Nativity scenes, zambombás, and music: Nearly 100 activities to celebrate Christmas in Málaga

Nativity scenes, zambombas, live performances... Malaga will host nearly a hundred activities to celebrate Christmas in the capital. This year's program includes musical shows, pastoral plays, children's parties, and verdiales until next January 6.

The Councilor for Festivities, Teresa Porras, presented the program of activities this Wednesday alongside some of the artists who will perform during the festivities. Before toasting to a good Christmas, she stated that it is "a program designed with much affection and intended for all audiences," and that the main goal is "to invigorate local commerce, share our traditions, give prominence to our artists, and create spaces of coexistence where everyone can enjoy together."

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Among the various activities, the cycle 'Christmas Comes to Alameda' stands out, scheduled for December 6, 7, and 8, featuring performances by Raúl Palomo, Ángeles de Trapo, and Macarena Albarracín; the pastorals by Isabel López Mayorga, Los Prados, and Amigos del Beta, which will be at different points of the Historic Center starting December 10, or the zambombas planned for December 12, 13, 17, 18, and 19.

Additionally, the Municipal Music Band will offer its 30th Extraordinary Concert on the afternoon of December 14 at the Church of Los Mártires. Likewise, the Plaza de la Constitución will host the 'Music in Christmas' concert cycle, from December 20 to 29.

Regarding activities for children, a theatrical storytelling of Andersen will be held on December 19 and 20, by the company Eventos con Historia, and a large children's party on December 22 at Plaza Enrique García Herrera with the puppet theater Peneque by the company Miguel Pino.

Moreover, the giant Three Wise Men will return to the Center. Melchior can be visited on Alcazabilla Street, Gaspar will be in Plaza Félix Sáenz, and Balthazar on Compañía Street. Their Majesties will have attire made with chenille fabrics and velvet capes, with a fireproofing process. The heads are modeled in plaster and feature crowns lined with golden lamé fabric and beads.

Nativity Scene Guide

This year's nativity scene guide includes a total of 73 mysteries. A foldable brochure has been published with the list of nativity scenes and a map showing the numbers assigned to each Nativity. At the same time, this guide can be consulted through the following link on the municipal website: https://belenes.malaga.eu.

This is a useful guide for those citizens who want to take a tour of the various mysteries installed in the city. It includes nativity scenes from different entities and groups, from Holy Week brotherhoods to city establishments. The printed guide includes the visiting hours for the different nativities.

Complete Program

Light and sound shows on Larios Street. Until January 4 (except December 24 and 31) at 18:30, 20:30, and 22:00.

Videomapping at The Cathedral. Visible from Molina Lario Street until January 4 (except December 24 and 31) at 19:00, 20:30, and 22:00.

Botanical garden. Alice Christmas show, until January 6 from 18:30 to 22:30. Ticket sales: surentradas.com; www.lucesdelaconcepcion.es

Municipal Nativity Scene. In the City Hall Courtyard. Opens December 5. Visit hours from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 21:00.

Christmas Comes to La Alameda Cycle. Raúl Palomo with 'The Christmas I Feel' (Saturday, December 6), Ángeles de Trapo with 'Mrs. Scrooge' (Sunday, December 7), and Macarena Albarracín with 'Whenever it's Christmas' (Monday, December 8). All activities will start at 19:30.

Verdiales encounter. Sunday, December 14 in the Puerto de la Torre 'Parque Artesanal' citizen center starting at 12:00.

Zambombás in the Historic Center. La Boterita (December 12) and Hermanas Alarcón (December 13), in Plaza de Félix Sáenz; Blanca Trillo (December 17), in Plaza de la Merced; Virginia Gámez (December 18) and Encarni Navarro (December 19), on Tomás Heredia Street. All starting at 19:00.

Pastorals in the Center. Isabel López Mayorga (December 10 and 11) and Los Prados (December 17 and 18) on San Juan Street, Plaza Félix Sáenz, Calle Nueva, and Plaza de las Flores; and Amigos del Beta (December 19 and 20) in Plaza de Uncibay, Granada Street, Plaza del Carbón, Molina Lario, and Plaza del Obispo. From 18:00 to 20:00.

Music band concert. Sunday, December 14 starting at 19:00 in the church of the Holy Martyrs, at Plaza de los Mártires, 1. Lourdes Benítez (soprano) and direction by Francisco Miguel Haro Sánchez.

Music in Christmas Concert Cycle in Plaza de la Constitución. Municipal music band of Malaga and Miguel Astorga (December 20), zambombá Los de Siempre and Celia López (December 21), zambombá Antonio de Verónica and Promúsica orchestral project (December 22), panda Jotrón and Lomillas and zambombá Rocío Alba (December 23), Malaga Brass Band and zambombá Hermanos Ortigosa (December 25), Enaguas for Christmas and zambombá Antonio Soto (December 26), jazz school and zambombá Isabel Guerrero (December 27), María Cortés and zambombá Familia Ballesteros (December 28), and Gospel It and Ángeles de Trapo (December 29).

Theatrical storytelling. On December 19 and 20 by Eventos con Historia. Sessions at 19:00 and 19:30. Pre-registration required at info@eventosconhistoria.com

Pastorals contest 'Memorial Paqui Montes' on December 21 at 19:00 in the Cervantes Theater. Previously, at 17:00, there will be a parade. Organized by the Malaga Federation of Peñas

Large children's party. December 22 in Plaza de Camas from 19:00 to 20:00. The Puppet Theater Peneque will perform. Company Miguel Pino.

Main Festival of Verdiales. Sunday, December 28 starting at 12:00 in the Andrés Jiménez Díaz Park Auditorium in Puerto de la Torre.

New Year's Eve Bells. December 31 from Plaza de la Constitución with lucky grapes, party favors, and dancing with the orchestra Señor Mirinda

Royal Messenger and Royal Postman. In Plaza de la Constitución on January 2, 3, and 4, from 19:00 to 20:00.

Royal Herald. Will collect children's letters at the old Hospital de San Julián. The event starts on January 2, departing from the Alcazaba at 17:30. Itinerary: Alcazabilla, Cister, San Agustín, Duque de la Victoria, Plaza del Siglo, Plaza del Carbón, Granada, Ángel. Luis de Velázquez, Santa Lucía, Comedias, Nosquera.

Three Wise Men Parade. January 5 at 18:00 from the City Hall door. Their Majesties will arrive at the City Hall half an hour earlier. At the end, there will be an offering by Their Majesties and a living Epiphany by Eventos con Historia, on the steps of the S.I. Cathedral and a concert by the Choir of the University Orfeón of Malaga.