Christmas 2025-2026 Programme in Malpica

The Christmas 2025-2026 programme in Malpica offers a rich blend of school contests, exhibitions, storytelling, theatre, sports, creative workshops and charity events. From mid-November to early January, the town and its coastal parishes host activities that bring neighbours and visitors together to enjoy the festive season by the Atlantic.

Highlights of the Christmas 2025-2026 programme in Malpica include the Amigurumi Nativity scene, traditional music and dance, net-mending workshops with local rederas, the Seaia Christmas Camp, inflatable play areas, sports tournaments and the magical visits of Santa Claus, the Royal Postman and the Three Wise Men touring every corner of the municipality.

• 11–21 November: School Christmas Drawing and Painting Contest with local schools CEIP Milladoiro, CEIP Joaquín Rodríguez Otero, Escola de Mens (CRA A Nosa Señora do Faro) and IES Urbano Lugrís.
• 15 November–15 December: Christmas Story and Drawing Contest in Galician, themed around Christmas, music and dance, organised by AC Raigañas (entries at Pozacas Sociocultural Centre or via email).
• 1–15 December: “Prestixe 20 anos” exhibition at the Civic Centre in Malpica.
• 5 December: Awards ceremony for the School Christmas Drawing and Painting Contest.
• 7 December: Christmas lights switch-on with hot chocolate, Royal Mailbox installation and tree decoration in Praza Anselmo Villar Amigo.
• 8 December–8 January: Amigurumi Nativity Scene exhibition by Marta Rojo Amigo at the Fishermen’s House pensioners’ centre.
• 13 December: Ethnomedicine talk and walk “O uso das herbas medicinais” with pharmacist María Moure at the Fishermen’s House.
• 14 December: Charity toy collection at Pedra Queimada Football Ground (Sporting Seaia).
• 16 December–18 January: “Letras cantadas” exhibition at the Civic Centre exhibition space.
• 17 December: Royal Postman visit to nurseries and primary schools in Cerqueda, JIRO, Milladoiro and Mens.
• 19 December: “A alfombra máxica” puppet show for babies and families at the Civic Centre auditorium.
• 20 December: Charity food collection for the Municipal Food Bank at Xaviña Football Ground and presentation of the album “Mens” in tribute to the local pandereiteiras.
• 21 December: “Contos arredor do lume” storytelling session at the Fishermen’s House.
• 22 December: Children’s party with inflatables at CEIP JIRO sports hall.
• 22, 23, 24, 26, 29, 30, 31 December & 2 January: Christmas Camp in Seaia for children aged 4–12 at the local culture house.
• 23 December: Badminton and pickleball tournament in the Municipal Sports Hall, plus rederas workshop and port visit in the Fishermen’s House.
• 24 December: Santa Claus greeting children in Anselmo Villar Amigo Square and collecting gifts earlier in the day at the Local Police offices.
• 26 December: Christmas decorations workshop and “Contos, Cantos e Bailes de Nadal” evening show.
• 27 December: Children’s day with workshops, traditional games and prize-giving, followed by the 5th Christmas Singing Foliada with live traditional music.
• 28 December: Traditional origami workshop and children’s theatre show “Contamos contos de medo?” at the Fishermen’s House.
• 29 December: Inflatable play afternoon in Malpica’s municipal sports hall.
• 30 December: Multi-sport games for children aged 7–12 and rederas workshop in Buño’s craft and tradition centre.
• 31 December: 8th San Silvestre Malpicana fancy-dress fun run and New Year’s Eve dance with Trío Rosel at the Civic Centre.
• 2 January: Christmas decorations workshop at the Fishermen’s House.
• 3 January: Modular origami workshop for children and evening comedy “Entre Dos” at the Civic Centre.
• 4 January: Early childhood storytelling session with Cris de Caldas at the public library (free admission until full).
• 5 January: Arrival of the Three Wise Men in Buño and Malpica, plus parades through Cerqueda, Cambre and Leiloio.
• 6 January: Three Wise Men visits to Santiso, Beo, Mens, Barizo and Seaia village fiestas.
• 10 January: Inflatables in the Seaia festival field, rounding off the festive season.