Presepe vivente
A living nativity (presepe vivente) with a Christmas market winding through the historic centre of San Damiano d'Asti.
Why it's special
Actors play out the nativity across old courtyards and alleys turned into Jerusalem's market, Nazareth and Herod's fortress.
Programme · 2026
6, 8 and 13 December 2026
A living nativity through the historic centre and its old cellars, with about thirty scenes (carpenters, smiths, fishermen, washerwomen, inns), part of Il Magico Paese di Natale. Free, no ticket or booking.
Sun 6 Dec, 14:00–19:00
living nativity
Tue 8 Dec, 14:00–19:00
living nativity
Sun 13 Dec, 14:00–19:00
living nativity
A tip
- It's part of the 'Magico Paese di Natale' and starts at Piazza Libertà — info at magicopaesedinatale.com, @ilmagicopaesedinatale.
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