For 2026, we confirmed 5 Christmas events for kids in Murcia. The season opens on December 18 with El Cascanueces. Ballet de Barcelona (The Nutcracker, Barcelona Ballet) and runs until January 10 with Cuento de Navidad (A Christmas Carol). Every listing links straight to the host. This page is part of our guide to Christmas events for kids in Spain.
The short version
- Kids’ Christmas events confirmed for 2026 in Murcia and El Palmar: 5
- First: El Cascanueces. Ballet de Barcelona (The Nutcracker, Barcelona Ballet), Murcia, December 18
- Free events: None confirmed yet
Below is every event we could confirm, grouped by town, with the date, time, cost and the small things parents ask about (registration, ages, what is included).
At a glance: Christmas events for kids in Murcia
- Kids’ Christmas events
- 5 confirmed for 2026
- Towns
- Murcia and El Palmar
- Season
- December 18 to January 10
- Free events
- None confirmed yet
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Christmas show
El Cascanueces. Ballet de Barcelona (The Nutcracker, Barcelona Ballet)
- When: Fri, Dec 18 to Sun, Dec 20 (Saturday 5 pm and 8 pm, Sunday 12 pm and 5 pm)
- Where: Teatro Circo Murcia, Calle Enrique Villar, 8, 30001 Murcia (opens in maps)
- Cost: €15, €22 or €25 depending on seating area
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When the clock strikes midnight, Uncle Drosselmeyer arrives at Clara's house and gives her a peculiar nutcracker. Once she falls asleep, brave Clara fights mischievous mice and sets off on a beautiful journey. The Ballet de Barcelona presents this version of the classic at the Teatro Circo Murcia.
There are five shows: Friday, Dec 18 at 8 pm, Saturday the 19th at 5 pm and 8 pm, and Sunday the 20th at 12 pm and 5 pm. Tickets cost €15, €22 or €25 depending on the area. It is worth thinking about whether little ones can sit through a dance performance; the Saturday 5 pm and Sunday midday shows are the best fit for going with children.
Parent tip: With children, the Saturday 5 pm and Sunday 12 pm shows are the most comfortable.
- Host
- Teatros y Auditorios de Murcia (Ayuntamiento de Murcia) (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Teatro Circo Murcia, Calle Enrique Villar, 8, 30001 Murcia (opens in maps)
- Registration
- Recommended
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
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Christmas show
Grinch. ¿Y si este año nos roban la Navidad? (The Grinch: What If They Steal Christmas This Year?)
- When: Sat, Dec 26 to Wed, Dec 30, 5 pm and 7:30 pm
- Where: Teatro Romea, Plaza de Julián Romea, s/n, 30001 Murcia (opens in maps)
- Cost: €12, €15 or €18 depending on seating area
- Ages: Family musical, ages 3 and up
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The Grinch is a strange character who lives in a cave high on a mountain, with only his dog Max for company. Cut off from the world, his quiet routine is disrupted every Christmas by the celebrations in the nearby village. The show, a production by Del Molino Producciones as part of Escena de Aquí, features the Orquesta Sinfónica de la Región de Murcia and is a family musical for ages 3 and up.
There are two shows a day, at 5 pm and 7:30 pm, from Saturday, Dec 26 to Wednesday, Dec 30 at the Teatro Romea. Tickets cost €12, €15 or €18 depending on the area of the hall. With so many dates, it is easy to find a slot between Christmas and New Year's.
Parent tip: There are two shows a day; the 5 pm show is the easiest for the youngest children. Expect it to be in Spanish.
- Host
- Teatros y Auditorios de Murcia (Ayuntamiento de Murcia) (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Teatro Romea, Plaza de Julián Romea, s/n, 30001 Murcia (opens in maps)
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SuperThings Live. La superfiesta (SuperThings Live: The Super Party)
- When: Tue, Dec 29, 5 pm
- Where: Teatro Circo Murcia, Calle Enrique Villar, 8, 30001 Murcia (opens in maps)
- Cost: €20
- Ages: Family musical
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La superfiesta is the new SuperThings show, a modern and surprising musical about the adventures of these unique characters, with which the youngest children can laugh and sing. The production is by the company Bravo Showmakers and is presented as a family musical within the season of Murcia's municipal theaters.
