Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the Christmas spirit in León with our complete holiday guide. Both for locals and visitors alike, we offer a journey through the most heartwarming celebrations of our historic city.
The Plaza Mayor transforms into León's Christmas heart, with its traditional Christmas market and magnificent municipal nativity scene. From here, the Old Town streets shine with festive lighting, connecting to Plaza de San Marcelo and Plaza de la Regla, where the Cathedral serves as a backdrop for concerts and cultural activities. The Barrio Húmedo comes alive with its bars and restaurants decorated for the occasion, offering typical Leonese Christmas tapas.
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Authorization to manage a Christmas market.
The Christmas Market Authorization is an event that authorizes the celebration of a Christmas market in 2024. It is an open and simplified procedure that includes the submission of electronic documentation from October 23, 2024, at 13:00 to October 30, 2024, at 14:00.
Where: León | More Info: Christmas Market
Christmas decoration contest for facades and balconies.
The Christmas Fair in Astorga offers a variety of activities for the whole family, including Christmas markets, an antiques fair, and cultural and musical events.
Where: Astorga | More Info: Christmas Fair in Astorga
Diversity of local handmade products.
The Artisan Market is an event that brings together local artisans to showcase and sell their handmade products, promoting the culture and tradition of the region.
Where: León | More Info: Craft Market
Christmas concert with classical music and Christmas themes.
The Castilla and León Symphony Orchestra presents a Christmas concert with a program featuring classical music and Christmas themes performed by renowned soloists and conductors.
Where: León | More Info: Christmas Concerts
Theatrical and musical celebration for all audiences.
Día de los Santos Inocentes is a celebration that combines theater, music, and dance in a creative and diverse atmosphere.
Where: León | More Info: Day of the Innocents
International magicians' performances in various formats.
The International Festival León Vive la Magia is an event that brings together the world's top magicians in a celebration of magic and illusion in the historic city of León.
Where: León | More Info: León Lives Magic Festival
Daily and festive masses with precise schedules.
The Cathedral of León offers regular masses, including daily and festive ones, with specific schedules for each day of the week.
Where: León | More Info: Rooster's Mass
Organ concerts in a historic Gothic setting.
The concerts at León Cathedral offer a unique musical experience, with standout performances of organs and orchestras in an historically and architecturally impressive setting.
Where: León | More Info: Concerts at the Cathedral
Presentation of Spanish classical works with a renowned symphony orchestra.
The Festival de Música y Danza de León 2024 features an impressive program with the Orquesta Sinfónica de Castilla y León, directed by Thierry Fischer. The concert includes works by Pablo Sarasate, Gabriela Ortiz, and Manuel de Falla, highlighting the diversity and quality of Spanish music.
Where: León | More Info: Music and Dance Festival
Procession with religious images created by baroque artists.
The Procession of the Virgin of Expectation is a religious event where members of the brotherhoods and fraternities parade through the streets of León, carrying religious images to the rhythm of drums and music, creating scenes of sober beauty.
Where: León | More Info: Procession of the Virgin of the Expectation
Offering a wide range of traditional and innovative culinary options.
The Feria Gastronómica de León offers a wide variety of culinary options, from traditional Mexican dishes to innovative international proposals, creating an exceptional gastronomic experience for all visitors.
Where: León | More Info: Gastronomic Fair
Innovative and artisanal nativity scenes that reflect local creativity.
The province of León is known for its innovative and artisanal nativity scenes, from Neapolitan art to Playmobil recreations. These nativity scenes not only capture the essence of Christmas but also reflect the creativity and dedication of Leonese artists.
Where: León | More Info: Nativity Scene Exhibition