Overview
- Zaragoza rolls out an enlarged program backed by nearly €1.2 million, adding a Ferris wheel and an eight‑metre illuminated nativity to a 1.3‑kilometre Route of Light, with nightly switch‑ons from 18:30 and traffic controls around key plazas.
- Zaragoza’s Boreal immersive show runs 5 December to 6 January with timed 15‑minute passes and limited capacity, and coverage lists ticket prices from €13.50 even as some messaging describes it as free.
- Major cities publish detailed hours through 6 January, including Valladolid with extended evening schedules, León running up to 04:00 on key dates, Alicante lighting from 19:00 to 01:00, and Gijón set to 02:00 nightly.
- Programs now feature large attractions and mapped photo spots, from Bilbao’s light‑and‑sound tunnel and Moyúa tree to San Sebastián’s new Miramar Magikoa trail, Pamplona’s 1.5 million LEDs, and Oviedo’s packed center with markets, ice rink and exhibitions.
- Delivery relies on contracted firms and multi‑year deals, such as Ximénez Iluminación in Valladolid and Zamora’s lighting contract through 2027–28, as cities emphasize low‑consumption LEDs, manage crowds, and, in some cases, require tickets for popular installations.