Simply Amalfi Coast 
This Christmas season, Atrani invites you to step into a living postcard on the Amalfi Coast.
On Saturday, November 29, at 6:30 PM, the village officially welcomes the holidays with the lighting of the Christmas Lights 2025, part of the project “Atrani Is Light”.
As night falls, Atrani transforms into a magical open-air nativity scene, where glowing alleys, stone arches, and intimate piazzas sparkle above the Mediterranean Sea.
From this moment on, Atrani comes alive with a warm and joyful calendar of Christmas events, filled with music, ancient traditions, and heartfelt celebrations that bring together locals and visitors through January.
The most unforgettable moment of the season is the Calata della Stella of Atrani, one of the most enchanting Christmas traditions on the entire Amalfi Coast.
In complete silence and darkness, a giant luminous star slowly descends from Mount Aureo, gliding over rooftops and cliffs, until it reaches the terrace of the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Maddalena. As the star floats through the sky like a comet of light, the village watches in awe, while fireworks illuminate the night.
This deeply moving ceremony has been celebrated for more than 140 editions and remains a powerful symbol of faith, hope, and community for the people of Atrani.
Events Program ✨
- December 6
5:00 PM – Matteo di Lieto Hall
Atrani ‘e na vot’ – A Journey into the Past: a nostalgic photo exhibition celebrating Atrani’s history and Christmas traditions (Open daily from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM) - December 9
7:00 PM – Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Maddalena
UNESCO Amalfi Coast – “Lights of the World”: stories of remarkable men and women who shaped the soul of the Amalfi Coast - December 12
8:00 PM – Cultural Hall
Atrani Award “Journalism and Culture” 2025 - December 16–24
5:40 AM – Church of San Salvatore del Birecto
Christmas Novena at Dawn: early-morning prayers, rosary, and Mass in a uniquely atmospheric setting - December 21
5:00 PM – Cultural Hall
Christmas Treasure Hunt: a joyful adventure for families and children - December 23
5:00 PM – Piazza Umberto I
Santa Claus arrives in Atrani: smiles, surprises, and holiday cheer for all ages - December 24
11:59 PM
145th Edition of the Calata della Stella: a magical Christmas Eve moment beneath the Amalfi Coast sky
- December 27
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Living Nativity Scene – 2nd Edition: locals bring the Christmas story to life in the heart of the village - December 29
7:00 PM – Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Maddalena
Noa Gil Dor Solis String Quartet presents “Noapolis”: an intimate concert blending tradition and elegance - December 30
7:00 PM – Church of San Salvatore del Birecto
Children’s Christmas Choir: pure voices and heartfelt melodies fill the church - January 1
7:15 PM – Piazza Umberto I
“Welcome 2026” with the Atrani Folk Group: start the New Year with music, dance, and local traditions - January 3
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Living Nativity Scene – 2nd Edition - January 5
10:30 AM – Piazza Umberto I
The Befana arrives in Atrani: a beloved Italian Epiphany tradition full of charm and folklore - January 6
7:15 PM – Piazza Umberto I
Atrani Folk Group performance
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