For 2026, we confirmed 11 Christmas events for kids in Valencia, running from November 27 to January 24. One of these is free. 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 Valencia and Torrent: 11
- First: Circo Wonderland: «Un espectáculo de cine» (A Movie-Style Show), Valencia, November 27
- Free events: Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos (Three Kings Parade)
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 Valencia
- Kids’ Christmas events
- 11 confirmed for 2026
- Towns
- Valencia and Torrent
- Season
- November 27 to January 24
- Free events
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Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos (Three Kings Parade)
- When: Tue, Jan 5, reception at La Marina at 4:30 pm and parade from 5:30 pm
- Where: Plaza del Ayuntamiento (route from La Marina), 46002 Valencia (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free (optional chair rental, €4)
- Ages: All ages
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As tradition dictates in Valencia, Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar (Melchor, Gaspar and Baltasar) arrive by boat at Plaza de la Sal, in the Marina Norte, around 4:30 pm on Tuesday, Jan 5, 2027. From 5:30 pm the floats travel along Navarro Reverter, Puerta del Mar, General Palanca, General Tovar, Paz, Plaza de la Reina, San Vicente and the Plaza del Ayuntamiento.
In front of the Town Hall balcony the Kings stop at a life-size nativity scene and then go into the Salón de Cristal for a public reception with the little ones who want to hand over their letter or see them up close. The Town Hall sets out 2,500 chairs along the route, which can be rented for €4 starting at 12:30 pm. There are three areas reserved for people with reduced mobility and three crossings set up for pedestrians. It is recommended to arrive early and take public transportation.
Parent tip: Arrive early to get a good spot and bring a bag for the candy. It is better to take the metro or a bus, because the center is closed to traffic.
- Host
- Ayuntamiento de València (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Plaza del Ayuntamiento (route from La Marina), 46002 Valencia (opens in maps)
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- On the host’s page, checked
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Christmas show
Circo Wonderland: «Un espectáculo de cine» (A Movie-Style Show)
- When: Nov 27 to Jan 24
- Where: Carpa del Circo Wonderland (Circo Wonderland big top), Avinguda de Pío Baroja (frente a Bioparc), 46015 Valencia (opens in maps)
- Cost: Not listed, check with the organizer
- Ages: For the whole family
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For Christmas, Circo Wonderland sets up its big top across from Bioparc with «Un espectáculo de cine», in which frames from well-known movies become circus acts. The Odissey Orchestra plays live and the clowns Dany and Sito guide the show.
There are jugglers, balancing acts, aerialists, comedians, trapeze artists, BMX riders, acrobatic skaters and mentalists, in a show made for the whole family. It runs from Nov 27 to Jan 24. Prices and showtimes are checked when buying tickets. The big top is on Avinguda de Pío Baroja, across from Bioparc.
Parent tip: Check showtimes and prices on the ticket sales page linked from the Visit València events listing.
- Host
- Circo Wonderland (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Carpa del Circo Wonderland (Circo Wonderland big top), Avinguda de Pío Baroja (frente a Bioparc), 46015 Valencia (opens in maps)
- Registration
- Required
- Confirmed
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Christmas show
Gran Circo WOW: «Tesoros de Asia» (Treasures of Asia)
- When: Dec 10 to Jan 10
- Where: Carpa del Gran Circo WOW, La Marina de València (Gran Circo WOW big top), 46024 Valencia (opens in maps)
- Cost: Not listed, check with the organizer
- Ages: For the whole family
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Gran Circo WOW turns five in Valencia and celebrates with «Tesoros de Asia», an adventure show that follows an explorer's trail across the continent. The big top, at La Marina, is covered and heated, which is welcome in the middle of winter with kids.
The program includes acts such as the high wire, the balloon and the giant wheel, the Cyr wheel, aerial silks, Chinese poles and a steel sphere with motorcycles inside. It runs from Dec 10 to Jan 10. The big top is at La Marina de València.
Parent tip: Check showtimes and prices when buying tickets; the big top is heated.
