Your essential guide to Christmas in Salou 2025–2026 — explore the full programme and activities
Salou lights up once again with a programme packed with family activities, local traditions and memorable collective moments. From the Royal Pages to the Christmas Park Xic’s, with concerts, workshops and live nativity scenes, the capital of the Costa Daurada presents a full festive calendar that turns every day of December and January into a new opportunity to celebrate.
This year, one of the major attractions is the tallest crochet Christmas tree in Catalonia, now on display at Plaça Bonet. Standing eleven metres high, it is the result of hundreds of hours of handcrafted work — a true symbol of community creativity. An unmissable photo stop and a sign that Christmas has truly arrived.
The festive programme blends long-standing traditions — such as the Pessebre Vivent at the Masia Catalana or the Kings’ Cavalcade — with family-friendly proposals: live music, creative workshops, the roaming Tió Traginer, open play sessions and the Parc de Nadal Xic’s, a guaranteed hit during the school holidays. The programme also includes inclusive spaces such as the Matins Sense Soroll, designed for children with ASD.
The highlight of the season arrives on 5 January, when Their Majesties land at the Port of Salou and parade through the streets towards the Torre Vella, where gifts are handed out in one of the most emotional moments of the festive calendar.
Below you’ll find the complete Christmas programme in Salou 2025–2026: all the dates, times and activities to enjoy the festive season with the whole family.
CHRISTMAS IN SALOU
PROGRAMME 2025–26
1-24 decembre
Advent Reading Calendar / Salou Municipal Library. Take part every day in the Silent Reading Party and enjoy shared silent reading with background music. Adults only.
12 decembre to 5 january
Salou Regala Nadal: Pessebre Amagat
A family game to discover Salou’s local shops while you play. For children 3 to 12 years old.
saturday, 13 decembre
P@ssword! / 12 pm at the Municipal Library of Salou. Magic show with Manel Pous and a talk on digital identification (APCAT). Family activity from age 6.
Christmas Carol Singing / 1.30 pm – 3 pm through the streets of Salou.
XI Zambomba Flamenca / 7.30 pm with the Cor Vasco Ama-Lur de Salou · Teatre Auditori de Salou. Music, dance and festive tradition. Solidarity event.
Dimarts, 15 de desembre
Christmas Concert / 6 pm at the Teatre Auditori de Salou. With the Escola Municipal de Música de Salou. Limited capacity.
WEDNESDAY, 17 decembre
Christmas Carols by the School Choirs of Salou / 11 am, 12.30 pm and 6 pm at the Municipal Library. Free entry.
Celebrating Christmas with Poetry and Music / 7 pm at the Casal de la Gent Gran. Organised by the UB-Vedruna Poetry Group.
FRIDAY, 19 DECEMBRE
First Day of Magic: Opening of the Royal Letterbox / 5 pm – 8 pm at the Torre Vella. Royal Letterbox open on: 19, 20, 22, 23, 29, 30 December and 2, 3, 4 January.
Christmas Greeting Ceremony / 7.30 pm at the Salou Botanical Garden. Institutional event with warm Christmas broth. Free entry, limited capacity.
SATURDAY, 20 deCEMBRE
El Tió Traginer / 10.30 am – 1.30 pm through the streets of Salou. Itinerant entertainment.
Christmas Parade / 7 pm through the streets of Salou. Music and festive characters. Route: C. Barcelona, Via Roma, C. Ciutat de Reus, C. Comissió de Festes, C. Carles Roig, Torre Vella, Masia Catalana.
IX Pessebre Vivent: Viatge a Betlem / 6 pm, 7.15 pm and 8.30 pm at the Protestant Church of Salou. Organised by the Protestant community of Salou.
SUNDAY, 21 deCEMBRE
Pessebre Vivent / 6 pm at the Masia Catalana. Also performed on 25 December and 1 January at 7 pm.
22 i 23 dECEMBRE
Open Play Sessions / 10 am – 1 pm and 5 pm – 8 pm at the Espai d’Infància Estació del Carrilet. Free play activities for children.
FROM 22 DECEMBRE TO 6 JANUARY
Christmas Riddle Competition / On Instagram Club Xic’s 1 pm: riddle posted
6 pm: answer published 8 January: prize draw for a school supplies pack worth €50.
FROM 22 TO 25 DECEMBRE
The Christmas Garden / Salou Botanical Garden (C. Ciutat de Reus / Mossèn Llauradó)
Tió, Father Christmas and festive activities. Free entry · Limited capacity.
Opening times:
– 22 & 23 December: 4 pm – 8 pm
– 24 December: 10 am – 1 pm & 4 pm – 7 pm
– 25 December: 10 am – 1 pm
tuesday, 23 decembre
Christmas Greeting from the Mayor to the Senior Community /
5.30 pm at the Casal de la Gent Gran.
Music and Christmas sweets.
Light & Scent of Christmas: Design Your Own Candle /
5.30 pm – 7.30 pm at the Masia Tous.
Creative family workshop. Registration required. From age 5.
thurday, 25 decembre
Living Nativity / 7 pm at the Masia Catalana
friday, 26 decembre
Family & Solidarity Run – Cursa de Sant Esteve / 11.30 am – Plaça de les Comunitats Autònomes. A solidarity event open to everyone.
27–30 December & 2–5 January
Christmas Park Salou Xic’s
11 am – 2 pm & 4 pm – 8 pm · Pavelló Salou Centre
Attractions, workshops, music, sport and adventure.
Special dates:
- 31 December & 1 January: closed
- 5 January afternoon: closed
Shows at the Park (7 pm):
- 27 December: Escena Salou
- 28 December: Escola Moon Espai Creatiu
- 4 January: Salou Club Esportiu
Quiet Mornings (Matins Sense Soroll)
- 29 December & 2 January (morning)
For children with ASD and sensory needs.
Solidarity Day
- 30 December: bring 2 kg of food → free entry.
Royal Page Visits
- 2 & 3 January · 6 pm – 7 pm
Prices:
– One-day ticket: €8
– With Carnet Xic’s: €5
– Full pass: €25
– Full pass with Carnet Xic’s: €20
Passes on sale only 15–19 December at Espai d’Infància Estació del Carrilet (card payment only).
2 to 4 january
Letter Delivery to the Royal Pages / 5 pm – 8 pm at the Torre Vella.
monday, 5 january
The most anticipated moment of the year: THE THREE KINGS ARRIVE
6 pm · Port de Salou
Arrival of Their Majesties.
7 pm
The Mayor hands over the Key to the City.
7.30 pm
Start of the Kings’ Cavalcade.
Final stop
Gift-giving at the Torre Vella.
Route: Espigó del Moll · C. Barcelona · Via Roma · C. Ciutat de Reus · C. Comissió de Festes (adapted area) · C. Carles Roig · Torre Vella.
HIGHLIGHT
The tallest crochet tree in Catalonia
Salou unveils the largest hand-crafted crochet Christmas tree in the country, on display at Plaça Bonet. Installed by the Associació Dones Ganxetaires de Salou, the tree stands an impressive 11 metres tall.
Shopping in Salou
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Experience the Christmas spirit by strolling and shopping through Salou’s streets. Explore Mapilife’s curated selection of local shops — unique boutiques found only in the capital of the Costa Daurada, many offering great end-of-season promotions during the holidays
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