Marbella Christmas Events

Not sure what to do during the holidays? Check out our list of Marbella Christmas events to keep your family entertained or find fun Christmas bazaars to get your holiday shopping done.

MARBELLA CHRISTMAS EVENTS - DECEMBER

Despite the lack of snow and frost, Christmas in Marbella can still be a very exciting time as the city lights up with Christmas decorations. Evenings are enchanting as you walk through the Plaza de los Naranjos and other squares around Old Town Marbella as well as San Pedro with its nativity scenes and Christmas decorations.

The Marbella town hall has created an extensive Christmas program this year suitable for all ages which lasts from December 2 to January 5. Christmas in Marbella officially kicks off with the inauguration of the town´s nativity scene in the church square (Plaza de la Iglesia) and the illumination of the city´s streets Avenida Ramon y Cajal. There will even be a carousel for children to ride on...for free!

Marbella Christmas events for the family include concerts, contests and even a visit from the three wise men (Los Reyes) on January 6 who hold a parade throwing sweets for all the kids.

Since there are so many Marbella Christmas events taking place we have filtered the ones we think would be the best and most appropriate for children.

December 5-24: Santa´s Grotto in Old Town Marbella.
Santa´s Grotto in Plaza de la Iglesia (Church Square) in Marbella.

Visiting hours:
December 5-23 from 6:00pm-8:30pm.
Saturdays and December 24, 11:00am-1:30pm and 6:00pm-8:30pm.
Sundays and holidays 11:00am-1:30pm.

Santa will have a mailbox, so you can have your children write letters to him and receive an answer. Don´t forget to include your name and address. This Marbella Christmas event is organized by Marbella Town Hall.

December 4 at 7:30pm: Christmas Caroling.
An evening of your favorite Christmas carols will be held in the Chapel of Santo Cristo de la Vera Cruz, Calle Ancha, Old Town Marbella. This Marbella Christmas event will feature the Santo Cristo Choir with organist Carlos Llorente Saiz and the Congregation.

Entrance free. Donations to the Chapel Restoration Fund appreciated. For more information contact Diane Bellemare djbellemare@hotmail.com. Phone: 65 15 26 700

December 5 : Old Western Style Christmas Bazaar at the Escuela de Arte Equestre (Estepona Equestrian School).
This Marbella Christmas event is offering great buys on toys, games, books, clothing, books, jewelery, hardware and more. Pony rides, music, bar, snacks, BBQ, food and drink. If you have something to sell, you may participate. For more information call 952 808 077.

December 5 : Christmas Fair at Streets of London Mijas
A Christmas fair will be held at Streets of London this Saturday 5th of December. All proceeds to buy the children from the local Alhaurin orphanage their dream presents. Come along and have fun all day and night from 12 to 12!

This Marbella Christmas event will feature Bouncy Castle • Father Christmas • Events for the kids. Live Music & lots more... For more information or to donate raffle or tombola prizes email sunnews@idecnet.com or call 667 806 092. Address Urb. Los Claveles, Ctra. Cadiz Km.202, Mijas Costa.

December 5: Black Box Theater Children´s Show.
Saturday December 5th, the Black Box Theater will present "El Cazador de Sueños" (The Dream Hunter) at 5:30pm. "Rally and Tortuga are always watching t.v. and playing video games, when the lights go out one night extraordinary events begin." Entrance to this Marbella Christmas event is €8 and the show is one hour long.

Free workshops in the theater cafeteria half hour before show starts.

December 5: St. Nikolaus Dinner at Puente Romano.
The Hotel Puente Romano in Marbella will be hosting a St. Nikolaus dinner on December 5th at 8:30pm. Tickets cost 150 euros and proceeds go to the charity CONCORDIA - a non-profit, private organization supporting the urgent needs of HIV/AIDS afflicted. For more information call 670 795 896.

