With just a couple of weeks to go until Christmas, Benalmádena is getting into the Christmas spirit by celebrating the 15th edition of the International Christmas Festival.
On the 13th, 14th and 15th of December, you can visit Plaza Mezquita (it was Plaza Adolfo Suarez last year but they’ve changed it back to its original location again this year) from 13:00h to midnight (until 21:00h on Sunday 15th December) and enjoy the festive customs, musical shows, exquisite gastronomy and typical products and crafts from all the participating countries.
This 3-day celebration allows visitors and locals to celebrate the most international of Christmases as there will be more than fifteen participating countries this year. You’ll experience the cultural diversity and Christmas spirit from all parts of the globe by simply visiting Plaza Adolfo Suarez during the Festival.
Each year the International Christmas Festival has grown in popularity, so much so that what was originally a one-day event has been extended to three days full of festive fun!
The following are some of the countries participating in this year’s event: USA, Ireland, Wales, Venezuela, Spain, Colombia, Germany, Ukraine and Finland.
There are lots of shows and acts planned throughout the weekend including a visit from Santa Claus (exact date and time to be confirmed). See the table below for the complete 3-day programme.
| Friday 13th December | Saturday 14th December | Sunday 15th December |
| 12:00h: Opening of the festival | 12:00h: Opening of the festival | 12:00h: Opening of the festival |
| 13:00h: DJ | 13:00h: Dance & Dreams | 13:00h: Escuela Baile Carmen Léon |
| 15:00h: Fátima Martín | 14:00h: Piper Band | 14:00h: Rock Argentino |
| 16:00h: Luis Arellana | 15:00h: Unidos Perú | 17:00h: Edgardo Roja (Cuenca Chilena) |
| 17:00h: Dance & Dreams | 16:00h: Jessica Veliz (Cuenca Chilena) | 18:00h: Escuela de Danza N&V Málaga |
| 18:00h: Dúo Altair | 17:00h: Lisandro Chacín | 19:00h: Ada Music |
| 19:00h: Boriken (Milla Rubio) | 18:00h: Nadia Yurko | 20:00h: Luis Orellana |
| 20:00h: Talim | 19:00h: Patty Castillo | |
| 21:00h: Dúo Dos Lunas | 20:00h: Escuela Baile Carmen León | |
| 22:00h: Cristian Peña | 21:30h: Christian Peña | |
| 23:00h: Mariachi Costa del Sol | 23:00h: Talim |
And here’s a promo video from a couple of years ago to give you an idea of what to expect…
Looks like fun doesn’t it? What shows are you going to watch?
Don’t forget that we’ve got a fun festive programme here at Sunset Beach Club… Click here to see what we have planned over the Christmas holidays!
