Last updated: 11 de November de 2024
Discover Zaragoza's holiday spirit with our complete festive event guide. Whether you're a resident or visitor, you'll find all the activities and celebrations that make this season unforgettable in the Aragonese capital.
Plaza del Pilar transforms into the heart of celebrations, with its traditional Christmas market and the magnificent Nativity scene installed in front of the Basilica. From here, festive lights extend throughout the Old Town, connecting to Plaza de España and Paseo Independencia, where craft and local gastronomy stalls create a festive route through the city's historic center.
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Zaragoza Holiday Light Displays
Guided Visits to the Judea Nativity Scene
- What to Expect
- The largest Belén in Spain with 56 main figures at real size.
- Description
- The Belén of the Plaza del Pilar is an impressive Christmas display with 56 main figures at real size and a variety of plants and decorations.
- Where
- Zaragoza | More Info : Guided Visits to the Judea Nativity Scene
Zaragoza Holiday Markets and Shopping
Zaragoza Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique snow sled ride in Spain.
- Description
- The Christmas Market in Zaragoza is a festive event located in Plaza del Pilar, featuring 40 stalls of artisanal and agricultural goods, along with various attractions and cultural activities for all ages.
- Where
- Zaragoza | More Info : Zaragoza Christmas Market
Christmas Decoration Workshops
- What to Expect
- Traditional and modern Christmas decoration techniques.
- Description
- In the Christmas Decoration Workshops, participants can learn traditional and modern Christmas decoration techniques, creating their own artworks with specific materials and tools.
- Where
- Zaragoza | More Info : Christmas Decoration Workshops
Zaragoza Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Zaragoza Christmas Ferris Wheel
- What to Expect
- Terrifying and fun activities for the whole family.
- Description
- The Parque de Atracciones de Zaragoza transforms into a spooky Halloween festival with pumpkins, friendly monsters, and surprising shows.
- Where
- Zaragoza | More Info : Zaragoza Christmas Ferris Wheel
New Year's Concert by the Reino de Aragón Orchestra
- What to Expect
- Union of opera, dance, and Viennese waltzes in a family concert.
- Description
- The New Year's Concert of the Zaragoza Symphony Orchestra will feature the renowned German soprano Nina-Maria Fischer with the Coro Frumentum and the Dance Studio of María de Ávila in a musical evening combining opera, dance, and Viennese waltzes.
- Where
- Zaragoza | More Info : New Year's Concert by the Reino de Aragón Orchestra
New Year's Eve Party with Mazinger Orchestra
- What to Expect
- Nighttime party with live music in Plaza del Pilar.
- Description
- The New Year's Eve Party with Orquesta Mazinger is a musical event held in Plaza del Pilar, where one enjoys music and festivities as the New Year approaches.
- Where
- Zaragoza | More Info : New Year's Eve Party with Mazinger Orchestra
Jota Rounds in the Neighborhoods
- What to Expect
- Traditional dances and songs in the neighborhood plazas.
- Description
- The jota rounds in the neighborhoods are a folkloric tradition celebrated with great enthusiasm, characterized by traditional dances and songs.
- Where
- Zaragoza | More Info : Jota Rounds in the Neighborhoods
Christmas Carol Concert by Cantal
- What to Expect
- Unique contest that brings together groups of different ages.
- Description
- The Cantal Villancicos Concert is a holiday musical event that brings together groups of people of different ages to sing traditional Christmas carols. Since 1994, the Cantal Association has organized this contest around the holiday season, attracting a wide variety of participants.
- Where
- Zaragoza | More Info : Christmas Carol Concert by Cantal
Totally Tina' Theater
- What to Expect
- "Musical show with varied performances."
- Description
- "Totally Tina is a musical show that offers an exciting and entertaining experience at the Teatro Principal de Zaragoza. With a variety of musical numbers and performances, this event is perfect for those looking for a night filled with entertainment."
- Where
- Zaragoza | More Info : Totally Tina' Theater
Fuego' Theater by Antonio Gades Company
- What to Expect
- A unique show that fuses flamenco and classical theater.
- Description
- The Antonio Gades Company presents Teatro 'Fuego', a work that combines the passion and intensity of flamenco with the dramatization of Spanish classics. This production is a tribute to the rich culture and tradition of Spanish dance.
- Where
- Zaragoza | More Info : Fuego' Theater by Antonio Gades Company
Christmas Tableau' Theater
- What to Expect
- Christmas story set in the Golden Age.
- Description
- The Titiriteros de Binéfar present "Retablo de Navidad", a Christmas story that revives the tradition and magic of the season.
- Where
- Zaragoza | More Info : Christmas Tableau' Theater
Tourist Bus Rides with Christmas Decorations
- What to Expect
- A 3-meter-high giant mailbox in the Plaza del Pilar.
- Description
- The city of Zaragoza offers a Christmas filled with cultural and leisure activities, with over 500 events in all districts. The Plaza del Pilar is the heart of the festivities, featuring an impressive Belén de Judea and a 3-meter-high giant mailbox.
- Where
- Zaragoza | More Info : Tourist Bus Rides with Christmas Decorations
Zaragoza Holiday Giving Opportunities
Books that Matter' Project
- What to Expect
- Book exchange with personal dedications.
- Description
- The 'Libros que Importan' project is a multitudinous book exchange where participants give away an important book and receive another randomly, accompanied by a personal dedication.
- Where
- Zaragoza | More Info : Books that Matter' Project
Zaragoza Other Holiday Activities
Zaragoza Ice Rink
- What to Expect
- Ice skating with virtual reality.
- Description
- Pista de Hielo de Zaragoza offers an ice skating experience for the whole family, with multi-adventure activities and virtual reality.
- Where
- Zaragoza | More Info : Zaragoza Ice Rink
Zaragoza Christmas Toboggan
- What to Expect
- Giant toboggan with LED-lit inflatable sleds.
- Description
- The giant toboggan in Zaragoza's Plaza del Pilar is a Christmas attraction that simulates a snowy mountain with a 38-meter length. It descends in inflatable sleds illuminated with LED lights, offering a unique experience for all visitors.
- Where
- Zaragoza | More Info : Zaragoza Christmas Toboggan
Ecological Pony Rides at Christmas
- What to Expect
- Ecological pony rides in a festive setting.
- Description
- Pony Ecológico de Navidad offers a unique experience of riding ecological ponies, enjoying the festive atmosphere of Plaza del Pilar.
- Where
- Zaragoza | More Info : Ecological Pony Rides at Christmas
Christmas Cookie Workshops
- Creative workshops to learn homemade and artisanal baking.
- In the Christmas Cookie Workshops, children will learn to make and decorate glazed cookies with Bricoazúcar. The workshops are designed for children aged 4 to 7 accompanied by an adult or solo from the age of 8.
- Zaragoza | More Info : Christmas Cookie Workshops
Parade of the Three Kings
- What to Expect
- Landing of the Three Wise Men in a helicopter.
- Description
- The Three Wise Men of the East will arrive at the municipal stadium of La Romareda, where they will be received by the authorities and the citizens. The welcome will include animation, music, and light and sound show.
- Where
- Zaragoza | More Info : Parade of the Three Kings