Last updated: December 01, 2024
Plan your Christmas celebrations in Vicálvaro with our complete holiday events guide. We have compiled the best activities and celebrations for you to enjoy these holidays, whether you're a district resident or visiting during the season.
From Plaza de Don Antonio de Andrés to El Madroño Cultural Center, Vicálvaro transforms during the holidays with its traditional Christmas markets, artisanal nativity scenes, and cultural activities. The district offers a program including concerts at the House of Culture, children's workshops in civic centers, and festive exhibitions, connecting the neighborhood's main points of interest with the Christmas spirit.
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Nighttime tour with Christmas lights in Madrid's iconic locations.
Explore illuminated Madrid on a comfortable two-story panoramic bus, accompanied by Santa's helper who will narrate the tour live.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Christmas Lights Bus Tour
Lights designed by children and professional designers.
During the Christmas festivities, the streets, squares, and buildings of Madrid are illuminated with millions of LED lights, meeting the requirements of environmental respect and energy efficiency. The national football selector, Luis de la Fuente, will light the lights at Puerta del Sol on November 28.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Holiday Lights Walk
104 stalls with traditional Christmas products.
The Christmas Market of Plaza Mayor is a traditional market that transforms into a colorful place filled with nativity scenes, musical instruments, toys, and novelty items.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Christmas Market in Plaza Mayor
Offers unique and exclusive products from various origins.
The Mercadillo del Gato is an artisan market and exclusive product fair located at Gran Vía, 13. It offers a variety of products such as natural flowers in necklaces, gourmet snacks, elegant clothing, and unique accessories.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Gato Christmas Market
Hot Gin tasting and live music.
The Beefeater Xmas Market is a Christmas market inspired by London, offering a unique experience in the heart of Madrid. Enjoy the best Hot Gins, live music, and personalized gastronomic proposals.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Beefeater Christmas Market
Tradition of eating twelve grapes to the rhythm of the clock tower chimes.
The Puerta del Sol transforms into the epicenter of New Year's Eve every year, where thousands of people gather to welcome the new year and eat grapes of good fortune to the sound of the twelve chimes of the clock tower of the Real Casa de Correos. There are several theories about the origin of this tradition, but the most rooted dates back to 1909.
Where: Madrid | More Info: New Year's Eve in Puerta del Sol
Participation of volunteers over 18 years old in the entourage of the Three Wise Men.
The Cabalgata de Reyes is a festive tradition in Madrid where the Three Wise Men, Melchor, Gaspar, and Baltasar, parade through the streets in an impressive procession, accompanied by giant puppets, fantastical and luminous horses, and distributing candies and gifts to children.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Three Kings Parade
Solidarity race for the Red Cross with complete Santa Claus costumes.
The Papá Noel Run is a solidarity race held in Madrid, where participants run 5 km dressed as Santa Claus and elves. The registration includes a complete costume, chip, and participation diploma.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Santa Claus Race
10 km race with an urban course and a lively atmosphere.
The San Silvestre Vallecana is a 10 km race held in Madrid, offering a unique and exciting sports experience.
Where: Madrid | More Info: St. Sylvester Race
400 m² ice rink in the Glass Gallery of Cibeles Palace.
The ice rink at Cibeles Palace offers an immersive experience with ice skating and a Christmas market featuring small and medium-sized businesses that sell on Amazon.es.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Ice Skating at Cibeles Palace
Free artistic skating exhibitions.
The ice rink at Matadero Madrid is an outdoor space perfect for both experts and beginners of all ages. With a 600 m2 surface, it offers a fun and exciting activity during the holiday season. Free and public exhibitions by the Madrid Winter Sports Federation will take place on December 22, 27, and 29.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Ice Skating at Matadero
Christmas display with Picasso-inspired paintings and traditional Neapolitan market.
The Belén del Príncipe at the Palacio Real in Madrid is a Christmas display featuring over 200 figures, including Picasso-inspired paintings and a procession of the Three Wise Men with diverse characters. The traditional Neapolitan market is a highlight, with scenes like the woman carrying the shopping basket up to her balcony with a rope.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Nativity Scene at Royal Palace
Exterior display with over 150 Hebrew-style figures.
The Belén de la Plaza de la Villa is an exterior display with over 150 figures, designed by Enrique Haro, featuring a Hebrew-style setting with natural park-inspired scenery. It includes technical walkways to create depth and perspectives, showcasing scenes like the nativity, the announcement to the shepherds, and the procession of the Magi.
Where: Madrid | More Info: Nativity Scene at Plaza de la Villa