Christmas Lights in Malaga: Schedule, Music, and New Decorations

After three years adorned with celestial angels, Larios Street debuts a new light show titled 'Nativity of Light'. The composition features large medallions that depict the Nativity mystery in various images, synchronized with music to offer a unique visual and auditory experience. The structure, once assembled by Ximénez Iluminación, is completed with 16 stars, 32 side columns, and 32 streaks or bursts.

The lights will be on from 6:30 PM to midnight on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Sundays, while on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and the eve of holidays, they will be extended until 2:00 AM. On December 24 and 31, the lights will remain on until 6:00 AM the following day.

The Musical Background of Larios Street

The musical pieces accompanying the light show include 'Imagine será tu voz' (Merlín Producciones and Sohrlin Andalucía), 'Toy Symphony' (L. Mozart), and 'Los Peces en el Río' (David Bisbal).

The light and sound show will continue until January 4th - on December 24 and 31 and January 5, the lights will be on but without music - and the showtimes will be at 6:30 PM, 8:30 PM, and 10:00 PM. The City Council indicates that the repertoire on other days will be expanded with more songs, including those already mentioned.

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Decoration Around Larios Street

The streets perpendicular to the main avenue in the center feature new motifs in tune with the main design. They also display medallions with illustrations based on the Nativity mystery, creating a harmonious ensemble that will enhance the Christmas experience throughout the area.

The decoration includes 207 luminous arches, 44 decorated lampposts, and 130 grouped motifs, in addition to four illuminated facades and 36 ground figures that will add dynamism to pedestrian spaces.

Four pine trees and three-dimensional structures have been installed, along with six luminous signs. The lighting is completed with 20,490 garlands distributed and a total of 86 small natural trees, 66 medium-sized trees, and one large tree, plus another 21 trees, which will contribute to the ambiance of squares and avenues.

Specifically, Paseo del Parque features 14 arches and 36 illuminated trees; in Plaza de la Marina, there will be a seven-meter-tall fir tree, seven arches, and six illuminated trees, while Alameda will again have the same lighting system that simulates a kind of forest to enhance the splendor of the ficus trees.

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'Video Mapping' at Malaga Cathedral

A new show also premieres in the 'video mapping' or architectural projection at the Cathedral, titled 'The Dream Fisher', based on a Christmas tale with characters inspired by a unique and Malagan profession like that of the fishmongers. The projection includes an introduction, the central part with the tale, and the final 3D scene, where various elements such as stained glass are recreated. It will also feature effects like smoke machines, robotic lighting heads, anti-aircraft spotlights, or special sub-bass frequency reinforcement.

The shows are at 7:00 PM, 8:30 PM, and 10:00 PM every day until January 4, 2026, except on December 24 and 31.

Projection on the City Hall Facade

The facade of the City Hall will once again feature Christmas-themed projections this year, after its debut in 2024. Visitors can see stars, Christmas baubles, and various traditional icons and motifs, which will be displayed continuously.

Unique Decoration on San Juan Street

San Juan Street also renews its unique decoration, with three distinctively illuminated spaces. First, there is the 'Baroque Dream' area, with nine crystal chandeliers, like suspended jewels, which evoke the nostalgia and magic of the holidays according to their creators.

The second area, 'Victorian Nostalgia', features 15 hand-made Victorian-style wire lamps, along with garlands.

And the third area, 'Whisper of Winter', with 100 linear meters of luminous garlands that snake between the balconies, and lamp covers made with moss and lace fabric, giving the street a crafty and magical air.

Millions of LED Points

In total, both in the Center and in other emblematic areas of the capital, 2.7 million LED points have been deployed "consolidating Malaga as one of the major Christmas references in Spain," to which the Christmas lighting in 500 streets in the districts will be added.

As a demonstration of commitment to energy efficiency, the City Council highlights the use of Ecogreenlux technology, on Larios Street as well as other adjacent roads, which reduces light pollution by up to 93% and allows an energy saving of up to 60% compared to traditional elements. This technology is patented by the company awarded the contract, Ximenez Group.

Moreover, the Christmas motifs made with this technology not only light up at night but also decorate during the day without being lit.

This lighting joins the Christmas lighting and decoration deployed by the districts of Malaga in various neighborhoods, covering around 500 streets.