Special Christmas Edition
Friday 5 December
• 17:30 – Under the Town Hall. Blessing of the Municipal Nativity Scene with music by Pastoral de Las Protegidas de Nerja.
• 18:00 – Parade by La Carpa: Moon Fairies. Arrival at Plaza España.
• 18:30 – Plaza España. Switch-on of the Christmas Lights.
• 19:00 – Balcón de Europa. Performance by violinist Klara Gomboc Candlelights.
• 20:00 – Cultural Centre. Candlelight Night: Piano and String Quartet. (€15 entry)
Saturday 6 December – Constitution Day
• 17:00–21:00 – Balcón de Europa. Disney Castle.
• 20:00 – Cultural Centre. Bee Gees Tribute Band Show. (€15 entry)
Sunday 7 December
• 13:30 – La Ermita. Inauguration and Blessing of the Nativity Scene with Pastoral de Las Protegidas.
• 17:00 – Maro Social Centre. Christmas Desserts Tasting.
• 20:00 – Cultural Centre. Choir Gathering in aid of Cáritas, organised by Coro Narixa (donation entry).
Monday 8 December
• 13:00 – Maro. Día de las Migas in the square of the Church of Las Maravillas.
• 16:00 – Maro. Performance by the Christian David Callejón Dance Group.
• 17:00 – Maro. Performance by Elisa Ariza.
• 17:00 – Sala Mercado. Christmas Crafts with Rocío Delgado: Christmas Candle Holders.
Tuesday 9 December
• 17:00 – Barriada de Los Poetas. Inauguration of the Nativity Scene.
• 17:00 – Maro Social Centre. Workshop with Maite Magaña: Christmas Baubles.
• 18:00 – Cultural Centre. English-language talk by the Art Society Nerja.
Wednesday 10 December
• 17:00 – Sala Mercado. Advent Wreath Workshop with Floristería San Miguel.
• 18:00 – Barriada de Los Poetas. Christmas Tree Lighting.
Thursday 11 December
• 16:30 – El Salvador Church. Meeting of Pastoral Choirs – Inter-centre CPAs of Axarquía.
• 18:00 – Barriada de Los Poetas. Workshop with Maite Magaña: Christmas Baubles.
• 18:00 – Maro. Animation Parade by the Christian David Callejón Dance Group.
Friday 12 December
• 17:00 – Maro. Workshop with Elvira Villena: Decoupage. (Maro Social Centre)
• 17:00 – Sala Mercado. Workshop: Advent Wreaths with Floristería Mari.
• 20:00 – Cultural Centre. Flamenco Christmas – Belén Heredia Company. (€15 entry)Saturday 13 December
• 12:00–23:00 – Giner de los Ríos Centre. Autumn Festival.
• 12:30 – Municipal Sports Hall. Rhythmic Gymnastics, Grupo Laura. (€1 entry)
• 20:30 – Iglesia El Salvador. Christmas Choir Meeting (free entry).
• 21:00 – Cultural Centre. 40th Anniversary Gala of Peña Flamenca La Soleá (by invitation).
Sunday 14 December
• 12:30 – Cultural Centre. Christmas Symphony Concert, Villa de Nerja Symphony Orchestra. (€15)
• 17:00 – Streets of Nerja. Rosario de Campanilleros.
Monday 15 December
• 17:00. Afternoon Tea for Seniors.
• 17:00 – Barriada de Los Poetas. Christmas Crafts with Araceli & Christmas Drinks.
Tuesday 16 December
• 17:00 – Las Protegidas. Christmas Baubles Workshop with Maite Magaña.
• 18:00 – Cultural Centre. Christmas Gala “Workshop of the Senses: Searching for Emotions.” (free entry)
Wednesday 17 December
• 17:00 – Sala Mercado. Workshop with Ángeles Rodríguez: Christmas Placemat.
• 19:00 – Cultural Centre. Christmas Concert of the Municipal School of Music & Dance (€1 entry).
