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Amadora Christmas 2024

The best holiday event site on earth.

Last updated: 11 de November de 2024

Discover the festive atmosphere of Amadora through our Christmas events guide. We have prepared a complete itinerary featuring traditional celebrations and cultural activities in this city at Lisbon's doorstep.

In Amadora's historic center, Praça 25 de Abril transforms into a hub of festivities with the traditional Christmas market, illuminations, and street entertainment. Visitors will find local craft stalls, typical gastronomy, and entertainment along the main streets, while the Central Park hosts exhibitions and concerts. The program extends through the historic neighborhoods, where Christmas decorations create a welcoming atmosphere.

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Amadora Holiday Light Displays

Armazéns do Chiado Christmas Lights

What to Expect
Light display with musical animation and Santa Claus presence.
Description
The Christmas lights at Armazéns do Chiado are an iconic light display with musical animation and the presence of Santa Claus, creating a festive atmosphere in Lisbon's downtown area.
Where
Lisbon | More Info : Armazéns do Chiado Christmas Lights
Tags : Christmas lights, Armazéns do Chiado, light display, musical animation, Santa Claus

Amadora Holiday Markets and Shopping

Lisbon Christmas Market

What to Expect
Opportunity to shop at stalls with handmade crafts and seasonal food.
Description
The Lisbon Christmas Market offers a variety of stalls with handmade crafts, seasonal food, and activities for the whole family, including a free Christmas train.
Where
Lisbon | More Info : Lisbon Christmas Market
Tags : Christmas Market, handmade crafts, seasonal food, Christmas train

Campo Pequeno Christmas Market

What to Expect
Several artists and artisans gathered in one place.
Description
The Campo Pequeno Christmas Market is an event that gathers over 100 artists, artisans, and craftspeople, offering a wide variety of traditional Portuguese products. Additionally, there are food trucks serving delicious food and drinks, such as mulled wine and sangria.
Where
Lisbon | More Info : Campo Pequeno Christmas Market
Tags : Christmas, handicrafts, mulled wine, sangria, Campo Pequeno

Wonderland Lisboa Christmas Market

What to Expect
Large Ferris wheel and ice rink.
Description
Wonderland Lisboa is a Christmas event that transforms Parque Eduardo VII into an entertainment and shopping location, featuring a large Ferris wheel, an ice rink, and a Santa Claus village.
Where
Lisbon | More Info : Wonderland Lisboa Christmas Market
Tags : Christmas, Parque Eduardo VII, ice rink, Ferris wheel, Santa Claus village.

Amadora Holiday Shows and Entertainment

Midnight Mass

What to Expect
Catholic religious celebration at the start of Christmas night.
Description
The Missa do Galo is a religious celebration marking the start of Christmas night, held at the São Roque Church in Lisbon. The mass is a Catholic tradition that brings the community together to reflect on the importance of the date.
Where
Lisbon | More Info : Midnight Mass
Tags : Missa do Galo, Christmas, São Roque Church, religious celebration

Óbidos Christmas Village

What to Expect
Festive decorations and activities for all ages.
Description
Visiting Óbidos Vila Natal is a unique experience, featuring festive decorations, an ice lake, ice ramp, and carousel. Meet Santa Claus and participate in tree decoration and letter-writing workshops.
Where
Óbidos | More Info : Óbidos Christmas Village
Tags : Óbidos Vila Natal, Santa Claus, ice lake, ice ramp, carousel, tree decoration workshops.

New Year's Eve at Terreiro do Paço

What to Expect
Fireworks display along the Tagus River.
Description
The New Year's Eve celebration at Terreiro do Paço is an unforgettable event with varied music, from DJ Nuno Luz to the festive concert by Os Quatro e Meia. The midnight is marked by a fireworks display over the Tagus River, welcoming 2024.
Where
Lisbon | More Info : New Year's Eve at Terreiro do Paço
Tags : New Year's Eve, Terreiro do Paço, DJ Nuno Luz, Os Quatro e Meia, Fireworks.

Restoration of Independence Day

What to Expect
Gathering of 28 philharmonic bands in Lisbon.
Description
The National Philharmonic Bands Parade is a musical celebration that brings together 28 philharmonic bands in Lisbon, integrated into the December 1st commemorations. This event features over 1300 participants and includes a joint performance by the bands in the Praça dos Restauradores.
Where
Lisbon | More Info : Restoration of Independence Day
Tags : National Philharmonic Bands Parade, December 1st Celebrations, Philharmonic Music, Lisbon

Amadora Other Holiday Activities

Cascais Christmas Village

What to Expect
Ice skating and Christmas decorations.
Description
The Cascais Christmas Village is an event that transforms Parque Marechal Carmona into a dreamland, featuring Christmas decorations, Christmas markets, ice skating, and many other activities for the whole family.
Where
Cascais | More Info : Cascais Christmas Village
Tags : Christmas Village, Cascais, Christmas, Christmas Market, Ice Skating.