Alhama de Murcia Christmas and New Year events programme 2024-25

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There is lots going on in Alhama de Murcia this festive period

Alhama de Murcia Christmas and New Year events programme 2024-25

Throughout December 2024 and the beginning of January 2025, there is a full programme of activities taking place in the Murcia town of Alhama, including a three-day Christmas market, carol singing, charity events and much more.

Programme of events for Christmas and New Year 2024/25

Thursday December 5

5pm: First day of Santa’s Grotto, located in Casa de las Menas, next to Rambla Don Diego, open all month. Special visits for children with functional diversity.

Friday December 13-Sunday 15

Alhama Christmas market in the Plaza de la Constitución

Saturday December 14

10am-1pm: Christmas food collection campaign organised by the Board of Brotherhoods. Location: tent next to the entrance to the Plaza de Abastos.

Sunday December 15

11.30am: Inauguration and Blessing of the Municipal Nativity Scene. Open to visit until Friday January 10, 2025 at the El Pósito Exhibition Centre
2.30pm: Meal of migas in honour of San Lázaro Obispo, Patron Saint of Alhama. Avenida de la Constitución

Thursday December 19

8pm: Opening of the painting exhibition of the works of the students of the Formateart Association at the El Pósito Exhibition Centre. Available to visit until Saturday January 4, 2025. Free admission.

Friday December 20

8pm: Christmas concert by the titular band of the Ateneo Músico Cultural “Maestro José Antonio Ayala” at the San Lázaro Obispo Church

Saturday December 21

11am: Christmas concert by the introductory music band of the Alhama Municipal Music School in the Plaza de la Constitución
10am-1pm: Christmas food collection campaign organised by the Junta de Cofradías. Location: Tent next to the entrance to the Plaza de Abastos
12pm: Children’s cooking workshop in the Plaza de Abastos
4pm: Santa Claus Parade in his sleigh through the streets of Alhama. Route: Avenida de la Constitución, Juan Carlos I, Corredera, Rambla Don Diego and finishing at Santa’s Grotto in Casa de las Menas
7.30pm: Christmas Carol Competition. Organized by the Rondalla Aires de Espuña and the “Juan Ogalla” Flamenco Art Classroom. Tickets cost €5 and go towards the Spanish Association Against Cancer. Teatro Cine Velasco theatre.

Sunday December 22

7pm: Christmas Carol Concert to benefit the victims of the DANA in Valencia. Folklore Group “Villa de Alhama”. Velasco Cinema Theatre. Tickets cost €5

Wednesday December 25 (Christmas Day)

8pm: Traditional nativity play of the shepherds at the Teatro Cine Velasco

Thursday December 26 (Boxing Day)

8pm: Festival of Christmas Carols of the Choirs and Rondallas of Alhama (2). With the performance of the groups: Singers of Alhama, Musicians of Sonata, Cuadrilla of El Berro, Folkloric Group Villa de Alhama and Cuadrilla de La Costera. Held in the Casa de la Cultura

Friday December 27

8pm: Festival of Christmas Carols of the Choirs and Rondallas of Alhama (3). With the performance of the groups: String Group of the Senior Citizens Centre, La Edad de Oro, Los Zalameros, Choirs and Dances Virgen del Rosario and Aurora de Alhama. Held in the Casa de la Cultura

Saturday December 28

10am-1pm: Christmas food collection campaign organised by the Board of Brotherhoods. Location: Tent in Plaza de las Américas.
11.30am: Christmas parade, with everyone who wants to sing and play, through the streets of Alhama. Route: Departure from Sonata Centro de Música, San Lázaro, La Feria, Juan Carlos I, Constitución, Plaza Constitución and Parque La Cubana (You don't have to be a musician, you can come and join in the singing). Organised by Sonata Centro de Música
11.55am: Christmas carols and popular songs performed by La Colla del Rambler in the Plaza de las Américas
12pm: Children’s cooking workshop in the Plaza de Abastos
7pm: Christmas carol recital by the groups Taller de Guitarra, Laúd y Bandurria del Centro Mayores, Cantores de Alhama and La Edad de Oro. Held at the Centro de Mayores

Tuesday December 31 (New Year’s Eve)