- Host
- Gran Circo WOW (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Carpa del Gran Circo WOW, La Marina de València (Gran Circo WOW big top), 46024 Valencia (opens in maps)
- Registration
- Required
- Confirmed
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Christmas show
Festa de Nadales 2026
- When: Sun, Dec 13, 11:30 am
- Where: Palau de la Música, Sala Iturbi, Passeig de l'Albereda, 30, 46023 Valencia (opens in maps)
- Cost: €10 to €16
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The Escuela Coral Pequeños Cantores de València holds its traditional Festa de Nadales (Christmas carol festival) in the Sala Iturbi of the Palau de la Música. Children and young people sing carols, so it is an especially nice concert to attend with kids who enjoy music or sing in a choir.
It is on Sunday, Dec 13, at 11:30 am, a good morning time for families. The proceeds go to benefit the Fundación Columbus. Tickets cost between €10 and €16 depending on the section of the hall and are bought at the Palau's online box office, at Passeig de l'Albereda, 30.
Parent tip: The seats at the back are the cheapest (€10).
- Host
- Palau de la Música de València (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Palau de la Música, Sala Iturbi, Passeig de l'Albereda, 30, 46023 Valencia (opens in maps)
- Registration
- Required
- Confirmed
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Christmas show
Garfio y la isla del tesoro (Hook and Treasure Island)
- When: Dec 19 to Jan 4
- Where: Teatro Olympia, Carrer de Sant Vicent Màrtir, 44, 46002 Valencia (opens in maps)
- Cost: €16 to €20 (plus €2 fees)
- Ages: For the whole family
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During the Christmas break, the Teatro Olympia programs «Garfio y la isla del tesoro», a musical full of humor for the whole family. In the world of fairy tales the weather has gone crazy and Peter Pan, the Mad Hatter and Gretel ask Merlin for help, who sends them to look for a chest buried on a faraway island. To get there they trick Captain Hook, who thinks there are riches inside.
On the voyage they run into the Sea Witch, some hypnotizing mermaids and Plastiferón, a monster made of plastic waste. The children in the audience take part as ship's cabin boys. It lasts about 80 minutes and tickets cost €16 or €20 plus fees. The theater is at Carrer de Sant Vicent Màrtir, 44.
Parent tip: The children in the audience take part as cabin boys; check the performance schedule on the theater's website. Expect it to be in Spanish.
- Host
- Teatro Olympia (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Teatro Olympia, Carrer de Sant Vicent Màrtir, 44, 46002 Valencia (opens in maps)
- Registration
- Required
- Confirmed
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Christmas show
«Estoy Solo en Casa», el musical familiar de Navidad (Home Alone, the Family Christmas Musical)
- When: Tue, Dec 22, 6:30 pm
- Where: Roig Arena, Carrer del Bomber Ramon Duart, 12, 46013 Valencia (opens in maps)
- Cost: From €22
- Ages: For the whole family
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Roig Arena hosts «Estoy Solo en Casa», a family musical inspired by the nineties Christmas classic. A family with five children gets distracted and leaves Kevin, only eight years old, at home. What seemed like a dream of freedom gets complicated when two burglars decide to sneak in and he has to fill the house with traps.
It is a single performance, on Tuesday, Dec 22, at 6:30 pm, already during school vacation. Tickets start at €22. Roig Arena is at Carrer del Bomber Ramon Duart, 12, and you can get there by metro line 10 and by buses 6, 13, 18 and 99.
Parent tip: Single performance, so buy tickets early. Metro L10 and buses 6, 13, 18 and 99. Expect it to be in Spanish.
- Host
- Roig Arena (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Roig Arena, Carrer del Bomber Ramon Duart, 12, 46013 Valencia (opens in maps)
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- Required
- Confirmed
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Christmas show
Expojove
- When: Dec 26 to Jan 4, 11 am to 8 pm (Dec 31, 10 am to 2 pm; Jan 1, 4 to 9 pm)
- Where: Feria Valencia, Avinguda de les Fires, s/n, 46035 Valencia (opens in maps)
- Cost: From €3
- Ages: Children and teens
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Expojove, the Children and Youth Fair of València, returns at Christmas and turns Feria Valencia into a huge space of more than 50,000 square meters devoted to family fun. There are shows, competitions, a sports zone, educational workshops and many more activities to send off the year with the kids.
