Christmas in Breña Baja begins at the end of November and fills the entire month of December with tradition, light and unforgettable moments. The streets turn festive with markets, concerts, gospel, children’s shows, folklore, workshops, sports tournaments, dance performances and the warm community spirit that defines this season.
Highlights include the lighting ceremony, live nativity scenes, the craft fair, the Divinos gathering, children’s activities, live music every week, end-of-year celebrations and the awaited visit of the Three Wise Men.
Christmas Programme in Breña Baja
Friday, 28 November
19:00
Christmas lighting and Christmas Market at CEIP San Antonio, San Antonio.
Friday, 5 December
19:30
Opening of the Nativity Scene by the Josana Neighbourhood Association, with participation from the Breña Baja Folklore School.
Location: Plaza de Las Madres, San José.
20:00
Christmas lighting ceremony with the Olodrum percussion group, the Municipal Band, Disney characters, festive animation, snow cannon and live Christmas music.
Location: Plaza de Las Madres.
20:30
XVIII Divinos Gathering with groups from Breña Baja and Santa Cruz de La Palma. Traditional churros and hot chocolate afterwards.
Saturday, 6 December
10:00–13:00
Children’s Christmas workshops by local artisans.
Location: Plaza de Las Madres.
10:00–13:00
Bouncy castles and face painting.
Location: Plaza de Las Madres.
Sunday, 7 December
12:30
Gospel concert by MLOU Choir from Gran Canaria.
Location: Plaza de Las Madres.
Wednesday, 10 December
19:30
Opening of the Padisbalta Nativity Scene in La Polvacera with the local folklore school.
Thursday, 11 December
17:00
Christmas Chess Tournament, Plaza de Las Madres.
Friday, 12 December
16:00–19:00
Magical Christmas Chess Tournament.
20:30
Acoustic concert by Flavia Cruz with her show Al Cielo.
Location: Plaza de Las Madres.
Saturday, 13 December
10:00–13:00
Giant Christmas games and face painting.
Location: Plaza de Las Madres.
13:00
Performance by Clown Floon and Children’s Verbena.
Sunday, 14 December
14:00
XXII Anniversary of the Gándara Seniors Association, with dancing.
Location: Sociedad Balcón Canario, Las Ledas.
Wednesday, 17 December
17:00
Santa Claus visits Padisbalta, La Polvacera.
Thursday, 18 December
17:30
Opening of the Christmas Craft Fair.
Location: Plaza de Las Madres.
17:30–20:00
Bouncy castles.
Location: Plaza de Las Madres.
18:00
Christmas Cookie Contest organised by the Youth Participation Board.
18:00
Accordion concert by the Breña Baja Music School.
19:30
Performance by Folkloric Group Cumbre Nueva.
Friday, 19 December
11:00
Craft Fair opens.
12:00
Christmas performance by CER Las Breñas.
17:30–20:00
Bouncy castles.
18:00
Concert by Entre Cuerdas.
20:30
Duo concert: Yumara Luis & Carlos Martín.
18:00
Royal Page visits Padisbalta.
Saturday, 20 December
A full day of festivities:
08:00–20:30
6x6 Christmas Volleyball Tournament.
11:00
Craft Fair opening.
11:00–20:00
Bouncy castles.
12:00
Performance by Chicos del Son.
17:00
Folklore Group Alfaguara performance.
18:00
Concert by Siempre Ellas.
19:30
Concert by Código Latino.
19:00
Chamber concert by Aleksandra Tonelli & Simone Van Der Weerden.
Location: Old Salt Pans of Los Cancajos.
Sunday, 21 December
12:00
Chamber concert by Aleksandra Tonelli & Simone Van Der Weerden.
Location: Old Salt Pans of Los Cancajos.
Monday, 22 December
19:00
Christmas Gala by Revolution Dance.
Location: Plaza de Las Madres.
Tuesday, 23 December
21:00
Christmas Concert by the Municipal Band of Breña Baja.
Location: Plaza de Las Madres.
Friday, 26 December
19:00
Music and dance event Yesterday, Today and Always with DJ and parranda.
Location: San José Municipal Venue.
Saturday, 27 December
10:00–14:00
U17 Girls Basketball Tournament.
Location: IES Las Breñas.
11:00
Bouncy castles, crafts and kids’ MasterChef.
Location: Plaza de Las Madres.
12:00
DJ Tenax.
13:00
Tribute to Olga Tañón by Naomi Reverón.
Wednesday, 31 December
10:00
Children’s New Year’s Eve Party with workshops and traditional grapes ritual.
Location: Plaza de Las Madres.
Saturday, 3 January
10:00–14:00
U17 Girls Basketball Tournament continues.
Monday, 5 January
10:30
Show by the Christmas Acrobats and Clown Cañita with DJ Equis.
12:30
Visit of Their Majesties the Three Wise Men.