December 11: Mayfair Academy Christmas Fair.
The Mayfair Academy in Estepona will be holding a Christmas fair on the 11th of December at 2pm. All are welcome to visit stalls selling everything from jewelery to Christmas foods and treats. Mayfair is located close to the Atalaya Hotel at Atalaya Park on the Estepona road, just five minutes from San Pedro. See www.mayfairacademy.com for directions.

December 11: German community Goose Dinner.
The charitable organization for the German speaking community in the Costa del Sol (“Deutschsprachige Nachbarschaftshilfe Costa del Sol”) is organizing its traditional goose-dinner at Margarethenhof, C/ Arroyo Nagüeles, s/n, Urb. Altos de Puente Romano, E-29602 Marbella on Friday December 11th.

At 7:30pm a welcome cocktail will be served with a possibility to visit the new indoor pool with sauna and Turkish bath in the Margarethenhof. At 8:30pm the traditional goose-dinner will be served for 55€. For reservations to this Marbella Christmas event call 952 930 527 (Mrs. Sigrid Hubert) and 952 765 225 (Mrs. Cristina Toledo, Secretary Dr. Frühbeck).

Starting December 12: Santa´s Grotto at Novelli´s.
At this Marbella Christmas event you can meet Santa himself and receive a special gift at Novelli´s restaurant Puerto Banus. Father Christmas will be in on weekdays 3:00pm - 6:00pm and weekends 1:00pm - 2:30pm and 3:00pm - 4:30pm. Cost is €6 per child.

December 12: Aloha College Christmas Bazaar.
Aloha College in Marbella will be holding its annual Christmas Bazaar from 11:00am - 4:00pm. There will be a display of international food stalls, Christmas gifts, decorations, cakes and sweets, bouncy castle, children´s games and Santa´s Grotto. Entrance fee is 2€. For more information call 952 814 133.

December 12-13: Nightmare Before Christmas at Black Box Theater
On Saturday December 12 and Sunday December 13 at 5:30pm Black Box Theater will be presenting a pantomime on Nightmare Before Christmas. Fifty students ages 3-10 from their children´s theater unite to perform this interpretation from Tim Burton´s famous film. Entrance 3€.

December 13: St. Lucia Day Celebration.
The Swedish school in conjunction with the foreigners department of the Marbella town hall will be celebrating St. Lucia day on December 13 at 5:00pm at the Incarnation church in Old Town Marbella. A tasting of hot spiced wine and ginger cookies will be offered.

December 16: Children´s Christmas Card Contest.
6:00pm - Inauguration of the XV Exhibition of Children´s Christmas Card Contest at the Departamento Centro Historico (Historical Center Department) on Salinas Street in Marbella. This event is followed by a prize giving ceremony of the winners of this contest, as well as the winners of the nativity scene contest. This exhibition will last until January 5 from 9:00am – 2:00pm. This Marbella Christmas event is organized by Marbella Town Hall.

December 16 - January 5: Children´s Christmas Card Contest Exhibition.
Exhibition from the Children´s Christmas card competition at the Municipal Nativity Scene location on calle Córdoba in San Pedro de Alcántara.

December 16: Children´s performance in San Pedro.
5:00pm – Performance by students of CEIP Miguel Hernández in Plaza de la Iglesia (Church Square) in San Pedro de Alcantara. There will be a sale of churros and hot chocolate.

December 17: Christmas Lights Tour to Malaga.
On Thursday, December 17 VIA Reisen is organizing a tour of the Christmas lights in Malaga. The bus departs from Cafeteria Marbella (by Parque Alameda) at 1:00pm. Only 20 Places left on this popular and lovely Christmas trip to Malaga.

Join the Culture Bus Tour which includes round trip transportation from Marbella, a guided tour of Christmas lights and nativity displays, followed by tapas and wine at the special bodega “El Pimpi”, and a beautiful Christmas Concert in the Cathedral featuring the Chamber Orchestra of Salzburg ″Camerata Salzburg″ and the ″Salzburger Bachchor″ choir and other surprises.

