From November 21 to January 6, BA è NATALE will offer a rich series of events and activities for everyone, leading up to the most exciting holidays of the year. There will be countless opportunities for fun: the Ice Skating Rink in Piazza San Giovanni, the Carousel in Piazza Santa Maria, and the Children's Train with its terminus in Piazza San Giovanni.

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BA è NATALE DAY-BY-DAY PROGRAM

NOVEMBER 21 

• 5:00 PM
  Grand Christmas Parade: the sleigh with the Real Santa Claus, elves, stilt walkers, and a marching band (from Piazza San Michele to Piazza Santa Maria)
• 6:00 PM
  Lighting ceremony of the Christmas Tree, city lights, and installations with light shows and surprises, attended by local authorities (Piazza Santa Maria)

NOVEMBER 22 

• All day
  Waiting for Christmas with the Insubria market stalls (Viale Lombardia) and the Viale Alfieri market
• 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Meet the Real Santa Claus in his house (Via Milano)

FROM NOVEMBER 27 TO 2

• BA GUSTO: exhibitions, talks, tastings of local products, artisanal panettone, and a hobbyists' market (Museo del Tessile)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2

• 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Meet the Real Santa Claus in his house (Via Milano)

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2

• 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Meet the Real Santa Claus in his house (Via Milano)

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2 AND FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4

• 9:45 AM – 12:45 PM
  Distribution of free tickets for the City Christmas Concert (Meeting Room – Town Hall)

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1 AND THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3

• 9:45 AM – 12:45 PM / 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
  Distribution of free tickets for the City Christmas Concert (Meeting Room – Town Hall)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5

• All day: "So Fare"
  Artisanal craft market organized by the Federcasalinghe Group (Twin Halls - Museo del Tessile)
• 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Meet the Real Santa Claus in his Cottage (Via Milano)

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6

• All day: "So Fare"
  Artisanal craft market organized by the Federcasalinghe Group (Twin Halls - Museo del Tessile)
• 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Meet the Real Santa Claus in his Cottage (Via Milano)
• 9:00 PM
  Christmas Concert by the Bersaglieri Fanfare of Lonate Pozzolo (Teatro Sociale)

MONDAY, DECEMBER 7

• 9:00 PM
  Saint Ambrose Concert performed by the ANA "La Baldoria" Marching Band (Basilica of San Giovanni)

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8

• All day
  Feast of the Madonna in Prato: themed market (Piazza San Michele)
• 5:30 PM
  Traditional Christmas Bagpipes (La Piva Natalizia) through the streets of the city center by the ANA "La Baldoria" Marching Band
• 9:00 PM
  Concert of the Immaculate Conception performed by the Mandolinisti Bustesi (Sanctuary of Santa Maria)
• 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Meet the Real Santa Claus in his Cottage (Via Milano)

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11

• From 7:00 PM
  Pianist Suspended in the Air: live performance by Paolo Zanarella 15 meters above the ground (Piazza Garibaldi)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12

• All day
  Charity Vintage Motorcycle Exhibition organized by the Moto Club Bustese
• 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Meet the Real Santa Claus in his Cottage (Via Milano)

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13

• All day: Saint Lucy's Market
  The Magic of Christmas (Museo del Tessile)
• All day
  Charity Vintage Motorcycle Exhibition organized by the Moto Club Bustese
• 10:30 AM
  Gathering of Santas on Vespas organized by the Vespa Club Busto Arsizio
• 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Meet the Real Santa Claus in his Cottage (Via Milano)

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17

• 9:00 PM
  CITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT
  • Canova Chamber Orchestra (Cond. Enrico Pagano) & Desprez Polyphonic Group (Cond. Francesco Miotti)
  • Excerpts and choruses from G.F. Handel's Messiah
  • (Basilica of San Giovanni – Free admission upon reservation)

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18

• 5:00 PM
  Living Nativity Scene organized by the Gallazzi School (Piazza Santa Maria)
• 7:00 PM
  Solidarity Christmas Dinner dedicated to vulnerable and elderly people (Twin Halls – Museo del Tessile)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19

• 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Meet the Real Santa Claus in his Cottage (Via Milano)

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20

• 9:45 AM
  "Babbo Run": Santa Claus fun run organized by ASD Free Runners Team (Parco Alto Milanese)
• 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Last day to meet the Real Santa Claus (Via Milano)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2027

• New Year's Day Concert organized by Musikademia (Teatro Sociale – Free admission)