Last updated: 11 de November de 2024
Discover the Christmas essence of Tarragona with our festive event guide. Prepared for both residents and visitors, this guide presents you with the season's highlighted celebrations in our Mediterranean city.
From Plaza de la Font, heart of the festivities, to Paseo de las Palmeras, the city comes alive with traditional markets and artisanal nativity scenes. The old quarter hosts local craft stalls and typical gastronomy, while Rambla Nova adorns itself with lights and decorations connecting the historic center to the Mediterranean Balcony, where cultural activities merge with sea views.
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Tarragona Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Tarragona Christmas Fair
- What to Expect
- Manga, anime, and video game fair with a wide variety of activities and exhibitions.
- Description
- ExpOtaku Tarragona 2024 is a manga, anime, and video game fair held at the Palau Firal i de Congressos in Tarragona. It features a variety of activities and exhibitions related to these topics, including a program of activities and a list of exhibitors.
- Where
- Tarragona | More Info : Tarragona Christmas Fair
The Little Shepherds
- What to Expect
- Irreverent theatrical show with current and local themes.
- Description
- The Pastorets de Tarragona is an irreverent theatrical show that combines the traditional narration of Jesus' birth with current and local themes, offering a fresh and entertaining show for all audiences.
- Where
- Tarragona | More Info : The Little Shepherds
READY TO ROCK: The Last Afternoon of 2024
- What to Expect
- Rock concert with over a hundred songs.
- Description
- The cover band Ready to Rock presents their new tour at Sala Zero, with a renewed and frenetic repertoire including classics from Bon Jovi, ACDC, Rolling Stones, and Queen, as well as contemporary hits and national rock sounds.
- Where
- Tarragona | More Info : READY TO ROCK: The Last Afternoon of 2024
Rice Harvest Festival
- What to Expect
- Traditional batuda a potes and charanga performances.
- Description
- The Fiesta de la Siega del Arroz is a traditional celebration held in Amposta, in the heart of the Ebro Delta. During the morning, activities such as batuda a potes, charanga performances, jota dance, and artisan encounter will take place.
- Where
- Ebro Delta | More Info : Rice Harvest Festival
PortAventura World Christmas Events
- What to Expect
- Christmas shows in themed parks.
- Description
- PortAventura World's Christmas events offer an unforgettable experience with shows, decorations, and themed attractions. Families can enjoy choreographies, stories, and extraordinary decorations in various themed parks.
- Where
- Salou | More Info : PortAventura World Christmas Events
Tarragona Other Holiday Activities
Three Kings Cavalcade
- What to Expect
- Maritime arrival of the Three Wise Men with sirens and pyrotechnic salutes.
- Description
- The Three Wise Men of the East arrive in Tarragona by boat, accompanied by their pages and carriages, to traverse the main streets of the city and receive the keys to the city from the mayor. The parade begins at the plaza dels Infants and the Reial street, with a procession that includes the city's lighthouse carriage and other iconic carriages.
- Where
- Tarragona | More Info : Three Kings Cavalcade
New Year's Eve Dive
- What to Expect
- Massive participation with Christmas-themed motives.
- Description
- The Bany de Sant Silvestre is a traditional event held at Miracle Beach in Tarragona, where thousands of people join to get wet from head to toe and enjoy hot soup and commemorative t-shirts.
- Where
- Tarragona | More Info : New Year's Eve Dive
The Man of the Many Noses
- What to Expect
- Character with as many noses as days of the year.
- Description
- On the last day of the year, the Home dels Nassos, a curious character with as many noses as days left in the year, walks through the streets of Tarragona distributing candies to the children. Meanwhile, the bravest people dive into the cold Mediterranean waters to celebrate the last swim of the year, the San Silvestre Swim.
- Where
- Tarragona | More Info : The Man of the Many Noses