It is performed on Tuesday, Dec 29 at 5 pm at the Teatro Circo Murcia, with a single ticket price of €20. It is a simple plan for a vacation afternoon, especially for children who already know the characters. It is worth checking the running time and minimum age on the ticket page before deciding.
Parent tip: Check the running time on the ticket page. Expect it to be in Spanish.
- Host
- Teatros y Auditorios de Murcia (Ayuntamiento de Murcia) (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Teatro Circo Murcia, Calle Enrique Villar, 8, 30001 Murcia (opens in maps)
- Registration
- Recommended
- Confirmed
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Christmas show
Blancanieves. El musical (Snow White: The Musical)
- When: Sat, Jan 2 to Mon, Jan 4, 5 pm and 7:30 pm
- Where: Teatro Romea, Plaza de Julián Romea, s/n, 30001 Murcia (opens in maps)
- Cost: €12, €15 or €18 depending on seating area
- Ages: Family musical
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In the faraway Kingdom of Perfection, people considered different or ugly are cast out, and only young Snow White can change that by standing up to the wicked queen. Blancanieves. El musical, by the company Candileja, is a classic tale reinvented, a fun and original show that breaks with the stereotype of the perfect princess and teaches the true value of difference.
There are two shows a day, at 5 pm and 7:30 pm, from Saturday, Jan 2 to Monday, Jan 4, 2027 at the Teatro Romea. Tickets cost €12, €15 or €18 depending on the area. These are ideal dates for a relaxed afternoon outing before the night of the Three Kings (Reyes), and the program presents it as a family show.
Parent tip: There are two shows a day; the 5 pm show leaves the evening free for Three Kings preparations. Expect it to be in Spanish.
- Host
- Teatros y Auditorios de Murcia (Ayuntamiento de Murcia) (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Teatro Romea, Plaza de Julián Romea, s/n, 30001 Murcia (opens in maps)
- Registration
- Recommended
- Confirmed
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What are the 2026 Christmas events for kids in Murcia?
For 2026, we confirmed 5 Christmas events for kids in Murcia, each on its host’s own page: Blancanieves. El musical (Snow White: The Musical), Grinch. ¿Y si este año nos roban la Navidad? (The Grinch: What If They Steal Christmas This Year?), El Cascanueces. Ballet de Barcelona (The Nutcracker, Barcelona Ballet) and 2 more. Each one is listed above with times, cost and a link to the host.
Where are there Christmas story times for kids in Murcia?
Christmas story times on this page: Cuento de Navidad (A Christmas Carol) (El Palmar).
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city, library or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 9, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.
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The story of Christmas in Murcia
The Salzillo Museum in Murcia holds a nativity scene of 556 pieces, carved by the sculptor Francisco Salzillo between 1776 and 1783. Today Murcia's Christmas still revolves around nativity scenes, Santa at Casa Basabé and the Three Kings parade on January 5. Here is what a visiting family can plan for.
How Murcia celebrates Christmas
Murcia tells its Christmas story mostly through nativity scenes, which Spaniards call belenes. The city has a famous historic one, a municipal one open every day, and another displayed in City Hall, so even a short visit can include several.
Around them, the season has a clear rhythm. Santa Claus arrives in late December, a big parade fills the center on Christmas Eve, a royal messenger collects the keys to the city on January 4, and the Three Kings parade ends the season on January 5.
For a visiting family, the surprise is how much the city gathers around two squares in the center, Plaza del Cardenal Belluga and Plaza Circular, so it is easy to explore on foot. The dates below come from the 2025 season, and the city had not confirmed its 2026 program when this guide was prepared.
Local traditions your kids will meet
The star of the nativity scenes is the one by Francisco Salzillo, made between 1776 and 1783 for a nobleman, Jesualdo Riquelme y Fontes. It is kept in the Salzillo Museum on Plaza de San Agustín and has 556 pieces showing Murcian life of its time. The story goes that the hunting figures are portraits of the count and his friends. His disciple Roque López finished many of the figures around 1800.
The Three Kings (Melchor, Gaspar and Baltasar) bring children their gifts. Before them comes the Royal Emissary, who tours the city on January 4 and receives the city keys at Glorieta de España. Santa Claus has his own house, Casa Basabé, where children can visit him.
