Santiago De Compostela Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025

Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Santiago De Compostela and surrounding areas

Santiago de Compostela welcomes the festive season with Christmas lights around the Cathedral and bustling Christmas markets in the old town near the Plaza do Obradoiro. Highlights like Candlelight: Christmas Classics and Lights and Stars in the Quintana add concerts and illuminated ceremonies that draw locals and pilgrims alike. Enjoy winter markets, family-friendly activities, seasonal shows and the warm atmosphere that transforms historic streets into an enchanting holiday hub.

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Santiago De Compostela Christmas Events

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Candlelight: Christmas Classics (Santiago de Compostela)

💰 $$
📍 Pazo de San Lorenzo de Trasouto
Rúa da Carballeira de San Lourenzo, s/n, Santiago de Compostela 15705

Experience the magic of the holiday season with Candlelight: Christmas Classics in Santiago de Compostela. This enchanting concert features a string quartet performing beloved festive tunes and classical holiday pieces in the stunning, candlelit setting of Pazo de San Lorenzo de Trasouto. It's a perfect way to embrace the spirit...

Santiago De Compostela Christmas Light Displays

Lights and Stars in the Quintana (Santiago de Compostela)

💰 FREE
📍 Quintana Square
Plaza de la Quintana, Santiago de Compostela 15782

Experience the enchanting 'Lights and Stars in the Quintana' event, transforming Santiago de Compostela's historic Quintana Square into a celestial spectacle. This dazzling display connects the city's name, 'Campus Stellae' (field of the star), with the legendary lights that guided pilgrims. Wander through the square as it comes alive with...

Santiago De Compostela Christmas Food, Drink and Parties

New Year's Eve Dinner at Hotel Pazo O Rial (Vilagarcía de Arousa, Pontevedra)

• 24 mi from Santiago De Compostela 💰 $$$
📍 Hotel Pazo O Rial
Avenida Vilanova, Nº 117, Vilagarcía de Arousa, Pontevedra 36600

Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable gastronomic journey at Hotel Pazo O Rial. They offer meticulously crafted menus for New Year's Eve, blending traditional flavors with innovative culinary creations. It's the perfect setting to create lasting memories with family, friends, or colleagues in a warm and festive atmosphere.

Santiago De Compostela Other Christmas Activities

Artisanal Nativity Scene of Valga (Valga, Pontevedra)

• 15 mi from Santiago De Compostela 💰 FREE
📍 Belén artesanal de Valga
PO-548, 4, Valga, Pontevedra 36647

Step into a world of wonder at the Artisanal Nativity Scene of Valga, a truly unique Christmas spectacle. This acclaimed display features over 4,500 meticulously handcrafted figures that not only depict traditional holiday scenes but also cleverly incorporate current political and social events. Declared of Tourist Interest in Galicia, the...

Toma das uvas (New Year's Eve Grape Tradition) (Vilagarcía de Arousa, Pontevedra)

• 22 mi from Santiago De Compostela 💰 FREE
📍 Praza de Ravella

Join the vibrant 'Toma das uvas' celebration in Vilagarcía de Arousa, a unique midday New Year's Eve party. Attendees can enjoy complimentary grapes, sweets, and cava as they count down to the new year with the clock tower's chimes. The event features live music from Dolce Vita and Pablo Balseiro...

Programa de Nadal - Cabalgata de Reis (Vilanova de Arousa, Pontevedra)

• 26 mi from Santiago De Compostela 💰 FREE
📍 Vilanova de Arousa

Vilanova de Arousa invites you to a magical holiday season with its 'Programa de Nadal - Cabalgata de Reis'. From mid-December to early January, the town comes alive with festive activities. The main event is the traditional 'Cabalgata de Reis', where the Three Wise Men parade through the parishes, bringing...

Culleredo Christmas Festival (Culleredo, GA)

• 29 mi from Santiago De Compostela 💰 $
📍 Various locations in Culleredo

Culleredo comes alive with a vibrant Christmas festival featuring visits from Papá Noel, the Apalpador, and the Three Wise Men. Enjoy enchanting story times, lively street animations, and a spectacular Christmas Eve parade. The celebration includes concerts, theater performances, and engaging activities for all ages, promising a season filled with...

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