This Marbella Christmas event is organized by Dietlind von der Mühlen, VIA Reisen. Tickets 52€. For more information and booking call 952 217 599 or (Fax) 951 248 162. dvondermuehlen@via-reisen.de.

December 18: Live Nativity Scene in Marbella.
5:00pm - Live Nativity scene acted out by the children from the Asociación Juvenil Virgen de la Amargura in the José Antonio Pérez Cervera (Leganitos) Park in Marbella.

December 19: Live Nativity Scene in Atalaya Estepona.
7:00pm - Visit this live full size Nativity play in Atalaya Estepona on 19th December at 7:00pm. Local residents create a village scene, with camp fires and stalls and there are sheep and even a donkey for Mary! After the Nativity Play the audience gets to go and enjoy free hot chocolate, biscuits, hunks of bread and chorizo to toast on the camp fires with twigs as well as go see the animals and the donkey. Oh and its free too!

You will find this Nativity Play on the waste ground behind the Diana Centre just after the Benahavis exit as you leave San Pedro. Wrap up warm, it is outdoors and lasts about one hour and normally runs the usual Spanish late in starting!

December 19: Network group Business Owners in Spain Christmas party.
Networking group Business Owners in Spain is organizing their first Christmas party for small businesses, self-employed or retired people who don’t get a company Christmas party. They believe that the Christmas spirit should not be limited to big business, so are inviting everyone along to this fun Marbella Christmas event. This party will be held on Saturday 19th December from 7:30pm at the beautiful Ogilvy & Mailer Bar and Restaurant in Nueva Andalucia. There will be a festive 3 course meal, including turkey and all the trimmings, half a bottle of wine per person and of course the obligatory crackers for just 30€ per head. You don’t have to be a member to attend, anyone is welcome to join the party. To book your place at the Business Owners in Spain’s Christmas Party please telephone Ogilvy & Mailer on +34 952 815 398 or visit www.ogilvyandmailer.com Look for Business Owners in Spain on Facebook to join the networking group.

December 19: Live Nativity Scene in Marbella Park.
1:00pm – Live Nativity Scene in el Parque de la Represa in Marbella represented by the gymnastics group of the 3rd age group. Visit this scene one hour before the start if your children want to participate in this event as well. This Marbella Christmas event is organized by Mercadona supermarkets, El Rastro antiques and the Beymar Flor florist.

December 19: Churros and Chocolate in Marbella.
5:30pm – Traditional serving of chocolate and churros at the square located on Calle Juanar de la Barriada la Patera in Marbella. This Marbella Christmas event is organized by Marbella Town Hall.

December 19: Christmas Concert in Marbella.
8:30pm – Christmas concert by the Municipal Music Band at the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos in Marbella. This Marbella Christmas event is organized by Marbella Town Hall.

December 19: Christmas Concert in Marbella Incarnation Church.
8:30pm – Christmas concert by the choir Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación at the Incarnation Church in Old Town Marbella. This Marbella Christmas event is organized by the Marbella Culture Delegation.

December 19: Christmas Fayre in Mijas Costa.
From 10:00am - 4:00pm Yorkshire Linen in Mijas Costa (near Dunnes, Lidls etc) will be holding a Christmas Fayre. Themoney from the Fayre is going to LIVE charity who will have a stand there selling raffle tickets as well as calendars. There will be homemade goodies, Santa´s grotto and lots of great Christmas gifts as well as live music all day.

December 20: Live Nativity Scene in Parque de la Alameda in Marbella.
12:00pm and 4:00pm – This spectacular presentation supports the Union of Pain Relief Care of the Spanish Association Against Cancer.

December 20: Christmas Concert in San Pedro.
1:00pm – Christmas concert by the Municipal Music Band at the San Pedro de Alcántara Parish. This Marbella Christmas event is organized by Marbella Town Hall.

