Until January 5 Christmas, New Year and Three Kings in Murcia 2025-26

The range of festive entertainment includes family musicals at the major theatres as well as Christmas markets and events around the monumental tree

Until January 5 Christmas, New Year and Three Kings in Murcia 2025-26 So great is the range of events and activities taking place in and around the city of Murcia over the 2025-26 festive season that no attempt has been made here to provide a complete version: for those who are interested, the full schedule can be found in Spanish here!

However, before tackling some of the day-by-day highlights, it is worth noting some of the main venues where the Christmas spirit will be overflowing over the next couple of weeks:

The Christmas tree in the Plaza Redonda

Light and sound show every day until 6^th January at 20.00 and 21.15 (except 24^th and 31^st December, 20.00 only). Concerts and children’s entertainment every day.

The Christmas market in the Plaza Circular

Open until 19^th December: 17.00 to 22.00

20^th to 23^rd December: 11.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 22.00

24^th December: 11.00 to 16.00

25^th December: 17.00 to 22.00

26^th to 30^th December: 11.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 22.00

31^st December: 11.00 to 16.00

1^st January: 17.00 to 22.00

2nd to 5th January: 11.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 22.00

Food Zone in the Plaza Circular

Open every day 12.00 to 16.00 and 18.00 to 22.00

EXCEPT

19^th and 25^th December and 1^st January (17.00 to 22.00)

24^th and 31^st December (11.00 to 16.00)

Christmas market in the Glorieta de España

Open until 4th January, with videomapping events every day at 20.30, live music, a children’s area…

“El Jardín de los Sueños” in the Malecón gardens

An immersive experience in nature with sound and light shows, open until 4^th January 18.30 to 23.00.

The 41^st annual Christmas arts and crafts market in the Paseo Alfonso X el Sabio

Open every day 11.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 21.00

EXCEPT

Closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, and in the afternoons of Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

Navilandia at the La Fica fairground

The Christmas fairground is open every day until 6^th January.

The municipal nativity scene at the Palacio Episcopal in Plaza Belluga

Open every day 9.00 to 13.30 and 17.00 to 22.00.

As for individual events during the season, take your pick from the following!

Thursday December 18

18.00: The DIscantus choir perform “Músicas con Ángel” at the Christmas tree in Plaza Circular.

20.30: Concert by the Rondalla del Centro Social de Mayores de Puente Tocinos at the municipal nativity scene in the Palacio Episcopal.

Friday December 19

Until January 5 Christmas, New Year and Three Kings in Murcia 2025-26 18.00 and 21.00: The Ballet de Barcelona perform The Nutcracker at the Teatro Circo. Tickets online here from 15 euros.

20.15: The San Buenaventura choir perform “Voces blancas” at the Christmas tree in Plaza Circular.

Saturday December 20

9.45: Free guided hiking tour in the Sierra de los Villares (8 km). Registration by telephone on 968 212518 (9.00 to 15.00) or email at info@ecopatrimonio.es.

17.00 and 20.00: The Ballet de Barcelona perform The Nutcracker at the Teatro Circo. Tickets online here from 15 euros.

17.00 and 19.30: Beauty and the Beast musical at the Teatro Romea. Tickets online here from 10 euros.

19.00: Presentation of the nativity scene of Las Agustinas, a work created by Nicolás and Francisco Salzillo, with music from Coral Discantus. Open until 5^th January 10.00 to 13.00 and 17.00 to 21.00 (Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve mornings only, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day afternoons only). Venue: Salón de Plenos del Ayuntamiento de Murcia.

Sunday December 21

Until January 5 Christmas, New Year and Three Kings in Murcia 2025-26 17.00 and 19.30: Beauty and the Beast musical at the Teatro Romea. Tickets online here from 10 euros.

20.15: The DIscantus choir perform “Ópera de NavidadMúsicas con Ángel” at the Christmas tree in Plaza Circular.

Monday December 22

17.00 and 19.30: Beauty and the Beast musical at the Teatro Romea. Tickets online here from 10 euros.

18.00: Father Christmas arrives in the Plaza del Cardenal Belluga, then making his way to his home for the next week or so in Calle Basabé.

20.15: The renowned “tuna” (guitar and vocals group) of the Law Faculty of Murcia University perform at the Christmas tree in Plaza Circular.

Tuesday December 23

11.00 to 13.30 and 17.00 to 20.00: Visit Father Christmas at his house in Casa Basabé.

17.00 and 19.30: Beauty and the Beast musical at the Teatro Romea. Tickets online here from 10 euros.

Wednesday December 24

11.00 to 13.30 and 17.00 to 20.00: Visit Father Christmas at his house in Casa Basabé.

12.00: The Grand Parade of Father Christmas. Route: c/ Proclamación, Sacerdotes Hermanos Cerón, Alameda de Colón, Av. Canalejas, Puente Viejo, Plaza Martínez Tornel, c/ Tomás Maestre, Glorieta de España, c/ Arenal, Plaza del Cardenal Belluga, Plaza de los Apóstoles, Isidoro de la Cierva, Plaza Cetina, Alejandro Séiquer, Plaza Santo Domingo, c/ Santa Clara, ending behind the Teatro Romea.