4pm-10pm: Seeing out the year with a special New Year’s Eve concert with live music and DJs. Avenida de Juan Carlos I in the town centre
10.30pm: New Year’s Eve dance party, until the early hours of the morning. Lucky grapes and party bags for all seniors who attend the dance, performance by the Duo “La Rueda”. Held at the Centro de Mayores Senior Citizens Centre

Wednesday January 1 (New Year’s Day)

7pm: Grand New Year’s dance with entertainment by Mónica Lúa. Held at the Centro de Mayores Senior Citizens Centre

Thursday January 2

12pm-8pm: The Royal Pages will collect the letters from the girls and boys for the Three Wise Men. The pages will be at: Puerta del Ayuntamiento, Puerta de la Casa de las Américas and Plaza de Abastos
Face painting: 1pm in the Plaza de la Constitución; 4.30pm in the Plaza de las Américas; and at 6pm in the Plaza de Abastos

Friday January 3

12pm-8pm: The Royal Pages will collect the letters from the girls and boys for the Three Wise Men. The pages will be at: Puerta del Ayuntamiento, Puerta de la Casa de las Américas and Plaza de Abastos.
Children’s songs and concert: 1pm in the Plaza de la Constitución; 4.30pm in the Plaza de las Américas; and at 6pm in the Plaza de Abastos

Saturday January 4

10am-1pm: Christmas food collection campaign organised by the Board of Brotherhoods. Location: Tent in Plaza de las Américas.
12pm: Children’s crafts workshop in the Plaza de Abastos
12pm-8pm: The Royal Pages will collect the letters from the girls and boys for the Three Wise Men. The pages will be at: Puerta del Ayuntamiento, Puerta de la Casa de las Américas and Plaza de Abastos
Balloon animals and twisting: 1pm in the Plaza de la Constitución; 4.30pm in the Plaza de las Américas; and at 6pm in the Plaza de Abastos

Sunday January 5

5pm: The Three Wise Men will welcome all the boys and girls by giving them a small gift in the Plaza de La Constitución.
7pm: Three Kings Parade. The Three Wise Men will parade in Alhama, starting the route in the Plaza de la Constitución and will go through the streets: Constantino López, Plaza del Nazareno, S. Francisco Javier, Rambla Don Diego, Corredera, La Feria, Juan Carlos I and Constitución.
11pm: Kings’ Tent, with music and DJs, so that young people can say goodbye to Christmas and the Three Wise Men. Parque La Cubana

Monday January 6 (Three Kings Day)

11am: Representation of the traditional Auto de los Reyes Magos, accompanied by the Cuadrilla de El Berro and the Music School in the El Berro district
7pm: Three Kings dance with the Duo JR. The Three Wise Men will give gifts to all attendees. Held at the Centro de Mayores Senior Citizens Centre

For more local news, events and visiting information go to the home page of Alhama Today

Address

Tourist Office Alhama de Murcia, Plaza Constitucion. Frente Auditorio, nº 10, 30840, ALHAMA DE MURCIA

Tel: 968 633 512

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Oficina de Turismo de Alhama de Murcia

Alhama de Murcia Tourist Office

Alhama de Murcia Tourist information office is located on the edge of the Plaza de la Constitución, just a few metres away from the underground car park and the Town hall of Alhama de Murcia.

The tourist office offers free guided audiotours in English which take visitors around the historical sites of interest in Alhama. These be loaned at any time, although allow an hour and a half to complete the tour, and when loaning the audio equipment visitors are asked to leave passports or ID cards with the tourist office.

The office also carries a full range of leaflets for the archaeological museum of Los Baños, which is built around the historic spa which gives Alhama its name, and the mountains of Sierra Espuña, which is also an important area within the municipality of Alhama. Areas such as El Berro and Gebas have a number of interesting routes which can be followed and there are several picnic areas and good walking routes within the Sierra Espuña natural park.

The tourist office also carries leaflets for the many cultural events and fiestas which take place in Alhama throughout the year, including Los Mayos, Semana Santa, Christmas,the Romería of La Candelaria and the Auto de los Reyes Magos in El Berro.

Opening Hours

Winter (September 16 – May 31)

Tuesday to Friday: 9am-2pm and 4.30pm-7.30pm
Saturdays: 10am-1pm
Sundays and Mondays: closed

Summer (June 1 to September 15)

Tuesday to Friday: 08.30 to 14.30
Saturdays: 10.00 to 13.00
Sundays and Mondays: closed

For more local information, including news and forthcoming events, visit the home page of Alhama Today.