Palma’s iconic Cathedral, La Seu, welcomes December with a full programme of Advent reflections, sacred music, children’s activities, and its most anticipated celebration of the year: Matines de Nadal, featuring the hauntingly beautiful Cant de la Sibil·la.
✨ December at La Seu: Christmas Services, Music & Tradition (2025)
Here is everything happening this festive month — and what to know before you visit:
🕰 Visiting Hours – Seasonal Schedule
From 1 December to 31 March, visiting hours change:
Mon–Fri: 10:00–15:15
Sat: 10:00–14:15
Closed for tourism on: 6, 8, 25, 26 & 31 December due to Christmas celebrations.
1 December – 18:00
Advent Retreat
A spiritual preparation session led by Mn. Francesc Ramis, reflecting on the Advent readings. (In Spanish)
8 December – 10:30
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Mass presided over by the Bishop of Mallorca, Mons. Sebastià Taltavull.
Additional Masses: 12:00 & 19:00
11 December – 19:30
Vocation Prayer Service
Monthly prayer gathering under the theme “Per a qui som?”, led by the Bishop.
13 December – 17:00
Conference for Couples: “Hablamos con el corazón”
With speaker Javier Vidal-Quadras Trías de Bes.
A reflective talk for couples during Advent.
20 December – 19:30 (in Inca)
Vermells de la Seu & Schola Gregoriana – Mass & Concert
A special Advent musical celebration by two of Mallorca’s most emblematic sacred music ensembles.
📍 Parròquia Santa Maria la Major, Inca
23 December – 11:30
Children’s Storytime: “La llum de l’Advent”
A storytelling journey through the four Sundays of Advent, followed by a Christmas postcard workshop.
📍 Capella Reial
Registration required: projecteseducatius@catedraldemallorca.org
24 December – 23:00
MATINES DE NADAL & CANT DE LA SIBIL·LA
The most beloved Christmas tradition at La Seu.
A solemn, deeply atmospheric midnight Mass featuring the UNESCO-listed Cant de la Sibil·la.
Broadcast live on IB3.
German-language celebrations at 15:30 & 17:00.
25 December – Christmas Day
Missa de Nadal – 10:30
Celebrated by the Dean-President Mn. Antoni Vera.
Other Masses: 12:00 & 19:00
28 December – 10:30
Closing of the Jubilee Year 2025
A special Mass presided over by the Bishop, marking the end of the Jubilee «Peregrins d’Esperança».
30 December – 11:00
Storytime at the Museu d’Art Sacre
Two Christmas tales — “L’Estel de Nadal al país dels contes” and “El secret dels Reis Mags” — followed by a craft workshop.
Registration required: projecteseducatius@catedraldemallorca.org
31 December – 10:30
Celebration of l’Estendard
One of Palma’s most historic and symbolic civic-religious ceremonies, with Eucharist presided by the Bishop.
ℹ️ Note for Visitors
Schedules and access may vary depending on liturgical needs or weather conditions.
👉 Always check La Seu’s official website or Instagram for last-minute updates.
