Christmas in El Paso is lived with a programme full of emotion, tradition and music that fills every corner of the municipality from 5 December to 5 January.
The switching-on of the Christmas lights opens several weeks packed with children’s shows, live nativity scenes, concerts, creative workshops, fairs, tastings, musical routes, solidarity sports and family celebrations.
Highlights include the inauguration of the Christmas lighting, the Divinos Route, the Solidarity Tree, the Christmas Wine Fair, the big Gospel Concert, the New Year’s Eve party and, of course, the arrival of Their Majesties the Three Wise Men.
Christmas Program in El Paso 2025
Friday, 5 December
17:30
Family show “Totó the Clown and the Christmas List” on Calle Manuel Taño.
19:00
Official switching-on of the Christmas lights and presentation of the Municipal Nativity Scene.
The celebration includes a live performance by Mamajuana’s, a photocall, snow cannon, animation characters, magic, street entertainment, mini disco and a Christmas Rock concert at Plaza Francisca de Gazmira.
Monday, 8 December
18:00
Celebration in honour of Our Lady of Bonanza, patron saint of El Paso.
A solemn mass is sung by the Choir of Nuestra Señora del Pino, followed by a procession accompanied by the Municipal Band and the blessing of the Municipal Nativity Scene.
Location: Church of Nuestra Señora de Bonanza.
Tuesday, 9 December
19:00
Live Nativity Scene in La Rosa and Camino Viejo with the participation of the seniors’ association Brisas El Paso.
Location: CEIP La Rosa – Camino Viejo.
Wednesday, 10 December
10:00
Creative Writing Workshop “We All Have Something New to Tell” for people over 50 at the Municipal Library.
19:00
Live Nativity Scene in Tendiña with the Parranda La Era.
Location: CEIP Arco Iris.
20:00
Christmas Concert by the Municipal String Ensemble of El Paso at the Braulio Martín Hernández Cultural Centre.
Thursday, 11 December
19:00
Live Nativity Scene in the town centre with participation of the Municipal String Ensemble.
Location: CEIP Adamancasis.
Friday, 12 December
11:00
14th Anniversary of the El Paso Market with workshops, musical performances, raffles and tastings.
Location: Municipal Market.
18:30
Ruta de Los Divinos through the town centre.
Saturday, 13 December
11:00
Continuation of the 14th anniversary celebrations of the El Paso Market.
19:00
Lighting of the Solidarity Tree with an opening message from the youth of the municipality and musical performances.
Location: Plaza de las Abuelas (Tourist Office).
Sunday, 14 December
09:00
III Christmas Softball Cup at the Municipal Stadium of El Paso.
Tuesday, 16 December
19:00
Grand concert “Family Christmas” with two sessions at 19:00 and 20:00, featuring the Children’s, Youth and Municipal Bands.
Location: Church of Nuestra Señora de Bonanza.
Saturday, 20 December
11:30
Tasting “Cheeses with History: A Sensory Journey” organised by Association El Almud. Prior registration required.
Location: Municipal Market.
12:00
“Christmas in the Street” with an exhibition of classic and vintage cars presented by the Classic Car Club.
Location: Calle Manuel Taño and Calle Sagrado Corazón de Jesús.
12:30
Ninth Parranda Route through the town streets.
13:00
Fourth Christmas Wine Fair with island wineries, workshops and live music.
Location: Calle Fermín Sosa Pino.
Sunday, 21 December
19:00
Gospel Concert by singer Génesis, trained in the Gospel Choir of Madrid and influenced by R&B and Neo Soul.
Location: Church of Nuestra Señora de Bonanza.
Monday, 22 December
07:30
Opening of the exclusive Christmas Campus at CEIP La Rosa.
17:00
Children’s workshop to create Christmas baubles. Prior registration required.
Location: Calle Antonio Pérez.
20:30
Concert “Divine Night” at the Cultural Centre.
Tuesday, 23 December
12:00
Show “Christmas Clowns” by Clownbaret at Plaza Francisca de Gazmira, including letters to the Three Kings, Santa Claus and many festive surprises.
17:00
Children’s workshop “Pop-Up Christmas Cards” for ages 7–12, taught by Escribanías Creative Space.
Location: Calle Manuel Taño.
18:00
“Christmas in the Street” with A.F. Volcán de San Juan, Parranda El Trapiche and Parranda Por Montera in the centre of town.
Wednesday, 24 December
18:00
Midnight Mass.
20:00
Midnight Mass and Christmas performance at the Church of Nuestra Señora de Bonanza.
Also at the Parish of the Holy Family.
Friday, 26 December
19:30
Cinematic Aromas, screening of the film “A fuego lento” with tasting session.
Tickets available at tomaticket.es
Location: Braulio Martín Hernández Cultural Centre.
Saturday, 27 December
10:00
12th El Paso Solidarity Race, in aid of the Stop Bullying Canarias Association, with awards ceremony afterwards.
Location: Calle Manuel Taño.
Tuesday, 30 December
17:00
Children’s workshop “Magic Painting” for ages 7–12, taught by Escribanías Creative Space.
Location: Avenida Islas Canarias.
Wednesday, 31 December
10:30
Children’s New Year’s Eve Party with workshops, party bags and children’s characters.
Location: El Paso Fairgrounds.
14:00
Big New Year’s Eve Celebration with Tony Tun Tun, Kilian Viera, Pedro Afonso, Los Tres de Caña, Grupo Libertad, Zebensui Melián and DJ Graja Sound.
Location: Plaza Francisca de Gazmira.
Saturday, 3 January
17:00
Live video call with the Three Wise Men from the Orient, followed by a children’s show.
Location: Braulio Martín Hernández Cultural Centre.
Monday, 5 January
18:00
Mass, Offering and Epiphany Parade through the town, departing from the Church of Nuestra Señora de Bonanza.
19:30
Royal reception and letter collection at the El Paso Fairgrounds.