Last updated: 11 de November de 2024
We present the definitive guide to enjoying the Christmas holidays in Jerez de la Frontera. This guide compiles the most notable festive events and activities so that both locals and visitors can make the most of the season.
The historic center of Jerez transforms during this time, from Plaza del Arenal to Alameda Cristina. Christmas markets adorn the main streets, while the Alcázar and Cathedral serve as backdrops for traditional celebrations. The pedestrian zone around Calle Larga offers a variety of activities, from food tastings to street performances, all framed by Jerez's characteristic architecture.
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Jerez de la Frontera Holiday Light Displays
Christmas Day
- What to Expect
- Daily musical angel shows in Plaza Belén.
- Description
- Christmas in Jerez is a celebration filled with tradition and color, featuring new areas of holiday lighting, daily musical angel shows in Plaza Belén, and photo call zones with festive themes.
- Where
- Jerez de la Frontera | More Info : Christmas Day
Jerez de la Frontera Holiday Markets and Shopping
Nougat
- What to Expect
- Traditional torrones made with high quality and meticulous presentation.
- Description
- La Dulcería de la Rondeña offers traditional torrones made with high quality and meticulous presentation. These sweets are perfect for gifting or enjoying at any time.
- Where
- Jerez de la Frontera | More Info : Nougat
Jerez de la Frontera Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Zambombas
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas tradition in Jerez.
- Description
- Zambomba is a genuine Christmas tradition in Jerez, combining conviviality and civic participation in an intrinsically Jerezan celebration. The local wines, traditional pastries, and flamenco-infused carols are the ingredients of the zambombas celebrated throughout the city.
- Where
- Jerez de la Frontera | More Info : Zambombas
Christmas Music
- What to Expect
- Presentation of Christmas concerts with local artists.
- Description
- The Christmas Music at Teatro Villamarta features a variety of concerts and shows with prominent local artists.
- Where
- Jerez de la Frontera | More Info : Christmas Music
Christmas Parades
- What to Expect
- Festive celebration with music and dance.
- Description
- The Christmas Parades in Jerez are a tradition that invites the community to participate in a festive celebration with music, dance, and Christmas decorations.
- Where
- Jerez de la Frontera | More Info : Christmas Parades
Honey Treats
- What to Expect
- Free tasting of traditional pestiños accompanied by music.
- Description
- The Pestiñada is a multitudinous event where pestiños, a typical Andalusian Christmas sweet, are enjoyed with music and anís. It takes place in Plaza de San Francisco in Cádiz on Saturday, January 27, 2024, starting at 9 PM.
- Where
- Jerez de la Frontera | More Info : Honey Treats
Christmas Eve
- What to Expect
- Zambomba celebration with music and dance in the street.
- Description
- Christmas in Jerez is a vibrant celebration featuring the lighting of the Christmas decorations and the official start of the Zambombas, as well as the arrival of the Three Wise Men with a grand reception.
- Where
- Jerez de la Frontera | More Info : Christmas Eve
Snow at Los Cisnes
- What to Expect
- Traditional snow event at a shopping center with live dance.
- Description
- The snow event at Los Cisnes is a traditional Christmas event in Jerez where the Los Cisnes Shopping Center recreates snow for the delight of all visitors. The dates are December 28, 29, and 30, and January 3 and 4 at 6 PM. On December 30, the snow event will be accompanied by the Club Puertas del Sur dance group.
- Where
- Jerez de la Frontera | More Info : Snow at Los Cisnes
Jerez de la Frontera Other Holiday Activities
Roasted Chestnuts
- What to Expect
- Roasted chestnuts in various city locations.
- Description
- In Jerez, autumn is associated with the aroma of roasted chestnuts. Street vendors are located in various parts of the city, offering this traditional dry fruit.
- Where
- Jerez de la Frontera | More Info : Roasted Chestnuts
Olive Oil Cakes
- What to Expect
- Handmade with extra virgin olive oil and natural ingredients.
- Description
- Inés Rosales' Olive Oil Tortas are a traditional product handmade since 1910. Made with extra virgin olive oil, anise, and sesame seeds, they have a light, crunchy, and flaky texture.
- Where
- Jerez de la Frontera | More Info : Olive Oil Cakes
Shortbread-like Cookies
- Made with toasted almonds and extra virgin olive oil.
- Polvorones are a classic Spanish Christmas cookie, made with ground toasted almonds for a sweet, rich taste and crumbly texture. Aromas de Medina uses extra virgin olive oil instead of the traditional lard, giving them a lighter flavor and texture.
- Jerez de la Frontera | More Info : Shortbread-like Cookies
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
- What to Expect
- Religious celebration with specific rituals and traditions.
- Description
- The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a religious celebration honoring the Virgin Immaculate, with rituals and traditions that reflect the devotion and faith of the community.
- Where
- Jerez de la Frontera | More Info : Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Costumed Characters
- What to Expect
- Terror-themed parade through Jerez city center.
- Description
- In the context of the Halloween Festival in Jerez, the costumed characters will traverse the city center, interacting with the public and creating a terror and magic atmosphere.
- Where
- Jerez de la Frontera | More Info : Costumed Characters