Every day from 29 November 2025 until 6 January 2026, from 18:30
Where: Vara de Rey, Ibiza Town (Eivissa)
Christmas officially begins in Ibiza Town on Saturday, 29 November with an opening ceremony at Parque Reina Sofía. At 18:30, the lights switch on and the “Building Christmas” show illuminates the park with videomapping, dancers, and acrobats. At 19:00, the inclusive Ibiza Love Retro party takes place at Vara de Rey.
The new Mercat Gastronòmic also opens on 29 November, running daily until 6 January from 12:00 - 16:00 and 19:00 - 23:00 at Vara de Rey, featuring ten culinary stalls and live music. The festive programme continues until 11 January with the Fun Fair.
Highlights include the Santa Claus parades on 23 and 24 December, the travelling concert Santa’s Band On The Road across different neighbourhoods, and a giant character photocall at the Santa Claus Cabin.
On 5 January, the Three Kings Parade reaches the port at 18:00, with accessible areas for people with reduced mobility or sound sensitivity.
On New Year’s Eve, activities begin with family pre-bells at the Mercat Gastronòmic from 11:00–12:00, followed by a party at Vara de Rey from 22:00–03:00. On 1 January, Figueretas hosts the first swim of the year and a chocolate treat at 12:00.
Here a selection of some of the highlights:
29 November – Opening Ceremony
- 18:30 – Creating Christmas at Parque Reina Sofía: a spectacular show with videomapping, dancers, and acrobats.
- 19:00–23:00 – Ibiza Love Retro inclusive party at the Vara de Rey marquee.
- Gastronomic Market opens (daily from 29 Nov to 6 Jan, 12:00–16:00 and 19:00–23:00).
30 November
- 18:00 – Magic show: Preparing Christmas, at Vara de Rey.
3–4 December
- Exhibition of Christmas decorations at Vara de Rey.
- Live music and concerts in town squares.
5 December
- Gastronomic Market featuring jazz and pop concerts.
- Mobile Christmas Photocall (16:00–20:00).
- Bouncy castles and children’s workshops at Parque Reina Sofía.
- Classical guitar concert Eivissa Clàssica.
6–8 December
- Creative workshops and inflatable castles for children.
- Eivicadabra magic festival.
12–14 December
- Santa’s Band On The Road: itinerant Christmas music concerts.
- Nadal a Pedal: festive cyclo car rides around the city.
20–24 December
- Papá Noel parade on 23 and 24 December at 10:30, from Ibiza Port to Vara de Rey.
- Santa’s Band On The Road continues through the town’s neighbourhoods.
- Children’s workshops, inflatable castles, and photo booths across Ibiza.
31 December – New Year’s Eve
- Family pre-bell ringing event at the Gastronomic Market (11:00–12:00).
- New Year’s Eve party at the Paseo de Vara de Rey (22:00–03:00)
1 January – First Swim of the Year
- Figueretas hosts the traditional first swim of the year, followed by a chocolate treat at 12:00.
5 January – Three Kings Day
- Three Kings Parade arriving at Ibiza Port at 18:00.
Every day until 12 January
- Fun Fair: 42 attractions with extended opening hours and inclusive sessions for all visitors.