Last updated: December 05, 2024
Get ready to discover all the Christmas celebrations in Odivelas! This guide presents the festive events of the season, guiding both residents and visitors through the city's commemorations.
The historic center of Odivelas transforms into a festive setting, with the Monastery of São Dinis as its backdrop. D. Dinis Square hosts the traditional Christmas market, while the D. Dinis Avenue Gardens fill with lights and decorations. Visitors will find local craft stalls, traditional gastronomy, and activities for the whole family, with easy access from central Lisbon.
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Odivelas Holiday Markets and Shopping
Lisbon Christmas Market (Lisbon)
The Lisbon Christmas Market offers a variety of stalls with local crafts, seasonal food, and activities for the whole family, including a free Christmas train that runs through the Baixa streets.
Rossio Christmas Market (Lisbon)
The Rossio Christmas Market is an event held in Dom Pedro IV Square, featuring craft stalls and seasonal food, along with a free Christmas train ride through the Baixa neighborhood.
Campo Pequeno Christmas Market (Lisbon)
The Campo Pequeno Christmas Market is an event that brings together more than 150 vendors offering jewelry, clothing, books, toys, decorations, and much more. This market is the perfect place to find unique and traditional Portuguese gifts, with a special focus on sustainability.
Wonderland Lisboa (Lisbon)
Wonderland Lisboa is a Christmas event that transforms Parque Eduardo VII into an entertainment and shopping destination, featuring a variety of activities including an ice rink, a giant wheel, and a Santa Claus village.
Alvalade Christmas Fair (Lisbon)
The Alvalade Christmas Market offers a wide range of crafts, commerce, and cuisine, with street animation and the presence of Santa Claus.
Belém Christmas Fair (Lisbon)
The Belém Christmas Market is a festive event offering family entertainment, regional product tasting and sales, and a competition for nativity scenes by schools in the Belém parish.
Sintra Christmas Fair (Sintra)
The Sintra Christmas Market is a solidarity event that transforms Parque da Liberdade and Terreiro Rainha D. Amélia into a true "Christmas Market". Offering sports activities, workshops, musical and theatrical performances, and a free Christmas train ride.
Cascais Christmas Fair (Cascais)
The Cascais Christmas Market offers a variety of unique products, including traditional sweets, special liquors, and hot beverages. The market is immersed in festive decorations and features attractions like the giant wheel and carousels.
Christmas Magic Night in Sintra (Sintra)
The Noite de Magia de Natal em Sintra is a festive event in the historic center of Sintra, featuring a magical Reino do Natal with fadas, duendes, bonecos de neve, and renas, along with a traditional Mercado de Natal at Terreiro Rainha D. Amélia, offering unique shopping and dining experiences. The event includes various activities like workshops, concerts, and a solidarity campaign where visitors can donate non-perishable food items or pet food. The Reino do Natal is open from 1 to 31 December, with specific operating times for weekdays and weekends, and admission is free but donations are encouraged.
Odivelas Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Visit to Santa Claus (Lisbon)
The arrival of Santa Claus at the Museum Ferroviário in Indaiatuba is a special event featuring a musical reception by the GMP Brass Band and Cia da Edufina, with jazz classics and holiday singles.
Cirque du Soleil: Crystal (Lisbon)
The Cirque du Soleil's "Crystal" show is an incredible ice experience, featuring a story of a creative young girl who ventures into a frozen lake and finds a reflection of herself in an underwater world. The production combines dazzling skating and acrobatic feats that defy imagination, featuring an international cast of ice skaters, acrobats, and musicians.
The World of Hans Zimmer (Lisbon)
The World of Hans Zimmer - A New Dimension is a concert series curated by Hans Zimmer himself, featuring orchestrated versions of his famous film scores. The event, which began in Europe in 2024, includes iconic scores like The Lion King, Dune, Interstellar, and Pirates of the Caribbean. Over 100 musicians, including a full orchestra, choir, and world-class soloists, create a deeply immersive musical experience. The show's audiovisual elements enhance the music's emotional depth, letting audiences relive these soundtracks in a fresh, dynamic way. The concert promises to take the audience on a journey through the cinematographic worlds created by Hans Zimmer, with extraordinary melodies and modern compositions that captivate a huge fan base around the world.
Candlelight Concerts (Lisbon)
Candlelight Concerts in Lisbon offer an unforgettable experience with live performances in iconic locations, featuring a variety of musical genres including Metallica, Coldplay, and ABBA. Enjoy these intimate concerts with a string quartet, candles, and stunning settings like the Altis Grand Hotel and Igreja de Santa Catarina. With over 100 cities worldwide and more than 3 million attendees, these concerts are a must-see event in Lisbon. Operating dates include December and January, with prices starting from €17.50.
Impressive Monet & Brilliant Klimt by Ocubo (Lisbon)
In Lisbon, immerse yourself in the works of Claude Monet and Gustav Klimt through a virtual and immersive show with 360º light projections at the Reservatório Mãe d'Água das Amoreiras. Discover iconic paintings reinterpreted in innovative ways, including Monet's impressionism and Klimt's intimate art. The event features a 30-minute experience with multiple sessions available, and tickets range from €8.50 to €15.00 per person.
Odivelas Other Holiday Activities
Midnight Mass (Lisbon)
The Missa do Galo is a traditional religious celebration marking the start of Christmas Eve. Held at the Igreja de São Roque in Lisbon, this mass is a moment of reflection and unity for the faithful.
King's Cake (Lisbon)
The 9th Estafeta dos Reis is a 3-member team race with a 3 km closed circuit, starting and ending at the Honra Stadium, University Stadium in Lisbon. Teams can be male, female, or mixed, and participants enjoy the best Bolo-rei de Lisboa at the end of the race.
Ice Skating (Lisbon)
Ice skating is a sport that combines skill, technique, and elegance, with athletes performing complex movements on ice.
Codfish with Everything (Lisbon)
The Bacalhau com Todos Seixal 2024 event brings together 15 dining, tavern, and bar spaces to offer traditional and innovative menus.