From December 1st to January 12th, the magic and spirit of Christmas will once again invade the streets of Braga, offering Braga residents and visitors the best of Christmas traditions.

A city full of rich and centuries-old Christmas traditions, living or moving nativity scenes built by the community.

The Christmas Market, the Christmas Parade and the Giant Kings’ Cake will once again be the highlights of the programme, which features a wide cultural programme with more than 200 shows and animations: music, dance, theatre, circus, literature, cinema and exhibitions that mark the daily life of the city and its surroundings.

The Christmas Market will take place on Avenida Central between December 1st and 24th and will be open from Monday to Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Saturdays from 10:00 to 23:00 and Sundays from 10:00 to 20:00. On December 22nd it operates from 10:00 to 17:00 and on December 24th from 10:00 to 14:00.