Christmas is just around the corner and we are all looking around for the best places to enjoy the festive season.

Over  the years one of the best places to enjoy the festivities is Marbella and this year is no exception. In and around Marbella there are numerous events taking place to suit all tastes
Below is a list of 12 events worth attending whether you are a resident or a visitor to our part of the world this Christmas

12th  December End Of Year Gala Event At The Palacio de Congresos
A concert with 4 Pianists and Two Pianos featuring the music of Mozart, Rachmaninoff and Milhaud.
The concert starts at 20.30 Price 40 Euros Including Dinner
Pianists > Rosa Maria Barrantes / Natalia Kuchaeva / George Lopez / Filipe Pinto-Ribeiro
Tickets Available From FNAC La Cañada Or Call 689 000 944
Website www.musicaconencanto.org

13th December  Dance Show
Featuring the Dancers and Orchestra Of The Russian Army From St Petersburg At The  Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Marbella
The show starts at 19.00 Price 35 Euros
Tickets Available From El Corte Ingles

14th December Un cuento de Navidad {A Christmas Carol}
Special Screening  Of The Film Featuring Catherine Deneuve, Mathieu Amalric, Chiara Mastroianni  at the Instituto Ría Verde. C/Notario Luis Olive  {French Film With Spanish Subtitles}
Two Shows 20.00/22.30 Tickets Cost 3 Euros

15th December Santa Is Coming To Town.
This day is the start of the tour of the town by Santa who will be touring though the main streets of the historic centre distributing sweets

16th December  Poetry Reading
A chance to take a break from the hectic streets of Marbella and The Christmas shopping and enjoy a Poetry reading at the Centro Cultural Cortijo Miraflores by Eloy Sánchez Rosillo
Event Starts At 20.30 Further information Available From The Centro Cultural Cortijo Miraflores located at Calle San Pedro Alcántara Marbella

17th December Christmas Concerts
A series of free Christmas concerts taking place in the towns squares stating at 12.00. Coverts will be held at the Squares of Victoria, Naranjos, Iglesia and África
18th December Christmas In The Plaza de la Iglesia
Starting at 17.30 there are a number of workshops as well as a storyteller and sweets for the Children been held in this beautiful location in the town. Fun for all the family
19th December A Christmas Carol and Funky X-Mas

A show from the students of the Black Box Theatre telling the classic story by Charles Dickens using their own unique style of jazz and break dancing. A high energy show for all to enjoy
Show Starts At 17.30 Tickets Cost 3 Euros
For Tickets and Information  Black Box Theatre . C/ Notario Luis Oliver, 6 952 77 91 72 www.blackboxteatro.com

20th December Estampas de Navidad
A Puppet Show telling the Story Of Jesus at the Centro Cultural El Ingenio in San Pedro. Show starts at 18.00 Tickets Available For 5 Euros From the Box Office 2 hours Before The Show
21st December Christmas Concert. A free concert at the Teatro Ciudad de Marbella starting at 20.00 Further information On 952 90 31 59

22nd December Una Navidad Grabada
Take  this day to visit the Museo del Grabado Español Contemporáneo where you can see a collection of Prints and themed graphics works with a Christmas Theme. The exhibition runs from the 10 December to the 10th January
For more information call 952 76 57 41

23rd December Christmas Party In The Plaza de la Iglesia
A party for the children starting at 17.00with a children’s concert starting at 19.00

24th December Christmas Urban Camp
Fun for the little ones that runs from the 23rd December until the 5th January at  La Piñata
Open from 09.00 – 14.00 Monday – Friday for Children aged 3 -12
For More Information visit http://www.mundoinfantil.es/
This is just a selection of what is going on in Marbella this Christmas time. I hope all have a wonderful time.