Concerts, shows, Santa, New Year and of course the Three Kings parade in Caravaca

The Christmas celebrations in Caravaca de la Cruz, the capital of the north-west of the Region of Murcia, are something of a nostalgic throwback to the “true” Christmases of days gone by in Spain, relatively untouched by the mass tourism and development which has influenced Mediterranean and Mar Menor coastal areas.

The municipal nativity scene will be on display at the former church of the Compañía de Jesús until 5th January between 11.00 and 13.30 and from 17.30 to 20.30 (closed during the afternoon on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve and all day on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day), and throughout the festive season you can choose from a Christmas market, various musical events, the Garden of Dreams and various other activities.

The schedule for the 2025-26 festive season includes the following: 

Thursday December 4

18.00: The municipal nativity scene is presented at the former church of the Compañía de Jesús.

Friday December 5

17.00: Caperucita Roja, Little Red Riding Hood in Spanish in the Salón Social in Archivel.

17.00: The annual medieval market of Caravaca de la Cruz opens in the historic city centre. Open until 8^th December. Click here for further details.

Friday December 12

20.00: A gala show to welcome Christmas at the Templete. Among those taking part are singer María Parrado, who lent her voice to Vaiana in the Spanish version of the Disney film and also won the first edition of the La Voz Kids talent show. There is also a show called “La Musa de los Globos”, which was first seen in the Three Kings parade in Madrid.

December 13, 14, 20 and 21

Bouncy castles all day in Ciudad Jardín.

Saturday December 13

17.00 to 19.00: Living nativity scene at the Nuestra Señora de la Consolación primary school.

19.00: Flamenco Zambomba musician Jesús Quiles returns to Caravaca, this time to the village of Barranda, to provide entertainment.

19.30: Baldosas, a comedy drama set in the world of estate agents at the Casa de la Cultura.

Sunday December 14

18.00: Caperucita, Little Red Riding Hood at the Casa de la Cultura.

18.30: More zambomba music in the Plaza San Juan de la Cruz.

Monday December 15

16.00: Live music at the Conservatorio Leandro Martínez Romero.

Tuesday December 17

16.00: Carols sung by schoolchildren at the parish church of El Salvador.

18.15: More Christmas music in the Plaza del Arco.

Wednesday December 18

20.30: The orchestra of the Conservatorio perform in the church of La Comcepción.

December 19 to 22

Father Christmas sets up home in La Corredera to welcome children and receive their requests for presents.

December 19 to January 5

The Christmas market takes place in La Corredera.

December 20 and 23, January 3

The festive elves populate the shops and stores in the centre of Caravaca.

Sunday December 21

12.00: Puppeteer Mario Enzo offers his show Las Aventuras de Manolo Bolaños at Salones Castillo.

Tuesday December 23

18.30: Santa takes to the streets in a grand parade before spending the night slipping down people’s chimneys to leave gifts”! Route: Plaza del Arco, Gran Vía, Maruja Garrido, La Corredera.

Wednesday December 24

Midnight Mass is held at the Basílica Santuario de la Vera Cruz and in other churches throughout the municipality.

Midnight: Christmas party at Salones Castillo.

Thursday December 25

12.00: Christmas Mass at the Basílica Santuario de la Vera Cruz and in other churches throughout the municipality.

Friday December 26

19.00: Christmas concert by the Cofradía de la Santísima y Vera Cruz in the Basílica Santuario de la Vera Cruz.

20.00: Christmas concert by the Coro Arsis choir in the former church of the Compañía de Jesús.

December 26 to January 4

15.00 to 21.00: The “Garden of Dreams” opens in Parque Pedro Garcia Esteller. After its great success last year this Will again be the central hub of children’s activities, with more than 20 events planned including magic shows, story-telling, creative workshops, dance and fireworks.

Saturday December 27

The Day of the Innocents, traditionally a day of jokes and pranks throughout Spain!

- An excursion out into nature to meet the sheep at Caserío La Vidriera (El Moral).

17.00: Christmas bingo in the Plaza del Arco.

20.00: Symphonía Deitania, a Christmas concert in the church of La Concepción featuring music composed by Beethoven and Mozart. Click here for further details.

Sunday December 28

10.00: Marcha de los Inocentes walk over 14 kilometres to raise funds for charity, starting at the Pabellón Juan Antonio Corbalán. Registration will open at famu.es.

12.00: The Coro Arsis choir perform another concert, this time at the church of San José in Pinilla.

20.00: The “Jóvenes del Mundo” youth choir at the church of La Concepción.

Tuesday December 30

11.00 to 14.00: Children’s New Year party in the Plaza del Arco.

Thursday January 1

00.45: The “Nochevieja Pepinazo” party begins at Salones Castillo.

January 3 and 4

The Royal Pages of the Three Kings visit outlying districts and villages to collect gift requests from children.

Sunday January 4

19.00: A concert of movie soundtracks at Salones Castillo with the Agrupación Caravaca de la Cruz music society.

Monday January 5

The Three Kings arrive in Caravaca!

11.00 to 14.00: Official welcome and greetings from the public in La Corredera.

18.30: The Grand Three Kings parade as Their Majesties officially arrive bearing gifts for those in Caravaca!

For more local events, news and visiting information contact the local tourist office (telephone 968 702424) or go to the home page of Caravaca Today.

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