Festivals on December

Go through the festivals that we show you in December, surely there is one that will surprise you.

Festivities that had already started before

Magic Autumn in the Ambroz Valley

Magic Autumn in the Ambroz Valley

From 27th October to 3rd December
Hervás (Cáceres)
Floral
During the months of October and November the Magic Autumn is celebrated in the Ambroz Valley, a festival of national tourist interest that celebrates autumn in style in the north of the province of Cáceres.

1st December

Christmas in Madrid

Christmas in Madrid

From 1st December to 6th January
Madrid (Madrid)
Tradition
Explore charming markets full of surprises, marvel at the festive lights, skate in Plaza de Oriente, enjoy shows, and discover the Christmas essence in every corner.

5th December

Festivities of the Virgin in Yecla

Festivities of the Virgin in Yecla

From 5th December to 17th December
Yecla (Murcia)
Religious
The Fiestas de la Virgen in Yecla are an ancestral tradition that you cannot miss. Come and discover this beautiful festivity of the people of Yecla in honour of the Immaculate Conception.

6th December

Cervantine Days in Esquivias

Cervantine Days in Esquivias

From 6th December to 12th December
Esquivias (Toledo)
Representation
In Toledo it is a tradition to celebrate the wedding anniversary of its historical and illustrious neighbours, Don Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra and his wife Catalina de Salazar y Palacios. We invite you to get to know and enjoy the Jornadas Cervantinas de Esquivias!

7th December

Fiesta de los Rehiletes in Aracena

Fiesta de los Rehiletes in Aracena

From 7th December to 7th December
Aracena (Huelva)
Tradition
Come and enjoy a splendid autumn night in Aracena. Every 7th of December the Fiesta de los Rehiletes is celebrated in Aracena, an ancient tradition with fire and magic, to the sound of the sizzling fireworks.
Festival of the Escobazos

Festival of the Escobazos

From 7th December to 8th December
Jarandilla de la Vera (Cáceres)
Battles
At the Festival of the Escobazos in Jarandilla, fire mixes with music in a hypnotic dance like a mantra. It will impress you!

9th December

Christmas Lights in Vigo

From 9th December to 15th January
Vigo (Pontevedra)
Tradition
The dazzling themed lighting event everyone has been eagerly anticipating, featuring thousands of lights, a tree over 40 meters tall, festive markets, ice rinks, monumental nativity scenes, and enchanting attractions. Let yourself be embraced by the Christmas warmth of Vigo.

10th December

Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago del Lozoya

Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago del Lozoya

From 10th December to 18th December
Buitrago del Lozoya (Madrid)
Representation
If you want to live Christmas in the flesh, come to the Buitrago del Lozoya Living Nativity Scene, with more than 40 biblical scenes represented by real people, an amazing Christmas experience!

12th December

Festival of the Rondels

Festival of the Rondels

12th December
Casarabonela (Málaga)
Religious
Let's get to know an oil tradition that has been celebrated for more than 300 years: the Fiesta de los Rondeles in Casarabonela, Malaga! You will enjoy a magical and unique experience, among fires and rondels.

14th December

University New Year's Eve in Salamanca

University New Year's Eve in Salamanca

14th December
Salamanca (Salamanca)
Tradition
The university community says goodbye to the year in advance in the Plaza Mayor of Salamanca, with the traditional jelly beans, enjoying concerts and continuing the party in the bars of the most literate city in Spain.

16th December

Living Nativity Scene of Arcos de la Frontera

Living Nativity Scene of Arcos de la Frontera

16th December
Arcos de la Frontera (Cádiz)
Representation
Another of the most awaited nativity scenes at Christmas time is the Living Nativity Scene of Arcos de la Frontera, where you will find artisans, bakers, goldsmiths, and even a real baby in the role of the baby Jesus.

Go through the festivals that we show you in December, surely there is one that will surprise you.

Upcoming festivals

Baptism of the Child in Palencia

1st January
Palencia (Palencia)
Baptism of the Child in Palencia
On the 1st of January, Palencia celebrates the traditional Baptism of the Child, a procession that has become an ancestral custom, with more than five centuries of history, where the amusing pedrea of sweets and candies takes place.

Los Carochos, the Masquerade of Riofrío de Aliste

1st January
Riofrío de Aliste (Zamora)
Los Carochos, the Masquerade of Riofrío de Aliste
In Riofrío de Aliste they enjoy the New Year in a different way, with the tradition of Los Carochos, a ritual as strange as fun that you have to see, at least once in your life.

Three Kings Parade in Santillana del Mar

5th January
Santillana del Mar (Cantabria)
Three Kings Parade in Santillana del Mar
Every 5th January you can enjoy the Three Kings Parade in Santillana del Mar, an experience where all those attending will witness an authentic journey into the past.

The Three Wise Men Parade in Alcoy

5th January
Alcoy/Alcoi (Alicante)
The Three Wise Men Parade in Alcoy
The Three Kings Parade in Alcoy is one of the oldest in the country, and one of the most special. In this parade the royal pages go up to the balconies to leave the presents, a real spectacle!

Pingüinos, motorcycle rally in Valladolid

From 12th January to 15th January
Valladolid (Valladolid)
Pingüinos, motorcycle rally in Valladolid
Pingüinos is the most radical motorcycle rally in Europe, with freezing temperatures that are compensated by a lively atmosphere with tastings, concerts, excursions and even a Guinness record. Don't miss it!

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