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The colourful lights across the historical streets of the town, the warm hats and coats that help many citizens and tourists to protect from the bitter cold while somebody else try to find a bit of warmth drinking a cup of hot chocolate. Yes, winter has come. But, don’t worry: the city of Bra has a lot of initiatives in December dedicated to the Christmas time and its well-known magic atmosphere!

THE PROGRAMME

The Ice Rink
Until the 7th of January
Where: Piazza Giolitti

Funny moments on the ice in the city of Bra! Opening times:

until the 22th of December:
from Monday to Friday: 8 -12 and 15 -19
Saturday, Sunday and feast days: 10 -12 and 15 -19
Evening opening, Friday and Saturday: 20.30 -23

from the 23th of December until the 7th of January:
from Monday to Sunday: 10 -12 and 15 -19
evening opening, from Monday to Sunday: 20.30 – 23 (until 23.30 on Saturday only)

Price per person: entry ticket (5 euro) + ice skates for rent (2 euro)
Further information: +39 388.3769141

The Crystal House
From the 8th to the 24th of December
Where: little square in Via Principi di Piemonte

Santa Claus is waiting all the children to visit his magic crystal house! A magic atmosphere to recollect the beauty of Christmas.
Further information: 0172.430185 – Ufficio turismo e manifestazioni Comune di Bra

“Magasin du Café” band in concert

8th of December // from 21 o’clock

Where: Teatro Politeama Boglione

Magasin du Café band presents his new album “Landscape”: a fascinating musical performance through classical music, rock, tango and many other musical genres.

Price per person: 10 euro. Entry tickets are available at theatre’s box office in piazza Carlo Alberto and/or online, www.ticket.it

“Xenia Ensemble” string quartet in concert 
10th of December // from 21 o’clock
Where: Santissima Trinità Church (Battuti Bianchi)

A special event to remember the Italian writer Giovanni Arpino. A magic concert with the string quartet  Xenia Ensemble and a rich repertory for the first time in Italy. Free entrance.

Ludobus
10th and 17th of December (in the afternoon)
Where: via Principi di Piemonte
Games and entertainment for adults and children in order to discover together the pleasure of games from the past and the present.
Further information: 0172.430185 – Ufficio turismo e manifestazioni Comune di Bra

Santa Claus’ train
16th and 17th of December, 23th and 24th of December (in the afternoon)
Where: city centre
A funny little train to visit the city of Bra together with Santa Claus!
Further information: 0172.430185 – Ufficio turismo e manifestazioni Comune di Bra

Christmas concert “L’Orchestra Celeste”

23th of December // At 21 0’clock

Where: Teatro Politeama Boglione

Christmas songs played by a rich orchestra of strings and wind instruments together with the children choir and the “Ambimblè” choir. Free entrance, compulsory reservation. Tel. 0172.44465

To the theatre, “New Year Concert”
30th of December // At 21 o’clock
Where: Teatro Politeama Boglione

“Concerto di Capodanno” offered by the Orchestra Filarmonica del Piemonte directed by Paul Emmanuel Thomas. The best of the Viennese New Year’s collection and Strauss, Rossini, Rosenthal and Offenbach’s best score. At the end of the concert, a traditional toast with panettone and spumante offered by Baratti&Milano company.
Tickets are available at theatre’s box office and/or online on www.piemonteticket.it
Price per person: 20 euro
Further information: www.teatropoliteamabra.it