For 2026, we confirmed 7 Christmas events for kids in Zaragoza. The season opens on November 20 with Zaragoza Christmas Lights 2026-2027 (Iluminación de Navidad de Zaragoza) and runs until January 10 with La nueva Cenicienta sobre Hielo (The New Cinderella on Ice). 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 Zaragoza: 7
- First: Zaragoza Christmas Lights 2026-2027 (Iluminación de Navidad de Zaragoza), Zaragoza, November 20
- Free events: Navidad con Lía y Bruno: la inclusión también se celebra (Christmas with Lía and Bruno: Inclusion Is Worth Celebrating Too)
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 Zaragoza
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- November 20 to January 10
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Tree lighting
Zaragoza Christmas Lights 2026-2027 (Iluminación de Navidad de Zaragoza)
- When: From Nov 20, 2026 through Jan 7, 2027, daily from 5:30 pm (or sunset) to 1 am
- Where: Paseo de la Independencia, Plaza del Pilar and downtown streets, 50004 Zaragoza (opens in maps)
- Cost: Check the price with the host
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The city awarded the contract for the 2026-2027 lighting campaign. According to its notice, the lights are inaugurated starting Nov 20, 2026 and the planned end is Jan 7, 2027.
They run every day from 5:30 pm or sunset until 1 am. The city's tree is a cone 21 meters tall. The time and place of a lighting ceremony had not been announced when the information was reviewed.
Parent tip: With small children, head out early in the evening, when the lights are already on but there are fewer people.
- Host
- Ayuntamiento de Zaragoza (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Paseo de la Independencia, Plaza del Pilar and downtown streets, 50004 Zaragoza (opens in maps)
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Christmas show
La nueva Cenicienta sobre Hielo (The New Cinderella on Ice)
- When: Nov 21 to Jan 10, shows Thursday to Sunday and during school vacation
- Where: Teatro AM Puerto Venecia, 50021 Zaragoza (opens in maps)
- Cost: From €18; €29.50 for first-tier seats; VIP ticket €69
- Ages: Recommended for ages 3 and up
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La nueva Cenicienta sobre Hielo is a musical sung live that combines theater, dance and ice skating. It comes to Spain for the first time and is performed in a themed tent set up at Puerto Venecia, from Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027. In this version, the heroine chooses her own path, with Nerea Rodríguez in the lead role at several shows.
It runs about 60 minutes plus a 15-minute intermission. The website recommends it for children ages 3 and up and advises arriving half an hour early. There are morning and afternoon shows depending on the day, with more shows during school vacation. Tickets cost from €18 in the third tier and €29.50 in the first, with packs of 3 to 5 seats and a €69 VIP option. The website lists a launch price of €24.50 for the shows from Nov 21 to 30 if bought before Nov 8, plus booking fees.
Parent tip: Arrive about 30 minutes early and book ahead, because some shows fill up. Photos without flash are allowed, but not recording the whole show. Expect it to be in Spanish.
- Host
- AM Live (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Teatro AM Puerto Venecia, 50021 Zaragoza (opens in maps)
- Registration
- Required
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Christmas show
Annie, el musical (Annie, the Musical)
- When: Sat, Dec 26 to Wed, Dec 30, 5 pm (Sun, Dec 27 at 12:30 pm)
- Where: Palacio de Congresos de Zaragoza, Plaza Lucas Miret Rodríguez, 1, 50018 Zaragoza (opens in maps)
- Cost: Paid tickets, check the price on the ticket site
- Ages: A show for the whole family
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Annie is a musical theater classic made to enjoy as a family. It tells the story of an orphan girl who dreams that her parents will come to get her and whose life changes when a New York billionaire decides to adopt an orphan to spend Christmas with him. The Theatre Properties production stands out for songs like Mañana (Tomorrow), eye-catching sets and lighting that recreates 1930s New York.
It is performed at the Palacio de Congresos de Zaragoza from Dec 26 to 30, 2026. Shows are at 5 pm on Dec 26, 28, 29 and 30, and at 12:30 pm on Sunday, Dec 27. Tickets are bought on the ticket site, where it is worth checking the price and recommended age for each show before booking.
Parent tip: Buy tickets ahead on the ticket site and think about whether your kids can handle a long show. Expect it to be in Spanish.
