The 26th Pessebre de Sorra on La Pineda beach, in Vila-seca, will be erected in early December and will remain open until 6 January 2026. For one month, the Christmas-themed sand sculptures will be on display in Parc del Pinar de Perruquet. Surrounding the Pessebre, the Nomad Festival will once again take place, offering family shows, children’s workshops, live music, a market and a gastronomic area.
The Pessebre de Sorra will be built from 1 to 6 December. Initially, visitors will be able to observe the sculptors compacting the sand with water and pneumatic tools, using wooden formwork to give the figures the required height. Once this phase is completed, they will begin sculpting the sand and removing the formwork to reveal the final figures. The sculptural ensemble is expected to be completed on 6 December, featuring a new theme that will gradually be unveiled as the work progresses. The installation will cover 400 m² and 350 m³ of sand will be used.
In 2024, coinciding with its 25th anniversary, nearly 275,000 people visited the Pessebre de Sorra in Parc del Pinar de Perruquet.
The sculptures
Ten sculptors with decades of experience in ephemeral sand, ice and snow sculpture will be responsible for shaping the pieces, ensuring a unique Pessebre each year and a remarkable experience for visitors. Coming from Belgium, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Latvia, Czechia and Catalonia, they have taken part in several previous editions and have received multiple international awards.
As every year, the traditional artisans’ market will be set up next to the sculptures, open from 11:00 to 19:00.
Nomad Christmas
Following the success of the first edition, the travelling Nomad Christmas festival will return to Parc del Pinar de Perruquet on 6, 7, 8, 13 and 14 December, with an extensive programme from 11:00 to 23:00 including a Christmas market, a gastronomic area with food trucks, family workshops and shows, live musical performances and a musical bingo.
On Saturday 6 December at 11:00, activities will begin, coinciding with the opening of the Pessebre de Sorra. Throughout the day, families will be able to enjoy workshops such as “Tió de Nadal”, “Christmas Cards”, “Reindeer”, “Pine Cones” and “My Magic Christmas Jar” at the Petit Nomad area. At 12:00, a family Christmas show will take place on the main stage; at 14:00, the Christmas musical bingo will begin; and at 17:30, the group Cuerda Rota will offer a concert featuring festive hits and cover versions.
On Sunday 7 December, the programme will continue with new workshops: “Tió de Nadal”, “Snow Globe”, “Tic-tac-toe” and “Christmas Frame”. At 12:00, the main stage will host Magic Frozen, a family show inspired by Disney characters. After the musical bingo, the day will close with a rumba concert from 17:30 to 19:30.
On Monday 8 December, Nomad Christmas will offer more creative activities for all ages, including “Christmas Cards”, “Reindeer” and “Snowman”. At 12:00, the family show The Light Fairy will be performed, followed in the afternoon by the duet Vanlove and Mica, who will provide a lively atmosphere with house versions and popular hits.
On Saturday 13 December, workshops such as “Christmas Frame” or “My Magic Christmas Jar” will take place, along with the musical bingo and a rumba concert by Kasiguapos at 17:30.
Finally, on Sunday 14 December, Nomad Christmas will continue with workshops including “Tió Magnet”, “Snowman” and “Christmas Frame”. At 12:00, The Nutcracker: Musical Storytelling will be performed, and at 17:30 the group Fan Boys will close the weekend with a pop-rock cover concert.
This year, the Royal Tent of the Three Wise Men will once again be installed next to the sculptures. On Saturday 13 December, from 10:00 to 14:00, children will be able to hand in their letters in La Pineda. The Royal Tent will also be set up in Vila-seca on 21, 26, 27 and 28 December, and in La Plana on 14 December from 10:00 to 14:00.