I bring you a list of Christmas plans to do with children in Madrid at Christmas time. Many creative proposals, discounted plans, shows, free plans, outdoor plans, cultural plans…
Christmas Torrejon de Ardoz: Magical Christmas Tickets
It is a perfect family plan, especially with children who will enjoy an authentic Christmas atmosphere. It will be open from the 30th of November until the 7th of January 2024. Last year it was visited by more than 1 million people.
There are days when it is free for families because it is celebrated the family day on the 12th, 13th, 19th and 20th to help families so that they can visit it.
Visiting hours are from 17:00 – 00:00.
On the other hand, the Christmas switch on of Torrejón de Ardoz and the Christmas Square will be on the 1st of December at 6 o’clock.
Cortylandia Madrid 2023
This year Cortylandia is 45 years old. Like every year it will be free of charge.
It will be available from the 23rd of November until the 5th of January.
Normally they usually have the same opening hours, so if we look at what they had last year we can guess that the opening times will be
Weekdays from Monday to Friday: morning, 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00 afternoon: 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00 Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: morning, 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00 afternoon, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00
Circlassica 2023
It will take place at ifema in madrid. It will take place from the 24th of November until the 14th of January.
It is a show for the whole family of music and circus with acrobatics and impossible triple jumps that will leave you with your mouth open.
Tickets are on their website. People with reduced mobility should write to this email taquillas@productoresdesonrisas.com
On the other hand, children under 2 years of age will not pay admission as long as they do not occupy a seat.
Juvenalia, Madrid 2023
This children’s leisure room will take place in Ifema. It can be enjoyed from 22 December to 7 January. It is a socio-educational event for children and young people from 0 to 14 years old, with a playful-educational character. It includes shows, sports, science workshops, robotics, reading, storytelling, firemen…etc.
They will have the opportunity to enjoy during 16 days of more than 100 activities in 50.000m2.
Circo on ice
Enjoy the innovation of traditional circus and ice skating. This unique show comes to life in a tent next to the ice palace.
Circus on ice lasts 1h and 45min. Show times are as follows: 12:00, 16:30, 18:00 and 19:30.
Escape room for families, Madrid 2023
Discover the escape room in Madrid adventure. In it you can discover Alice in Wonderland, Harry Potter’s magic academy, the game of Jumanji.
You will be able to enjoy a 15% discount on your booking.
You will have a time to solve all the clues before the game is over.
You will work as a team, but if any clue or doubt is not solved you will have a coach to help you.
Escape room for kids
This experience for kids can be enjoyed by children and young people between 6 and 14 years old.
They have 2 locations in Madrid and Las Rozas. They can be hired for birthdays and schools.
A 15% discount is available on your booking from Friday to Sunday using the promotional code HAPPYKIDS.
Disney On Ice, Madrid 2024
The new edition of disney on ice lands at the wizink centre and will be called Disney On Ice 100 years of excitement.
It will take place from 8 to 11 February. The times of the passes depend on the day you choose and are: 16:00, 19:00 and 19:45.
The Enchanted Forest Madrid
Located in San Martin de Valdeiglesias, where you can enjoy your leisure time with friends or family. It has 320 sculptures which, if you visit with children, will hypnotise them. They are in the shape of animals, goblins, carriages, dragons, dinosaurs and the Loch Ness Monster. You will walk along its 17 different paths where you will find the mountain of bonsais, the collection of cactus and the marvellous exhibition of minerals with incredible pieces, some of them of great size.
Virtual arena Madrid 2023
An immersive virtual reality experience where you can enjoy many different games with family and friends. It is the only one that allows 12 players in the same game. It has a 500m2 room and 7 multiplayer games.
You can enjoy different environments such as fighting zombies, defending your ship in space, diving into the depths of the ocean or turning your hands into magical weapons.
They also offer games for the little ones so that they can connect with nature.
If you want to celebrate a birthday it is also possible, choosing their children’s catering.
Escape fox in a box
This is the most famous escape room in Madrid, with lots of games for adults and children.
There are 10 escape rooms located in 3 different places in Madrid.
Prosperity market, madrid 2023
Since its inauguration in 1954, it is the market with more evolution. You can enjoy free concerts, eat in its numerous stalls, and shop like in a normal market. It is located in calle lopez de hoyos 81, in the heart of the prosperity district.
