Torrevieja city centre Christmas lights switch on with live music

On Saturday, 21 November, Torrevieja will inaugurate its Christmas and patron saint festival lights at 6:30 PM in Plaza de la Constitución. The event kicks off with two DJs performing until 10 PM, followed by a family-friendly set from a live band. This marks the beginning of festivities honoring Torrevieja's patron saint, La Purísima, whose feast day is celebrated on 8 December.

The city council has set aside approximately €450,000 for the festive lighting, with an additional 12 municipal contracts totaling over €1.5 million funding the wider program. Traditional giants and big-headed figures will return to the streets, making 17 appearances between November 28 and December 8. The Charamita parade will open with two outings on November 28 and 29, along with afternoon performances from November 30 to December 4.

The busiest day will be December 5, featuring three parades. An inclusive parade on December 3 will cater to neurodivergent children, allowing them to interact closely with the parade characters.

The family program includes children's shows, music, a Diversequión family festival and craft market on November 29, and participatory theatre on December 3. A floral offering to La Purísima is scheduled for December 5. A paella competition will be held at Antonio Soria Park on December 6, featuring live music, a T-shirt competition, and a children's area with inflatables, workshops, games, and dancing.

Local DJs will play from noon to 4 PM, followed by a live covers band at 3 PM. Prizes for the paella and T-shirt competitions will be awarded at 4:30 PM, followed by another DJ set.

On Monday, December 7, Plaza de Oriente will host a children's party, while brass bands will parade through the city center. Live music will also be available at the junction of Calle Concepción and Calle Canónigo Torres. The festival will conclude on Tuesday, December 8, with the Charamita leading the traditional Diana procession, signaling the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. The procession of La Purísima will follow, concluding with the singing of the Salve Marinera.