It is open from Dec 26 to Jan 4 from 11 am to 8 pm, except Dec 31 (10 am to 2 pm) and Jan 1 (4 to 9 pm). Tickets start at €3. Feria Valencia is at Avinguda de les Fires, s/n, and you can get there by metro on lines 1, 3 and 4 and by bus 62.
Parent tip: Watch for the special hours on Dec 31 and Jan 1. Take metro L1, L3 or L4 to Feria Valencia.
- Host
- Feria Valencia (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Feria Valencia, Avinguda de les Fires, s/n, 46035 Valencia (opens in maps)
- Registration
- Recommended
- Confirmed
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Christmas show
Rudolph, el musical (Rudolph, the Musical)
- When: Sat, Dec 26, 6 pm
- Where: Roig Arena (Sala Auditorio), Carrer del Bomber Ramon Duart, 12, 46013 Valencia (opens in maps)
- Cost: Tickets from €24.20
- Ages: For the whole family
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On Saturday, Dec 26, 2026, at 6 pm, the Sala Auditorio of Roig Arena hosts Rudolph, a musical made to be enjoyed by the whole family. The story follows Rubén, a boy who does not quite fit in at school and whom his classmates call Rudolph because of the red freckles on his nose.
On Christmas Eve (Nochebuena), when a carol plays, Rubén turns into a reindeer and lands in Santa's workshop (taller de Papá Noel) with a mission: to help him save Christmas. With carols and visual effects, the show tells children that being different is not a flaw but a strength. Tickets are on sale from €24.20. Roig Arena is at Calle Bomber Ramon Duart, 12, and you can get there on metro line 10 or buses 6, 13, 18 and 99.
Parent tip: Christmas performances tend to sell out, so it is best to buy tickets in advance. It is easy to reach by metro (line 10). Expect it to be in Spanish.
- Host
- Roig Arena (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Roig Arena (Sala Auditorio), Carrer del Bomber Ramon Duart, 12, 46013 Valencia (opens in maps)
- Registration
- Recommended
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Christmas show
Gisela. Una Historia Encantada (Gisela: An Enchanted Story)
- When: Mon, Dec 28
- Where: Teatro Olympia, Carrer de Sant Vicent Màrtir, 44, 46002 Valencia (opens in maps)
- Cost: €16 to €20 (plus €2 fees)
- Ages: For the whole family
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In the middle of the Christmas break, the Teatro Olympia welcomes Gisela, known as the voice of Disney, with a musical show for the whole family. She goes through the best-loved children's songs so that kids and grown-ups can sing and dance together.
She is joined by a dance troupe with energetic choreography and very colorful costumes. There is only one date, Monday, Dec 28. Tickets cost €20 in the orchestra and orchestra boxes and €16 in the upper level, plus €2 booking fees. The theater is at Carrer de Sant Vicent Màrtir, 44.
Parent tip: Single performance; check the time on the theater's website when you buy. Expect it to be in Spanish.
- Host
- Teatro Olympia (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Teatro Olympia, Carrer de Sant Vicent Màrtir, 44, 46002 Valencia (opens in maps)
- Registration
- Required
- Confirmed
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Christmas events for kids in Torrent
Christmas show
La bella durmiente, el musical de tus recuerdos (Sleeping Beauty, the Musical of Your Memories) (Torrent)
- When: Sat, Dec 26
- Where: L'Auditori de Torrent, Carrer de Vicent Pallardó, 25, 46900 Torrent (opens in maps)
- Cost: €12 orchestra, €6 balcony (plus €1 online)
- Ages: For the whole family
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L'Auditori de Torrent programs «La bella durmiente» during the Christmas break, a musical by the company Trencadís that tells the classic through the story of Grandma Aurora. When she finds out her memory is running out, she decides to save her memories through her granddaughter Alba, and the familiar tale becomes the thread that joins the two generations.
