Last updated: November 22, 2024
Discover the Christmas spirit in Soria! Our guide will help you find the most outstanding festive events in the city. Whether you know Soria or are visiting for the first time, you'll find all the celebrations that make our city shine during this season.
The Plaza Mayor transforms into the heart of festivities, with its traditional Christmas market and majestic nativity scene. Visitors can walk through the decorated streets of the old town, from San Pedro Co-Cathedral to Santo Domingo Church, where carol concerts are held. The Alameda de Cervantes Park hosts the ice rink and various activities for the whole family, while El Collado Street offers the best Christmas shopping experience.
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Soria Holiday Light Displays
Christmas Lights Switch-On
- What to Expect
- Live Christmas carol concert during the light display ceremony.
- Description
- The Christmas light display ceremony will take place on Friday, December 1st at 8:00 PM in Mariano Granados. It will be accompanied by a concert of Soria's Choir and Band, performing both modern and traditional Christmas carols.
- Where
- Soria | More Info : Christmas Lights Switch-On
Soria Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Interactive workshops for children with various materials.
- Description
- The Soria Christmas Market offers a wide variety of crafts and activities for children aged 4 to 10, including clay modeling, painting, and decorating the Christmas tree.
- Where
- Soria | More Info : Christmas Market
Soria Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Santa's House
- What to Expect
- A holiday event in a historic setting.
- Description
- Casa de Papá Noel is located in the Ruins of San Nicolás, offering morning and afternoon sessions with prior reservation. This event is organized by the City Council of Soria and runs from November 26 to December 24.
- Where
- Soria | More Info : Santa's House
Christmas Festival of San Leonardo de Yagüe
- What to Expect
- Christmas celebration organized by local students and children.
- Description
- The children and students of CEIP María Eugenia Martínez del Campo and IES San Leonardo will kick off Christmas in San Leonardo with the acts they have been preparing for months. Thank you for your joy and involvement. Also, thank you to the PTA and the rest of the organizers.
- Where
- San Leonardo de Yagüe | More Info : Christmas Festival of San Leonardo de Yagüe
Living Nativity
- What to Expect
- Theatrical representation with over 100 actors playing historical roles.
- Description
- The Belén Viviente of San Esteban de Gormaz is a theatrical representation that revives the arrival of Jesus of Nazareth, with over 100 actors playing roles such as bakers, woodcutters, and shepherds.
- Where
- San Esteban de Gormaz | More Info : Living Nativity
AM Compases del Duero Concert
- What to Expect
- Live music in the Plaza Mayor of San Esteban de Gormaz.
- Description
- The AM Compases del Duero concert offers a night of live music in the heart of San Esteban de Gormaz, with a musical program that delights all attendees.
- Where
- San Esteban de Gormaz | More Info : AM Compases del Duero Concert
Soria Other Holiday Activities
Ice Skating Rink
- What to Expect
- Holiday ice skating rink in the Plaza Mayor of Soria.
- Description
- The ice skating rink in the Plaza Mayor of Soria is a popular holiday activity that offers a fun place for both children and adults. It is open on weekends and holidays, as well as in the afternoon from Monday to Friday. Starting from December 23, it will also be open in the mornings. The rink will remain open until January 7, 2024.
- Where
- Soria | More Info : Ice Skating Rink
Nativity Scene Route
- What to Expect
- Artisanal nativity scene presentation in towns across the province of Soria.
- Description
- The Ruta de los Belenes is an initiative that showcases the nativity scenes set up by different groups in towns across the province of Soria. These nativity scenes represent traditional ways of life and crafts, some of which have already disappeared, in a didactic and attractive manner.
- Where
- Soria | More Info : Nativity Scene Route
Nativity Scene Ascent to Pico Urbión
- What to Expect
- Placing the Belén at the highest summit of the Pinares region.
- Description
- The ascent of the Belén to the Pico de Urbión is a Christmas tradition that gathers hundreds of people at the summit of this giant pine tree at 2,228 meters of altitude. This event is a mandatory appointment for mountain lovers, where they join a tradition that began in 1955.
- Where
- San Leonardo de Yagüe | More Info : Nativity Scene Ascent to Pico Urbión
Nativity Scene Contest
- What to Expect
- Awards for the best Christmas nativity scenes and facade decorations.
- Description
- The Christmas Nativity Scene Contest is a holiday event where nativity scenes and facade decorations are showcased, with a jury visiting and evaluating the entries.
- Where
- Ágreda | More Info : Nativity Scene Contest
Saint Sylvester Race
- What to Expect
- Free sports race in Ágreda.
- Description
- The Carrera San Silvestre is a sports race held in Ágreda on December 31 at 5 PM. The registrations are free and can be made at http://www.agreda.es/actu.../xii-san-silvestre-agredena-2018.
- Where
- Ágreda | More Info : Saint Sylvester Race
Lighting of the Bonfire
- What to Expect
- Lighting of the luminaria with bonfire and carols.
- Description
- The Lighting of the Luminaria is a traditional Christmas activity held at the Cuesta del Mayo, featuring a bonfire and carols.
- Where
- San Leonardo de Yagüe | More Info : Lighting of the Bonfire