Thursday 18 December
• 12:00. Visit to the Buen Samaritano Residence by Pastoral de Las Protegidas with Christmas Treats.
• 17:00. Seniors’ Afternoon Tea.
• 19:00 – Cultural Centre. Dance Gala – Municipal Dance School (€1 entry).
Friday 19 December
• 14:30 – Papanoelada. Large motorbike parade (dressed as Santa) from Barriada de Los Poetas through Nerja & Maro, ending at Parque Verano Azul.
• 17:00 – Plaza España. Opening of the Christmas Park with “The Fairies of Illusion” and children’s entertainment by Rocío Delgado.
• 17:00 – Plaza España. Children’s Christmas Ornament Workshop.
• 17:00 – Streets of Nerja. Coro Narixa.
• 17:30 – CPA. Christmas Party & Christmas Sweets Contest with musical performance.
• 18:00 – Barriada de Los Poetas. Christmas Zambomba (traditional flamenco Christmas singing).
• 19:00 – Plaza España. Circus Show “El Truco Final.”
• 20:00 – Cultural Centre. The Blue Stompers Jump Review. (€12 entry)
Saturday 20 December
• 16:00 – Balcón de Europa. Christmas Urban Mile Run.
• 17:00 – Plaza España. Dance performance by Sara Jorge.
• 18:00 – Plaza España. Dance performance by Álvaro Zarco.
• 20:00 – Plaza España. Dance performance by the Alboréa Dance Academy.
• 20:00 – Cultural Centre. Christmas Concert – Municipal Band of Nerja (€5 entry).
Sunday 21 December
• 16:00 – Las Protegidas. Traditional Living Nativity Scene by the Neighbourhood Association.
• 17:30 – Plaza España. Dance performance – Regional Dance Group of Las Protegidas.
• 18:00 – Maro, Iglesia de Las Maravillas. Coral Alminares performance.
• 18:00 – Streets of Nerja. Parade by La Peña Nerjeña.
• 19:00 – Plaza España. Zambomba Cintya.
Monday 22 December
• 17:00 – Plaza de Maro. Dance Group Christian David Callejón.
• 18:00 – Maro. Arrival of Santa Claus.
• 18:00 – Plaza España. Performance by Grupo Gotelé.
• 20:00 – Plaza España. Zambomba Raíces.
• 20:00 – Cultural Centre. Ballet Romeo & Juliet by Worldwide Ballet Theater (€25 entry).
Tuesday 23 December
• 17:00 – Streets of Nerja. Santa Claus Parade, accompanied by La Banda de La Alegría, Fairies of Illusion & Magic Parties.
Route: From Balcón de Europa → Plaza Cavana → Plaza Cantarero → C/ Granada → La Ermita → C/ San Miguel → C/ Pintada → C/ Puerta del Mar → Balcón de Europa → ending in Plaza España where Santa greets all children.
Wednesday 24 December – Christmas Eve
• 17:00–20:00 – Plaza España. Christmas Afternoon Party with Proyecto Mandarina.
• 18:00 – Iglesia San Miguel. Christmas Eve Mass (Misa del Gallo).
• 19:00 – Iglesia El Salvador. Christmas Eve Mass (Misa del Gallo).
• 20:30 – CPA. Christmas Eve Dinner for elderly people who are alone.
Thursday 25 December – Christmas Day
• 10:30 – Iglesia San Miguel. Christmas Mass.
• 12:00 – Iglesia El Salvador. Christmas Mass with Coro de La Peña Nerjeña.
• 19:00 – Iglesia El Salvador. Christmas Mass.
Friday, 26 December
20:00 Christmas Gala – Grease Tribute
Traditional Christmas Gala in support of Taller de la Amistad at Centro Cultural Villa de Nerja.
Saturday 27 December
20.00 Rondalla de Nerja Christmas Concert 2025
Centro Cultural Villa de Nerja.
