Vintage & Handmade: Christmas markets in Emilia-Romagna

Vintage and branded clothing, jewelry, unique items, furniture from decades past, and handcrafted treasures you’d never expect to find at a market. All this at affordable prices.

Christmas is approaching, and it’s time to start drafting your gift list.

Every year, it feels like a battle, and no one emerges unscathed. You rack your brain to find the perfect gift—something thoughtful but not too expensive. You risk getting stuck in Saturday afternoon traffic, overwhelmed by crowds in shopping malls, or losing sleep browsing endless e-commerce options online.

Thankfully, in recent years, the trend of vintage and handmade shopping has gained momentum in Italy. These markets have become vibrant spaces—not only for unique finds but also for meeting new people, exchanging ideas, or simply sharing holiday cheer.

With this in mind, we’ve put together a list of the best vintage and handmade Christmas markets in Emilia-Romagna. Enjoy the festive atmosphere as you shop for one-of-a-kind gifts to make this holiday season truly special.

Gypsy Garden

Place: Cervia | Magazzini del Sale (Salt Storehouse)
Time: Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December 2024
Admission: ticket 5€ (free for under 12 and over 70)

GIPSY GARDEN in three words? Quality, Magic, Experience.
A garden of creative souls awaits you inside the Cervia’s Salt Storehouses, to amaze you with its creative spokespersons of the Made in Italy quality craftsmanship.

To make this event even more magical, artistic performances, musical moments, and many delicious things to eat and drink.

A/mano Market

Place: Piacenza | Auditorium Sant’Ilario, Via Garibaldi 17
Time: Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December / Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 December 2024
Admission: free

A/MANO MARKET is the handmade and creativity festival in Piacenza since 2011.
This market is a good opportunity to find exclusive objects, especially in preparation for Christmas, from dressmaking to items of all kinds, including jewelry or furniture pieces.

It also represents an excellent meeting point for young designers and artisans coming both from the surroundings and from far away. It is a very dynamic social space enriched by music performances and appetizing food stands.

Oltremarket

Place: Parma | Strada Massimo D’Azeglio
Time: 30th November / 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th December 2024
Admission: free

Under the arcades of the Ospedale Vecchio, in Strada Massimo D’Azeglio, OLTREMARKET, the craft market with around 20 exhibitors, is back. Here you can find unique pieces, emerging design objects and handmade artistic productions.

Era-Ora Market

Place: Bologna | LÀBAS, Vicolo Bolognetti 2
Time: Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th December 2024
Admission: free

A new Christmas appointment awaits you in Bologna, in the beautiful courtyard of Vicolo Bolognetti managed by the Làbas collective: ERA-ORA MARKET is back with a rich proposal for vintage clothing accessories, crafts, accessories and handmade productions.

Garage Sale - Christmas Shopping

Place: Ravenna | Artificerie Almagià, Via dell’Almagià 2
Time: Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th December 2024, from 10am to 7pm
Admission: free

Moving to Ravenna, in the Darsena district, we arrive at the Almagià.
This multipurpose space, once used as a warehouse for sulfur storage, is hosting the much-anticipated GARAGE SALE, this time in a special Christmas edition.

It’s a human-scale temporary shop, perfect for those seeking vintage and second-hand treasures or simply looking to spend a delightful day with friends. The event offers a unique atmosphere, enriched by great music, quality food, and evocative artistic installations.

Rail Market

Place: Bologna | DumBo, Via Camillo Casarini 19
Time: Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December 2024
Admission: free

In the DumBo cultural district, the RAIL MARKET craft and vintage market returns in a Christmas edition, ideal for finding the perfect Christmas present.

In addition to the products of many selected local artisans, you will find workshops, DJ sets and lots of tasty treats to enjoy the day among mulled wine and beautiful people.

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