Concerts inside the market usually take place on the third Saturday of every month.
Circo Price at Christmas, Madrid
This year its name is La casa del árbol, it lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes and is located in the Embajadores metro station. It will be available from 24 November until 6 January.
You can find the tiquet from 10’50€.
Christmas in Plaza de España. La Navideña
Discover this magical atmosphere in the centre of the capital. It has an ice rink, Christmas market, circus theatrical shows and as for gastronomy there will be sweets and even an indoor restaurant.
You can enjoy all this from 23 November to 3 January.
Buitrago de Lozoya Living Nativity Scene 2023
It has been performed since 1988. It has been declared a Festival of Regional Tourist Interest and is a perfect plan for the whole family.
This year it will be the 23rd and this year it will take place on the 16th and 17th of December.
Normally there are 200 actors and different animals in order to represent a total of 41 scenes from the bible along the whole route which is 1,200 metres long.
Train Felipe II Madrid 2023
This famous train returns with its historic route from 23 September to 9 September.
It is a route that starts at the train station of Principe Pio, Madrid to El Escorial.
Museum of Illusions: Discount
You will be able to take some amazing photos and play some very ingenious games.
The price is 13€ for adults, 10€ for children up to 12 years old and free for children under 3 years old. Discounts are available for people with reduced mobility, special needs, university card holders, seniors, and unemployed people which would be €10.
Buitrago de Lozoya 2023
It is considered one of the most charming and historic towns in Madrid. It is 75km from the capital.
There you can visit the Castle of buitrago, the church of Santa Maria del Castillo, the Clock Tower, the Picasso museum.
And to eat I recommend places of excellent quality where you can enjoy local products and traditional food such as chuletón de la sierra, sopa castellana, cochinillo and judiones… among my recommendations are the restaurant Mesón Serrano, restaurant Las Murallas, Rancho el Portachuelo.
National Archaeological Museum madrid 2023
It is located in Calle Serrano and shares a building with the National Library of Spain. It was created in 1867 by the decree of Isabel II and its aim is to bring the public closer to the history and culture of Spain from prehistoric times to the 19th century.
It has 13,000 archaeological objects distributed in 40 rooms.
Its opening hours are from Tuesday to Saturday from 9:30 to 20:00 and Sundays and holidays from 9:30 to 15:00. Closed every Monday of the year, 1 and 6 January, 1 May, 9 November, 24, 25 and 31 December.
Pica Pica Madrid 2023
A children’s show that you can enjoy with the little ones 6, 8, 29 and 30 December 2023 and 2, 21 and 28 January 2024. The show has more than 10 million subscribers and more than 7,500 views on Youtube.
It is based on a playful and interactive children’s musical where you can have fun dancing and singing with a lot of humour.
The show lasts 75 min. Children under 12 months old do not pay admission as they do not occupy a seat. The performances are at 12:00h. It is located in the EDP Gran Via theatre.
Puy Du Fou Toledo 2023
A theme park where you will travel through history with beautiful shows, several period villages and countless places where you can taste typical dishes.
In 2022, without going any further, it was visited by more than 900,000 people. This year it will be available from 1 April 2023 to 4 January 2024.
The best musicals in Madrid Christmas 2023: list and discounts
-Malinche
At the awards, Teatro Musical 2023, received the award for best musical. It has been seen by more than 200,000 spectators.
After this success, Nacho Cano’s musical starts its second season at ifema on 15 September 2023. Tickets with an exclusive discount are available in this article.
-Pretty Woman
From the depths of Broadway, the film that caused such a furore in 1990 arrives in Madrid. You can see it at the EDP Gran Via theatre until the 2nd of December at the moment.
In this article we offer you a 35% discount.
-Musical Raffaella Carrá
Bailo bailo, that’s the name of the musical that pays tribute to the great singer.
It is a unique show to commemorate the values of freedom and emancipation that she spread all over the world.
You can get your ticket with a 25% discount right here.
-A Very Legal Blonde
After the success of the film starring Reese Witherspoon.
Animated musical that will transport you to a colourful and quirky world.
You can enjoy it until 7 January 2024 at the Teatro de la Latina.
