Xàbia unveils its complete Christmas programme for 2025
A unified calendar brings together festivities for all ages, including visits by Papa Noel, children’s creative workshops and the arrival of the Three Kings.
Xàbia Council has released its official Christmas programme, a single calendar that gathers all activities organized by the various municipal departments and collaborating associations. This is the second consecutive year the municipality presents a shared agenda, a tool that makes it easier for residents to find all holiday information in a clear, organized and accessible way.
The program begins on Wednesday 3rd December with the lighting of the Christmas decorations in the Historic Centre, Aduanas del Mar and the Arenal, marking the start of several weeks filled with cultural, musical, sports and children’s events.
Throughout December and until January 6th, both locals and visitors can enjoy a wide range of activities such as children’s workshops, performances, concerts, storytelling, PlayJove, charity fairs, visits from Papa Noel, royal mailboxes, family theatre, street parades, sports activities and the traditional Royal Camp.
One of the most eagerly awaited moments will once again be the arrival of the Three Kings on the afternoon of Monday 5th January, with their landing in the Port of Xàbia and the grand parade that will make its way through the town’s streets. Music will also play a central role, with performances by the Xàbia Artistic Music Centre, local groups, children’s choirs and traditional ensembles.
Mayor Rosa Cardona emphasized that this joint programme “strengthens coordination between departments and organizations, improves internal organization and allows us to offer residents a complete, transparent and accessible calendar designed for all audiences and ages.” She also stressed that “this season is an opportunity to share, enjoy time with family, support local businesses and keep our traditions alive.”
Wednesday 3rd December and Thursday 4th December
Switching on the Christmas lights and trees in the Historic Centre, Aduanas and the Arenal.
Friday 5th December
17:30 – Xàbia Histórica: PlayJove: Christmas Cookie Workshop. For ages 12 to 17.
17:30 – Xàbia Port: Children’s Storytelling: Regala’m un conte and the workshop L’arbre dels records. Bibliotecta Duanes de la Mar.
19:00 – Xàbia Histórica: Hebrew Nativity Scene (“Belén”). Organized by the Asociación de Belenistas de Xàbia. Soler Blasco Ethnological and Archaeological Museum. Open until January 6th 2026.
Sunday 7th December
11:00-19:00 – Xàbia Port: Christmas Solidarity Fair in Paseo Jaime I. Associations and charities will offer various products to raise funds. Organized by Xàbia Port Business Association and Xàbia Town Hall until 19:00.
Activities include:
• 12:00 Magic show by Mago Taxan: En busca de las cartas robadas.
• Followed by a Zumba session led by Carolina Abril – everyone dancing together.
• From 12:30 Children’s workshops until 17:00, with music throughout.
• 17:00 Circus show El show de Zapatones.
Friday 12th December
17:30 – Xàbia Histórica: PlayJove: TikTok Dance Workshop with Laura Cholbi. For ages 12 to 17.
17:30 – Xàbia Histórica: Children’s Storytelling: Amparito, La Filla del Mestre and pop-up postcard workshop. Biblioteca Centro Histórico.
Friday 19th December
17:30 – Xàbia Histórica: PlayJove: DJ Workshop with mobile disco and snacks. Christmas party for ages 12 to 17.
19:30 – Xàbia Histórica: Christmas Parade by the Escuela de Xirimitab’s.
Saturday 20th December
11:00 – Christmas Concert by CAM Xàbia. (Riurau d’Arnauda, Parque Montaner)
11:00 – Xàbia Port: Visit from Papa Noel to collect letters, next to the Christmas tree on the promenade (until 13:30).
11:00 – Xàbia Arenal: Games for all ages, music, face painting and balloon modelling in Jávea Park (until 13:00)
12:00 – Xàbia Port: Christmas Parade by the Escuela de Xirimitab’s.
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Sunday 21st December
11:00 – Xàbia Histórica: Christmas Concert by ARS Nova and Petit ARS (Convento de las Agustines).
11:00 – Xàbia Arenal: Visit from Papa Noel to collect letters in the park area of Jávea Park (until 13:30).
12:30 – Xàbia Histórica: Christmas Parade by the Youth Band and Orchestra of CAM Xàbia.
20:00 – Xàbia Histórica: Christmas Concert by Grup de Danses del Portitxol (Iglesia de San Bartolomé).
Monday 22nd December
10:00 – Xàbia Histórica: Nadales on Tour. Students from CEIP Mediterranea will sing traditional Christmas carols in the different squares of the historic centre, raising funds for Asociación Española Contrar el Cáncer.
17:30 – Xàbia Histórica: Visit from Papa Noel to collect letters mext to the Christmas tree in Plaza de la Iglesia (until 20:00).
Tuesday 23rd December
11:00 – Xàbia Histórica: Children’s Creative Workshops in the Casa de la Cultura, Plaça del Baix (until 13:00).
11:00 – Xàbia Arenal: Children’s Games with music, face-painting and balloon modelling in the park of Jávea Park (until 13:00).
12:00 – Xàbia Port: Musical Storytelling – “L’Elfa Desmuntacontes” in the marquee on the promenade in the port.
17:30 – Xàbia Histórica: PlayJove – Paintball in the Plaza de la Constitución.
