Until January 6 Christmas, New Year and Three Kings 2023-24 in Los Alcazares
Plenty of activities and fun for children as well as guided tours and carol concerts for the grown-ups in Los Alcázares and Los Narejos
In Los Alcázares as in the whole of the Region of Murcia the Town Hall has programmed numerous activities during the Christmas, New Year and Three Kings season, the majority designed for children but with enough carol concerts, other musical events and grand parades to keep the grown-ups busy too!
The main venue is the Manuel Floreal Menárguez, in front of the Town Hall.
The 2023-24 program includes the following:
Friday December 15
20.30: Carol concert by the Nuestra Señora de la Asunción choir, the Rondalla Son del Mar Menor, the parish choir and the Spangles Harmony Chorus choir in the Iglesia de la Caridad.
21.30: Blessing of the municipal nativity scene in the Paseo Real de la Feria.
18.00: Opening of the Christmas market which is being held in and around the Plaza Manuel Floreal Menárguez until January 7.
Saturday December 16
16.30: Motorcyclists gather in the Plaza Manuel Floreal Menárguez for this year’s Papanoelada rally, which starts at 17.00 and runs through the main streets of Los Alcázares, Los Narejos and Lomas del Rame. All riders are wearing Santa costumes and are making a gift on non-perishable foodstuffs to local charities.
Sunday December 17
18.00: MOMO, children’s theatre in the Casa Consistorial (suitable for over-7s). Admission free of charge.
Monday December 18
17.00 to 19.00: Santa sets up his home in the Plaza Manuel Floreal Menárguez in Los Alcázares to meet children and receive their present requests.
Tuesday December 19
16.30: Christmas sweets workshop with the Cocina de Ángel G at the Centro Municipal Las Claras del Mar Menor.
17.00 to 19.00: Santa moves house to the sets up his home in the Plaza Miguel de Cervantes in Los Narejos to meet children and receive their present requests.
Wednesday December 20
16.30: Christmas sweets workshop with the Cocina de Ángel G at the Centro Municipal Las Claras del Mar Menor.
17.00 to 19.00: Santa moves back to the Plaza Manuel Floreal Menárguez in Los Alcázares to meet children and receive their present requests.
Thursday December 21
17.00 to 19.00: Always on the move, Santa is back in the Plaza Miguel de Cervantes in Los Narejos to meet children and receive their present requests.
20.00: Zambomba flamenca by the Escuela de Baile Jesús Quiles in the Plaza Manuel Floreal Menárguez.
Friday December 22
17.00 to 19.00: Santa returns to the Plaza Manuel Floreal Menárguez in Los Alcázares to meet children and receive their present requests.
Saturday December 23
10.00 to 14.00: The annual Christmas swim at the Playa Carrión.
10.00: Tourist train tour starting at the Town Hall of Los Alcázares.
17.00 to 19.00: Santa returns to the Plaza Miguel de Cervantes in Los Narejos to meet children and receive their present requests.
19.00: Urban Art night safari tour starting at the Town Hall of Los Alcázares.
19.00: Children’s musical show, “Navidad Rock” in the Lugar: Plaza Manuel Floreal Menárguez.
Sunday December 24
10.00: Tour of the parks and gardens of Los Alcázares, setting out at the Town Hall.
12.00 to 14.00: For the last time before setting out on his nocturnal ride Santa returns to the Plaza Manuel Floreal Menárguez in Los Alcázares to meet children and receive their present requests.
12.00: “Mañanabuena”, Christmas Eve concert by Stolen in the Plaza Manuel Floreal Menárguez.
Monday December 25
Free children’s fairground attractions in Navidalandia, (parking alongside the Avenida 13 de Octubre).
Wednesday December 27
12.00: Christmas kites workshop on the Paseo de la Concha, next to the bathing station.
Thursday December 28
12.00: Traditional children’s games in the Paseo Real de la Feria.
Friday December 29
10.00: Cycle tour of the urban art of Los Alcázares, starting at the tourist office (Avenida 13 de Octubre 12).
12.00: Tour of the parks and gardens of Los Alcázares, setting out at the Town Hall.
20.30: Special Christmas concert in the Casa Consistorial, admission free of charge.
Saturday December 30
10.00: Cultural tour on board the tourist train, setting out at the Town Hall.
12.00: Christmas fun and games with snowballs and snowmen in the Plaza Manuel Floreal Menárguez.
19.00: Urban Art night safari tour starting at the Town Hall of Los Alcázares.
Sunday December 31
10:00 Cycle tour of the urban art of Los Alcázares, starting at the tourist office (Avenida 13 de Octubre 12).
12.00: Children’s New Year party with music, gluten-free sweets instead of grapes, in the Plaza Manuel Floreal Menárguez.
23.30: As Los Alcázares prepares for an outdoor New Year in the Plaza Manuel Floreal Menárguez grapes and party hats are handed out.
Midnight: After the clock strikes 12 music is provided by the Orquesta FYV Band.
January 2 to 5
17.00 to 19.00: Children’s workshops and visits from the Royal Postmen collecting present letters for the Three Kings.
On January 2 and 4 in the Plaza Manuel Floreal Menárguez in Los Alcázares, on January 3 and 5 in the Plaza Miguel de Cervantes in Los Narejos.
Tuesday January 2
12.00 to 13.30 and 16.00 to 18.00: Children’s Game Show at the Centro Municipal Las Claras del Mar Menor.
Wednesday January 3
12.00: Cantajuegos festive special for infants and young children in the Plaza Manuel Floreal Menárguez.
Thursday January 4
20.00: David Fernández offers a live concert in the Plaza Manuel Floreal Menárguez.
Friday January 5
10.00: Tour of the parks and gardens of Los Alcázares, setting out at the Town Hall.
12.00: Festive fun and games with snowballs and snowmen in the Plaza Manuel Floreal Menárguez.
12.00: The Three Kings begin their parade early, reaching the Plaza del Hotel Pagán, where they personally take delivery of last-minute present letters.
17.00: The Grand Three Kings Parade, followed by the handing out of presents. Route: Carril de las Palmeras, Avenida Libertad, Town Hall of Los Alcázares.
Saturday January 6
18.00: Traditional Roscón de Reyes cake is served, proceeds going to charity, in the Plaza Manuel Floreal Menárguez.
For more upcoming events in the Region of Murcia visit the What’s on section of Murcia Today.