Ice Nativity Scene
From December 6, 2025, to January 11, 2026, Piazza I Maggio, in the heart of Jesolo’s historic center, will be transformed into the magical world of the Ice Nativity Scene, an unmissable event for young and old alike. A spectacular journey featuring lights, translucent effects, and sculptures carved entirely from ice, created by a team of international artists.
The group of sculptors is led by the Canadian David Ducharme and includes Nicolai Torkhov (Russia), Vaclav Lemon (Czech Republic), and brothers Antony and Ross Baisas, originally from the Philippines and now living in Canada.
Once their work in Jesolo is complete, the Baisas brothers and Vaclav Lemon will participate in the World Ice Sculpture Championship in Sesto San Giovanni, where from January 23 to 25 they will create works dedicated to the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. In the competition, Antony will represent Canada, Ross the Philippines, and Vaclav the Czech Republic.
For the Jesolo Ice Nativity Scene, the artists work inside a large walk-in freezer at –12 °C, carving 75 blocks of ice weighing 136 kg each with specialized tools and using water to join the blocks together as a true natural “glue.”
The exhibition features two large scenes:
• on one side, a landscape of the far north, where a family of polar bears travels through a world of ice and snow;
• on the other, the traditional nativity scene, with the angel crowning the Baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, the ox, the donkey, the shepherd, and the arrival of the Three Wise Men with their gifts.
Activities and Entertainment Calendar
Sunday, December 7 – The Outlaws of Italian Folk
Monday, December 8 – Andrea Fredi, Katastrafa Clow
Saturday, December 13 – Andrea Sansonetto Trio Blues Revue
Sunday, December 14 – Andrea Meneghelli Circo della Luna
Sunday, December 21 – Righetto Xmass Project
Thursday, December 25 – Andrea Sansonetto Blues Revue Duo
Friday, December 26 – Stevie & Friends: Funk, Rhythm & Blues
Saturday, December 27 – Ice sculpture performance by sculptor Michela Ciappini
Sunday, December 28 – Cat Shades Pop: All-Female Edition
Wednesday, January 31 – Clow Crostino
Monday, January 5 – The Lilliputians’ Gang Casino Royal – Comic juggling
Tuesday, January 6 –Puppet Show: Where Has Santa Gone?
Piazza I° Maggio
Start time: 3:30–4:00 p.m. – End time: 4:30–5:00 p.m.
December 25 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
FREE ADMISSION
Exhibition dates: December 6, 2025, through January 11, 2026
Monday–Friday: 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. / 2:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday, and holidays: Open all day 9:30 AM–7:30 PM
December 21–January 6: Open all day 9:30 AM–7:30 PM
