What's on this Christmas
What's on this Christmas
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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 sure 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.
OUTDOOR CHRISTMAS FUN
Latest edition of the most important fair promoting regional arts and crafts (Paseo de Recoletos. 1-30 December 2025).
The spectacular bauble is back, with a diametre of 12 metres and featuring 43,000 pixel-mapped lights (Plaza de España. Late November-early January).
A must-visit for stocking up on Christmas paraphernalia including toys and figurines for the traditional Nativity scenes (Plaza Mayor. 27 Nov-31 Dec).
A traditional music show with animated figures that defines Christmas in Madrid (El Corte Inglés Preciados – Callao. Nov - 5 Jan 2026).
Enjoy the largest Christmas theme park in Spain, which has been declared of regional tourist interest in the first European Capital of Christmas (Torrejón de Ardoz. 15 Nov-6 Jan).
See out the year eating twelve grapes to the chimes of the clock in Puerta del Sol (31 December 2025).
Madrid will once again ring out the old and ring in the new with Spain's largest athletics event: a 10K fun run and a 10K professional race (31 December). Registration open
The Three Kings will parade around the city centre before taking gifts to families across the country (5 January 2026).
INDOOR TREATS
The classic Christmas production has become a not-to-be-missed event in Madrid’s festive calendar (Teatro Circo Price. Tuesday to Sunday. 21 Nov-6 Jan 2026).
From the end of November until Twelfth Night, the city fills up with belenes of all shapes and sizes that you can visit for free. (Various locations. Check programme).
A brand new edition, more personal and closer to the city, which will bring together the very best from this genre (Fernán Gómez Centro Cultural de la Villa - Sala Guirau. 28 Nov-13 Dec).
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Productores de Sonrisas is back with its latest show that brings together the best of circus, music and dance (IFEMA MADRID. Fridays to Sundays. 31 Oct-18 Jan).
What is considered to be the world’s best boutique festival is returning to Madrid with the presence of major stars like Ricky Martin, India Martínez and Miguel Poveda (IFEMA MADRID. 12-30 December).
Madrid's most chic pop-up market oozes elegance and exclusivity (Gran Vía, 13. Next edition: 12 Dec-6 Jan).
OFFICIAL PRODUCTS
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A Madrid-style Christmas
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Turrón Museum
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