The city of Málaga is preparing for Christmas with an ambitious lighting program that includes 2.8 million LED lights distributed throughout the Historic Center and other key areas. The official switch-on is scheduled for Friday, November 27, at 6:30 PM.
The iconic Larios Street will once again be the focal point of the light show with 'Nativity of Light,' which depicts Christmas scenes through large medallions inspired by traditional stained glass. This year, the street will feature 384 red bows and 512 decorative balls on its 32 columns, along with plant elements with glitter leaves and warm-colored micro LED lamps.
The light and sound shows on Larios Street will be offered from November 27 to January 4, with performances at 6:30 PM, 8:30 PM, and 10:00 PM, except on December 24 and 31. The lighting installation is complemented by 203 arches, 44 decorated lampposts, 124 grouped motifs, 4 illuminated facades, 39 ground figures, three pine trees, three-dimensional structures, six illuminated signs, 20,490 garlands, and 167 trees.
The Málaga Cathedral will host the videomapping show 'El cielo desciende' (Heaven Descends), based on a Christmas story featuring the fauna, flora, and natural elements of the province. The projection, lasting between 8 and 10 minutes, will be displayed on a 750-square-meter surface and will feature 80,000 lumens of projection and 30,000 watts of sound.
The Cathedral's videomapping show will premiere on Saturday, November 28, and will be projected daily until January 4, 2027, with shows at 7:00 PM, 8:30 PM, and 10:00 PM, except on December 24 and 31. This activity is a collaboration with the Bishopric and is carried out by the company Firefly Events.
A total of 19 locations in the city will feature new designs for luminous elements, including streets such as Granada, Echegaray, Carretería, and squares like Plaza de la Constitución and Plaza de la Marina. The decoration will extend to approximately 500 streets across the city's various districts.
