Bastia Christmas market programme
Find out more about the programme and events at the Bastia Christmas Market
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Musical entertainment every lunchtime until 1.30pm and every evening.
Mercuri u 10/12
12pm to 1.30pm: Moon Acoustic
6-9pm: DJ Vince
Ghjovi l’11/12
12pm to 1.30pm: Altru Cantu
7-9pm: Djam Band
Venneri u 12/12
12pm to 1.30pm: I turchini
6-9pm: DJ Misher
9pm to 11pm: Little Rock
Sabbatu u 13/12
12pm to 1.30pm: Moon Accoustic
6-9pm: DJ Lovster
9pm to 11pm: Sumenta Nova
Dumenica u 14/12
12pm to 1.30pm: Intimita
6-9pm: DJ Vince
Luni u 15/12
12pm to 1.30pm: Altru Cantu
6-9pm: DJ Lovster
Marti u 16/12
12pm to 1.30pm: Ci Campemu
6-9pm: DJ Vince
Mercuri u 17/12
12pm to 1.30pm: Altru Cantu
6-9pm: DJ Lovster
Ghjovi u 18/12
12pm to 1.30pm: I turchini
6-9pm: DJ Misher
Venneri u 19/12
12pm to 1.30pm: Ci Campemu
7-9pm: Supplement cheese
Sabbatu u 20/12
12pm to 1.30pm: Intimita
6-9pm: DJ Misher
9pm to 11pm: Boston Georges
Dumenica u 21/12
12pm to 1.30pm: Petra Saetta
3.30pm to 4.30pm: DJ Vince
Luni u 22/12
12pm to 1.30pm: Moon Accoustic
6-9pm: DJ Lovster
Marti u 23/12
12pm to 1.30pm: Petra Saetta
3.30pm to 4.30pm: DJ Vince
9pm to 11pm: I Pignotti
Activities during December and the Christmas market
The ice rink is back from 1er December 12 noon
Around the kiosk, the circular ice rink offers a magical moment for young and old alike.
The Wonder Wheel from 5 December 12 noon
Mercatu di Natale 2025 | From 10 to 23 December
Crafts, delicacies, music and winter wonderland: the heart of Bastia is beating to the rhythm of Christmas!
10am on weekdays | 9am at weekends - until 9pm (11pm on Saturday nights)
- A unique market showcasing local crafts and agriculture
- The perfect opportunity to find gifts and taste Corsican specialities
- A festive and convivial atmosphere throughout the festive season
- The Charity Chalet: every day, a charity will have a chalet at its disposal, free of charge, to showcase its work in support of the community.
For children
- Shows on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons
- Magic tent: face painting, colouring, creative workshops
- A merry-go-round and donkey rides to let you dream with your eyes open
- Christmas parade and parade of Father Christmas and his mascots
For all
Ski simulator
All along the Christmas market from 2pm to 6.30pm - free of charge
Photomaton
Monday to Friday, 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 6.30pm
«L'Arbre à Vœux», the big Advent calendar
This year, come and discover an exceptional Christmas tree, designed and donated by the talents of the Furiani CFA: a festive work of art that will serve as the backdrop for the big Advent Calendar!
For 14 days, agriculture and crafts will take turns to bring you a unique Advent, punctuated by daily themes and a competition specially designed for curious young and old alike.
Meet up at 5 p.m. each day for the draw and prize-giving ceremony.
Participatory Budget
Come and discover the projects put forward by the people of Bastia and vote for your favourites! - free of charge
Demonstrations
Throughout the Christmas market, discover the skills of the «Cutlers» Union« and craftsmen from the »Corsican Chamber of Trades and Crafts" (pottery, tapestry, stone-cutting, etc.) through dedicated demonstrations. With the Young Farmers, see how brocciu is made, and hear about the Agri'Corsica campus and the profession of animal osteopath.
For children
Come and meet Father Christmas every day in his house.
Every day
Free entertainment from 2pm to 6.30pm
Ski simulator
Parade at 4pm
Father Christmas - Mascots
Every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
Free events from 10am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6.30pm
Inflatable sledges - Father Christmas - Mascots
Creative workshops - Face painting
Free entertainment from 2pm to 6.30pm
Donkey rides
