It is shaping up to be a very busy festive weekend on the Costa Blanca and Rafal is more than ready to join the Christmas celebrations.
The town will switch on its Christmas lights on Monday, 8
December, coinciding with the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. At 12:30, the Women’s Association will present its Christmas tree in Plaza España. Then, at 13:00, the Municipal Nativity Scene will be unveiled in the Town Hall basement.
Christmas in Rafal
- 12 December at 18:00, activities will take place at the Two Houses of Petra, the Family School, and the Exhibition Hall.
19 December at 19:00, Rafal will enjoy the Nativity Scene and Balcony Decor Contest. Carolers will also fill the streets with music.- 20 December at 19:00, Santa Claus will arrive in a motorcycle parade along the main street. At 20:00, the Municipal Auditorium will host a concert and the town’s Christmas proclamation. Students from CEIP Trinitario Seva will present it, with performances by the Arte Musical Society Band and Choir.
- 23, 24, 26, 29, and 30 December and 2 and 5 January, from 09:00 to 13:00, the Christmas School at CEIP Trinitario Seva will offer activities for children.
- 24 December at 11:00, Plaza España will host a lively Christmas Eve celebration for kids with games and activities.
- 26 December at 11:00, Plaza España will hold the second Intergenerational Chess and Board Games Tournament.
- 28 December at 20:00, the Municipal Auditorium will stage The Shepherds.
New Year celebrations
On 31 December at 12:00, the Plaza España will host the Children’s New Year’s Eve celebration. Then, at 17:30, the San Silvestre race will start from the same square. At midnight, the New Year’s Eve bells will ring in Plaza Iglesia. At 00:30, the Municipal Tent on Calle Príncipe de Asturias will host a party to welcome 2026.
On 5 January at 11:00, children can take part in the Grand Prix in Plaza España. At 18:30, the Three Kings Parade will set off from Calvario.
Finally, on 6 January at 18:00, the Municipal Auditorium will present the musical The Great Magic Book, closing Rafal’s festive season.