Children will recognize their favorite characters: the king, the queen, Princess Aurora, the forest fairies, the prince and the wicked Maleficent. There is one performance on Saturday, Dec 26; the orchestra seats cost €12 and the balcony €6, plus a €1 online fee. L'Auditori is at Carrer de Vicent Pallardó, 25, in Torrent.
Parent tip: The balcony seats, at €6, are a very affordable option for going with the whole family. Expect it to be in Spanish.
- Host
- L'Auditori de Torrent (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- L'Auditori de Torrent, Carrer de Vicent Pallardó, 25, 46900 Torrent (opens in maps)
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- Required
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What are the 2026 Christmas events for kids in Valencia?
For 2026, we confirmed 11 Christmas events for kids in Valencia, each on its host’s own page: Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos (Three Kings Parade), Rudolph, el musical (Rudolph, the Musical), Garfio y la isla del tesoro (Hook and Treasure Island) and 8 more. Each one is listed above with times, cost and a link to the host.
Are there free Christmas events for kids in Valencia?
Yes. One of the 11 events here is free: Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos (Three Kings Parade). Check the listing in case you need to book or register.
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 Valencia
Valencia saves its biggest Christmas moment for January 5, when the Three Kings arrive by boat and parade to City Hall. Before that come a 25 meter tree, life-size nativity scenes and a medieval song in the cathedral. Here is what a visiting family will see, taste and plan for.
How Valencia celebrates Christmas
Christmas in Valencia is a long season rather than a single day. It starts in late November, when the city switches on its lights. In 2025 the city's festival queens (the falleras mayores) lit a 25 meter fir tree on November 21, five meters taller than the year before, and 45 more trees went up in neighborhoods around the city.
The real finale is January 5. That is when the Three Kings arrive by sea and ride through the center to City Hall Square. If your children are used to Santa on December 25, this is the big difference: in Valencia the biggest gift night is the night of January 5 to 6.
The season also includes a children's fair after Christmas, circus tents, family musicals and carol concerts, so a visit between late November and early January always has something on.
Local traditions your kids will meet
The Three Kings (Melchor, Gaspar and Baltasar) are the gift bringers for many Spanish children. Children write them letters, and the Kings collect them at City Hall. In Valencia they come by boat, land at the port and finish the evening on the City Hall balcony, where they arrive on a fire truck.
Nativity scenes, called belenes, are everywhere. The one in front of the City Hall balcony is life-size. Its Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph and baby Jesus were made in 1994 by the artist José Puche, and the scene returned to the square in 2023 after eight years elsewhere. There is a second life-size scene on Plaza de la Reina.
Then there is the food. Before the Three Kings cake became popular, Valencian children were given a casca, a marzipan sweet shaped like a snake to look like the Valencian eel, filled with candied sweet potato. On Christmas Day many families eat putxero de Nadal, a stew with spiced meatballs, and children receive small presents called estrenas from godparents and grandparents.
Planning a Christmas visit to Valencia with kids
The events on this page run from late November into the middle of January. The Christmas circuses start first: one tent sits opposite Bioparc from late November, and another opens at La Marina in December. In mid December there is a children's carol concert at the Palau de la Música, and from about December 19 the theaters fill up with family musicals and magic shows.
The week after Christmas is the busiest. Expojove, the big children's and youth fair at Feria Valencia, opens on December 26 and runs through January 4. The Three Kings parade on January 5, 2027 is free, and you can rent a chair if you want a guaranteed seat.
Most shows are ticketed, and a few do not list a price, so check with the organizer before you go. One musical on the page is in Torrent, a town just outside Valencia. Most events are in the local language, so for shows with dialogue ask the host about English.
