ARCHIVED - December 11 to January 6 Christmas, New Year and Three Kings in Cartagena 2022-23

Music, parades and a vast array of events for children in Cartagena over the festive season

As usual there is a very full program of events going on in Cartagena over the festive season, with plenty of entertainment both in the city and in outlying districts including activities for children and the all-important arrivals of Father Christmas (on December 23) and the Three Kings, whose major parade takes place on the evening of 5th January.

Children’s events are held almost every day in the Plaza de España, and other permanent features of Christmas in Cartagena are as follows:

Legoland Christmas village at the Castillo de la Concepción: over 50,000 pieces of Lego are being used to create the scene, which includes Father Christmas’ home, the gingerbread houses of the elves, a parade of sleighs with the Three Kings and even the home of the Grinch.

Open until January 8 from 10.00 to 17.30, admission 4 euros.

A Christmas Carol, a different version featuring Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy in an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic. The event takes place at 11.45 starting at the panoramic lift on December 11, 18, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31 and January 2, 3 and 4. Admission 15 euros.

Roman Christmas at the Molinete Roman forum museum: An ancient Roman celebration of the fiesta of the Rising of the Invincible Sun, including a sweet dish called “bollito de miel” which was the precursor of the typical Roscón de Reyes. Children can make a clay candle lamp, as they did when Cartagena was the Roman city of Carthago Nova, while adults enjoy a guided tour of the museum area.

The event is held on December 10, 17, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 at 11.30. Price 12 euros for adults, 6 euros for children.

Happy Saturnalia at the Roman theatre museum: A guided tour and a chance to learn about the Roman feast of Saturnalia. The event is held on December 10, 17, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31 and January 2, 3, 4 and 5 at 11.30. Price 3 euros.

Belén nativity scenes to visit: the following Belenes are open in outlying districts of Cartagena over the festive season:

Belén de La Aparecida, open on Sundays and public holidays next to the local church from 10.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00.

Belén de La Aparecida, open every day except Tuesdays at the Local Social in Perín from 8.00 to 20.00.

Belén de Los Días de Galifa, open next to the Puente Paco López in Galifa.

Belén de la Barriada Virgen de la Caridad in Plaza Cronista Casals, open from December 10 on weekdays from 17.00 to 20.00 and on Saturdays from 10.00 to 14.00.

Belén de El Algar, open in the old El Parque bar from December 18 between 9.00 and 13.00 and from 15.00 to 20.00.

Belén de La Palma, open in the Asociación del Pensionista from December 18 between 10.00 and 13.00 and from 16.00 to 19.00.

The program for the holidays also includes the following:

Sunday December 11

12.00: Children’s games and live music from Nunatak in the Plaza Mayor on the seafront in Cartagena.

Thursday December 15

19.00: Theatre in the Local Social of the Cuatro Santos district, “El Jjoven Arturo, Rey del Siglo XXI”. Free admission.

20.30: “Del Laberinto al 30” at the Asociación de Vecinos in Los Dolores. Free admission.

Friday December 16

18.00: Storytelling with Cristina Roma at the Alfonso Carrión Inglés library in Pozo Estrecho.

Saturday December 17

11.30 to 13.30: Father Christmas meets children in the Plaza del Icue in the city centre of Cartagena.

12.00: “Navidad Sobre Ruedas” and “El Libro Mágico de los Sueños” in the Plaza de la Iglesia in La Azohía. Two shows for children including magic and puppet theatre.

12.30: The Banda Sauces offer an open-air concert in the Plaza San Francisco.

17.30: Father Christmas returns to the Plaza del Icue in the centre of Cartagena.

18.00: Las Mil y Una Noches, the 1,001 Nights at the Nuevo Teatro Circo.

18.30: Traditional music and dancing with Cuadrillas in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento.

19.30: “Voces de mujer”, theatre at the Centro Cultural Ramón Alonso Luzzy. Free admission.

20.00: The Coral Polifónica Carthagonova choir concert in the parish church of the Sagrado Corazón de Jesús.

Sunday December 18

10.00 to 18.00: Christmas market in the fairground of El Llano del Beal.

11.30 to 13.30 and 17.30 to 20.30: Father Christmas returns to the Plaza del Icue in the centre of Cartagena.

12.30: Christmas concert by the Unión Musical Cartagonova in the Plaza San Francisco.

19.00: Charity dance gala at the Nuevo Teatro Circo. Admission 5 euros, tickets available online here.

19.30: Concert by the Coral Tomás Luis de Victoria choir in the parish church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen.

Tuesday December 20

11.00: Street theatre in the Plaza San Francisco.

12.00: The Rondalla Alumbres perform in the Plaza San Francisco.

18.00: A flamenco “zambomba” in the Santa Lucía district.

Thursday December 22

18.00: The Christmas gala of the Escuela de la Banda de Música Cartagonova at the Centro Cultural Ramón Alonso Luzzy.

Friday December 23

11.30 to 13.30 and 17.30 to 20.30: Father Christmas returns to the Plaza del Icue in the centre of Cartagena.

12.00: A saxophone ensemble perform in the Parque de los Juncos.

17.00 to 19.00: A Christmas welcome event with fun and games in the Plaza de España.

19.30: The Santa Cecilia band in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento.

19.30: Sueña en Navidad, live music in the Plaza de España.

20.00: Concert by the Coral Sauces choir at the Iglesia Castrense de Santo Domingo.

Saturday December 24

11.00 to 12.00: Ya es Nochebuena, more fun and games in the Plaza de España.

