Best Nativity scenes to see in Madrid at Christmas 2025: dates, times

If you are fond of see the Christmas nativity scenes, you will be happy to visit them again in Madrid Once we enter the month of December, we are already on the way to the Christmas holidays.

Undoubtedly, one of the great highlights and an unmissable feature of Christmas in Madrid this year 2025 they are again the nativity scenes that numerous public organizations, churches and cultural institutions set up during these dates.

In fact, they are traditionally very visited by Madrid residents and tourists who come to the city.

In your Christmas walk through the city center all with see the christmas lights, you can visit the Christmas markets or, if you have childrenFor example, the children's show Cortylandia, but it is also a custom to visit one of the traditional nativity scenes from Madrid.

Where to see the best Christmas nativity scenes 2025 in Madrid

Furthermore, the vast majority of nativity scenes have the free entrance, although, yes, in the most popular ones, at certain times and on festive dates you can find long lines to visit them.

Here you have complete information about where to see Christmas nativity scenes in Madrid, of which we will detail below which are the most outstanding in the center of the capital and in towns of the Community.

Nativity scene of the Madrid City Council in Cibeles

El nativity scene that assembles Madrid City Council It is, traditionally, the most visited after the Bethlehem of Puerta del Sol that installs the Region of Madrid.

This nativity scene is presented at the headquarters of the Cybele Palace, where in previous years it has been possible to see nativity scenes of great historical value and artistic wealth.

This year town hall reinstall a traditional hebrew style nativity scene with more than 200 figures and 20 buildings designed by the nativity scene craftsman Jose Luis Mayo and carried out by the Association of Nativity Scene Makers of Madrid.

This year, the nativity scene takes a journey through the events narrated by the evangelists. Saint lucas y San Mateo, with nuances of the apocryphal gospels.

El Bethlehem of the Cibeles Palace It opens to the public from November 28 to January 5, making it one of the few nativity scenes that you can traditionally visit during the December Bridge.

The Schedule of the Nativity Scene of the City Hall of the Cibeles Palace They are open Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with entry every 30 minutes.

Please note that on December 24th, 31st and January 5th, visits end at 13pm, and on Mondays and January 1st the nativity scene is closed to visitors.

La Admission is free, but it is essential to previously collect the tickets from the box office, or if you prefer, make the online booking before your visit, and thus ensure the time you prefer.

Nativity Scene of the Community of Madrid in Puerta del Sol

Without a doubt, the most notable of the Nativity scenes in Madrid is the Bethlehem of Sun that every year installs the Region of Madrid at its headquarters in the old Post House, which can be visited from November 28, during the December bridge and until January 6.

With Visiting hours from 10 a.m. to 22 p.m., this Belen has become the most visited in Madrid, with more than 240.000 visitors last year.

Also installed by Nativity Scene AssociationThis year it celebrates its 23rd anniversary and occupies an area of ​​132 square meters, with more than 500 figures by the artists José Luis Mayo Lebrija, Cerrada brothers, Montserrat Ribes, the Olotina School and Jesús Ramírez.

Here you have more information for visit the Bethlehem of Puerta del Sol in Madrid.

Neapolitan nativity scene in the Royal Palace of Madrid

In turn, the Madrid's Royal Palace Every year presents a Neapolitan Nativity Scene, also known as the Bethlehem of the Prince, which consists of more than 200 figures, and which is installed in the Hall of Halberdiers.

El Napolitano Nativity Scene from the Royal Palace of Madrid you can visit it with free pass from the 5 5 December to January.

The Schedules for your visit They are from Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 18 p.m., with last admission at 17 p.m., and Sundays and holidays, from 10 a.m. to 16 p.m., with last admission at 15 p.m., also on December 24 and 31, being closed to visitors on December 25, January 1 and 6.

Here you also have information about the Nativity scenes from the monasteries of the Encarnación and the Descalzas Reales, close to the Royal Palace, with their characteristics, dates and times.

Nativity scene of the Museum of History of Madrid

Another nativity scene that has already become traditional for these dates is the one you can see in the Madrid History Museum.

With more than 50 figures, it shows scenes from the Nativity, as well as the trades, customs and customs of XNUMXth century Naples.

You can visit it from December 1st to February 2nd, from 10am to 20pm and with free admission.

Nativity scene of the church of San Ginés

Also noteworthy is the Nativity scene of the church of San Ginés (13 Arenal Street), A baroque mystery with large figures.

This nativity scene is usually inaugurated in mid-December and can be visited until a few days after Three Kings in January, with hours from 9 a.m. to 13 p.m. and 18 p.m. to 21 p.m. (Sundays and holidays, from 10 a.m. to 14 p.m. and from 18 to 21 p.m.) .

Belén de las Carboneras in Madrid

One of the most beautiful and outstanding places you can visit in Madrid is the Nativity scene of the Convent of Las Carboneras (Miranda Square 3).

With baroque figures Quito Dating from the 17th century, it usually opens in early December and remains open until after the holiday. Reyes, from 8,30:13 a.m. to 16,30:18,30 p.m. and from XNUMX:XNUMX p.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.

On Sundays and holidays, it opens to the public at 9,30:XNUMX a.m.

Nativity scene of Jesus de Medinaceli in Madrid

Also noteworthy is the Bethlehem of Jesus of Medinaceli (Jesus Square 2) which presents, on the one hand, a baroque nativity dressing room life-size, and on the other, a popular nativity scene, which you can see from mid-December to mid-January.

The schedules to visit the church of Jesús de Medinaceli They are usually, from Monday to Thursday, from 7 a.m. to 13,30:17 p.m. and from 21 p.m. to 6,30 p.m.; Friday, from 23:8,30 a.m. to 13,30 p.m.; Saturdays, from 17:21 a.m. to 8,30:14 p.m. and from 17 p.m. to 21 p.m.; and Sundays and holidays, from XNUMX:XNUMX a.m. to XNUMX p.m. and from XNUMX p.m. to XNUMX p.m.

Monumental nativity scene of San Lorenzo de El Escorial 2025

Regarding notable nativity scenes what you can see in the surroundings of Madrid, Do you have the Monumental Nativity Scene of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, with more than 500 life-size figures, which are distributed throughout the streets and squares of the mountain town.

With an area of ​​5.000 square meters, you can see it with free and open access from the beginning of December until January 6th in the places of the Constitution, Jacinto Benavente and in the Queen Victoria Street.

Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago de Lozoya 2025: dates

As for the already traditional Buitrago de Lozoya living nativity sceneIn this year 2025  you can see it December 13, 14, 20 and 21.

El Buitrago living nativity scene celebrates its 35rd edition, and each year it is presented on a 1.300-meter route through the historic center of the town, where up to 41 scenes are distributed with trades and tasks from the time of Jesus, with the participation of more than 300 people.

La visit is free, but with limited capacity, so it is previously essential to book tickets, which I warn you, sell out quickly.

Living nativity scenes 2025 in the Community of Madrid: towns, dates

Here you have updated information on the living nativity scenes 2024 in the Community of Madrid, with the towns and the dates on which they take place.