Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the most notable Christmas celebrations in Chamartín, the festive heart of northern Madrid. Our guide presents you with the essential events and activities that bring life to the neighborhood during these traditional holidays.
The historic Paseo de la Castellana transforms with its lights and decorations, while Plaza de Castilla hosts the traditional Christmas market. From Chamartín station to Santiago Bernabéu, you'll find craft stalls, traditional sweets and nativity scenes, complemented by cultural performances at the Nicolás Salmerón Cultural Center and exhibitions along the district's main streets.
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Lights designed by children and professional designers in over 230 locations.
During the Christmas festivities, the streets, squares, and buildings of Madrid are illuminated with millions of LED lights, meeting the requirements of environmental respect and energy efficiency.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Christmas Lights Switch-On
50-minute route through decorated streets of Madrid.
The Naviluz - Christmas Bus offers a 50-minute route through Madrid's decorated streets, showcasing the city's most iconic Christmas lights.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Christmas Lights Bus
Nighttime stroll with giant flower and animal light sculptures.
The Real Botanical Garden is illuminated with over a million LED lights in an immersive show combining light and sensory arts in a natural setting.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Christmas Lights at the Royal Botanical Gardens
Traditional Christmas market with 104 stalls.
The Christmas Market in Plaza Mayor is a traditional market filled with colorful stalls offering nativity scenes, musical instruments, toys, and novelty items.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Christmas Market in Plaza Mayor
Over 100 recognized artisans and trades.
The Christmas Market in Paseo de Recoletos features a wide variety of local crafts and products, with over 100 artisans and recognized trades. The fair has been held uninterruptedly since 1988 and is an ideal place to discover the magic of Madrid's artisanry.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Christmas Market in Paseo de Recoletos
Presentation of international choirs with emotionally charged and energetic performances.
The Madrid Gospel Festival celebrates its thirtieth edition with an impressive lineup featuring international choirs like Soweto Gospel Choir, Mississippi Mass Choir, and New Orleans Gospel Choir. This musical celebration is a tribute to the best traditional American gospel, offering emotionally charged and energetic concerts.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Gospel Festival
A tribute to mothers and daughters, to love and old friends, with an award-winning choreography.
MAMMA MIA is a musical based on 23 great ABBA hits, telling the entertaining story of a daughter about to get married and her mother, visited by three old romances trying to win her back again. The production, made by SOM Produce, includes an amazing decoration and stage setting, making it a complete experience from start to finish.
Where: Madrid | More Info: MAMMA MIA Musical
A theatrical production with rich scenery and special effects.
Aladdín is a spectacular adventure based on a story that has been reinvented many times across cultures. The story of young Aladdin, with the help of a powerful genie, embarks on an adventure that tests his will and morality.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Aladdin Musical
Love and terror story in a theater.
The Phantom of the Opera is an exciting story of love, death, and disaster between a music genius hiding from the world in the depths of a theater and Christine, a young woman with a celestial voice.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Phantom of the Opera Musical
Musical comedy with a masterful soundtrack and high-level interpretation.
The Book of Mormon is a comedy musical that has captivated over 10 million spectators, performing on Broadway for 13 years and in London for 11. Directed by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, along with Robert López, this satire and humor masterpiece follows the story of two young Mormon missionaries sent to Uganda to preach their religion.
Where: Madrid | More Info: The Book of Mormon Musical
Traditional carol performance in an iconic location.
In Villancicos en Plaza de Pontejos, traditional carols are performed in a cozy and culturally rich environment.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Christmas Carols in Plaza de Pontejos
Prizes in cash and gold.
The Cruz Roja Gold Lottery is an annual event that distributes over 7 million euros in prizes, with a first prize of 3 million euros and other significant prizes.
Where: Madrid | More Info: El Gordo Christmas Lottery
Impressive parade route through Madrid's streets with royal carriages and fireworks displays.
The Cabalgata de Reyes is a unique tradition where the Three Kings, Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar, parade through Madrid's streets in an impressive procession, accompanied by over 1500 people and thousands of spectators. The caravan starts on the Paseo de la Castellana and ends at the Plaza de Cibeles, with a speech by the Kings and a final fireworks display.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Three Wise Men Parade
Neapolitan nativity scene with unique artisanal pieces.
The Belén de la Plaza Mayor is a Neapolitan nativity scene located inside a large booth in the popular square. It features various artisanal pieces that depict the most well-known scenes around the Mystery, along with less represented ones.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Nativity Scene in Plaza Mayor
400 m² ice rink in the Crystal Gallery of Cibeles Palace.
The ice rink at Cibeles Palace is an immersive event featuring ice skating and a visit to the Christmas market España a un clic, where you can find products from small and medium-sized businesses selling on Amazon.es.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Ice Skating Rink in Cibeles Palace
10 km race with exclusive categories and time requirements.
The San Silvestre Vallecana race is a 10 km competition held in Madrid, with two categories: the popular and the international. The international race is exclusive and only allows runners who have met the established time requirements.
Where: Madrid | More Info: San Silvestre Vallecana Run
Solidarity run with complete Santa Claus costume and gifts.
The Papá Noel Run is a solidarity run for the Red Cross where participants wear a complete Santa Claus costume and receive a chip bib, participation diploma, and gift bag.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Santa Race