In Sant Julià de Lòria, Christmas is all about music, tradition and activities for the whole family. From early December until the feast of Sant Julià, squares, churches and venues fill up with things to do so you can enjoy the festive season in good company.
Laurèdia Il·lusiona: Paths of Light, Corners of Legend
From 26 November to 10 January, the first edition of Laurèdia Il·lusiona takes you into the legends and history of the streets of Sant Julià, with creations by local artists and the parish schools, as well as decorated shop windows. Pick up the Book of Dreams at the Tourist Office and take part for a chance to win a prize!
Nativity Scene
From 27 November to 8 January, the Jardí de la Morera hosts the nativity scene, a corner steeped in tradition.
42nd Santa Llúcia Fair
From 27 to 29 November, Avinguda Verge de Canòlich and Germandat Square fill with stalls selling Christmas goods, flowers, food and crafts. The fair also features concerts, workshops, giant wooden games, vermouth with oysters, hot chocolate for all and the audiovisual show 4ZO26 projected onto the façade of the Centre Cultural Lauredià.
Christmas Lights Switch-On
On 27 November, from 7 pm, Germandat Square welcomes Christmas with performances by the parish’s cheerleaders and gymnasts, a fireworks display and, at 7.30 pm, the switch-on of the lights.
Christmas Concert
On 12 December at 9 pm, the parish church hosts the traditional Christmas Concert, featuring the Coral Rocafort, the Petits Cantaires Lauredians and the Coral de la Llar de Lòria, with the Orfeó Andorrà as guest choir.
Children’s show: AU!
On 13 December at 8.30 pm, the Auditori Rocafort presents AU! by Cia. Maria Andrés, a show of physical clowning and poetry about how hard it is to say goodbye. Humour, absurdity and tenderness that will leave no one indifferent. Tickets available at www.santjulia.ad/entrades or at the Centre Cultural Lauredià.
Father Christmas’s Letterbox
From 14 to 23 December, Father Christmas’s letterbox will be open in the foyer of the Centre Cultural Lauredià so that children can post their wishes.
Tió de Nadal: the Christmas log tradition
On 23 December at 11.30 am, Germandat Square hosts a show combining music, carols, dances and traditions, culminating in one of the most eagerly awaited moments: making the Tió (the Catalan Christmas log) “poop” out presents all together!
Christmas Eve
On 24 December, Germandat Square becomes a huge play area for the whole family:
La Belle Roue wheel, with Cia. Viu el Teatre. A hand-powered wooden wheel for all ages. From 10.30 am to 1.30 pm and from 4 to 7 pm.
Circus area, with Cia. NAFASI. A workshop with 17 stations for families to play with stilts, slackline, diabolos, spinning plates and much more. For children aged 5 and over. From 10.30 am to 1.30 pm and from 4 to 7 pm.
Paper Christmas crown workshop, with Crisisart. For children aged 6 and over. From 11 am to 1 pm.
Christmas shaker card workshop, with Crisisart. A greeting card full of glitter, colour and festive cheer. For children aged 6 and over. From 4 to 7 pm.
Father Christmas and his elves will also welcome children at the Casa Comuna (town hall) from 11 am to 1 pm and from 4 to 6.30 pm. Booking required at www.santjulia.ad; priority will be given to children aged up to 11 who live in the parish.
Midnight Mass
At midnight, the parish church celebrates Midnight Mass. Afterwards, churros and hot chocolate for everyone!
The Shepherds 2026-2027
The 33rd edition of The Shepherds (Els Pastorets), based on the play by Josep Maria Folch i Torres and directed by Ester Nadal, will be performed at the Auditori Claror in the Centre Cultural Lauredià on 26 December at 8 pm, 27 December at 6 pm, 3 January at 11.30 am and 6 January at 6 pm. Tickets available at www.santjulia.ad/entrades, at the Centre Cultural Lauredià or by phone on 744 044.
The Three Kings
From 28 December to 5 January, the Three Kings’ letterboxes await children’s letters in the foyer of the Centre Cultural Lauredià. On 5 January at 4.30 pm, a lantern-making workshop with Lamlola (ages 7 and up) will get little ones ready to light the way for Their Majesties, who will arrive at 6 pm accompanied by the Andorra Cheerleading Club.
The parade will wind through the town’s streets to Germandat Square, with a silent section between Laurèdia Square and Bonaventura Riera Street for people with sensory sensitivities. After the adoration of the Infant Jesus at the Casa Comuna, and new this year, children will be able to hand their letters to the Kings at the Auditori Claror in the Centre Cultural Lauredià.
Epiphany and Sant Julià Masses
On 6 January at 11.30 am, the Epiphany Youth Mass is celebrated in the presence of the Three Kings, and on 7 January, at the same time, the Sant Julià Mass takes place at the parish church.