18.00 and 19.00: Free musical event in the Plaza del Cardenal Belluga.

Thursday December 25

11.00 to 13.30 and 17.00 to 20.00: Visit Father Christmas at his house in Casa Basabé.

Friday December 26

11.00 to 13.30 and 17.00 to 20.00: Visit Father Christmas at his house in Casa Basabé.

17.00 and 19.30: Beauty and the Beast musical at the Teatro Romea. Tickets online here from 10 euros.

19.30: Hansel and Gretel musical at the Teatro Circo. Tickets online here from 10 euros.

Saturday December 27

Until January 5 Christmas, New Year and Three Kings in Murcia 2025-26 11.00 to 13.30 and 17.00 to 20.00: Visit Father Christmas at his house in Casa Basabé.

17.00 and 19.30: Beauty and the Beast musical at the Teatro Romea. Tickets online here from 10 euros.

17.00 and 19.30: Hansel and Gretel musical at the Teatro Circo. Tickets online here from 10 euros.

20.30: Free guitar concert at the Salón de Plenos of the Ayuntamiento de Murcia

Sunday December 28

11.00 to 13.30 and 17.00 to 20.00: Visit Father Christmas at his house in Casa Basabé.

17.00 and 19.30: Beauty and the Beast musical at the Teatro Romea. Tickets online here from 10 euros.

17.00 and 19.30: Hansel and Gretel musical at the Teatro Circo. Tickets online here from 10 euros.

19.30: Music from the Christmas Jazz Band & José Blaya in the Plaza del Cardenal Belluga.

20.15: Christmas flamenco concert with Curro Piñana in the Plaza Circular.

Monday December 29

Until January 5 Christmas, New Year and Three Kings in Murcia 2025-26 11.00 to 13.30 and 17.00 to 20.00: Visit Father Christmas at his house in Casa Basabé.

17.00 and 19.30: Sleeping Beauty musical at the Teatro Romea. Tickets online here from 10 euros.

17.00 and 19.30: Hansel and Gretel musical at the Teatro Circo. Tickets online here from 10 euros.

19.30: Music with Russinger Gospel Navideño in the Plaza del Cardenal Belluga.

Tuesday December 30

11.00 to 13.30 and 17.00 to 20.00: Visit Father Christmas at his house in Casa Basabé.

17.00 and 19.30: Sleeping Beauty musical at the Teatro Romea. Tickets online here from 10 euros.

17.00 and 19.30: Hansel and Gretel musical at the Teatro Circo. Tickets online here from 10 euros.

Wednesday December 31

23.30: New Year’s party in the Glorieta de España, welcome 2026 as the Cathedral bells toll midnight outside the Town Hall of Murcia!

Friday January 2

17.00 and 19.30: Sleeping Beauty musical at the Teatro Romea. Tickets online here from 10 euros.

19.00: Fireworks and music alongside the river between Pasarela Miguel Caballero and Puente Nuevo.

Saturday January 3

Until January 5 Christmas, New Year and Three Kings in Murcia 2025-26 17.00 and 19.30: Sleeping Beauty musical at the Teatro Romea. Tickets online here from 10 euros.

17.00: The visiting party of the Three Kings leave Plaza de la Constitución in La Alberca along Calle Mayor to the local church for the Adoration of the Magi.

19.00: Fireworks and music alongside the river between Pasarela Miguel Caballero and Puente Nuevo.

20.15: The Red Velvets in concert, New Year Swing in the Plaza Circular.

Sunday January 4

11.00: Roscón de Reyes cake for all in the Plaza Circular.

13.00: A chance to taste the special “cocido” festive dish in Plaza Julián Romea, all `roceeds donated to charity.

17.00 and 19.30: Sleeping Beauty musical at the Teatro Romea. Tickets online here from 10 euros.

18.00: The Royal Emissary sent by the Three Kings parades through the city. Route: Molinos del Río, Hernández del Águila, Pasarela Miguel Caballero, Martínez Tornel, Tomás Maestre, Glorieta de España (where he receives the keys of the city from the Mayor), Plaza del Cardenal Belluga, Salzillo, Trapería, Santo Domingo, Basabé, Glorieta de España.

Monday January 5

Until January 5 Christmas, New Year and Three Kings in Murcia 2025-26 11.00: Roscón de Reyes cake for all in Plaza del Cardenal Belluga.

12.00: The Three Kings are given an official reception by the Mayor of Murcia before greeting thousands of children in the Plaza del Cardenal Belluga.

18: The Grand Three Kings parade. Route: Avda. San Juan de la Cruz, (starting at c/ Vicente Aleixandre), c/ Mozart, Torre de Romo, Hermanos Cerón, Alameda de Colón, Pza. Camachos, Pza. Martínez Tornel, Gran Vía Salzillo, Avda. de la Constitución, Plaza Circular.

At the end of the way they visit the municipal nativity scene, accompanied by the Discantus choir. Seat reservations for the parade can be made online at cabalgatadereyes.compralaentrada.com.

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