
Throughout the year Madrid hosts an array of fiestas that liven up its streets and welcome visitors to the city, but few of them spread to as many parts of Madrid as the Christmas celebrations.
At the end of November the Christmas lights created by some of Spain's finest designers are turned on and the city is filled with a magical air. The streets are dressed in all their finery, the trees take on a Christmassy look, and shops and markets are stocked up with all kinds of gifts.
On December 18 Christmas opens at Madrid with a light and sound event at 20h in Cibeles Palace.
There are a lot of activities, events and Christmas markets in the historic squares of Madrid. A Christmas that have special importance in the historic center of Madrid with Christmas markets, a major cultural program for children as the City of Children in Conde Duque, many shows audiovisual, theater and dance, light spaces that adorn the city and of course, expected Cabalgata de Reyes.