- Host
- Theatre Properties (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Palacio de Congresos de Zaragoza, Plaza Lucas Miret Rodríguez, 1, 50018 Zaragoza (opens in maps)
- Registration
- Required
- Confirmed
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Christmas show
La fiesta de Mickey (Mickey's Party)
- When: Tue, Dec 29, 5 pm and 7 pm
- Where: Teatro de las Esquinas, Vía Univérsitas, 30-32, 50009 Zaragoza (opens in maps)
- Cost: From €15.50 (under 12, €15.50; on the day of the show, €19.50)
- Ages: Family show
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In La fiesta de Mickey, Mickey celebrates one hundred years of magic and adventure and throws a big party with the help of Minnie and a very special radio that broadcasts music and magic. During the show, characters such as Elsa, Moana (Vaiana), Mirabel, Miguel, Stitch and the Genie from Aladdin join the celebration, with songs, surprises and heartwarming messages. The theater stresses that audience participation is an essential part of the party.
There are two shows on Tuesday, Dec 29, 2026, at 5 pm and 7 pm, at the Teatro de las Esquinas in Zaragoza. Tickets start at €15.50, which is the price for children under 12; general advance admission costs €17.50 and on the day of the show €19.50. It is a convenient option for a school-vacation afternoon with the family.
Parent tip: Advance tickets are a bit cheaper than on the day of the show. Buy on the theater's website, where you can see availability for each show. Expect it to be in Spanish.
- Host
- Teatro de las Esquinas (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Teatro de las Esquinas, Vía Univérsitas, 30-32, 50009 Zaragoza (opens in maps)
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- Required
- Confirmed
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What are the 2026 Christmas events for kids in Zaragoza?
For 2026, we confirmed 7 Christmas events for kids in Zaragoza, each on its host’s own page: La nueva Cenicienta sobre Hielo (The New Cinderella on Ice), Navidad con Lía y Bruno: la inclusión también se celebra (Christmas with Lía and Bruno: Inclusion Is Worth Celebrating Too), La fiesta de Mickey (Mickey's Party) and 4 more. Each one is listed above with times, cost and a link to the host.
Are there free Christmas events for kids in Zaragoza?
Yes. One of the 7 events here is free: Navidad con Lía y Bruno: la inclusión también se celebra (Christmas with Lía and Bruno: Inclusion Is Worth Celebrating Too). Check the listing in case you need to book or register.
Where are there Christmas story times for kids in Zaragoza?
Christmas story times on this page: CUENTO DE NAVIDAD (encapsulando a Dickens) (A Christmas Carol, Encapsulating Dickens).
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 Zaragoza
In Zaragoza, the nativity scene has stood on Plaza del Pilar, next to the basilica, since 1972, and entry is free. On January 5 the Three Kings arrive first at Parque Grande and then ride to that same square. Here is what a visiting family can see and how to plan around it.
How Zaragoza celebrates Christmas
Christmas in Zaragoza is centered on one big square. Plaza del Pilar, beside the basilica, holds the nativity scene, the ice rink, the carousels and Santa's house, and in the first two weeks of the 2025 season 1,403,236 people passed through it.
The lights make a trail through the city. In 2025 the mayor, Natalia Chueca, and the singer Juanjo Bona pressed the button on November 29 in Plaza de España, in front of more than 60,000 people, according to the press. This year the city says the lights will go on from November 20, and stay lit until January 7, 2027.
For a visiting family, the surprise is how easy the center is to explore on foot: lights along Paseo de la Independencia, a free nativity scene in the main square, and a Kings parade that finishes in that same square.
Local traditions your kids will meet
The belén, or nativity scene, is the best known Christmas sight. It has been in Plaza del Pilar since 1972, and in 2021 it changed to a fan-shaped layout. In 2025, according to the press, it had 100 life-size figures, including figures of Aragonese trades, and a mobile game called El Misterio de Belén that is activated with a QR code. In the 2025 season it was open from November 29 to January 6, 2026, with free entry and no booking.
The Three Kings, called the Reyes Magos in Spanish, are the gift bringers for many Spanish children. In Zaragoza, children could leave their letters in 2025 at a giant royal mailbox at City Hall, which came with an elf called Elfa Noel and the Royal Mail Carrier. Santa also has a house on the square.
On January 5 the Kings meet families at Parque Grande before the parade, then ride to Plaza del Pilar, where they visit the nativity scene before speaking to the children from the City Hall balcony.
Planning a Christmas visit to Zaragoza with kids
The lights are the backbone of the season. The city says they will be on every day from 5:30 pm, or sunset, until 1 am, from November 20, 2026 until January 7, 2027. They are free to enjoy.