December 20: Christmas Artisan Fair at La Virginia.
From 12:00 to 5:00pm Kathryn Wilson will open her home for a 5€ donation which goes toward ACE Animal charity. Tapas and drinks included. For more information contact Kathryn Wilson at 952 827 498.

All things Christmasy will be sold at the fair in La Virginia Marbella. Directions to La Virginia: From the copper tower at the entrance to Marbella center, drive up Ave. Don Jaime, next to Corte Ingles, go up towards the mountain. Turn left just before the bridge crossover. Park in the second car park and walk down to the village. NOTE: In case of rain this event will be canceled

December 20: Christmas theater in San Pedro.
6:00pm – Tekantor Teatro presents “Christmas Prints” in the Cultural Center El Ingenio in San Pedro de Alcántara. Tickets 5€ and are sold at the Cultural Center box office two hours before the show begins.

December 21: Christmas Carols in Old Town Marbella.
12:00pm – Christmas carols sung by children from various local schools at Plaza de Africa, Plaza de la Victoria and Plaza de los Naranjos in Marbella.

December 21: Children´s Choir in Marbella.
6:00pm – Children´s Choir from the Miraflores Biblical Center at Plaza de la Iglesia in Old Town Marbella.

December 22: Santa visit to Nueva Andalucia.
1:00pm - Santa Claus visits La Colonia El Angel in Nueva Andalucia. All children wishing to send Santa a Christmas card can do so in the Santo Angel Custodio Church.

December 22-24: Santa visits Marbella.
Santa Clause passes through Marbella´s major streets distributing sweets to all children.

December 23: Santa visits children in Nueva Andalucia.
1:00pm – Santa Claus visits the Virgen Madre de Nueva Andalucia Parish where children can send Santa cards.

December 23: Christmas party in Marbella.
5:00pm – Children´s Christmas Party on Church Square in Marbella with bouncy castle, workshops and surprises! This Marbella Christmas event is organized by Marbella Town Hall.

December 23: The Nutcracker in Marbella.
8:00pm – Tchaikovsky´s The Nutcracker presented by the Russian State Ballet at the Teatro Ciudad Marbella (Marbella City Theater). Entrance 20€ and tickets can be purchased at the theater´s box office and El Corte Inglés.

December 23: Christmas Party at Kidz Kingdom.
Kidz Kingdom in Estepona will be hosting a special Christmas party with a real Santa and his elves. This Marbella Christmas event offers plenty of games, prizes and fun for all. Santa´s Grotto will be held. Contact Kidz Kingdom for further details.

December 23 - January 4: Kid´s Camp at Hotel Fuerte (Sign up by December 18!)
The Club Fuerte Sport will organize activities, games and competitions including a swimming challenge for children 4 to 12 years old. The camp will take place from 9am to 1:45pm daily and will conclude with a party with gifts and awards on January 4th.

Cost of the camp is 70 euros. Inscriptions are accepted until December 18.

December 23 - January 5: Kid´s Urban Camp at Mundo Infantil
From December 23 to January 5, La Piñata Mundo Infantil will be holding an urban camp during for the Christmas holidays. Children from ages 3-12 will be entertained with cooking classes, arts & crafts, board games, story telling, and mini cinema. There is also a kindergarten service for children 0-3 yrs. Mundo Infantil is located at C/ Pintor Ribera, 2 Edif. Liceo Bajo in Marbella. For more information call 951 96 86 55.

December 24: Christmas Eve dinner at Tikitano´s.
Starting at 8:00pm Tikitano´s dinner includes 4 courses for 59 euros. Or a la carte menu also available. Entertainment from Miss Santa Claus singing Christmas carols and the Midnight Blue Band. For more information on this Marbella Christmas event call 952 792 820.

