Updated for 2026The Christmas guide
12 festive things to do, from the lights to the Three Kings
Lights switch-on, Christmas markets, Christmas lunches, Málaga lights trips and what is open on 25 December.
Your festive season in Marbella and the Costa del Sol, in one place. The lights, Christmas markets, events, New Year’s Eve and the Three Kings parades.
Updated through the season as each town confirms its plans.
This hub brings together our festive guides and events for Marbella and the Costa del Sol. Start with the guide, then pick your dates from the events calendar. We add new guides here as they go live.
Christmas in Marbella guide12 festive things to do, from the lights to the Three KingsThe full guide to the season: lights, markets, Christmas dinners, what is open on Christmas Day and more.
Updated for 2026Lights switch-on, Christmas markets, Christmas lunches, Málaga lights trips and what is open on 25 December.
Stalls, gifts and free shows in Marbella, Puerto Banús, Fuengirola and Seville.
On Avenida del Mar. The 2025 market had more than 30 stalls and free shows on its stage.
Read more To be confirmed2026 dates are to be confirmed. See the guide for what to expect.
Read more 26 Nov to 20 Dec 202617 wooden cabins of crafts and gifts in Plaza de la Constitución, 10:30 to 21:00.
See details Day tripFour ways to see Seville from Marbella, group or private, plus its Christmas markets.
Read the guideA Ronda winery day from Marbella, with pickup included. Full picks in our wine guide.
Picks from our Christmas events calendar, from the Málaga lights to the Three Kings.
Nov27Christmas lights
Nov27Light trail
Dec20Concert
Dec20Flamenco
Dec26Concert
Jan5Three KingsOur December picks in and around Marbella, compared side by side.
December 2026Málaga’s Christmas lights, the Jardín de Oz light trail, Candlelight, family shows and New Year’s Eve galas.
Public parties, gala dinners and the twelve grapes at midnight.
In 2025 the parties were in Parque de la Represa and Plaza de la Iglesia. 2026 plans are to be confirmed.
Read more Thu 31 DecDinner in the ballroom with a live orchestra and the twelve grapes at midnight. East Marbella.
See details Thu 31 DecFive courses with a wine pairing, the grapes, then live music and a DJ. Golden Mile.
See detailsOur New Year’s Eve in Marbella guide is coming soon.
On 5 January the Kings parade through Marbella, San Pedro, Estepona and towns along the coast.
5 January 2027Seven areas around Marbella, plus three worth the trip. Routes, tips for children and the Roscón de Reyes.
Jan5Three Kings
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Jan5Three KingsNo town has published its 2027 programme yet. Times are from the 2025 season and are updated as each town confirms.
New guides we are adding this season. Dates go in once each one is confirmed.
Parties, gala dinners and where to see in 2027.
How to support local charities this Christmas.
Where to skate this Christmas, from Estepona to Málaga.
The market, the light and sound show and the nativity scenes.
Santa’s grotto, a Christmas train and a skating rink.
The municipal nativity scene, the food fair and New Year’s Eve in the city.
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Weekly event picks, hidden gems and Christmas in Marbella.
Our other hubs and winter guides.
