Last updated: December 01, 2024
The Christmas season has arrived in Valdepeñas! We present this complete guide with all the festive events and activities our city offers during these dates. Discover both local traditions and new celebrations that adorn our streets.
The historic center of Valdepeñas transforms with the traditional Christmas market in Plaza de España, where artisanal and gastronomic stalls bring life to the cobblestone streets. From the Asunción Church to Plaza del Vino, you'll find festive lighting, traditional nativity scenes, and cultural activities extending throughout the old town, including exhibitions at the Wine Museum and concerts at the Municipal Auditorium Theater.
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Competition featuring intricately detailed and creative nativity scenes.
The Christmas Nativity Scene Exhibition is a local competition where participants create and display intricate nativity scenes, highlighting the local Christmas tradition and creativity.
Where: Valdepenas | More Info: Nativity Scene Exhibition
Medieval decoration in Plaza de España and Plaza Constitución.
The XX Medieval Market of Valdepeñas features a variety of stalls with handicrafts, bakery, medicinal herbs, jewelry, and more, as well as falconry and glass and coin minting workshops.
Where: Valdepenas | More Info: Craft Market
Carnival fun mixed with the passion of local traditions.
Carnavalcázar is a festive event featuring parades, concerts, and children's activities, celebrated in Alcázar de San Juan with a rich cultural tradition.
Where: Alcázar de San Juan | More Info: Carnavalcázar Carnival
Royal Parade with participation of local music groups.
The Christmas Night in Valdepeñas offers a variety of activities for all audiences, from Christmas markets to concerts and family events.
Where: Valdepenas | More Info: Christmas Eve
Incorporation of two new floats and electric urban buses.
The Reyes Magos parade in Valdepeñas starts at 17:30 hours from La Molineta football field. Melchor, Gaspar, and Baltasar will ride through the main streets of the city, including Francisco Mejía, Molino ‘Gregorio Prieto’, Avenida Gregorio Prieto, Seis de Junio, Avenida Primero de Julio, and Virgen, arriving at Plaza de España by 20:30 hours. The parade will feature two new floats and the new electric urban buses.
Where: Valdepenas | More Info: Christmas Parade