The 23rd edition of the Jesolo Sand Nativity Scene on the theme "Canticle of the Creatures".
Our story
How the art of the sand sculptors met the Nativity, renewing the centuries-old tradition of the manger scene and creating over the years an event of global appeal.
Let's go behind the scenes at Jesolo Sand Nativity. Discover how the magic happens that transforms the huge sand pyramids into extraordinary sculptures....
Jesolo is preparing to transform into the City of Christmas. A packed calendar of holiday events will officially kick off on November 29th....
Work on the new edition of Jesolo Sand Nativity will begin on Tuesday, October 14th. The administration has finalized the schedule, which will begin with...
The twenty-third edition of Jesolo Sand Nativity will be held from November 29, 2025 to February 8, 2026. The inauguration will be on Monday, December 1, at 6:00 pm....
JSN 2024
Nel 2024 Jesolo Sand Nativity ha scelto come tema “Fratelli tutti”, lo stesso dell’enciclica di Papa Francesco, dedicando le sculture al dialogo interreligioso e alla pace, avendo come filo conduttore la parabola del buon samaritano.
JSN 2023
In 2023, the Sand Nativity Scene of Jesolo focused on the extraordinary figure of Saint Francis of Assisi in an edition created with the precious collaboration of the Sacred Convent of Assisi.
JSN 2022
In 2022 the Sand Nativity of Jesolo moves to the new location in Piazza Brescia to celebrate Peace with ten extraordinary sculptures.
JSN 2021
After the forced break due to the pandemic, in 2021 the sand nativity scene returns to Jesolo to celebrate "the miracles of Jesus" and thank the health workers.
Matera 2019
The sand nativity scene, as well as in Jesolo, is also made in Matera, to celebrate the European Capital of Culture 2019.
Rome 2018
An extraordinary edition that saw the creation of the Sand Nativity in St. Peter's Square in Rome, in the heart of Christianity.
Sand Nativity 2017
The marvellous sculptures of the Sand Nativity, based on the theme “Go and do the same yourself”, in a captivating complete photo tour.
From 2002 to 2016
The best works created in recent years, a journey through a plastic art that fascinates and inspires thousands of visitors from around the world each Christmas.
The town of Jesolo
