It&amp;#039;s Christmas time!

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From the world-renowned Christmas lottery known as El Gordo (22 December), the Three Kings Parade (5 January), gigantic nativity scenes and ice skating rinks to markets, concerts and shows for the whole family, Madrid knows how to celebrate Christmas in style. Check out our selection of all the best events taking place this year, and don’t forget to take a stroll through the city to enjoy the wonderful display of twinkling lights.

PLEASE NOTE: all venues have put in place appropriate COVID-secure measures to protect both staff and visitors

CHRISTMAS TREATS

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Pista de hielo Matadero Madrid Navidad 2020-2021. @ Álvaro López del Cerro

Matadero Madrid Ice Rink

A large ice rink to enjoy some special moments with figure skating exhibitions and ice sports (Matadero Madrid. Till 10 January).

Feria Mercado de Artesanía de la Comunidad de Madrid

34th Madrid Arts and Crafts Fair

Latest edition of the most important fair promoting regional arts and crafts (Paseo de Recoletos. Dec 2021-Jan 2022).

Bola gigante de Navidad delante del Edificio Metrópolis. Navidad 2020 - 2021

Gigantic Light Ball - Metropolis Building

A spectacular sphere, with a diametre of 12 metres, featuring 43,000 pixel mapped lights (In front of the Metropolis Building. 26 Nov-7 Jan 2022).

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Pista de hielo CentroCentro 2020 © Álvaro López del Cerro

Ice rink – Cibeles Palace

Enjoy Christmas in Madrid with this giant ice rink in an unparalleled setting (Glass Gallery, Cibeles Palace. 21 Dec-5 Jan).

WHAT'S ON

Circo Price en Navidad 2020 © Álvaro López

Circo Price at Christmas

A circus and theatre performance that will help to understand the most important thing about Christmas (Teatro Circo Price. End of November to 9 Jan 2022).