A fire truck, a sibyl and angels from 1472
Two details tend to delight children. At the end of the Three Kings parade, the Kings climb up to the City Hall balcony in a fire truck. And in the cathedral, a medieval song called the Sibil·la is sung by a sibyl, a prophetess from ancient oracle stories. King James I brought it to Valencia in the 13th century, it went quiet for centuries, and it returned in 2012.
The cathedral also has angel musicians painted in 1472 above the main altar. They served as models for the instruments that accompany the song today.
Traditions today
- The Three Kings arrive by sea: On the evening of January 5 the Kings land by boat at La Marina and parade to City Hall Square. In January 2026 more than 1,300 people took part and 3,000 plush toys were handed out.
- Life-size nativity scene at City Hall: Figures by the artist José Puche stand in front of the City Hall balcony, with another life-size scene on Plaza de la Reina. The Kings stop at the City Hall scene each January 5.
- Lights and the giant tree: The tree in City Hall Square is lit in late November with music and fireworks. In 2025 it stood 25 meters tall.
- The Sibyl song in the cathedral: A medieval sung drama revived in 2012. In 2025 it was performed on December 16 with free entry, with a children's choir among the performers.
- Expojove children and youth fair: Ten days of games, workshops and shows for families after Christmas, with areas for children aged 0 to 5 in the 2025 edition.
- Putxero de Nadal and estrenas: On Christmas Day families eat a stew with spiced meatballs, and children receive small gifts called estrenas from godparents and grandparents.
A fact for kids
In Valencia, children used to get a sweet shaped like an eel on Three Kings Day. It is called a casca, it is made of marzipan and filled with candied sweet potato, and it came in a box that families kept for the next year.
Questions about Christmas in Valencia
Is Valencia worth visiting at Christmas with kids?
Yes, if your children like parades, big shows and sweets. The season runs from the tree lighting in late November to the Three Kings parade on January 5, with circuses, family musicals, carol concerts and a children's fair in between. Many events are ticketed, but the nativity scenes and the parade are free to watch.
When do the Three Kings arrive in Valencia?
The Three Kings parade is on January 5, 2027. The Kings are received at La Marina at 4:30 pm and the parade starts at 5:30 pm, heading to City Hall Square. It is free, and arriving early helps if you want a good spot near the route.
Is the Three Kings parade in Valencia free?
Yes, watching is free. If you would like a seat, the city has rented out chairs for 4 euros each, and in January 2026 it set out 2,500 of them. Big screens in City Hall Square and areas reserved for people with reduced mobility were also provided.
How do the Three Kings arrive in Valencia?
By sea. In 2024 Melchor, Gaspar and Baltasar came into the port by catamaran with 13 pages. In January 2026 the landing moved to a new spot, Plaza de la Sal at Marina Norte, which has more space and stands for families.
What happens at City Hall after the parade?
The Kings visit the nativity scene in the square, with music and fireworks from the City Hall roof. Then they ride up to the balcony in a fire truck to speak to the crowd, and later they meet children in the Crystal Hall, where each child receives a gift.
Can children hand in letters to the Three Kings in Valencia?
Yes. At the end of the parade the Kings reach City Hall Square, where children can hand in their letters. The Kings are the traditional gift bringers, so a letter is a big part of the fun for local kids.
Who are the Three Kings, and do they replace Santa?
In Spain the Three Kings, Melchor, Gaspar and Baltasar, bring children their presents on the night of January 5 to 6. Many families also give smaller gifts at Christmas. If you are visiting from abroad, you can tell your children it is a second gift day, with a parade.
What is an estrena?
An estrena is a small Christmas present that godparents, parents or grandparents give to children, what was traditionally called an aguinaldo. It is separate from the gifts the Kings leave on the night of January 5 to 6.
When do the Christmas lights go on in Valencia?
In 2025 the lights and the 25 meter tree were switched on on November 21, with 45 more lit trees across the city. The lighting date for this year is not given here, so check the city's announcements closer to the day. It is usually a late November event with music and a fireworks show.
Is there a giant Christmas tree in Valencia?