Sunday 28 December
San Silvestre Solidaria Sunday Run – Nerja
10:00 AM – Start: Plaza España
Festive 4 km community run supporting Cruz Roja Nerja, with post-run chocolate and prizes for top finishers.
17.00 Frozen – The Musical (Tribute)
A family-friendly stage show based on the story of Elsa and Anna at Centro Cultural Villa de Nerja.
Tuesday 30 December
• 15:00 – Enrique López Cuenca Sports Stadium. Christmas Criterium.
• 17:00 – Plaza Cavana. Hot Chocolate & Roscón de Reyes (Three Kings Cake) with music by Charanga Vaso Largo.
• 20:00 – Plaza España. Christmas Zambomba.
Wednesday 31 December – New Year’s Eve
• 19:00 – Iglesia El Salvador. End-of-Year Mass.
• 22:00–00:00 – Balcón de Europa. New Year’s Eve with:
– Performance by Alalba
– Grapes & Countdown presented by Blanca Pomar & José Manuel Medina
– Fireworks
• 00:00–02:00 – Balcón de Europa. DJ Toutalan.
Thursday 1 January – New Year’s Day
• 10:30 – Iglesia San Miguel. Mass: Holy Mary, Mother of God.
• 12:00 – Iglesia El Salvador. New Year’s Mass.
• 18:00 – La Ermita. Concert by Pablo Alcázar.
• 19:00 – Iglesia El Salvador. New Year’s Mass.
Friday 2 January
• 12:30 – Streets of Nerja. Coro CPA.
• 18:00 – Plaza España. Coro CPA.
• 19:00 – Plaza España. Performance by Academy of Ángela Muñoz.
• 20:00 – Plaza España. Christmas Zambomba La Manuela.
Saturday 3 January
• 12:00 – Balcón de Europa. Coral Alminares.
• 17:00 – Real Postman Parade (Cartero Real) from Balcón de Europa to Plaza España, where he greets all children.
• 17:00 – Plaza España. Acompasarte Belén Heredia (dance).
• 18:00 – Streets of Nerja. Pastoral Santa María.
• 19:00 – Plaza España. Academy of Daniel Romero.
Sunday 4 January
• 16:30 – Barriada de Los Poetas. Real Postman (Cartero Real).
• 17:00 – Barriada de Las Protegidas. Real Postman.
• 17:00 – Cultural Centre. The K-pop Warriors – Proscenium Musical. (€14 entry)
• 17:00 – Plaza España. Dance Group Cristian David Callejón.
• 18:00 – Plaza España. Coro Narixa.
• 18:30 – Plaza España. Coro Peña Nerjeña.
• 20:00 – Plaza España. Zambomba Ortigosa.
Monday 5 January – Three Kings Day (Eve)
• 16:00 – Balcón de Europa. Arrival of the Three Wise Men, who greet the children and walk to Iglesia El Salvador, then continue on foot to C/ Jaén where the floats await.
• 17:00 – C/ Jaén. Start of the Three Kings Parade, accompanied by:
– Pastoral Protegidas
– Coro Narixa
– La Carpa Teatro: Mi Mejor Regalo
– Sara Jorge
• Route: C/ Jaén → C/ Diputación → Plaza Cavana → C/ Granada → La Ermita → C/ San Miguel → Plaza Cantarero → C/ Pintada → C/ Puerta del Mar → Balcón de Europa.
• After arrival: Adoration of Baby Jesus.
• Performance by Antonio Cortés and violinist Klara Gomboc.
• Afterwards, the Wise Men go to the Town Hall where the Mayor gives them the Key to the City so they can enter all homes and deliver gifts.
Tuesday 6 January – Epiphany
• 10:00 – Iglesia San Miguel. Epiphany Mass.
• 12:00 & 19:00 – Iglesia El Salvador. Three Kings Mass.
• 12:00 – Maro. Three Kings celebrations.
