December 12-January 5 Christmas events and activities in San Javier
More than 100 festive activities have been arranged in San Javier this Christmas and New Year
This Christmas season, the festive spirit has taken hold in San Javier with more than 100 activities for the whole family scheduled from December 12 to January 5. The exciting programme of events includes musical theatre and dance shows, children’s workshops and a Christmas market, to name but a few.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
Spectacular Nativity scenes
- The Nativity Scene of Spain: A breathtaking 500-square-metre display featuring more than 2,000 figures, celebrating its legacy as one of the largest and most iconic nativity scenes in Spain.
- The Nativity Scene of the Marquesa: A Neapolitan-inspired masterpiece in the Town Hall lobby.
- The Nativity Scene of the Sailor: A charming, traditional-style display in Santiago de la Ribera.
“San Javier will once again be the capital of nativity scenes,” said the Councillor for Culture.
Concerts, shows and performances
- December 12: Opening of the Magical World of Tim Burton in the Plaza de España, setting the mood for a Christmas that will feature the Coral Patnia’s opening speech.
- December 15: A Traditional Choir Meeting with the participation of the “Ars Antigua” Choir from Torre Pacheco and the “Magister” Choir from Cartagena, in the church of San Javier.
- December 25: “La Marimorena” concert by Rafael de Utrera, featuring 20 artists, creating a vibrant Christmas atmosphere in the Plaza de España.
- December 28: The 1st Popular Christmas Music Meeting, featuring the Coro Rociero Arraigo as a guest group, alongside local and regional choirs and dance groups.
- January 3: “Carriló” show by the La Tal campaign, with two sessions at 6pm and 7pm, where the human gear of a clock moves before the eyes of the public, a unique and captivating experience.
Other highlights from December 12-January 5
- Winter Theatre: Six shows, including a Christmas concert by Ruth Lorenzo, the play “La estrellera y el reloj del tiempo” with the San Javier theatre group, “The Magic Flute,” “The Nutcracker” with the Municipal Dance Workshop, the San Javier Symphonic Band and “The Four Seasons” by Vivaldi with the Meyervbeer Orchestra.
- Christmas Market in Santiago de la Ribera: A festive market epicentre from December 20 to January 5, featuring 10 local businesses and 13 artisans, with a food truck this year.
- Local artists and performances: Enjoy performances by local talents such as Aparatus, Jurassic Band, Dora Helena, Filiu, Javier Alcaraz, Jesús Hernández and Amber, among others.
- Children’s programme: Santa Claus arrives on December 20, the Three Wise Men Parade is on January 5 and the Twelfth Night celebration with raffles, activities and entertainment for the little ones.
La Manga del Mar Menor
- Children's New Year's Eve party and San Nicolás Market.
- Events around Galerías El Flamenco and the municipal pavilion
- Visit of "La Cartera Real" and other children's entertainment activities
For more information on any of the events, check out the official programme, available from the San Javier Activa platform and the social media pages.
For more local news, events and visiting information go to the home page of San Javier Today
Image: Ayuntamiento de San Javier
Address
Calle Padre Juan. Centro Cultural Principe de Asturias 30720 SAN JAVIERTel: 968 571 704
Oficina de Turismo de San Javier
The municipality of San Javier has three main offices giving tourist information to visitors, as well as two information points. The tourist offices are located in Santiago de la Ribera, on the ground floor of the town hall in San Javier and at the start of La Manga. There is also a summer tourist information point located on the seafront in Santiago de la Ribera as well as one at kilometre 12-13 of La Manga del Mar Menor next to Playa Mistral.
Due to its location on the fringes of the Mar Menor and Mediterranean, San Javier has a period of intense summer tourism activity during the peak summer months, although it is popular with retirees of all nationalities out of peak season.
Tickets for the annual San Javier Jazz Festival can be purchased at the Festival office in San Javier Town Hall, Plaza de España.
Timetables summer 2024:
Tourist office Santiago de la Ribera (Calle Padre Juan 30720, Santiago de la Ribera)
Weekdays 9.00 to 14.00 and 18.00 to 21.00
Weekends and public holidays 10.00 to 13.00
Telephone: 661 572285
Email: turismo@sanjavier.es
La Manga del Mar Menor (Gran Vía Km. 0 30380, La Manga del Mar Menor):
May 1 to September 30:
Weekdays 10.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 19.00
Weekends and public holidays 10.30 to 13.00
Telephone 968 128955 ext. 2
Tourist information point of San Javier (Plaza de España, 30730 San Javier):
Weekdays 9.00 to 14.00
968 573 700 ext #5351
Email: concejaliadeturismo@sanjavier.es
Tourist information point of Santiago de la Ribera (Paseo Colón on the seafront)
Weekdays 9.00 to 14.00 and 18.00 to 21.00
Weekends and public holidays 10.00 to 13.00
Tourist information point of La Manga del Mar Menor (Playa Mistral, km 12)
Weekdays 11.00 to 18.00
Weekends and public holidays 11.00 to 14.00
