The best shows to see as a family this Christmas

BarcelonaThe year is drawing to a close, and one of the best times to go to the theater as a family is upon us. Most theaters across the country are filled with our beloved Pastorets, essential to any theater group. But beyond the quintessential classics, programmers are filling professional theaters with engaging shows for children. From the new Mic show to classics like The Little Prince From the Raluy circus to the Ateneu Popular 9 Barris, these are the most enticing productions to visit the theaters during the Christmas holidays.

SX3's most beloved puppet takes to the stage at the Sant Andreu Teatre this Christmas with a tender and surprising story about a letter. With Mic close by, the audience will accompany him, help him, and may even be inspired to write their own letter. The show, produced by La Perla 29, It premiered successfully last season.

Miriam Tirado's hugely popular story about the navel comes to life in this musical Starring Beth Rodergas, the show premiered successfully last season. It unfolds an exciting adventure about a young girl and her relationships, and is designed for audiences aged 3 and up.

With eleven seasons under his belt, The Little Prince It's already a Christmas classic, a must-see for the whole family. The duo of Àngel Llàcer and Manu Guix reunite on stage once again to bring to life this magical show full of songs that will forever remain in the memories of its audience.

Pot Petit concludes one of its most massive tours with a series of concerts at the Teatre Victòria, bringing together the most endearing and well-known characters from its songs. The group takes to the stage with its full band to transport the audience to the exciting and unfamiliar world of Ona, Gall Ot, DJ Güí, and all their friends.

The company Els Escarlata, a pioneer of contemporary circus in Catalonia, has created this show specifically to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Winter Circus at the Ateneu Popular de 9 Barris. Clowns, tightrope walkers, and acrobats work together to construct a stage universe that draws inspiration from plants and gardens to celebrate nature's ability to emerge from the most inhospitable places.

The Raluy Historical Circus sets up in Port Vell with its iconic tent and a new show: LandAcrobats on a teeterboard, trapeze artists, clowns, and dancers join the circus ring in a production the company describes as "a visual poem" to speak "of the world that breathes, moves, and evolves." A must-see for lovers of traditional circus, crafted with care and emphasizing the close connection with the audience.

The Catalan production company Nostromo Live presents the world premiere of a large-scale, immersive theater production that brings together the most iconic characters from the Geronimo Stilton books, live and in person. Audiences will experience interactive scenery, spectacular visuals, and original music in a theatrical adventure for the whole family through the Kingdom of Fantasy, set in a space of over 1,200 square meters.

Diana Pla directs El Petit Circ Laret, a street circus show produced by the L'Hospitalet City Council that pays tribute to the clown Claret Papiol, who died in 2025 and was Tortell Poltrona's partner with the Poltrona Brothers. Circ Laret is a once-grand, family-run circus that maintains the spirit of a great, dedicated circus. It's a tribute to the classics of the stage, lifelong artists, comedians, and comics who love their profession wholeheartedly. Admission is free, but it's advisable to... reserve.

Each year, the Mercat de les Flors selects a handful of exceptional shows, all of them unmissable. Roser López Espinosa is behind this German production by Lowland, in which a cosmonaut travels to uncharted space and explores the force of gravity, the possibilities of movement, and the power of empathy. Geometry, play, and the speed of light are ingredients of this solo performance that aims to spark the audience's curiosity.

It's always a good time to return to one of the venues that never disappoints, La Puntual, Barcelona's local puppet theater. During the Christmas season, they're giving a puppet concert featuring the Three Little Pigs, and from January 2nd to 11th, the master puppeteer Eugenio Navarro will be premiering... Loop, a wordless puppet show that plays with the darkness and light of objects.