There are few better places to spend December than Marbella. While much of Europe wraps up in scarves and overcoats, here the season arrives gently, marked by sea air, soft sun, and streets strung with lights.
Join us for the most distinctive festive events from the region’s leading venues: Marbella Club Hotel, Puente Romano Beach Resort, Anantara Villa Padierna Palace, and Forum Marbella.
Marbella Club Hotel
This year, Marbella Club reimagines the season with “Christmas in Andalucía”—a celebration of coastal calm and local tradition. Its botanical gardens and iconic beachfront estate frame a programme that’s deliberately unhurried: seasonal dining, softly lit suites, and thoughtful experiences for all ages. While younger guests enjoy crafts and storytelling, adults are invited to slow down with wellness rituals and quiet dinners. It’s festive, but never loud.
Christmas Cocktail Masterclass
Learn to craft seasonal cocktails with Marbella Club’s resident mixologist, Nelson Gallo.
When: Thursday, 11 December
How to book: Marbella Club Hotel
Christmas Floral Arrangements
Enjoy afternoon tea while learning to design your own festive centrepiece with guidance from the club’s interior designer and florist.
When: Saturday, 13 December
How to book: Marbella Club Hotel
Christmas Canapés Masterclass
Make your own seasonal canapés using the hotel chef’s recipes—perfect for entertaining.
When: Tuesday, 16 December
How to book: Marbella Club Hotel
Christmas Eve Gala Dinner
A candlelit evening of refined Mediterranean cuisine.
When: Tuesday, 24 December
Where: The Clubhouse
How to book: Marbella Club Hotel
Christmas Day Grand Buffet
Seasonal buffet lunch with sea views and live music.
When: Wednesday, 25 December from 13:00
Where: The Beach Club
How to book: Marbella Club Hotel
New Year’s Eve Gala at Marbella Club
Cocktails, gourmet dining, live music, and the twelve grapes at midnight.
When: Tuesday, 31 December from 20:00
How to book: Marbella Club Hotel
Puente Romano
Running from 19 December through 6 January, Puente Romano’s “Christmas Under the Sun” programme brings together beachside dining, jazz, DJs, and a New Year’s Eve gala with fireworks. Guests can wander through the Noël Garden or stop by the artisan Christmas Market. Expect a sociable, family-friendly atmosphere wrapped in Mediterranean luxury.
Christmas Market & Nöel Garden
Artisan stalls, seasonal treats, and festive lights.
When: 16–22 December
How to book: Puente Romano
Christmas Eve Candlelit Dinner
An elegant beachfront dinner with festive menus.
When: Tuesday, 24 December
Where: Sea Grill
How to book: Puente Romano
New Year’s Eve Celebration
Live music, fireworks, and a night to remember.
When: Tuesday, 31 December
How to book: Puente Romano
Anantara Villa Padierna
For those seeking a slower pace, Anantara Villa Padierna in Benahavís offers a quieter take. Its calendar includes a tree-lighting ceremony, classical concerts, pottery workshops, and sweet-making classes. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day menus blend Andalusian flavours with fine-dining detail. With palatial architecture and mountain air, it’s a setting that favours reflective, meaningful moments.
Grand Advent Calendar
From 1 to 24 December, guests can take part in a daily tradition in the hotel lobby—each day revealing a gift behind a numbered door.
Where: Lobby
No booking required
Christmas Tree Lighting
The season begins with music and lights at the tree-lighting ceremony on Thursday 27 November.
Time: 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Where: Lobby
Christmas Sweets Workshop
Bake festive sweets and cookies with the hotel’s master pastry chef.
When: Tuesday 23 December, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Where: La Loggia
Candlelight Concerts
Classical music in the softly lit Linares Hall on four dates in December.
When: 12, 13, 26 and 27 December at 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm
Where: Linares Hall
Tickets: www.feverup.com/es/marbella
Santa’s Grand Arrival
Santa Claus visits twice with gifts for young guests.
When: Wednesday 24 December, 7:30 pm – 8:00 pm
& Thursday 25 December, 1:00 pm
Where: Lobby
Oysters & Champagne
Celebrate the season with oysters and Champagne at Eddy’s Bar.
When: 25 December – 7 January, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Eddy’s Bar
Christmas Afternoon Tea
A seasonal afternoon tea experience with festive touches.
When: 25 December – 7 January, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Eddy’s Bar
Pottery Workshop
Join a hands-on pottery class taught by master potters from Coín.
When: Friday 26 December, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Where: Lobby
Meet the Donkeys
Children can meet the friendly donkeys from Dreamland Mijas at the hotel gardens, with a Christmas punch to follow.
When: Saturday 27 December, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Where: Hotel gardens
Forum Marbella
Forum Marbella offers a vibrant calendar tailored to local residents and long-stay guests. From festive markets and creative workshops to candlelit concerts and live jazz, it’s an accessible and spirited destination—perfect for families seeking joyful moments close to home.
Forum Marbella Christmas Market & Ice Rink
A winter-themed destination with stalls and skating.
When: 27 November – 6 January
How to book: Forum Marbella
Father Christmas at Forum
Santa visits across several festive dates.
When: 4, 6, 13, 20, 23 December at 17:00
How to book: Forum Marbella
St. Lucia Celebration at Forum
A Scandinavian celebration of light and hope.
When: Thursday, 12 December at 15:00
How to book: Forum Marbella
Gingerbread Decorating Workshop
Creative fun for families.
When: Saturday, 14 December
How to book: Forum Marbella
New Year’s Morning Jazz & Speakeasy Night
Celebrate 2026 with morning jazz and a hidden speakeasy.
When: 31 December at 02:00 (Jazz) & 22:00 (Speakeasy)
How to book: Forum Marbella
Wishing you a joyful and peaceful Christmas season from all of us at Marbella Club Hills.
