Christmas in the Plaza | Carols, Community and Local Talent in San Miguel de Allende
“Christmas in the Plaza” brings the spirit of the season to Plaza La Luciérnaga on December 19 at 6 p.m., with an evening of traditional carols and Christmas songs performed by local artists. Families, neighbors and visitors are invited to gather in this festive public space, surrounded by holiday lights and photo‑ready decorations, to sing along, take pictures and enjoy an accessible, community‑driven celebration of Christmas.
In a month filled with large‑scale festivals and high‑energy shows across Puerto Vallarta, this plaza event offers a more intimate way to connect with local culture, giving a stage to homegrown talent and keeping the tradition of villancicos alive for younger generations. With free entry and a welcoming atmosphere, “Christmas in the Plaza” stands out as a simple, heartfelt highlight of the city’s holiday calendar—perfect for those who want to experience the warmth of a Mexican Christmas at street level.
Organizer
Plaza La Luciérnaga is an open‑air lifestyle center in San Miguel de Allende that functions as a cultural and social hub for the city. As an event organizer, the plaza hosts a year‑round program of live music, dance, theater, sports tournaments, skating sessions, and family activities that activate its plazas and terraces and invite the community to gather, move, and celebrate in a safe, accessible public space.
Venue
Plaza La Luciérnaga is located at Libramiento José Manuel Zavala 165, colonia La Luciérnaga, C.P. 37745, in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, a few minutes by car from the historic city center. Conceived as an open‑air lifestyle mall, it brings together shopping, dining, cinema, services, and cultural activities, making it a convenient, modern meeting point for both locals and visitors in one of Mexico’s most important colonial destinations.
