TV Audience

As the Christmas break unfolds, Italian broadcasters lean into tradition, spectacle, and family-friendly storytelling. From religious ceremonies and live music events to timeless comedies and fantasy blockbusters, the festive schedule blends ritual viewing with evergreen titles, reinforcing television’s role as a shared cultural experience during the holidays.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24
Santa Messa di Natale (Rai 1)
The traditional Christmas Eve Mass, broadcast live, represents a key moment of collective reflection and spiritual tradition within the festive TV schedule.

Tutti per Uno – Incanto di Natale (Canale 5)
A Christmas music event bringing together major Italian artists for an evening of duets, live performances, and celebratory atmosphere. Among the highlights is the pop-opera trio Il Volo, joined by several guests from the Italian pop and classical scenes.

Una Poltrona per Due (Italia 1)
A cult comedy set against the backdrop of high finance and social satire, now an unmissable Christmas classic. The film stars Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd, alongside Jamie Lee Curtis.


THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25
Stanotte a… Torino (Rai 1 – special episode)
A nocturnal journey through the history, art, and cultural identity of Turin, narrated with an engaging and accessible tone by Alberto Angela, in a special Christmas edition.

Concerto di Natale (Canale 5)
A long-standing Christmas television appointment celebrating the holiday season through a repertoire of classical and contemporary music, performed by Italian and international artists accompanied by orchestra and choir.

Il Ritorno di Mary Poppins (Rai 2)
The sequel to the Disney classic, bringing magic back to the Banks family in post-war London. The film stars Emily Blunt, alongside Lin-Manuel Miranda, Meryl Streep, and Colin Firth.

Harry Potter e la Pietra Filosofale (Italia 1)
The first chapter of the saga that defined a generation, introducing the world of Hogwarts. The film stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint, with a memorable performance by Alan Rickman.

La Corrida (NOVE – last episode)
Season finale of the iconic talent show dedicated to amateur performers, hosted by Amadeus, blending irony, nostalgia, and audience participation. Hosted by Amadeus, produced by Banijay Italia.


FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26
Le Note del Natale (Rai 1)
A Christmas music special combining pop and classical artists in an elegant, emotionally driven celebration of the holiday season.

Il Primo Natale (Canale 5)
An Italian comedy that mixes time travel, humor, and the story of the origins of Christmas. The film stars the comedy duo Ficarra and Picone, with Massimo Popolizio in a key supporting role.

La Bella e la Bestia (Rai 2)
The live-action adaptation of the beloved Disney fairy tale, starring Emma Watson as Belle and Dan Stevens as the Beast, supported by a high-profile ensemble cast.

Harry Potter e la Camera dei Segreti (Italia 1)
The second chapter of the saga takes a darker and more adventurous turn, with the return of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint, as new mysteries unfold at Hogwarts.