The food of the season includes the roscón de Reyes, a ring-shaped Three Kings cake. In 2025 it was shared out in the squares on January 4 and 5.
Planning a Christmas visit to Murcia with kids
The shows listed on this page run from mid December to January 10, 2027. They are all ticketed and mostly held in Murcia's historic theaters: a Nutcracker ballet at the Teatro Circo, a Grinch musical with the Region of Murcia Symphony Orchestra at the Teatro Romea, a Snow White musical and a family musical based on a toy franchise. One more is in El Palmar, a district of Murcia, a version of A Christmas Carol for ages 6 and up.
The city's own events were not confirmed for 2026 when this guide was prepared. Use 2025 as a rough guide: Santa arrived on December 22, the Christmas Eve parade left at noon, the Royal Emissary toured on January 4 and the Kings' parade followed on January 5. Check the city's announcements for this year's dates.
Most shows are in Spanish. For the Grinch musical, the age guidance is from 3, and for A Christmas Carol it is from 6.
Camels, toys and a 1200th birthday
In January 2025 the Kings made their entrance on camels. The parade had toys as its theme, more than 100 performances and a nod to the city's 1200th anniversary. Afterward the Kings visited the municipal nativity scene and offered gold, frankincense and myrrh while the Coral Discantus choir, celebrating its 30th anniversary, sang. Part of the route was adapted for people with autism, with fewer lights and less sound.
Traditions today
- The municipal nativity scene at the Episcopal Palace: It is on Plaza del Cardenal Belluga. In 2025 it was open daily from 9 am to 1:30 pm and from 5 pm to 10 pm.
- The Salzillo nativity scene: The museum's main nativity scene has 556 pieces made between 1776 and 1783 and shows Murcian life of the time.
- Santa at Casa Basabé: He arrives on Plaza del Cardenal Belluga on December 22 and then moves into his house. In 2025 he received visitors from 11 am to 1:30 pm and from 5 pm to 8 pm on most days from December 23 to 30.
- The Royal Emissary and the keys to the city: On January 4 he tours the city and receives the keys at Glorieta de España. In 2025 it was at 6 pm.
- Roscón de Reyes in the squares: In 2025 the roscón was shared out on January 4 at 11 am in Plaza Circular and on January 5 at 11 am in Plaza del Cardenal Belluga.
- The Three Kings parade on January 5: It ends in Plaza Circular and is free. In January 2026 there was a zone for people with autism on Calle Vicente Aleixandre.
A fact for kids
The Salzillo Museum in Murcia has a nativity scene with 556 pieces, and it is said that some of the hunters are portraits of a count and his friends.
Questions about Christmas in Murcia
Is Murcia worth visiting at Christmas with kids?
Yes, if your family likes nativity scenes, Santa's house and parades. The center is easy to cover on foot, with the Salzillo Museum, the municipal nativity scene, Casa Basabé and the squares where the Kings' events end. Stage shows add indoor options.
How many pieces does the Salzillo nativity scene have?
The main nativity scene in the Salzillo Museum has 556 pieces. Francisco Salzillo made it between 1776 and 1783, and it shows scenes of Murcian life of the time. The museum is at Plaza de San Agustín 3.
Who commissioned the Salzillo nativity scene and who finished it?
Salzillo made it for the nobleman Jesualdo Riquelme y Fontes, in his last years. He did not finish it, and his disciple Roque López completed many figures around 1800.
Is there another important nativity scene at the Salzillo Museum?
Yes, an 18th century Neapolitan one. The museum bought it in 2014 with help from the San Antonio Foundation. Some pieces are linked to King Charles III and the Bourbon family, and others are by Giuseppe Sanmartino.
What is the Agustinas nativity scene in Murcia?
It is a work by Nicolás and Francisco Salzillo. In 2025 it was displayed in the City Council chamber until January 5. It is different from the municipal one at the Episcopal Palace.
Where is the municipal nativity scene in Murcia?
At the Episcopal Palace, on Plaza del Cardenal Belluga. In 2025 it was open daily from 9 am to 1:30 pm and from 5 pm to 10 pm. The January 2025 Kings parade ended there with the offering of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
When does Santa arrive in Murcia, and where can kids meet him?
