Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the Christmas celebrations in Coslada, where traditions come alive in every corner of our city. This guide presents the most notable festive events, perfect for both residents and visitors who wish to explore our December customs.
The heart of festivities is concentrated in the Plaza Mayor, where the traditional Christmas market offers crafts and typical sweets. From there, decorated streets lead to the Fairgrounds, home to shows and family activities, while Humedal Park transforms with festive illuminations. The proximity to Madrid allows complementing the experience with the capital's celebrations, located just 15 minutes away by public transport.
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Lights designed by children and experts, respecting the environment.
During the Christmas festivities, the streets and plazas of Madrid are illuminated with millions of LED lights, designed by children and experts, respecting the environment and energy efficiency.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Christmas Lights
Immersive tour with over 400 figures and nine main scenes.
The president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, inaugurated the traditional Nativity Scene of the Royal Post Office, which this year honors the first birth created by Saint Francis of Assisi in the cave of Greccio (Italy) on Christmas night in 1223, marking 800 years. This installation, made by the Association of Madrid Nativity Scene Makers, features about 400 figures and nine main scenes, including the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Search for lodging, and the Epiphany of the Lord.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Nativity Scene at Real Casa de Correos
An immersive journey through a magical world of lights.
Naturaleza Encendida is a light show that transforms the Botanical Garden into a world of color and life, with luminous installations and music that invite you to discover a rich biodiversity.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Light Show at the Botanical Garden
104 stalls with traditional holiday products.
The Plaza Mayor Christmas Market is a traditional market that transforms into a vibrant and colorful place during the holiday season. Here, citizens and tourists can find various nativity scenes, musical instruments, toys, and novelty items.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Christmas Market at Plaza Mayor
450m² natural ice rink.
La Navideña in Plaza de España offers a 450m² natural ice rink, artisanal and gastronomic stands, and theatrical and circus performances.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Christmas Market at Plaza de España
Offers a wide range of artisanal and high-quality products.
Mercadillo del Gato is a pop-up market offering a variety of unique products, from jewelry to high-quality clothing, in a special and charming atmosphere.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Mercadillo del Gato Christmas Market
Innovative Hot Gin tastings and live music.
The Beefeater Xmas Market is a Christmas market inspired by London, offering a unique experience in the heart of Madrid. You can enjoy Hot Gin tastings, live music, and personalized gastronomic proposals.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Beefeater Christmas Market
Christmas display with over 200 figures and Picasso-inspired paintings.
The Belén del Príncipe at the Madrid Royal Palace is a Christmas display featuring over 200 figures, including Picasso-inspired paintings and traditional Neapolitan scenes. Initiated by Carlos III, this nativity scene includes original and contemporary figures that reflect the cultural and artistic richness of the 18th century.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Royal Palace Nativity Scene
Diverse musical program with classical works and carols.
The 2024 Christmas Concert by the Madrid Philharmonic Orchestra is a musical event celebrating Christmas with a diverse program featuring classical works, carols, and iconic Spanish music pieces. This year, Maestro Pascual Osa directs the orchestra and ballet, with choreographies by José Manuel Buzón.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Christmas Concerts
Prizes that can be claimed in cash or gold bars.
The Sorteo de Oro de Cruz Roja is a solidarity game that distributes over 7 million euros in prizes, with a first prize of 3 million euros. The winning tickets include specific numbers and series, and winners can choose to receive the money in cash or its equivalent in gold bars.
Where: Madrid | More Info: El Gordo Christmas Lottery
Baroque figures in a 17th-century convent.
The Belén de la Plaza de la Villa is a small but artistically valuable nativity scene with baroque figures from Antonio José Martínez and Juan José Casenave. Located in the Convento de las Carboneras, it can be visited from December 8 to January 9.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Nativity Scene at Plaza de la Villa
400-square-meter ice rink in the Glass Gallery of Cibeles Palace.
The ice rink at Cibeles Palace is a 400-square-meter Christmas attraction that is set up annually in the Glass Gallery. In addition to ice skating, visitors can explore the "Spain at a Click" Christmas market and enjoy many surprises in a magical space.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Ice Skating Rink at Palacio de Cibeles
Free public ice skating exhibitions organized by the Madrid Winter Sports Federation.
The ice rink at Matadero is an outdoor space of 600 square meters perfect for both experts and beginners of all ages. It offers free public ice skating and artistic ice skating exhibitions organized by the Madrid Winter Sports Federation.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Ice Skating Rink at Matadero
Citizen participation in the Magi's entourage.
The Cabalgata de Reyes is a traditional parade that runs through Madrid's main streets, accompanied by floats, puppets, and the entourage of the Magi, Melchor, Gaspar, and Baltasar. This event will pay homage to grandparents and offer a spectacle full of illusion and magic.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Three Kings Parade
Artificial fir forest with elves and activities for children.
The Bosque de los Deseos is a place where visitors can write their wishes for the year 2024 and hang them on an artificial fir forest, accompanied by elves, musicians, and jugglers. The activity includes a Cascanueces-inspired puppet show for the entertainment of children and adults.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Wood of Wishes
10 km race with a slightly downhill course profile.
The San Silvestre Vallecana race is an athletic event held in Madrid on December 31. It is divided into two parts: the popular race and the international race. The popular race is open to any runner over 16 years old, while the international race is an exclusive competition for runners with a qualifying time of less than 39 minutes for men and 45 minutes for women.
Where: Madrid | More Info: San Silvestre Vallecana Run
Tradition of eating twelve grapes at the sound of the clock chimes in Puerta del Sol.
The Puerta del Sol becomes the epicenter of New Year's Eve every year, where thousands of people gather to welcome the new year and eat the lucky grapes at the sound of the twelve chimes of the clock at the Real Casa de Correos. The tradition of eating twelve grapes originated in 1909, when Levantine grape producers distributed the fruit freely among citizens, suggesting that it would bring them good luck to eat it on New Year's Eve.
Where: Madrid | More Info: New Year's Eve at Puerta del Sol