December 24: Christmas Day lunch at Tikitano´s.
From 1:30pm - 7:00pm Tikitano is offering a lunch menu with champagne cocktail on arrival. Entertainment from Miss Santa Claus singing Christmas carols, pianist Jens, live tribute to Kylie Minogue and the Midnight Blue Band. 95 euros per person, 49 euros per child. For more information call 952 792 820.

December 25: Christmas Day lunch at Novelli´s.
Start Christmas day with champagne and canapés followed by a traditional 3-course meal with all the trimmings. 75 euro per perosn (children under 12 half price). For more information contact Novelli´s at 608 810 548.

December 26: Boxing Day Brunch at Novelli´s.
From 12:00pm-5:00pm brunch will include a mix of breakfast and lunch delights. 45 euros per person (children under 12 half price). For more information contact Novelli´s at 608 810 548.

December 26: Royal Mailman to the Three Wise Men in Marbella.
11:00am – The mailman of the Three Kings of the Orient (Three Wise Men) will be welcoming children with their requests at the Casa Hermandad de la Cofradía La Pollnica in José Palomo Square in Marbella.

December 28: Christmas Storytelling in Marbella.
5:00pm – Christmas Storytelling “The Three Kings”, animal balloon workshop and face painting at Plaza de la Iglesia (Church Square) in Marbella. This Marbella Christmas event is organized by Marbella Town Hall.

December 29: Christmas Storytelling in Marbella.
5:00pm – Christmas Storytelling “The Toy Factory”, animal balloon workshop and facepainting at Plaza de la Iglesia (Church Square) in Marbella. This Marbella Christmas Event is organized by Marbella Town Hall.

December 29 - January 5: Royal Mailman to the Three Wise Men in Marbella and San Pedro.
The Royal Mailman to the Three Kings welcomes all children with their requests at Plaza de la Iglesia (Church Square) in Marbella and Calle Córdoba in San Pedro de Alcántara.

Visiting hours:
29, 30 Dec, 2 and 4 January – 11:00am-1:30pm, 6:00pm-8:30pm
31 Dec, 3 and 5 January – 11:0am – 1:30pm

Don´t forget to write your name and address in your letters to the Three Kings so that they can send you a letter back. The post office will be installing a mailbox where the royal mailman will deposit all the letters.

December 30: New Year´s Eve Party at Kidz Kingdom.
Kidz Kingdom will be hosting a fun party with games, prizes, Wizzy Wizard, face painting and mini disco on the 30th.

December 30: Kid Christmas Party in San Pedro.
5:00pm – Children´s Christmas Party at Plaza de la Iglesia (Church Square) in San Pedro de Alcántara with kid´s entertainers, bouncy castles, Christmas workshops and surprises. In order to create a festive atmosphere children are encouraged to get dressed up in Christmas attire. This Marbella Christmas event is organized by Marbella Town Hall.

December 31: New Year´s Eve Party in Marbella Old Town.
12:00am – New Year´s Eve party on Plaza de los Naranjos in Marbella. Ring in the New Year with the best music selection from two great orchestras. New Year´s Eve party and good luck grapes for all the assistants.

December 31: Kid´s New Year´s Eve Party in Marbella.
12:00am – New Year´s Eve party at the Palacio de Congresos y Ferias in Marbella. This Marbella Christmas event is organized by the Municipal Youth Delegation.

December 31: New Year´s Eve Party in San Pedro.
12:00am – New Year´s Eve party at Plaza de la Iglesia in San Pedro de Alcántara. Ring in the New Year with the best music selection from a great orchestra. New Year´s Eve party and good luck grapes for all the assistants.

December 31: Novelli´s New Year´s Eve Gourmet Extravaganza.
From 8:30pm, guests will be seated to enjoy a 6 course Jean-Christophe Novelli dining experience following champagne an canapés on arrival. Live entertainment throughout the evening. 150 euros per person. For more information contact Novelli´s at 608 810 548.

