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Almada Christmas 2024

The best holiday event site on earth.

Last updated: 11 de November de 2024

Welcome to your complete guide to Christmas festivities in Almada! We have prepared a comprehensive itinerary with all the festive events and activities happening in the city, from the historic center to the riverside area.

São João Baptista Square transforms into a celebration hub with the traditional Christmas market, while the River Garden displays stunning illuminations. Christ the King serves as a backdrop for the festivities, with Aliança Povo MFA Avenue hosting various craft and traditional food stalls. In the Pragal area, you'll find street entertainment and musical performances that fill the squares with Christmas joy.

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Almada Holiday Light Displays

Commerce Square - Christmas Lights

What to Expect
Large-scale low-consumption lighting.
Description
The Christmas lights in Lisbon illuminate the Praça do Comércio with millions of low-consumption lamps, creating a vibrant and colorful atmosphere.
Where
Lisbon | More Info : Commerce Square - Christmas Lights
Tags : Christmas lights, Praça do Comércio, LED lighting, Christmas celebrations.

Almada Holiday Markets and Shopping

Wonderland Lisbon

What to Expect
Ice rink and Ferris wheel in the heart of Lisbon.
Description
Wonderland Lisboa is a Christmas event that transforms Parque Eduardo VII into a vibrant location with activities for all ages, including an ice rink, a Ferris wheel, and a Santa Claus village.
Where
Lisbon | More Info : Wonderland Lisbon
Tags : Christmas, ice rink, Ferris wheel, Santa Claus village, holiday market.

Campo Pequeno Christmas Market

What to Expect
Gourmet area with high-quality national products.
Description
The Campo Pequeno Christmas Market celebrates the holiday season with a variety of original products, from design and ceramics to jewelry and fashion. With over 80 participating brands, it offers a great opportunity to find unique gifts and support traditional commerce and small artisans.
Where
Lisbon | More Info : Campo Pequeno Christmas Market
Tags : Christmas, Shopping, Handicrafts, Gourmet

Alvalade Christmas Market

What to Expect
Street animation with circus arts and music.
Description
The Alvalade Christmas Market is a family event returning to Avenida da Igreja with a rich program of handicrafts, commerce, and gastronomy. Santa Claus will be present every day to receive children and take photos.
Where
Lisbon | More Info : Alvalade Christmas Market
Tags : Christmas, Alvalade, handicrafts, commerce, gastronomy, street animation.

Cascais Christmas Market

What to Expect
Unmissable attractions like the giant wheel and carousels.
Description
The Cascais Christmas Market offers a variety of unique products, including traditional sweets, special liquors, and hot beverages. The event features unmissable attractions like the giant wheel, carousels, and Christmas lights.
Where
Cascais | More Info : Cascais Christmas Market
Tags : Christmas Market, traditional sweets, special liquors, Christmas lights.

Almada Holiday Shows and Entertainment

Cirque du Soleil - Crystal

What to Expect
Unique skating and acrobatic feats in a frozen playground.
Description
The creative young girl Crystal plunges into a universe created by her own imagination, defying gravity with unique skating and acrobatic feats.
Where
Lisbon | More Info : Cirque du Soleil - Crystal
Tags : Cirque du Soleil, ice skating, acrobatics, ice, entertainment.

Midnight Mass

What to Expect
Midnight religious celebration with special music and prayers.
Description
The Missa do Galo is a religious celebration held at the Church of São Roque, marking the birth of Jesus Christ with a special midnight mass. The tradition includes community participation and celebration with special music and prayers.
Where
Lisbon | More Info : Midnight Mass
Tags : Missa do Galo, Church of São Roque, Christmas, Religious Celebration

Visit to Santa Claus

What to Expect
Santa Claus arrival in the special edition of "Trem das Artes".
Description
The special edition of "Trem das Artes" features the arrival of Santa Claus, offering a special reception with music and holiday classics.
Where
Lisbon | More Info : Visit to Santa Claus
Tags : museum ferroviário de indaiatuba, trem das artes, santa claus, holiday music

Christmas Shows

What to Expect
International circus show with artists from around the world.
Description
The Circo de Natal do Coliseu dos Recreios is an international circus show that enchants audiences with the magic, brilliance, and colors of artists from around the world.
Where
Lisbon | More Info : Christmas Shows
Tags : Christmas Circus, International Show, Circus Magic

Almada Other Holiday Activities

King's Cake and Traditional Desserts

What to Expect
Traditional king cake with selected national ingredients.
Description
The Bolo Rei and Traditional Sweets are a Portuguese tradition that includes king cakes, made with an ancient artisanal recipe, incorporating rigorously selected national ingredients, such as high-quality dried and crystallized fruits. These cakes are characterized by their crown shape and colorful decoration, making them irresistible to any palate.
Where
Lisbon | More Info : King's Cake and Traditional Desserts
Tags : Bolo Rei, Traditional Sweets, Christmas, Portugal

Codfish with Everything

What to Expect
Innovative gastronomic experiences with Michelin-starred chefs.
Description
Bacalhau com Todos Seixal 2024 is a gastronomic festival celebrating cod culture with a variety of traditional and innovative dishes, including themed dinners and showcookings.
Where
Lisbon | More Info : Codfish with Everything
Tags : Cod, gastronomy, culinary events, Michelin-starred chefs.