Benevento is getting into the Christmas spirit early. The first reported Christmas tree of the 2026 season has been installed in the atrium of Palazzo Paolo V, signaling the start of holiday preparations in the historic centre.
The installation was created through cooperation between Caffè delle Streghe, led by Rino Di Domenico, and the Benevento committee of the Italian Red Cross. The tree is intended to remain in place throughout the holidays and to serve as a symbol of community participation and solidarity.
The Christmas initiative also includes planned social events at Caffè delle Streghe on 24 and 31 December, with music and entertainment.
Wider Christmas program starts 21 November
The early tree arrives ahead of Benevento's wider Christmas program, which is scheduled to begin on 21 November 2026. The start follows a postponement linked to organizational, administrative and logistical requirements.
The centerpiece is the eleventh edition of "InCanto di Natale," scheduled to continue until 10 January 2027. The official opening is planned for 21 November at 17:00 in Piazza Risorgimento, including the lighting of the "Grande CantAlbero."
According to local coverage, the wider program includes lights, music, shows, children's activities and installations across multiple parts of Benevento.
Focus on the historic centre and local businesses
The program is designed to increase visits to the historic centre and generate opportunities for shops, restaurants, accommodation providers and other local businesses.
For visitors, the calendar offers two useful markers: the Palazzo Paolo V tree already in place for the holiday period, and the main "InCanto di Natale" opening in Piazza Risorgimento on 21 November at 17:00.
Program dates and activities may be subject to further administrative or logistical changes, so visitors planning a trip around the opening or the late-December events at Caffè delle Streghe should check local updates closer to the dates.
