The Consell Insular de Formentera has unveiled the complete program for the Christmas holidays, an agenda full of cultural events, workshops, concerts, children’s activities and traditional celebrations that will fill the island with festive spirit from December 1 until the arrival of the Three Wise Men.
The calendar includes shows, exhibitions, live music, visits from Santa Claus and the royal pages, workshops for young people, cinema, astronomical events and the traditional Christmas Market. In addition, most of the activities will be free and accessible to neighbors and visitors.
Below is the detailed program by day:
Programming per day
December 1 – Official start of the holiday season
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Inauguration of the Mininadal.
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Show “Encenent els somnis del Nadal” (Shows Ibiza).
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Lighting of the lights (6 p.m.) in the Plaza de la Constitució, with an inclusive space for children with functional diversity.
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Opening of the Christmas Market and Santa’s Band concert.
December 2
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Inauguration of the photographic exhibition “Joan Marí Cardona: 50 anys. 100 imatges” (12 h) – Centre Antoni Tur “Gabrielet”.
December 4
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Gingerbread cookies workshop – Casal de Joves (18:30 h).
December 8th
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Performance “Camins d’història. Oratori Joan Marí Cardona ” – Church of Sant Francesc (18 h).
December 9
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Christmas decoration workshop – Casal de Joves (18:30 h).
December 11, 2009
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Recycled Christmas Workshop – Punt de Lectura de Sant Ferran (17 h).
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Carols by the choirs of the Escola de Música i Dansa (19 h).
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Second session of the Christmas decoration workshop – Casal de Joves (18:30 h).
December 12, 2009
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Living nativity scene of the students of Col-legi Verge Miraculosa – Sala de Cultura (Cinema) (16:30 h).
December 13
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Concerts at the Christmas Market (from 8 pm): – Ritmo de Isla – The Island Rockers – DJ Manceboss
December 15
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Inauguration of the Collective Christmas Exhibition – Sala d’Exposicions Ajuntament Vell (19 h).
December 16, 2009
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Cantam Nadales – Espai Cultural de Sant Ferran (17:30 h) + popular chocolate.
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First visit of the royal pages to the schools.
December 17th
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Second visit of the royal pages to the schools.
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Christmas Concert of the Escola de Música i Dansa – Plaza de la Constitució (19 h).
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Event “Deep Space + Planets Night ” – Ses Eres Garden (21 h), organized by Associació Astronòmica de Formentera.
December 18
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Visit of Mag Albert to the Residència des Brolls (10:30 h).
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Arrival of Santa Claus at the Sala de Cultura, with two sessions: 16:30 h and 18:30 h (reservation required at entradesformentera.cat).
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Activity accompanied by chocolate.
December 23rd
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Christmas film screening – Casal de Joves (18:30 h).
December 24
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Matins and Caramelles Mass – Sant Francesc Church (midnight).
December 26th
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Religious celebrations in: – Sant Ferran (11 a.m.) – Pilar de la Mola (5 p.m.)
December 31, 2009
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New Year’s Eve Party at the Christmas Market, with DJ Mr. Cardona from 1:00 h.
January 3rd
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Chocolate at the Casal de Joves (18:30 h).
January 5th
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Cavalcade of the Three Kings, which will travel around the island (times and stops to be confirmed).
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Magical Christmas in Ibiza: more than 50 days of lights, shows and free plans for the whole family
Permanent Christmas Spaces
Christmas Market
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From December 1st to January 11th – Plaza de la Constitució.
Mininadal
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From December 1 to January 4 Children’s area with games and activities for the little ones.
Diverespai
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From December 27 to January 4 – Sports module Bouncy castles and children’s activities.
A Christmas for everyone in Formentera
The Consell Insular stresses that this year the program has a strong family, inclusive and cultural component, with activities for both residents and visitors. With music, tradition, workshops, gastronomy and shows, Formentera is preparing to live one of its most complete Christmas.
