ready for a snowball fight like no other! When the whistle blows, the teams compete by throwing cotton snowballs, and the team that answers the questions best gets 5 seconds more to clear its camp.
    • Christmas Tree Storytelling Game: take part in a game of skill with our XXL wooden Christmas tree! Throw foam baubles and try to hit the right squares to earn points. Each square reveals a surprise that enriches the Christmas story.
    • Christmas Relay Race : form teams for a frantic challenge: who will find Santa’s glasses first?
    • Festive obstacle course: tripping, jumping, crawling and smiling: an adventure to get the log back to Santa’s fireplace!
    • Reindeer race: form teams for a fun wheelbarrow game that will put your skills to the test!

Culinary workshops

Espace Saint-Jacques

12 people per workshop Duration 1h30 Price adults €30 / children €25

From age 15

Thursday 5 at 6pm Take part in a gourmet workshop with Anthony Barralon and discover how to make festive sweets: marshmallows, chocolates, fruit jellies… I reserveFriday 6 and Thursday 12 at 6pm Join Lionel Lebrun for a workshop dedicated to festive starters, to be prepared for your Christmas meals. I reserveFriday 13 at 6pm Learn how to make delicious chocolate truffles with Anthony Barralon in this sweet workshop. Book now

Ages 8 to 14

Wednesday 11 at 2.30pm Let your children make their own Christmas tree out of sand roses, under the watchful eye of Anthony Barralon! I reserveWednesday 11 at 5pm With the help of Lionel Lebrun, let your children make tasty holiday appetizers, ideal for your Christmas meals. Book now

CITY-TRAIL NOCTURNE

SATURDAY 14 at 5:30 p.m.

As every year now, the Spassighata Bunifazinca is held in parallel with the Market. It’s an 8.5 km self-supporting night road race with a 350 m vertical drop. Headlamp or belly lamp compulsory. Disguises recommended. Departure from the port for a race through the narrow streets and stairways of the citadel. This year, the race will pass through the heart of the Christmas market. Info and registration coming soon on sportnconnect.com

Opening hours to the public

  • Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays: 11am to 12am
  • Sunday 8, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 11am to 9pm
  • Sunday 15th: 11am to 8pm
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