Mercado de Navidad de la Plaza Mayor
Visitors can wander among more than a hundred colorful stalls offering traditional nativity figurines, seasonal decorations, holiday musical instruments, toys, and novelty joke items. The market square also showcases an artisan nativity scene display.
What to Expect
Historic holiday market featuring 104 stalls and an artisan nativity scene.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Austrias
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Asociación del Mercado Tradicional Navideño de la Plaza Mayor
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Holiday shoppers and families
Vibe
Colorful and traditional
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free admission.
- Hours: Sunday–Thursday: 10:00–21:00; Fridays, Saturdays and the eve of public holidays: 10:00–22:00, continuously.
Tips & Advice
- Take the metro to Sol, Ópera or Tirso de Molina, or the Cercanías train to Madrid-Sol, and walk from there to Plaza Mayor.
- Come on a Friday, Saturday or the eve of a holiday for a later evening visit, as the stalls stay open an hour longer then.
- Save time for the handcrafted Nativity scene exhibition, which is part of the market visit alongside the 104 stalls.
- Shop here for Nativity figures, Christmas decorations, toys and joke items, which are the main things the stalls sell.
- Use the BiciMAD stations at Plaza de la Provincia, Calle Mayor or Plaza de San Miguel if you prefer to arrive by shared bike.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can I find at the stalls?
Across 104 stalls you will mostly find Nativity scenes and figures, Christmas decorations, Christmas musical instruments, toys and joke items.
Is there anything to see besides the stalls?
Yes. A visit to the market includes an exhibition of a handcrafted Nativity scene.
How do I get there by public transport?
The nearest metro stops are Ópera (L2, L5, R), Sol (L1, L2, L3) and Tirso de Molina (L1), and the nearest Cercanías station is Madrid-Sol. Buses 002, 17, 18, 23, 31, 35, 50, 65, M1, M3 and N26 also stop nearby.
How old is this market?
It dates back to a 17th-century Christmas market in Plaza de Santa Cruz. In the 1980s the old awnings were replaced by the wooden booths still used today.
Who runs the market?
It is organized by the Asociación del Mercado Navideño de la Plaza Mayor, which brings the vendors together in the square.
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