The events on this page start in November and run to January 10. Stage shows fill the weeks around Christmas: a clown, circus and dance show at Teatro del Mercado, a Broadway musical at the Palacio de Congresos, a Mickey Mouse party musical, and an ice skating Cinderella in a heated tent at Puerto Venecia. There is also a free Christmas gathering at Harinera ZGZ on December 19 about inclusion.
The nativity scene's opening date for this year was not confirmed when this guide was prepared, so check the city's announcements. In 2025 it was open daily from 11 am to 2 pm and 4 pm to 9 pm. Most shows are in Spanish, so check with the host if your kids need English.
A tree inspired by brain cells
One fun story from 2025: the giant tree in Plaza Aragón was inspired by the neural connections drawn by Santiago Ramón y Cajal, the Aragonese scientist. Under the Alfonso I staircase there was a glowing 8 meter nativity scene, and two trumpet angels 10 meters tall welcomed visitors at Parque Grande. Gran Vía added a polar bear, a mushroom, a sleigh and a gingerbread house made of lights.
Traditions today
- The nativity scene on Plaza del Pilar: It has stood next to the basilica since 1972 and is free to visit. In 2025 it was open daily from 11 am to 2 pm and from 4 pm to 9 pm.
- The lighting of the Christmas lights: In 2025 the lights went on on November 29 in Plaza de España. This year the city says they run from November 20, 2026 to January 7, 2027.
- The Three Kings parade: Each January 5 the Kings arrive in Parque Grande in the afternoon and the parade ends at Plaza del Pilar. In January 2026 it left at 6 pm from the Joaquín Costa school.
- The Christmas showcase on Plaza del Pilar: In 2025 it gathered about 80 activities, from music to workshops, storytelling and theater, alongside craft stalls, carousels and Santa's house.
- Ice rink and air sleds: Two attractions on Plaza del Pilar. In the first two weeks of Christmas 2025, 5,887 people skated and 5,075 went down on an inflatable sled.
- The giant royal mailbox: In 2025 the city set up a giant royal mailbox with Elfa Noel and the Royal Mail Carrier, so that children could leave their letters to the Kings.
A fact for kids
In 2025 the giant tree in Plaza Aragón was inspired by the neurons that Ramón y Cajal drew, and Gran Vía had a polar bear made of lights.
Questions about Christmas in Zaragoza
Is Zaragoza worth visiting at Christmas with kids?
Yes. The center is compact, the lights run for weeks, the nativity scene on Plaza del Pilar is free and there are theater shows and an ice skating musical for children. The Kings parade on January 5 ends in the same square.
When do the Christmas lights go on in Zaragoza?
The city says they are inaugurated from November 20, 2026, without announcing a specific date for the ceremony. In 2025 the lighting was on November 29. They run daily from 5:30 pm or sunset until 1 am.
How long do the Christmas lights stay on in Zaragoza?
Until January 7, 2027, according to the 2026 to 2027 calendar. They come on at 5:30 pm or at sunset and go off at 1 am. The decorations must be taken down before February 28, 2027.
How big is the city's cone-shaped Christmas tree?
It is a 21 meter cone and is part of the 2026 to 2027 decorations, according to the city. Do not confuse it with the 2025 giant tree in Plaza Aragón, inspired by Ramón y Cajal's neurons, when searching for photos.
Is the nativity scene on Plaza del Pilar free?
Yes. In 2025 entry was free and no booking was needed. It was open daily from 11 am to 2 pm and from 4 pm to 9 pm. This year's hours were not confirmed when this guide was prepared, so check before going with small children.
When does the Plaza del Pilar nativity scene open this year?
The 2026 opening date was still unconfirmed in early November. Work began on October 27 with fences and floor markings. In 2025 it opened on November 29 and closed on January 6.
How long has Zaragoza had a nativity scene on Plaza del Pilar?
Since 1972. A fan-shaped layout was introduced in 2021. In 2025, according to the press, it had 100 life-size figures, including figures of Aragonese trades, and a mobile game called El Misterio de Belén activated with a QR code.
What is the Christmas showcase on Plaza del Pilar?
In 2025 it gathered about 80 activities of music, workshops, storytelling and theater, alongside craft stalls, carousels and Santa's house. There was also a Wish Tree. The activities are concentrated next to the free nativity scene, and the 2026 program had not been confirmed.
Is there an ice rink in Zaragoza at Christmas?
