Into the ravine
You walk down into Lama del Trappeto, the bed of an ancient, long-dry stream.
The living nativity in the cave village of Lama del Trappeto, in Pezze di Greco. Caves, ancient crafts and the Nativity, experienced by lantern light.
See the official datesThe lanterns are lit once more
38th edition · from 26 December 2026, 4 pm
Dates, times and programme of the Living Nativity 2026, all in the official poster of the 38th edition.
Where, since the Middle Ages, people carved their homes into the stone, every Christmas the voices, gestures and flavours of our ancestors come back to life.
A plunge into history: costumed performers bring the caves of the ravine to life and welcome visitors as in a village of times gone by.
You walk down into Lama del Trappeto, the bed of an ancient, long-dry stream.
Rooms carved into the rock, where the cave settlement comes back to life.
Performers in traditional costume repeat the work of rural life.
Tools and memories of life in the fields, collected and preserved.
Focaccia, pettole and bread with our land's extra virgin olive oil.
The heart of the journey: the cave where the birth of Jesus is renewed.
Photos from past editions. Tap a photo to enlarge it.
The nativity is open from 4 pm to 9 pm.
The route is accessible with pushchairs and wheelchairs and stays open even when it rains. No food is served during the visit.
Buy ticketsNew: tickets are sold online, through the secure Apulia Ticket network.
Footage from our latest edition.
The questions we are asked most often. For anything else, write to us.
Yes: this year tickets are sold online only, through the Apulia Ticket network. You can buy them here.
About two hours. We recommend arriving a little before closing time at 9 pm.
The nativity stays open and can be visited even in bad weather.
Yes, the route is accessible. Admission is free for people with disabilities.
The recommended days for organised groups will be announced soon. Message us on WhatsApp for information.
Every year we set aside a special opening day for schools, but this year, because of school holidays and long weekends, it is not planned. For information, message us on WhatsApp.
The caves, crafts, costumes and flavours that make the Living Nativity of Pezze di Greco unique.
Every year the village comes alive thanks to the volunteers and performers of Pezze di Greco. Join the association or support it.
