Maçanet de la Selva Living Nativity 2026
The Maçanet de la Selva Living Nativity 2026 reaches its 42nd edition in the magical Can Garriga forest. Active since 1975, this Girona event stands out for its firm commitment to universal accessibility and for a temporary set rebuilt afresh each year. Check the practical details before enjoying this torchlit walk.
The Experience: The Forest of Can Garriga
A defining feature of this living nativity is that the entire set is built and dismantled every year, allowing new details to be added in each edition. The route through the Can Garriga forest features spoken, moving biblical scenes alongside traditional local crafts. The full route takes an estimated hour and a half at a leisurely pace.
Times and performance dates
- Calendar: Performances tend to be grouped on the main festive dates. The calendar is expected to include 25, 26, 27 and 28 December 2026, along with the first days of the year (1, 3 and 4 January 2027).
- Access strip: The event starts under the light of the torches at 18:30 h, with passages organized progressively, closing the last accesses around the 20:00 h.
100 % accessibility: A crib for everyone
Maçanet is a reference in terms of the adaptation of its natural space. It is one of the best options if you go with prams or people with reduced mobility.
- No steps: The 0.5 km route is completely free of stairs. All the natural unevenness of the forest has been saved through cramps adapted
- Land: Keep in mind that it is an unpaved dirt road. It's practically mandatory tough comfortable shoes for walking.
Tickets, prices and promotions
Access is controlled through the time slot indicated at the entrance, which is why the organization asks arrive at the exact time assigned (and not earlier) to avoid overcrowding the waiting area and the parking lot
- General admission (Adults): 5 €
- Reduced Entry (from 7 to 12 years): 2€
- Free: Free access with the SX3 card (Super3) and for subscribers of the magazine Cavall Fort.
- Promotions: Applicable 2-for-1 offer with the newspaper El Punt Avui.
How to get there and parking management
- Location: The Bosc de Can Garriga is very close to the center of Maçanet de la Selva (Coordinates: 41°47'00.6"N 2°43'44.1"E). From the entrance to the municipality you will find the appropriate signage that it will take you directly to the venue.
- Parking: The organization has a limited parking capacity. It is essential to respect your entry time to ensure the flow of vehicles.
Gastronomy: Where to eat in Maçanet de la Selva
At the end of the half-kilometer course, and as good tradition dictates, you will be able to warm up thanks to the tasting of the classic hot soup.
If you want to take advantage of the break to stay for meal, the center of Maçanet offers a wide variety of bars and highly recommended restaurants a few minutes from the nativity scene:
- El Barraquet (Carrer Dolors, 3): A very pleasant place that stands out for its good cuisine and an extremely attentive owner.
- Restaurant Braseria La Nau (Av. Sant Jordi, 1): A great option if you're looking for meat a the barbecue and complete menus that exceed expectations.
- Bar Restaurant La Cantonada (Passeig Sant Llorenç, 2): Classic and reliable establishment with a service described as impeccable.
- El Rincón Osuna (Av. Catalonia, 22): The ideal place to go without hesitation if what you it's nice to have something or make some good informal tapas.
- Bar Chiringuito (Av. Catalonia, 38): A cafe-bar highly recommended in the village for take a quick bite
*Practical note: As these are festive dates with high traffic for the nativity scene, we advise you to call to book table in advance.
Latest editorial revision: April 12, 2026.
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