Last updated: December 01, 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
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.
Jerez de la Frontera Holiday Markets and Shopping
Nougat
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.
Jerez de la Frontera Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Zambombas
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.
Christmas Music
The Christmas Music at Teatro Villamarta features a variety of concerts and shows with prominent local artists.
Christmas Parades
The Christmas Parades in Jerez are a tradition that invites the community to participate in a festive celebration with music, dance, and Christmas decorations.
Honey Treats
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.
Christmas Eve
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.
Snow at Los Cisnes
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.
Jerez de la Frontera Other Holiday Activities
Roasted Chestnuts
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.
Olive Oil Cakes
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.
Shortbread-like Cookies
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.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
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.
Costumed Characters
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.