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Alvalade Christmas 2024

The best holiday event site on earth.

Last updated: 11 de November de 2024

Discover the Christmas spirit in Alvalade with our complete festive events guide. We have prepared a comprehensive itinerary to help you explore this season's celebrations in the heart of Lisbon.

Alvalade Square transforms into a hub of festivities, with the traditional Christmas market and stunning illuminations. Along Igreja Avenue, you'll find local craft stalls, traditional Portuguese gastronomy and cultural entertainment, while Campo Grande Garden offers a perfect setting for family walks among festive decorations and ambient music.

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Alvalade Holiday Markets and Shopping

Wonderland Lisbon

What to Expect
800-square-meter ice rink.
Description
Wonderland Lisboa is a Christmas event that transforms Parque Eduardo VII into a festive location. It offers a variety of attractions, including a panoramic Ferris wheel, an 800-square-meter ice rink, and a Santa Claus village where children can visit and interact with him. Additionally, there is a decorated Christmas tree, food trucks with sweets, meals, and drinks, and a Christmas market with stalls selling handicrafts, regional products, fashion, and confectionery.
Where
Lisbon | More Info : Wonderland Lisbon
Tags : Christmas, Parque Eduardo VII, ice rink, Ferris wheel, Christmas market

Campo Pequeno Christmas Market

What to Expect
Over 100 stalls with handicrafts and gourmet delicacies.
Description
The Campo Pequeno Christmas Market is a festive event offering a wide variety of handicrafts, jewelry, toys, and gourmet delicacies. Located in the historic Campo Pequeno, this market is an ideal destination to find unique gifts and immerse oneself in the festive atmosphere.
Where
Lisbon | More Info : Campo Pequeno Christmas Market
Tags : Christmas, handicrafts, Campo Pequeno, gourmet delicacies, unique gifts

Cascais Christmas Market

What to Expect
Christmas decorations and traditional gastronomic products.
Description
The Cascais Christmas Market offers a variety of unique products, including traditional sweets, special liquors, and hot beverages. The market is open every day with different operating hours.
Where
Cascais | More Info : Cascais Christmas Market
Tags : Christmas Market, Cascais, traditional sweets, special liquors, hot beverages.

Rossio Christmas Train

What to Expect
Free electric train that runs through the streets of Baixa during the Rossio Christmas Market.
Description
The Rossio Christmas Train is an electric train that runs through the streets of Baixa during the Rossio Christmas Market, offering a free activity for the whole family.
Where
Lisbon | More Info : Rossio Christmas Train
Tags : Christmas, Baixa, train, handicrafts, sweets, drinks, decorations

Alvalade Holiday Shows and Entertainment

Óbidos Christmas Village

What to Expect
Outdoor amusement park with ice skating.
Description
The Óbidos Christmas Village transforms into a medieval town decorated with lights and activities for all ages, including an outdoor amusement park with ice skating, carousel, and many other attractions.
Where
Óbidos | More Info : Óbidos Christmas Village
Tags : Ice skating, carousel, Óbidos Christmas Village, Christmas events.

Light and Sound Show at Armazéns do Chiado

What to Expect
Multimédia show with 10,000 LEDs and live music.
Description
The Light and Sound Show at Armazéns do Chiado is an unprecedented event that combines LED mapping technology with Portuguese music, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the shopping center with a journey through its history.
Where
Lisbon | More Info : Light and Sound Show at Armazéns do Chiado
Tags : Light Show, LED Mapping, Portuguese Music, Armazéns do Chiado

Cirque du Soleil - Crystal

What to Expect
Innovative acrobatics in a frozen playground.
Description
A young creative Crystal plunges into a universe created by her own imagination, defying gravity with never-before-seen acrobatics. With incredible visual projections and an original soundtrack, the world's best skaters and acrobats perform in a new frozen playground.
Where
Lisbon | More Info : Cirque du Soleil - Crystal
Tags : Cirque du Soleil, Crystal, Ice Skating, Acrobatics, Visual Projections

Midnight Mass

What to Expect
Traditional Catholic Christmas Eve celebration.
Description
A Missa do Galo is a Catholic religious celebration marking the start of Christmas Eve. Held at the Igreja de São Roque in Lisbon, this mass is an important tradition for many Portuguese.
Where
Lisbon | More Info : Midnight Mass
Tags : Missa do Galo, Christmas Eve, Igreja de São Roque, religious celebration

Restoration of Independence Day

What to Expect
Opening by the Tocándar group and joint performance by the bands in the Restauradores Square.
Description
The National Parade of Philharmonic Bands is a musical celebration that brings together 28 philharmonic bands from all over the country, with over 1300 musicians, in Lisbon. The event is opened by the Tocándar group and ends with a joint performance by the bands in the Restauradores Square, under the direction of Maestro Subintendente José Manuel Brito.
Where
Lisbon | More Info : Restoration of Independence Day
Tags : National Parade of Philharmonic Bands, Independence Restoration, Philharmonic Music, Lisbon

New Year's Eve in Lisbon

What to Expect
Musical tributes and Brazilian and electronic rhythms.
Description
The New Year's Eve in Lisbon is a vibrant celebration featuring live concerts, international DJs, and dancing until dawn. The program includes musical tributes, Brazilian rhythms, and electronic music, ensuring an unforgettable night for all tastes.
Where
Lisbon | More Info : New Year's Eve in Lisbon
Tags : New Year's Eve, live concerts, international DJs, musical tributes, Brazilian and electronic rhythms.