In 2025 he arrived on December 22 at 6 pm on Plaza del Cardenal Belluga and moved into Casa Basabé. He received visitors from 11 am to 1:30 pm and from 5 pm to 8 pm on most days from December 23 to 30. Schedules for 2026 had not been confirmed.
What is the big parade on December 24 in Murcia?
In 2025 the parade left at noon on December 24 from Calle Proclamación and ended behind the Teatro Romea, in the middle of the city. Santa was already at Casa Basabé. A 2026 date has not been confirmed.
When is the Three Kings parade in Murcia?
It is held on January 5 and is free. In January 2026 it left Avenida San Juan de la Cruz at 4:30 pm, earlier than planned because of the weather forecast, and reached Plaza Circular around 8:30 pm.
Do roads close for the Three Kings parade in Murcia?
In January 2026 the streets along the route were closed to traffic from 3 pm, so the parade could pass Plaza Martínez Tornel, Gran Vía Escultor Francisco Salzillo and Avenida de la Constitución before reaching Plaza Circular.
Is there an adapted area for children with autism at the Murcia parade?
Yes. In January 2026 there was a zone for people with autism on Calle Vicente Aleixandre and another for people with reduced mobility on Plaza de los Camachos. In 2025 part of the route was also adapted, with fewer lights and less sound.
What was the Three Kings parade in Murcia like in 2025?
Its theme was toys, with more than 100 performances and a nod to the city's 1200th anniversary. It went from the Infante Juan Manuel neighborhood to Plaza Circular along Gran Vía Escultor Salzillo. The Kings had made their entrance on camels and visited an orphanage and a hospital.
What do the Three Kings do at the nativity scene in Murcia?
At the end of the January 2025 parade they visited the municipal nativity scene at the Episcopal Palace and offered gold, frankincense and myrrh while the Coral Discantus sang.
Who is the Royal Emissary in Murcia?
He is the Kings' envoy. On January 4 he tours the city and receives the keys at Glorieta de España. In the 2025 season it was at 6 pm. The Kings themselves greet children on January 5.
Where is roscón de Reyes shared out in Murcia?
In the 2025 season, on January 4 at 11 am in Plaza Circular and on January 5 at 11 am in Plaza del Cardenal Belluga. There was also a festive stew at 1 pm on January 4 in Plaza Julián Romea, for charity.
What is Navilandia in Murcia?
A Christmas amusement fair at La Fica. In the 2025 season it was open until January 6. That season there was also a market in Plaza Circular and a video mapping show at 8:30 pm at Glorieta de España. Dates and prices for 2026 had not been confirmed.
Where can we see Murcia's Christmas lights?
In the 2025 season the tree had a light and sound show at 8 pm and 9:15 pm until January 6, and only at 8 pm on December 24 and 31. The Malecón gardens hosted an experience called El Jardín de los Sueños from 6:30 pm to 11 pm until January 4.
What family shows are on in Murcia this Christmas?
At Teatro Romea, a Grinch musical runs from December 26 to 30 at 5 and 7:30 pm, and Snow White from January 2 to 4, with tickets of 12 to 18 euros. At Teatro Circo, The Nutcracker by Ballet de Barcelona runs December 18 to 20 (15 to 25 euros), and SuperThings Live is on December 29 at 5 pm (20 euros).
Are there shows outside the center of Murcia?
Yes. Teatro Bernal in El Palmar, a district of Murcia, stages a family version of A Christmas Carol on Sunday, January 10, 2027 at noon. Tickets are 5 euros and it is recommended from age 6.
What is there to do in Murcia on Christmas Day with kids?
In 2025 Santa received visitors at Casa Basabé on December 25, and the municipal nativity scene was open every day. The craft market on Paseo Alfonso X el Sabio was closed that day, so check hours. Plans for 2026 had not been confirmed.
Are Christmas events in Murcia in English?
Most events are in Spanish. Nativity scenes, parades and lights need no language. For shows, check with the host to see if English help is possible.
Sources
- Until January 5: Christmas, New Year and Three Kings in Murcia 2025/26, Murcia Today
- Miles de personas asistieron a la cabalgata de Murcia, con guiños al 1.200 aniversario de la ciudad, Infobae (agencias)
- Cabalgata de Reyes Magos de Murcia, Festivales de España
- The Salzillo Museum, Museo Salzillo, Murcia, Murcia Today