Madrid Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Madrid and surrounding areas
Madrid bustles during the Christmas season with iconic Christmas markets and festive events across Puerta del Sol, Gran Vía, and Plaza Mayor, where the Madrid Three Kings Parade and San Silvestre Vallecana bring spectacular moments. The city balances historic plazas with vibrant shopping streets. Find holiday activities and Santa visits, seasonal performances, and winter attractions from artisan stalls to orchestral concerts that keep neighborhoods lively and illuminated throughout the season.
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Christmas Shows
16 eventsAnnual animated Christmas spectacle with singing figures.
Christmas Markets
13 eventsMultiple Christmas markets across Madrid with artisan crafts and festive goods.
Christmas Lights
10 eventsFestive bus tour of Madrid's Christmas lights
Christmas Parties
8 eventsGala New Year's Eve dinner with live music and premium bar.
Christmas Activities
59 eventsMadrid's grand Three Kings Parade with over 1000kg of sweets.
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Madrid Three Kings Parade
Madrid's grand Three Kings Parade with over 1000kg of sweets.
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New Year's Eve at Puerta del Sol
Spain's central New Year's Eve celebration
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Lotería de Navidad 2025
Spain's most anticipated annual lottery draw
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Madrid Christmas Markets
Multiple Christmas markets across Madrid with artisan crafts and festive goods.
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Three Kings Parade Madrid
Iconic Three Kings Parade with over 1500 participants
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Extraordinary Christmas Lottery Draw 2025
(Aranjuez)
Increased prize pool and 198 sets for the 2025 Christmas Lottery.
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Madrid Christmas Events Map
See every Christmas event, light display, and market on one map.
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Christmas Events Road Trips & Weekend Getaways
Worth the drive for more holiday events near Madrid!
Madrid Christmas FAQ
The main events include the official lighting of the Christmas tree at Puerta del Sol, the Cortylandia show, and the Three Wise Men parade on January 5th.
Madrid is known for its lively Christmas markets, the tradition of eating 12 grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve in Puerta del Sol, and the festive Three Wise Men parade.
Gran Vía, Salamanca, and Retiro are among the top neighborhoods for holiday lights, with festive decorations and illuminated streets throughout the season.
The main markets are at Plaza Mayor and Gran Vía, but you'll also find smaller artisan markets and vendor stalls in neighborhoods across the city.
Free activities include viewing the Christmas lights, visiting public markets, and attending outdoor performances or parades in central squares.
Families enjoy the Christmas lights tours, ice skating at Palacio Cibeles, visiting Casa Raton Perez, and attending the Three Wise Men parade together.