06 December 2025
Sand Nativity: 22th edition 2025 / 2026
Event Exhibition in Lignano Sabbiadoro at Lungomare Trieste, 7:
Now in its 22nd edition, we are delighted to present the spectacular Sand Nativity in Lignano Sabbiadoro! The theme for the new 2025 edition is still being defined, while the official inauguration date will be announced shortly (expected around December 6, 2025). The location remains the same as always – an impressive structure set up near Beach Office No. 6.
A truly unforgettable event by the sea, which for many years has attracted tens of thousands of visitors from all over Europe: the Sand Nativity. A unique work of art in constant evolution and experimentation, which for 22 years has celebrated and conveyed the true meaning of Christmas and the birth of Jesus in a spectacular way.
The theme of the 22nd Sand Nativity edition will be announced soon.
Theme of the past 21st edition 2024: This year's work, entitled "Panem Nostrum Cotidianum". Food and the gift: traditions, cuisine, art and spirituality between Tagliamento and Isonzo. The theme explores the indissoluble bond between food and the gift, universal symbols of life and sharing deeply intertwined in the tradition of the Nativity scene and promises to be an exciting journey through the traditions, cuisine, art and spirituality of the area between Tagliamento and Isonzo.
Over the years the nativity scene has studied many conceptual aspects and religious themes, ranging from symbols and works, which refer to the most classic Neapolitan nativity scene, up to recognizable settings with values and beliefs of the land in which we live. The interior fittings have been renovated with various technological components, everything has been designed with great attention to maximally enhance the beauty of the sculptural works on display.
The Sand Nativity in Lignano maintains a relationship with various professionals of the Sand Academy, organized by the Dome Aghe Savalon d’Aur Association, a large team made up of valiant artists, the guys who will create these wonderful works come from all Italian regions. An experience of almost 40 years of work, which since the beginning of this exhibition, collaborates with the city and the proloco of Lignano sabbiadoro in the realization of this great work on the sand.
We remind you that the crib is created without the use of glues or other similar materials for maintenance! only water, sand, and the skilled work of professionals in the sector are used.
The secret for its maintenance, creation and stability lies in compressing all the sand with great care for days.
Opening, location, dates, and hours of the Sand Nativity 2025/2026 are being updated.
The nativity scene hours are from 10.00 to 18.00, or from 14.00 to 18.00.
Check the table below to check the days and times open to the public.
Archivo 2024/2025 photo gallery.
The photos of the new edition will be published in the days preceding the inauguration.
Further information on visits, dates, and opening hours: www.presepelignano.it
Access mode
We remind you that admission is free as always, and a free offer is welcome.
Information on the sculptures: Accademia della Sabbia
More information
Associazione Dome Aghe e Savalon
Per informazioni sulle visite:
presepesabbialignano@gmail.com
Tel. 3397485334
Per informazioni sulle sculture:
Accademia della Sabbia
E-mail. info@accademiadellasabbia.it
Event details
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14:00Recommended to
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Free offer
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Saturday 06 Dec 14:00 - 18:00
Sunday 07 Dec 14:00 - 18:00
Monday 08 Dec 14:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 09 Dec 14:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 10 Dec 14:00 - 18:00
Thursday 11 Dec 14:00 - 18:00
Friday 12 Dec 14:00 - 18:00
Saturday 13 Dec 14:00 - 18:00
Sunday 14 Dec 14:00 - 18:00
Monday 15 Dec 14:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 16 Dec 14:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 17 Dec 14:00 - 18:00
Thursday 18 Dec 14:00 - 18:00
Friday 19 Dec 14:00 - 18:00
Saturday 20 Dec 14:00 - 18:00
Sunday 21 Dec 14:00 - 18:00
Monday 22 Dec 14:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 23 Dec 14:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 24 Dec 14:00 - 18:00
Thursday 25 Dec 14:00 - 18:00
Friday 26 Dec 14:00 - 18:00
Saturday 27 Dec 14:00 - 18:00
Sunday 28 Dec 14:00 - 18:00
Monday 29 Dec 14:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 30 Dec 14:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 31 Dec 14:00 - 18:00
Thursday 01 Jan 14:00 - 18:00
Friday 02 Jan 14:00 - 18:00
Saturday 03 Jan 14:00 - 18:00
Sunday 04 Jan 14:00 - 18:00
Monday 05 Jan 14:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 06 Jan 14:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 07 Jan 14:00 - 18:00
Thursday 08 Jan 14:00 - 18:00
Friday 09 Jan 14:00 - 18:00
Saturday 10 Jan 14:00 - 18:00
Sunday 11 Jan 14:00 - 18:00
Mappa / Posizione
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Beach office 6
Location » Lignano Sabbiadoro