December 31: Tikitano´s New Year´s Eve Masquerade Ball.
From 8:00pm to 2:00am, Tikitano is offering a five course menu with champagne cocktail on arrival and 1/2 bottle of wine. Entertainment from resident singer Lydia and The Masques. 150 euros per person, 69 euros per child. For more information call 952 792 820.

MARBELLA CHRISTMAS EVENTS - JANUARY

January 1: New Year´s Day lunch at Tikitano.
From 2:00pm - 7:00pm Tikitano offers a three course lunch menu with champagne cocktail on arrival. Entertainment from resident singer Lydia and The Masques. 65 euros per person. For more information call 952 792 820.

January 3: Three Kings Mailman visits Nueva Andalucia.
6:30pm - The Royal Mailman visits La Colonia El Angel in Nueva Andalucia. All children wishing to send cards to the Three Kings may do so at Iglesia del Angel.

January 3: Kid´s Party in Nueva Andalucia.
5:30pm – Children´s Holiday Party with entertainers and workshop on Plaza de la Parroquia Virgen Madre in Nueva Andalucia. This Marbella Christmas event is organized by Marbella Town Hall.

January 3: Royal Mailman to Three Kings visits Nueva Andalucia.
7:30pm – Children may send their cards to the Three Kings through the Royal Mailman in the Virgen Madre de Nueva Andalucia Parish.

January 4: Three Kings visit Nueva Andalucia.
4:00pm – The Three Kings reception in Distrito de Nueva Andalucia.
5:00pm The Three Kings arrive in Colonia El Angel in buggies to welcome all children in Iglesia del Santo Angel in Nueva Andalucia.

January 5: Three Kings Parade in Nueva Andalucia.
3:30pm – Three Kings Parade in Nueva Andalucia starting at Avda. Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer, Avda. Valle Inclán, C/ Alvaro de la Iglesia, C/ Pío Baroja, Avda. Miguel de Cervantes, C/ Lope de Vega, C/ Garcilaso de la Vega, Avda. Miguel de Cervantes, C/ Jorge Manrique, C/ Tirso de Molina, Avda. Miguel de Cervantes and ending at Avda. Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer.

After the parade the Three Kings will welcome children at the Virgen Madre Parish in Nueva Andalucia.

January 5: Three Kings visit Aspadem.
5:30pm – Three King´s visit the Residencia Aspadem in San Pedro de Alcántara.

January 5: Three Kings Parade in San Pedro.
6:00pm – Three King´s Parade in San Pedro de Alcántara starting at festival grounds (Recinto Ferial) and continuing down Avenida Jorge Guillén, Avenida Pablo Ruiz Picasso, Calle Lagasca, Calle Jerez, Avenida Marques del Duero, Calle Hernán Cortés, Calle 19 de Octubre, Avenida Oriental and terminating at Plaza de la Igleasia.

The Three King´s will welcome the children in Plaza de la Iglesia and then wave hello from the balcony of the Tenencia de Alcaldía.

January 5: Three Kings Parade in Marbella.
6:00pm – Three King´s Parade in Marbella starting at the Municipal Football Stadium in Marbella, continuing on to calle Magallanes, Travesía Huerta de los Cristales, Avenida Severo Ochoa, Avenida Ramón y Cajal, Avenida Ricardo Soriano, and ending at Avenida Ricardo Soriano on the corner of calle Gregorio Marañón.

January 5: Three Kings Parade in Puerto Banus.
7:30pm – Three Kings arrive in Puerto Banus and Antonio Banderas Square.

January 5: Three Kings dinner in Marbella.
9:30pm – Three Kings dinner in the restaurant La Barraca de Amparo.

January 6: Three Kings Day at Kidz Kingdom.
Kidz Kingdom in Estepona will be offering free candy for everyone on this special day.

Keep in mind that the Municipal Delegation on Festivals and Marbella Town Hall reserve the right to make changes to the program depending on the circumstances.

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