Christmas in Fuencaliente arrives with a special programme full of activities for the whole family, running from December 5 to January 6. This year, highlights include children's craft workshops, charming solidarity markets, and unique events such as the Three Kings' Night with the grand parade. Additionally, there will be concerts, storytelling sessions, and artisan fairs, making this festive season a time filled with magic, tradition, and joy for everyone. Come and experience Christmas in Fuencaliente!
Christmas Programme Fuencaliente 2024
December 5
8:00 PM: Christmas lighting ceremony at the Cultural Centre of Los Canarios, featuring performances by singing, rhythmic gymnastics, dance, and theatre groups. The evening ends with churros and hot chocolate.
December 7
Opening of the Solidarity Market "Reciclando Esperanza," open until January 5. Hours: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Location: Cultural Centre of Los Canarios.
December 8
12:00 PM: Mass and procession for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception around San Antonio Abad Church. Following the service, inauguration of the Nativity Scene.
December 14
9:00 AM–3:00 PM: Handicraft fair. Location: Visitor Centre of San Antonio Volcano.
11:00 AM–12:30 PM: Children's reading workshop, "Cuentacuentos." Location: Municipal Library of Fuencaliente.
Opening of the Parish Solidarity Christmas Market of San Antonio Abad, open until December 22. Location: Old Town Hall of Fuencaliente.
December 15
9:00 AM–3:00 PM: Handicraft fair. Location: Visitor Centre of San Antonio Volcano.
1:00 PM: Parish lunch. Location: Cultural Centre of Los Canarios.
December 20
5:00 PM–7:00 PM: Christmas photo session with photographer Abián San Gil. Location: Old Town Hall of Fuencaliente.
December 21
11:00 AM–12:30 PM: Adult reading workshop, "Christmas Stories." Location: Municipal Library of Fuencaliente.
December 22
6:00 PM: Theatre performance, "The Christmas Elves." Location: Cultural Centre of Los Canarios.
December 23
7:00 PM: Santa Claus House, a magical experience for children. Location: Old Town Hall of Fuencaliente.
December 24
8:00 PM: Christmas Eve celebration at San Antonio Abad Church.
December 25
10:00 AM: Christmas Mass at Nuestra Señora Madre de la Iglesia Parish in Las Indias.
12:00 PM: Christmas Mass at San Antonio Abad Parish.
December 26
5:00 PM–6:30 PM: Children's craft workshop (prior registration required). Location: Training Room.
December 27
6:30 PM: Christmas carol concert with Parranda La Era and Brisas de La Fuente Santa. Location: Cultural Centre of Los Canarios.
December 28
11:00 AM–12:30 PM: Children's reading workshop, "Cuentacuentos." Location: Municipal Library of Fuencaliente.
December 31
8:00 PM: New Year’s Eve Mass at San Antonio Abad Parish.
11:00 PM: New Year’s Eve Party at Patio del Vino Restaurant with music by Grupo Bienmesabe and Duo Chévere.
January 1
10:00 AM: New Year’s Mass at Nuestra Señora Madre de la Iglesia Parish in Las Indias.
12:00 PM: New Year’s Mass at San Antonio Abad Parish.
January 2
5:00 PM–6:30 PM: Children's craft workshop (prior registration required). Location: Training Room.
6:00 PM: Concert by the group Echentive. Location: Church of Los Canarios.
January 3
6:30 PM: Christmas concert featuring the Municipal Band of Fuencaliente, guitar students, and the Centaurea Senior Choir. Location: San Antonio Abad Church.
January 5
10:00 AM: Mass at Nuestra Señora Madre de la Iglesia Parish in Las Indias.
11:30 AM: Mass at San Antonio Abad Parish.
7:00 PM: Grand Parade of the Three Wise Men in Los Canarios.
January 6
11:30 AM: Epiphany celebration with Mass at San Antonio Abad Parish.
Exhibitions
Christmas decorations: December 3–5, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, at the Old Town Hall of Fuencaliente.
ADER exhibition: December 9–13, at the Old Town Hall of Fuencaliente.
Climate Change exhibition: December 16–21, at the Old Town Hall of Fuencaliente.
January 17
12:00 PM: Blessing of animals at the square of San Antonio Abad Parish.
6:30 PM: Celebration in honour of Saint Anthony Abbot, followed by a procession through the traditional streets.