Festivals and traditions

Christmas 2024 in Canillo

Christmas 2022 in Canillo

From 01-12-2024 to 03-01-2025

Location and contact

Contact us

(+376) 753 600

Activities and shows to do with the family!

Turning on the Christmas Lights
Kick off the festivities with the magical turning on of the Christmas lights in Canillo! With Quim Barceló as Master of Ceremonies. Enjoy the music, Christmas lights, food trucks and Urban flowers concert, the duet formed by Anna Torres and Gemma Croft, who will perform Christmas carols in Catalan, English and Spanish. Camping Pla on Sunday 1st December at 6:00 p.m.

Canillo shines
Dive into the magic of Christmas with Canillo's outdoor light park! Discover a dazzling journey inspired by the stars of the cosmos, surrounded by light displays and sound effects. Enjoy Christmas music, food trucks and a children’s train for the little ones. Ideal for all ages and with free entry, it is the perfect setting for your best Christmas photos! Weekends and holidays from 1 December to 16 March 2025. Weekdays from 21 to 30 December and from 1 to 6 January, at the Camping Pla from 6 pm to 9 pm.

Life-Size Nativity Scene
Canillo invites you to a magical and surprising circuit for everyone with scenes from Bethlehem and more than 200 life-size figures. Let yourself be illuminated by the star of the Orient, which will guide you through the streets of the town where you will find the most traditional Christmas scenes from 1st December 2024 to 28th January 2025.

The Christmas Log
Enjoy fun-filled children’s entertainment with the traditional Tió! This charming tradition celebrates generosity and the joy of sharing, and delights the whole family. Don’t miss this unique Christmas experience! Sunday 15th December at 6:00 p.m. in the Perecaus building.

The House of Father Christmas's Elves
From 14th to 23rd December from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., children can visit the elves and deliver their letter for Father Christmas at the house located in front of the tourist office.

The arrival of Father Christmas
Like every Christmas Eve, on 24th December at 6:00 p.m. at the Palau de Gel. Everyone is invited to welcome Father Christmas, who will visit Canillo accompanied by his elves.

Concerts

  • Landry Riba: The Meaning of Now. Church of Sant Serni, Friday 13th December at 8:00 p.m.
  • Artur Blasco: Traditional Music from the Pyrenees. Saturday 14th December at 6:00 p.m., Palau de Gel auditorium.
  • Iñaki Barrocal: The Dream of a Yule Night.  Monday 16th December at 6:00 p.m., Palau de Gel auditorium.
  • Andorra Rock Choir concert. Sunday 22nd December at 6:00 p.m., Palau de Gel auditorium.
  • Elegant Cocktail. Evening Ball. Edf. Perecaus, Thursday 26 December at 6 pm.
  • Caliu Group. Sunday 29th December at 6:00 p.m., Palau de Gel auditorium.
  • Old School. '70s music! In the Perecaus building, Friday 3rd January at 6:00 p.m.

Midnight Mass
On Christmas Eve the traditional Midnight Mass will be held at Sant Cerni Church. Afterwards, worshippers will be offered hot chocolate and mulled wine.

Check out the full programme of activities at this link.

More information: Canillo Tourist Information Office, Tel.: (+376) 753 600, vcd@canillo.ad; and Department of Tourism and Cultural Promotion, Tel.: (+376) 753 624.

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