Wednesday 24th December
11:00 – Xàbia Histórica: Children’s Creative Workshops in the marquee on the promenade in the port (until 13:00).
12:00 – Xàbia Arenal: Children’s Musical – “El Gran taller del Nadal” in the park of Jávea Park.
Friday 26th December
11:00 – Xàbia Histórica: Children’s Creative Workshops in the Casa de la Cultura, Plaça del Baix (until 13:00).
11:00 – Xàbia Arenal: Children’s Games with music, face-painting and balloon modelling in the park of Jávea Park (until 13:00).
11:00 – Xàbia Port: Children’s Creative Workshops in the marquee on the promenade in the port (until 13:00).
Saturday 27th December
11:00 – Xàbia Histórica: Children’s Creative Workshops in the Casa de la Cultura, Plaça del Baix (until 13:00).
11:00 – Xàbia Arenal: Children’s Games with music, face-painting and balloon modelling in the park of Jávea Park (until 13:00).
11:00 – Xàbia Port: Children’s Creative Workshops in the marquee on the promenade in the port (until 13:00).
Sunday 28th December
10:00 – Xàbia Histórica: San Silvestre Race. Registration: www.somesport.com.
20:00 – Xàbia Port: Christmas Concert by Grup de Danses Portitxol (Iglesia Mare de Deu de Loreto).
Monday 29th December
Royal mailboxes will be placed in the Historic Centre, Port and Arenal so children can leave letters for the Three Kings. They remain open until 4 January 2026.
11:00 – Xàbia Histórica: Children’s Creative Workshops in the Casa de la Cultura, Plaça del Baix (until 13:00).
11:00 – Xàbia Arenal: Children’s Games with music, face-painting and balloon modelling in the park of Jávea Park (until 13:00).
11:00 – Xàbia Port: Children’s Creative Workshops in the marquee on the promenade in the port (until 13:00).
16:30 – NADAL JOVE i ESPORTIU 2025 Activities, face painting, climbing wall, trampolines, inflatables, inflatable football pitch, psychomotor circuits and sessions led by sports clubs in the Palau d’Esports, Avenida dels Furs (until 20:30).
Tuesday 30th December
11:00 – Xàbia Arenal: Children’s Games with music, face-painting and balloon modelling in the park of Jávea Park (until 13:00).
11:00 – Xàbia Port: Children’s Creative Workshops in the marquee on the promenade in the port (until 13:00).
16:30 – NADAL JOVE i ESPORTIU 2025 Activities, face painting, climbing wall, trampolines, inflatables, inflatable football pitch, psychomotor circuits and sessions led by sports clubs in the Palau d’Esports, Avenida dels Furs (until 20:30).
Wednesday 31st December
12:00 – Xàbia Histórica: New Year’s Bells. Early New Year’s Eve countdown so everyone can celebrate twice, with festive music. (Plaza de la Iglesia).
Friday 2nd January 2026
11:00 – Xàbia Histórica: Children’s Creative Workshops in the Casa de la Cultura, Plaça del Baix (until 13:00).
11:00 – Xàbia Arenal: Children’s Games with music, face-painting and balloon modelling in the park of Jávea Park (until 13:00).
11:00 – Xàbia Port: Children’s Creative Workshops in the marquee on the promenade in the port (until 13:00).
Saturday 3rd January 2026
10:30 – Riurau d’Arnauda: Royal Camp and letter delivery for the Three Kings (until 13:00)
11:00 – Xàbia Arenal: Children’s Games with music, face-painting and balloon modelling in the park of Jávea Park (until 13:00).
11:00 – Xàbia Port: Children’s Creative Workshops in the marquee on the promenade in the port (until 13:00).
16:00 – Riurau d’Arnauda: Royal Camp continues with storytelling, workshops and traditional craft demonstrations (until 20:30).
17:00 – Xàbia Port: The Royal Pages The Blue, Red and Green envoys of the Three Kings will parade through Aduanas del Mar to the Loreto Parish to collect children’s letters. The Mare de Déu de Loreto Festival Commission will offer hot chocolate.
Sunday 4th January 2026
Last day for the royal mailboxes in Xàbia Històrica, Xàbia Port and Xàbia Arenal.
10:30 – Riurau d’Arnauda: Royal Camp and letter delivery for the Three Kings (until 13:00)
11:00 – Xàbia Arenal: Children’s Games with music, face-painting and balloon modelling in the park of Jávea Park (until 13:00).
16:00 – Riurau d’Arnauda: Royal Camp continues with storytelling, workshops and traditional craft demonstrations (until 20:30).
Monday 5th January 2026
11:00 – Xàbia Port: Children’s Creative Workshops in the marquee on the promenade in the port while waiting for the Three Kings. Prize draw of 1,500 euros in Xàbia Port purchases (until 13:30).
17:00 – Port de Xàbia: The Arrival of the Three Kings After their welcome, the grand parade begins through Aduanas, ending on Avenida Jaume I, where the Kings will greet all attendees. The parade then continues through Calle Juan Carlos I, Avenida de Alicante, Ronda Norte and Príncipe de Asturias, finishing at Plaza del Convento, where the Kings will speak with the children.
Tuesday 6th January 2026
17:30 – Xàbia Histórica: The Kings Concert by the Marinae Ensemble (Iglesia de San Bartolomé).