In 2025 yes, on Plaza del Pilar, protected from bad weather. In the first two weeks, 5,887 people skated and 5,075 went down on inflatable sleds. Hours and conditions for this year were not confirmed in early November, so check first.
How busy is Plaza del Pilar at Christmas?
Very. In the first two weeks of the 2025 season, 1,403,236 people passed through the square, according to counting cameras, and about 160,000 visited the nativity scene. In 2024 the season's visitors exceeded 600,000.
What can kids do on Plaza del Pilar besides the nativity scene?
Skate, ride the air sleds, try the carousels and visit Santa's house. In 2025 Parque Grande also had a show called Boreal, from December 5 to January 7. Confirmed 2026 plans are listed on this page.
How was the 2025 lighting ceremony in Zaragoza?
On November 29, 2025 in Plaza de España the mayor, Natalia Chueca, and the singer Juanjo Bona pressed the button, and more than 60,000 people came, according to the press. A 1.3 kilometer ceiling of stars debuted between the Puente de Piedra and Parque Grande.
What is the ceiling of stars on Paseo de la Independencia?
A decoration introduced in 2025 over 1.3 kilometers of the avenue, from the Puente de Piedra to Parque Grande. It replaced the loose stars of 2022, and the city invested almost 1.2 million euros.
Why is there a Christmas tree with neurons in Plaza Aragón?
The 2025 giant tree was inspired by the neural connections discovered by Santiago Ramón y Cajal, the Aragonese scientist. It was one of the photo spots on the light route, near the tram stop.
What is the glowing nativity scene on the Alfonso I staircase?
In 2025 a glowing 8 meter nativity scene was set up under the Alfonso I staircase, one of the new features of the light route. The route links El Arrabal with Parque Grande and has around 30 lighting points.
What time was the Three Kings parade in Zaragoza in 2026?
On January 5, 2026 the parade left at 6 pm from the Joaquín Costa school, and the commercial caravan at 5:30 pm. The Kings had arrived at Parque Grande at 4 pm. The 2027 route and time were not confirmed in early November 2026.
Where did the Three Kings parade pass in Zaragoza in 2026?
Through General Mayandía, Anselmo Clavé, Paseo Teruel, Puerta del Carmen, César Augusto, El Coso and Alfonso I to Plaza del Pilar. It was a new route, and in the square the Kings visited the nativity scene. 417 people took part, and the show was called Oro, Incienso y Mirra, meaning Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh.
Where can kids meet the Three Kings before the parade in Zaragoza?
In 2026 the Kings arrived at 4 pm at Parque Grande José Antonio Labordeta and greeted families before the parade, repeating the previous year's meeting point. Details for January 2027 had not been published.
What was new at the 2026 Three Kings parade in Zaragoza?
The living nativity of Estadilla joined, along with a giant angel and the return of the classic Pajarito Pinzón, plus better lighting, sound and special effects. 417 people took part.
What family shows are on in Zaragoza this Christmas?
Teatro del Mercado has a clown, circus and dance show from December 23 to January 6 (15 euros). Annie, the musical, plays at the Palacio de Congresos from December 26 to 30. La fiesta de Mickey is on December 29 at 5 and 7 pm, and an ice skating Cinderella runs at Puerto Venecia until January 10.
Are there free Christmas events in Zaragoza?
Yes. The lights and the nativity scene on Plaza del Pilar are free, and Harinera ZGZ hosts a free Christmas gathering on December 19, from 5 to 7 pm, with the giant-head figures Lía and Bruno, about inclusion and hearing diversity.
Are Christmas events in Zaragoza in English?
Most events are in Spanish. The lights, the nativity scene and the parade need no language. For shows, check with the host about English.
Sources
- El encendido de la Navidad en Zaragoza 2025: Juanjo Bona y la nueva luz del paseo de la Independencia, Última Hora
- La ilusión de la Navidad brilla en Zaragoza, la ciudad donde siempre pasan cosas, Última Hora
- La Cabalgata de Reyes llena de magia las calles de Zaragoza con un nuevo recorrido, Ayuntamiento de Zaragoza
- Comienzan los preparativos del Belén de la plaza del Pilar de Zaragoza 2026, Zaragozala
- El Belén de la Plaza del Pilar de Zaragoza, Soy de Zaragoza
- Navidad en Zaragoza 2025-2026: belén, patinaje y teatros, Soy de Zaragoza
- Iluminación de Navidad 2026-2027 en Zaragoza, Ayuntamiento de Zaragoza