Palma Nativity Scenes Trail 2025–2026: tradition, art and Christmas spirit

Palma’s Nativity Scene Trail is one of the city’s most deeply rooted Christmas traditions. Starting at the end of November and continuing until January, Palma is filled with scenes depicting the birth of Jesus, displayed in churches, cultural centres, markets, convents and other symbolic locations in the old town. This trail is an opportunity to discover the city at a leisurely pace, enjoying its heritage and local crafts through one of the most beloved traditions of Majorcan Christmas.

The starting point: Cort’s Nativity Scene

The route begins with Cort’s Nativity Scene, set up in the foyer of Palma City Hall. Designed by the Associació de Betlemistes de Mallorca (Majorca Nativity Scene Association), it is one of the most visited nativity scenes on the island and marks the official start of the Christmas season in the city. It can be visited from 22 November to 5 January.

Complete list of nativity scenes in Palma

Here is a list of all the nativity scenes that are part of the 2025–2026 Christmas trail:

1. Nativity Scene at Palma City Hall (Cort)
   From 22 November to 5 January.
   Opening hours: Weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

2. The Virgen del Rocío Brotherhood Nativity Scene – Church of Sant Antoniet
   From 30 November to 6 January.
   Opening hours: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

3. La Misericòrdia Nativity Scene – Centre Cultural La Misericòrdia
   From 7 December to 5 January.
   Opening hours: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

4. Consell de Mallorca Nativity Scene – Palau del Consell
   From the 9 December to the 6 January.
   Opening hours: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

5. Sant Antoni Abad Nativity Scene – Son Ferriol
   From 8 December to 20 January.
   Schedules according to religious services.

6. Sant Roc Nativity Scene – Son Roca
   From 13 December to 20 January.
   Opening hours: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

7. Puríssima Concepció Nativity Scene – La Vileta
   From 8 December to 20 January.
   Access in the evenings and on Sunday mornings.

8. Santa Catalina Market Nativity Scene
   From 26 November to 6 January, during normal market hours.

9. Llibreria San Pablo Nativity Scene
   From 21 November to 6 January.
   Opening hours: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

10. Convent de Santa Clara Nativity Scene
    From 25 November to 6 January.
    Mondays to Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.. Saturdays closed from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.. Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

11. C&A Sant Jaume Nativity Scene
    From 5 December to 20 January.
    Opening hours: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

12. Fundació Barceló Nativity Scene
    From 2 December to 4 January.
    Opening hours: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

13. Sant Antoniet (BBVA) Monumental Nativity Scene
    From 1 December to 7 January.
    Opening hours: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

14. El Corte Inglés Nativity Scene
    From 25 November to 6 January.
    Opening hours: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

15. Collection of Nativity Scenes of the Centre of Military History and Culture of the Balearic Islands
    From 10 December to 4 January.
    The exhibition brings together more than 1,200 nativity scenes from all over the world, as well as monumental nativity scenes and the traditional display of confectionery and convent crafts.

16. Santa Creu Nativity Scene
    From 10 December to 4 January. From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

17. Monastery of La Concepción Nativity Scene.
    From 20 to 21 December. From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

18. Iglesia del Socorro Nativity Scene
    From the 10 th of December to the 6 th of January.
    From 7:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

A tradition to discover Palma.

The Nativity Scene Trail takes you on a different kind of tour of Palma, exploring historic buildings, markets and hidden corners of the city centre that come alive during the month of December. This is a great experience for families, tradition devotees and any visitor who wants to get to know the city through its most authentic Christmas culture.

Many of the nativity scenes are free to visit, and all are part of the cultural and artisanal heritage that characterises Christmas in Palma. Together they make up a complete circuit that can be covered in one or several days, attracting thousands of residents and visitors every year.