Palma's Christmas lights 2023: brilliant spectacle on November 23rd!

In the magic of autumnal Palma, as locals and visitors make plans for the upcoming festive season, preparations for the city's Christmas lights take center stage. This special time of year promises a magical celebration that will fill the hearts of young and old with joy. The countdown to the festive season is on and Palma is preparing to light its Christmas lights on Thursday November 23rd - a day before the famous 'Black Friday'. With an impressive budget of almost 63,000 euros, this spectacle promises to transform the city center into a glittering spectacle. A magical experience that only adds to the anticipation of the festive season in the city.

The impressive illumination ceremony promises an unforgettable experience with live music and performances designed to transform the streets into a dazzling fairyland. Acrobats and circus performers take center stage, telling the story of how the lights have the ability to transform the city and transform Palma into a luminous place of joy and Christmas events.

The festivities begin at 5:30pm and Palma city center will be buzzing with excitement as families gather to witness the magic of Christmas lights.

This year, responsibility for the city's Christmas lighting falls in the hands of Rafel Brunet, the newly appointed head of music and performing arts. This task had previously been outsourced and is now being taken on internally again.

Unlike last year, when the lights shined a week before Black Friday, this year's celebration will take place on November 23rd. Although there is no information yet about similar light shows in different places in the city, the anticipation of the festive season is growing and it is assured that the magical atmosphere of Christmas will once again enchant the streets of Palma.

As usual, the residents of Palma can look forward to a sparkling sea of lights throughout the city center this year, from La Rambla to San Miguel, from the Plaza España to the Plaza Cort and of course the indispensable Borne. When it comes to the pre-Christmas spirit, expectations are even exceeded this year as even more streets are filled with festive sparkle.

The Christmas markets are also back, where small shops will offer handmade products and personalized gifts. As always, we are constantly updating all dates and information for you and have again – like last year – summarized the best Christmas markets on the island for you.

We definitely recommend the Christmas market in Puerto Portals and the market in Pueblo Español. The Christmas market in Puerto Portals starts on December 14th and runs until January 6th. Over forty wooden stands, decorated with fairy lights and Christmas trees, present a diverse selection of high-quality products to fill the Christmas season with joy.

On the other hand, Pueblo Español also offers a truly enchanting Christmas market. This architectural treasure in Palma houses replicas of Spain's most famous monuments, making its streets and squares a unique setting for this special event. This year the “Christmas Market” is open from December 1st to 17th, daily from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Entry costs approximately €10 for adults and €2 for children. Children up to 6 years have free entry. Located less than 1 km from the Bay of Palma, Pueblo Español is easy to reach by car, offers free parking (which is often full when it's Christmas market season) and is well connected to public transport (which is our recommendation).

During these festive months, Palma invites you to let yourself be seduced by the magical atmosphere of the season. Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere that permeates the city and enjoy the unique moments that Palma has to offer during this special time.