Last updated: December 01, 2024
Looking to experience the Christmas season in Getafe? This guide presents all the festive activities our city offers during the holiday season, from traditional markets to the most notable cultural events.
The heart of the celebrations is concentrated in Plaza de la Constitución, where you'll find the traditional Christmas market with its craft stalls and local gastronomy. From there, Madrid Street leads you to the festive lighting that adorns the historic center, while the Cerro de los Ángeles offers a panoramic view of the decorated city. Shopping centers and pedestrian areas in the center join the celebration with decorations and activities for the whole family.
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A market with over 100 years of tradition offering unique holiday products.
The Plaza Mayor Christmas Market is a traditional market filled with colorful stalls offering nativity scenes, musical instruments, toys, and novelty items.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Madrid Christmas Market
Meeting of providers and couples to plan an unforgettable wedding.
The Wedding Market Madrid is an event where couples and providers meet to find the best services for a unique and memorable wedding. It offers a variety of options, from catering services to renowned wedding dress designers.
Where: Madrid | More Info: THE WEDDING MARKET MADRID
Selection of Korean films that explore the supernatural and mystery.
The Korean Film Festival 2024 is a cinematic celebration showcasing a selection of suspense and thriller films with supernatural elements, exploring the darker and mystical aspects of Korean culture, with a special focus on shamanism.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Korean Film Festival 2024
Traditional Gospel concert in a historic chapel.
The annual Gospel concert at the Capilla of the Real Congregación de Arquitectos, directed by Idoris Duarte, is a traditional musical event held at the parish of San Sebastián.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Gospel in the Chapel
International documentaries with premieres in Spain.
The European Outdoor Film Tour (EOFT) features an international documentary program offering unique stories and spectacular landscapes from the planet's most rugged corners. It includes several premieres, including "KEEP IT BURNING" by Catalan climber Edu Marin.
Where: Madrid | More Info: EUROPEAN OUTDOOR FILM TOUR 2024
Presentation of original stories in a cozy atmosphere.
At this festival, independent artists and literature lovers come together to share captivating and exciting stories in a cozy atmosphere. The resulting anthology will be published on recognized platforms, ensuring national and international distribution.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Explore the Magic of Storytelling in Our Story Festival
Astronomy observation with telescopes.
The Autumn Astronomy Day 2024 is an event where you can observe the stars and the cosmos with telescopes, offering explanations from amateur and professional astronomers.
Where: Getafe | More Info: Autumn Astronomical Day 2024
Outdoor pilates class and beauty workshop.
An exclusive event combining wellness, beauty, and fun, featuring an outdoor pilates class, a beauty workshop, and cocktails.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Halloween Experience
Exhibitions and parallel activities on documentary and reportage photography.
The Quijote Photofest 2024 is a photography festival celebrating the documentary and reportage disciplines, bringing together photographers of different generations and styles. It includes exhibitions, screenings, a masterclass, an author book fair, and a competition for emerging photographers.
Where: Alcalá de Henares | More Info: QUIJOTE PHOTOFEST 2024
Urban-Rural Dialogue and presentation of entrepreneurial projects.
The PRESURA*24 fair is a national event that promotes the repopulation of rural Spain, offering a space for administrations, institutions, and entrepreneurs to present their projects and resources.
Where: Madrid | More Info: PRESURA*24 Rural Repopulation Fair
Gastronomic celebration of the Galician stew in Lalín.
The Feira do Cocido de Lalín is a gastronomic festival celebrating the Galician stew, a delicious and traditional Galician soup. The fair includes parades with brass bands, street performances, and a communal meal where this iconic dish is savored.
Where: Madrid | More Info: COCIDO DE LALÍN Days
A neighborhood with a rich literary and cultural history.
The Barrio de las Letras is a historic and cultural district in Madrid, known for its narrow streets and iconic squares. Here you can find places like Plaza de Santa Ana, Teatro Español, and Casa Museo de Lope de Vega, which reflect Spain's rich literature and art.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Barrio de las Letras
Historical building with rich history and current function as an archive.
The Castle of Villaviciosa de Odón is a historical building constructed in the 15th century, which has served as a prison, royal residence, and navigation center. It now houses the Archives of the Spanish Air Force.
Where: Villaviciosa de Odón | More Info: Villaviciosa de Odón Castle
Historic building with accessibility measures.
The Palacio de Zurbano is a historic building constructed in two phases, with the first phase designed by Severiano Sainz de Lastra and the second phase by Eladio Laredo Carranza and Luis Gutiérrez Soto. Its cubic and symmetrical architecture, along with its entrance open to the garden, make it a notable example of Madrid's architecture.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Zurbano Palace