Here we leave you a 20% for you to enjoy it.
-Musical Aladdin
A super show that is sweeping and can be enjoyed until January 4, 2024 at the Coliseum Theatre in Gran Via.
-The Lion King Musical
This is the musical that has been on the bill in Madrid for the longest time.
and you can enjoy it until the 3rd of March at the Lope de Vega theatre.
Restaurante Fanatico. Photo via: grupocarbon.es
New Year’s Eve in Madrid 2023: dinners and the best plans
It is well known to take the grapes at the Puerta del Sol. I also leave you here below places where you can have a special and perfect New Year’s Eve dinner:
-Enigmatium families, if your new year’s eve is with children it is the perfect option.
-VP Plaza españa:the red carpet, is one of the best hotels in madrid and at dinner you will have dancers and entertainers who will perform shows.
-Hotel Madroño: Circus, you can also go with children and it has entertainers and performances.
-Habanera Restaurant, live music and a spectacular atmosphere.
-Palacio de Anglóna:aristocratic, exclusive plan with masked ball.
-Perrachica:Oh My God, glamour night with dancers and entertainers and an unbeatable decoration.
-Restaurant DCorazon, a place with history and a lot of privacy.
-Restaurant Botanica:Insólito, an exclusive place with surprises during the night.
-Restaurante Carbón, a perfect option for lovers of good food.
-Restaurant la fonda lironda, with an excellent quality and an elegant decoration.
-Restaurant Marieta, Mediterranean cuisine with the best decoration, the most fun place in the capital and with dancers and performance that will surprise you.
-Restaurant Falling Leaves, the prodigious decade will perform live, with dance floor, cinema screen, and an incredible stage.
Best Magicians in Madrid 2023
Magician Javier Rufo 2023
He was a finalist of Got Talent in 2021. He is in his sixth season and has been seen by more than 60.000 people. It is a unique show where he demonstrates intelligence and impressive tricks, in which you can decide from your seat how the show will develop.
You can enjoy it in the small theatre of Gran Via from the 7th of October to the 25th of November.
The Magician Anvil 2023
The already proclaimed World Champion in Magic will offer a fascinating show at the Ifema in Madrid from 22 December 2023 to 6 January 2024.
It has already been enjoyed by more than 2.6 million people. It lasts about 75 minutes and is suitable for children over 5 years old.
Madrid museums to visit with children at Christmas time
-Reina Sofia Museum,
Archaeological Museum. Free for under 18s, over 65s and students under 25 with valid ID. Also free on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 19:00 to 21:00. Sundays from 12:30 to 14:30.
-Del Prado Museum,
You will find works such as El Bosco, El Greco, Rubens, Velázquez or Goya and many more new exhibitions.
It is free from Monday to Saturday from 18:00 to 20:00. Sundays and public holidays from 17:00 to 19:00. Located in Plaza de España metro station.
-National Museum of Anthropology,
Created by Pedro González Carrasco, a doctor from Segovia, to exhibit all the collections he created in his life. Collections from America, Asia, Africa…
It is free every Saturday from 14:00 and every Sunday.
-CaixaForum Madrid
Social centre, where temporary exhibitions are held. Only free for caixa customers, but also free for the rest of the public on 15 May (San Isidro), 18 May (Museum Day) and 9 November (Almudena Day).
-ICO Museum,
Museum of architecture and urban planning. Free from Tuesday to Saturday from 11:00 to 20:00, Sundays and public holidays from 10:00 to 14:00.
-Thyssen-Bornermisza Museum,
This is the largest art collection in Spain. It is free every Monday of the year from 12:00 to 14:00.
-Museum of Romanticism,
It contains 16,000 unique pieces of fashion, decoration, daily life and customs of the high bourgeoisie during Romanticism.
Free admission every Saturday from 14:00 and on Sundays.
-National Museum of Decorative Arts,
This is one of the richest and oldest museums in Madrid. Here you will find the evolution of the minor or industrial arts. It is free on Sundays, Thursdays from 17:00 to 20:00 and Saturdays from 14:00 to 15:00.
-Sorolla Museum,
You can enjoy the artist’s house just as he left it. It is free on Saturdays from 14:00 to 20:00, Sundays from 10:00 to 15:00.
-Museum Casa de las monedas.
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