If you’re planning on visiting the Costa del Sol this Christmas, you’ve got to visit Málaga City Centre to see the stunning Christmas Light display and show in the city’s famous Calle Larios as well as other colourful decorations throughout the city centre.

Over the years, Málaga’s Christmas lights have quickly become one of the most talked-about attractions. The Town Hall spends a fortune on the Christmas lights – this year’s budget is a staggering €1,5 million (and most of that is for Calle Larios alone) – and the results speak for themselves.

Below you can see a video of the electrifying show from a few years ago featuring hundreds of thousands of LED lights and Christmas songs to accompany the light show. Pretty impressive, isn’t it?

This year’s show in Calle Larios will see the giant angels that have decorated the street for the last three years be replaced by nativity scenes embedded in large stars. The photo at the start of this post gives you a good idea of what to expect. This new show is called ‘Una Natividad de Luz’ (A Nativity of Light).

During the light and music shows, you’ll be able to watch the special LED lights ‘dance’ to the sounds of Christmas tracks:

Please note that we are still waiting for confirmation of this year’s tunes as well as specific show times. The ones below were from a previous Christmas.

• Jingle Bells – Johann Strauss Orchestra
• We wish you a Merry Christmas
• Carol of the Bells by Pentatonix
• Navidad Épica
• Hacia Belén va una Burra

The official switching-on of the lights takes place on Friday 28th November 2025 at 18:30h.

Each show lasts between 2 and 3 minutes and can be watched each day at 6:30pm, 8:30pm and 10:00pm (except for the 24th and 31st December) and is sure to be the high point of your visit to Málaga City Centre over Christmas.

Other Fun Things to Look Forward To

Video Mapping on the South Face of the Cathedral

Another of the highlights this Christmas will be the video mapping projections on the south face of Malaga Cathedral. Using ultra-modern laser technology, spectators will be treated to an amazing and unique 2D and 3D  laser and music show called ‘el Pescador de Sueños’ (The Fisherman of Dreams).

The shows take place every day at 7:00pm, 8:30pm and 10:00pm from 1st December to 4th January (except the 24th and 31st December) and last approximately 8 or 9 minutes.

Enchanted Forest on the main Alameda

This year we’ll be able to once again enjoy the stunning design on the main Alameda (Main street between Calle Larios and the port). A web of lights hung in between the trees will create a magical atmosphere inspired in an enchanted forest, which visitors will be able to enjoy during the day and at night.

Here’s a fun challenge for you… see if you can make your way around Malaga and take a photo (selfie) of yourself at as many of the Christmas decorations as possible. Don’t forget to tag us on Instagram (@sunsetbeachclub) 😊

If you’re planning on spending Christmas on the Costa del Sol and are looking for accommodation, at Sunset Beach Club we offer comfortable studio-apartment-style and fantastic facilities for a fun Christmas Holiday. Our animation team will have a full activities programme for kids and adults and we’ll also offer a superb Christmas lunch and New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner. You can click HERE for more information.