The magic of Christmas fills the streets of Madrid with its iconic flea markets, perfect to find decorations, unique gifts and enjoy the gastronomic section. Here are the details of each of them.
Christmas market in the Plaza Mayor
The traditional Christmas Market in the Plaza Mayor, whose opening date for its 2022 edition is very close: it will be from November 25 to December 31.
For more than 100 years, merchants have set up shop in this emblematic square of the capital to sell their products, which range from Christmas ornaments and nativity scenes to joke items. You will find figures for the nativity scene, Christmas decorations, lights and an endless number of festive products.
Their stalls will once again occupy the emblematic square from November 28 at 4 p.m., and will remain open until December 31.
Location: Plaza Mayor
Dates: From November 28 to December 31, 2024
Hours: Fridays, Saturdays and eve of holidays: 10:00 - 22:00
Christmas Market at El Corte Inglés - Nuevos Ministerios
The Christmas market of El Corte Inglés in Nuevos Ministerios returns from November 14 to January 5. This market is famous for its wide gastronomic offer with foodtrucks such as Dabiz Muñoz's and sweet stalls such as Balbisiana's, as well as booths with Christmas decorations, flowers, candles and more. The event also features a music and light show, all with a festive atmosphere ideal for the whole family.
Location: Nuevos Ministerios (Calle de Raimundo Fernández Villaverde, 65, Madrid)
Dates: From November 14, 2024 to January 5, 2025
Hours: Monday to Sunday: 12:00 - 22:00 h (restaurant until 23:00 h) | December 24 and 32: 12:00 - 17:00 h | Closed: December 25 and January 1 | Sunday January 5: 12:00 - 22:00 h
Plaza de España Christmas Market - La Navideña
From November 23 to early January until January 8, Plaza de España will be one of the Christmas epicenters of Madrid. Last year it hosted a flea market with 40 craft and food stalls, an ice rink of 450 square meters, and this year changes the fir tree for a giant ball of light located just behind the park.
Location: Plaza de España
Dates: From November 21 to early January 2025
Hours: Monday to Friday: 12:00 - 22:00 h | Saturdays, Sundays and holidays open at 10:00 h | December 24, 31 and January 5 runway open until 18:00.
Christmas Market - Caleido Christmas Market
Caleido has prepared a space in Caleido Park to host a Christmas market of continental essence that can be visited from December 12 to January 5. A market that includes a special edition of the famous contest The Burger Cup where the best burgers will be presented. The public will be able to find booths with 100% Christmas aesthetics and a varied offer: catering, decoration, gifts... In short, about fifteen booths with all kinds of typical (and not so typical) products of the season, to breathe the true spirit of Christmas. And attention to those interested: it is still possible to contact Caleido and get one of the few spaces still available.
Location: Parque Caleido (Calle de Pedro Rico s/n 28029)
Dates: From December 12 to January 5.
Hours: uninterrupted and continuous hours (except on December 24 and 31, with reduced hours).
XXXVII Edition of the Crafts Market Fair
The XXXVII Edition of the Feria Mercado de Artesanía de la Comunidad de Madrid is a magnificent showcase of authentic local craftsmanship.
Craft workshops will take part, mostly from the Community of Madrid, although there are also representatives from other autonomous communities, who will exhibit their own products for sale. Workshops that contribute with their typical trades and with their peculiarities to make this obligatory appointment of the crafts, a reference in our country.
Location: Paseo de Recoletos Madrid (between Colón and Cibeles).
Dates: December 1 to 30, 2024.
