We invite you to discover the magic of Matera during the Christmas and New Year’s festivities. We at L’Antica Conceria, a welcoming B&B in the heart of the Sassi where you can stay in Matera, are here to guide you through the wonders our city has to offer during this special time. Our city is ready to transform into an enchanted stage. The illuminated streets, festive atmosphere, and centuries-old traditions blend to create an experience that will remain etched in your memories. But before exploring the activities awaiting you, let’s talk more about what to expect for your New Year’s Eve in the Sassi of Matera.

L’Antica Conceria, the perfect refuge for your New Year’s Eve in the Sassi of Matera

L’Antica Conceria offers you the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of the Sassi. Located in the heart of this UNESCO World Heritage site, facing the Murgia Materana Park, it allows you to experience the city like a true local of Matera. Our rooms, carved out of ancient cave dwellings, combine historic charm with modern comfort, ensuring you an unforgettable stay.

To make your stay even more special, we have prepared an exclusive offer: if you book two nights at L’Antica Conceria, we’ll gift you a ticket to the Living Nativity Scene. It’s our way of sharing with you one of the most magical experiences that Matera has to offer during the holiday season. But let’s look at 5 reasons why you should spend New Year’s Eve in Matera in detail.

5 unmissable experiences in Matera during the holidays

1. The Living Nativity in the Sassi: one of the most evocative spectacles in Italy takes place right here. This narrated nativity scene, set among the historic districts, will make you relive the biblical events of the Nativity through theatrical representations at various stations. It’s an experience that touches the heart and soul, perfectly integrated into the unique landscape of the Sassi.
2. Christmas Village: immerse yourself in the Christmas atmosphere by visiting the local craft markets. Here you can admire and purchase typical products such as the characteristic whistles, the “cuccù” (traditional ceramic whistles), and terracotta artifacts, all made according to ancient Matera traditions.
3. Christmas culinary delights: Christmas and New Year in Matera are also a gastronomic journey. Don’t miss the “strazzate”, delicious biscuits made with almonds and cocoa, the “cartellate” covered with honey or cooked wine, and the famous ricotta cake, a must of the Lucanian Christmas tradition.
4. Sunset on the Murgia: winter gives spectacular colors to the Murgia plateau. We recommend not missing the sunset: the sunlight caressing the Sassi creates a breathtaking spectacle that will remain etched in your memory. You can enjoy this unique show away from the chaos of other tourists and directly from our facility.
5. The Rock Churches: inside the Murgia Materana Park, visit the fascinating Rock Churches. Carved into the rock, these churches emanate a particularly evocative atmosphere during the Christmas period, offering a unique experience that blends art, history, and spirituality.
6. New Year’s Eve concert: San Silvestro show to celebrate 2025 in Matera with Swingrowers, “I quaranta che ballano 90” and Ron in concert.