11.30 to 13.30 and 17.30 to 20.30: Father Christmas returns to the Plaza del Icue in the centre of Cartagena.

12.00: Sueña en Navidad, La Pandilla de Drilo with live music for young children in the Plaza de España.

16.00: Christmas Eve fun and games in the Plaza de España.

17.00: Los Happys in concert in the Plaza de España.

Sunday December 25

19.00: More live Christmas music in the Plaza de España.

Monday December 26

A guided tour of the “Belén” nativity scenes in the municipality of Cartagena. Prior registration is requested to join the coach tour by email at concejalia.festejos@ayto-cartagena.es.

11.00 to 13.00: More Christmas fun in the Plaza de España.

11.30 to 13.30 and 17.30 to 20.30: The Royal Postman is in the Plaza del Icue to take delivery of present letters addressed to the Three Kings.

12.30: Concert in the Plaza San Francisco.

12.30: Festival Kids Gelatina event in the Plaza de España.

17.00: The festive fun continues in the Plaza de España.

17.30: A tribute to the musical Encanto in the Plaza de España.

20.00: A flamenco “zambomba” in the Plaza de España.

Tuesday December 27

11.00 to 13.00: More Christmas fun in the Plaza de España.

11.30 to 13.30 and 17.30 to 20.30: The Royal Postman is in the Plaza del Icue to take delivery of present letters addressed to the Three Kings.

12.30: A puppet version of Beauty and the Beast in the Plaza de España.

19.30: The Red Velvet Christmas Show in the Plaza de España.

Wednesday December 28

11.00 to 13.00 and 17.00 to 19.00: The festive fun continues in the Plaza de España.

11.30 to 13.30 and 17.30 to 20.30: The Royal Postman is in the Plaza del Icue to take delivery of present letters addressed to the Three Kings.

12.30: Los Muñecos de la Tele, children’s musical in the Plaza de España.

19.30: Comedy Show in the Plaza de España.

20.00: Iuvenis Música concert at the parish church of Parroquia San Vicente de Paúl in Calle Ramón y Cajal. Free admission.

Thursday December 29

11.00 to 13.00 and 17.00 to 19.00: The festive fun continues in the Plaza de España.

11.30 to 13.30 and 17.30 to 20.30: The Royal Postman is in the Plaza del Icue to take delivery of present letters addressed to the Three Kings.

12.30: La Varita Perdida, children’s musical in the Plaza de España.

19.30: Divas Acoustic Show concert in the Plaza de España.

Friday December 30

11.00 to 13.00 and 17.00 to 19.00: New Year’s party for children in the Plaza de España.

11.30 to 13.30 and 17.30 to 20.30: The Royal Postman is in the Plaza del Icue to take delivery of present letters addressed to the Three Kings.

12.00: Navidad sobre Ruedas, and Nunatak, El Bosque de las Canciones in Cabo de Palos.

12.30: El Cuento de Oz in the Plaza de España.

19.30: Orquesta La Prima in concert in the Plaza de España.

20.00: Christmas concert at the Auditorio El Batel, tickets 10 euros available online here.

23.00: New Year grapes a day early in the Plaza del Rey.

Saturday December 31

10.00: Children’s San Silvestre running race at the cruise ship terminal. Registration between 2 and 4 euros here.

11.00 to 13.00 and 17.00 to 19.00: New Year’s Eve fun for children in the Plaza de España.

11.00: Adults’ San Silvestre 5.8-kilometre running race at the cruise ship terminal. Finish line at the Palacio Consistorial. Registration 8 euros here.

11.30 to 13.30: The Royal Postman is in the Plaza del Icue to take delivery of present letters addressed to the Three Kings.

11.45: Children’s New Year’s Eve celebration in the Plaza de España.

12.30: Children’s musical in the Plaza de España.

13.00: Los Intocables, New Year’s concert in the Plaza de España.

16.00: More live music in the Plaza de España.

Monday January 2

11.00 to 13.00 and 17.00 to 19.00: Fun and games for children in the Plaza de España.

11.30 to 13.30 and 17.30 to 20.30: The Royal Postman is in the Plaza del Icue to take delivery of present letters addressed to the Three Kings.

12.30: Plim Plim, a children’s musical in the Plaza de España.

17.30: La Ratita Presumida, children’s theatre in the Nuevo Teatro Circo. Admission 10 euros, tickets online here.

19.30: Qvoce concert in the Plaza de España.

Tuesday January 3

11.00: Storytelling in the Plaza Héroes de Cavite.

11.00 to 13.00 and 17.00 to 19.00: Fun and games for children in the Plaza de España.

11.30 to 13.30 and 17.30 to 20.30: The Royal Postman is in the Plaza del Icue to take delivery of present letters addressed to the Three Kings.

12.30: Children’s musical in the Plaza de España.

17.30: La Ratita Presumida, children’s theatre in the Nuevo Teatro Circo. Admission 10 euros, tickets online here.

19.30: Belter Soul in concert in the Plaza de España.

Wednesday January 4

11.30 to 13.30 and 17.30 to 20.30: The Royal Postman is in the Plaza del Icue to take delivery of present letters addressed to the Three Kings.

18.30: A giant Roscón de Reyes cake in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento.

Thursday January 5

18.30: The Grand Three Kings parade, featuring 16 floats, plenty of music and presents thrown to the thousands crowding the parade route, which starts in the Alameda de San Antón and moves on to the Plaza de España, Paseo Alfonso XIII and the roundabout where the Peral submarine is displayed.

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