Yes. In 2025 the city's festival queens, the falleras mayores, lit a 25 meter fir in City Hall Square, five meters taller than in 2024. There was also a giant kite near the Serranos Towers and a bell you could walk inside on Plaza del Patriarca.
Where can we see nativity scenes in Valencia?
The most famous is the life-size scene in front of the City Hall balcony, with figures by the artist José Puche. In 2023 the city also set up a life-size scene on Plaza de la Reina and a smaller one in the Crystal Hall with more than 300 little figures.
What is the casca, Valencia's Three Kings sweet?
The casca is a marzipan sweet shaped like a snake to imitate the Valencian eel, and it is filled with candied sweet potato. It has been mentioned since the 15th century and is eaten on the night of January 5 to 6. Today it is found mostly in towns such as Gandia, Sueca and Vila-real.
What do people eat at Christmas in Valencia?
On Christmas Eve, lamb with garlic mayonnaise, seafood and fish are typical. On Christmas Day many families have putxero de Nadal, a stew with spiced meatballs, and the leftovers were cooked the next day. Desserts include sweet potato pastries, angel hair, Jijona nougat and oranges from Nules.
What is the Sibil·la song in Valencia Cathedral?
It is a medieval drama in which a sibyl, a prophetess from ancient oracle stories, announces that something important is coming. King James I brought it to Valencia in the 13th century. It stopped being performed in the cathedral for a long time and returned in 2012.
Can kids go to the Sibil·la in Valencia?
In 2025 entry was free on Tuesday, December 16. Performers included the Escolanía de la Virgen de los Desamparados, a children's choir, along with Capella de Ministrers and the Coral Catedralicia. Check the cathedral's announcements for this year's date.
When does Expojove run in Valencia this year?
Expojove, the children's and youth fair at Feria Valencia, runs from December 26 to January 4, usually 11 am to 8 pm. On December 31 it is open 10 am to 2 pm, and on January 1 it is open 4 pm to 9 pm. Tickets start at 3 euros.
What is there for small children at Expojove?
In the 2025 edition there were sensory areas, a 200 square meter maze, two giant Christmas spheres, circus acts and storytelling. Another hall had workshops with the local police, firefighters and city bus service, and there were military vehicles to climb on. The fair expanded its offer for children aged 0 to 5.
Are there Christmas circuses in Valencia?
Yes, two. Circo Wonderland has a show called Un espectáculo de cine (A Movie Spectacle), in which favorite movies come to life, opposite Bioparc from November 27 to January 24. Gran Circo WOW stages Treasures of Asia in a heated big top at La Marina from December 10 to January 10. Prices are not listed, so check with the organizers.
What family musicals and shows are on in Valencia at Christmas?
Roig Arena has the Home Alone musical on December 22, with tickets from 22 euros, and Rudolph the musical on December 26 at 6 pm, from 24.20 euros. Teatro Olympia stages a Captain Hook musical from December 19 to January 4. Teatre Talia has a family magic and comedy show from December 21 to January 4.
Where can children hear Christmas carols in Valencia?
The Pequeños Cantores choir school gives a carol concert at the Palau de la Música, Sala Iturbi, on December 13 at 11:30 am, with tickets of 10 to 16 euros. It benefits the Columbus Foundation. Nadales are Valencian carols sung at Christmas, so it is a good first concert for kids.
Are there Christmas events outside Valencia city?
Yes. In Torrent, a town just outside Valencia, the L'Auditori hosts a family musical retelling Sleeping Beauty on December 26. Tickets are 12 euros for stalls and 6 euros for the amphitheater, plus 1 euro when buying online.
Are Christmas events in Valencia in English?
Most events are in the local language, Spanish or Valencian. Parades, circuses, fairs and the nativity scenes are easy to enjoy without it. For shows with dialogue or songs, check with the host about English.
Is Valencia at Christmas good for toddlers?
It can be. Expojove expanded its offer for children aged 0 to 5 in the 2025 edition, with sensory areas and storytelling. Indoor circus tents, including a heated big top at La Marina, are another easy option in cold or wet weather.
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