🎄 Christmas and New Year in Benidorm 2025–2026 🎆

Christmas and New Year are truly magical times here in Benidorm, with celebrations and events for both children and adults.

This year’s festive season begins earlier than ever, with the official launch on November 29th, bringing more than a month of lights, music, children’s entertainment, and family activities.

🎤 Live Entertainment in Benidorm at Christmas

Benidorm is renowned for its fantastic live entertainment during the festive season. To find out who is performing, when, and where, check our Benidorm What’s On Guide, updated daily with shows and events.

🏨 Hotels Recommended for Christmas and New Year

Looking for the best places to stay?
👉 Find our recommended hotels for Christmas and New Year here.

🍽️ Special Menus for Christmas and New Year

Many bars and restaurants in Benidorm offer special festive menus for both Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve.
👉 Discover Christmas and New Year menus here.

🎅 Christmas Activities for Children in Benidorm

Benidorm is a wonderful family destination at Christmas, with plenty of activities for children — and the 2025 program is even bigger, beginning November 29th with:

✨ Opening of the Casa de la Navidad at 6 p.m.
✨ Followed by the switching on of the Christmas lights at 7 p.m.
✨ A special live performance by singer Gisela in the Plaza de la Navidad

This kicks off the full Beninadal program including children’s shows, music, dance, magical performances, and much more.

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🌡️ Christmas & January Weather in Benidorm

Benidorm enjoys mild winter temperatures – perfect for exploring and enjoying outdoor events.

🎡 Benidorm Christmas Events – Beninadal 2025–2026

📅 When: November 29th – January 6th
(Full official 2025/26 dates confirmed)

❄️ Benidorm Christmas Square, Ice Rink & Market

📍 Christmas Square - Plaza de SS.MM. Reyes de España

A large festive area with:

• Ice rink (see below for more details)

• Rides & attractions

• Children’s shows

• Festive lights

• Monumental nativity scene

• Live entertainment throughout December

⛸️ Ice Rink Opening Times (based on previous years)

• Mornings until 14:00

• Afternoons/evenings from 17:00 until late

✨ Mornings are quieter
✨ Evenings are magical, with lights and music

• Gloves mandatory (€2 if you need to buy them)

• Long trousers required

🎁 Christmas Market – Christmas Porrat

📍 Elche Park
🗓 December 6th – January 7th

A charming traditional market offering crafts, food stalls, sweets, and festive gifts.

✨ Monumental Nativity Scenes

From December 6th – January 6th

📍 Plaza SS.MM Reyes de España

📍 ACR La Barqueta, C/ Tomás Ortuño, 62

Both nativity scenes are free.

👑 Three Wise Men’s Cam  p

📅 January 2nd–5th
📍 Gardens in front of the Town Hall
Explore the royal tents before the big parade!

🎅 Visit Santa at the House of Christmas (2025)

📍 Casa-Museu l'Hort de Colón, C/ Tomás Ortuño, 16

Children can deliver their letters and enjoy the magical Christmas house.

November 29 & 30
December 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

🕛 12:00–14:00
🕕 18:00–20:00

📬 Royal Postman Visits

📍 Plaza de la Navidad
🗓 January 2nd–4th at 18:00

Children can hand in their letters before the arrival of Their Majesties.

🎄 Daily Christmas Events in Plaza de la Navidad (Official 2025 Schedule)

Here is the complete free entertainment program for Christmas 2025–26:

🌟 November & Early December

• Nov 29th — Opening Night
  Casa de la Navidad opens (6 p.m.)
  Christmas lighting ceremony with Gisela (7 p.m.)

• Nov 30th & Dec 6, 7, 8 — 6 p.m.
  Children’s performances

🌟 December Highlights

• Dec 12th — 6 p.m.
  Benidorm Municipal Elementary Dance Conservatory

• Dec 13th — 6 p.m.
  Musical show

• Dec 14th
  12:00 Grupo Tramontana
  18:00 Children’s performances

• Dec 16th — 6 p.m.
  María José Moya Dance Studio

• Dec 17th — 6 p.m.
  Pilar Segura Dance Studio

• Dec 18th — 6 p.m.
  Paqui Mora Dance Studio

• Dec 19th — 6 p.m.
  Boogie Block Dance Studio

• Dec 20th
  12:30 The Magic Nanny
  18:00 Children’s performances

• Dec 21st
  12:30 Magic show
  18:00 Children’s performances

🔥 December 21 – Hogueras (Bonfires)

Traditional winter-solstice bonfires where people jump over flames for good health.

• Dec 22nd — 6 p.m.
  Puppet show La Abuela Ciruela

• Dec 23rd — 6 p.m.
  Minidisco with the Santa Claus family

🎭 December 28 – Santos Inocentes

Spain’s version of April Fools’ Day — expect jokes and pranks!

🎄 Christmas Eve – Nochebuena

Family dinners, Midnight Mass (Misa del Gallo), and cherished Spanish traditions.

• Dec 25th–28th — 6 p.m.
  Daily children’s shows

• Dec 29th
  12:30 El Lobo y sus amigos
  18:00 Children’s performances

• Dec 30th
  12:30 Frozen Minidisco
  18:00 Children’s performances

🎆 New Year’s Eve Celebrations

Come and celebrate New Year's Eve at the Christmas Square! Enjoy a festive and unforgettable atmosphere with sandwiches and drinks available at great prices

📍 Location: Plaza de la Navidad (Plaza de SS.MM. Reyes de España)

🎉 Levante Beach NYE Party

🕕 Starts at 18:00
🎶 What to expect?
✅ A stage with live DJs playing until the early morning
✅ Ringing of the Bells live on giant screens at midnight and again at 1:00am
✅ Fireworks display around 00:15
✅ Grapes and party bags will be provided to celebrate the tradition

🍇 The Twelve Grapes Tradition

Eat one grape for every midnight chime — succeed, and you’ll have good luck for the year ahead!

Tip: Skewer the grapes to make it easier.

❤️ Wear Red Underwear for Luck

A Spanish New Year tradition — but it must be given to you as a gift!

🎉 January Events

• Jan 1st
  12:00 Diverlandia
  18:00 Children’s performances

• Jan 2nd — 12:30 Magic Show

• Jan 3rd — 12:30 Fantasy Dreams

• Jan 4th — 12:30 Wings and Fire

• Jan 5th — 12:30 Minidisco with Superheroes family

🥂 New Year’s Day

A quiet public holiday for resting after a night of celebrations.

🎆 Three Kings Parade – January 5

📅 January 5th – From 18:00
📍 Route: From Elche Park → town centre → Julio Iglesias Auditorium

The parade is usually split into two exciting parts:
1️⃣ The fun first part features beloved characters from popular children’s films and TV series, delighting kids and families alike.
2️⃣ The second part is more traditional, bringing to life “The Story of the Three Wise Men from the East” in a beautiful reenactment.

🎊 Expect:

• Floats

• Characters

• Music

• Sweets

• Fireworks - Display can be seen from the auditorium.

• Gifts from the Three Kings

A magical evening marking the end of the festive season.

🍰 January 6 – Feast of the Epiphany - Public Holiday.

Children wake up to gifts from the Three Kings, followed by Roscón de Reyes, a traditional cake with hidden surprises.

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👉 Have you experienced Christmas or New Year in Benidorm? If so, share your experiences in the comments section below.