Paraguay becomes a festive stage in December, offering exhibitions, concerts, fairs, and community events. From handcrafted nativity scenes to multicultural markets, each week brings a new way to celebrate Christmas 2025 in Asunción. Families, artists, students, and visitors gather to honour tradition and creativity. If you are planning your December agenda, these activities are perfect starting points.
Started on 3 December, the historic centre of Asunción witnessed an unforgettable evening as President Santiago Peña and First Lady Leticia Ocampos presided over the Great Lighting of the Paraguayan Christmas Tree.
Traditional nativity art and festive theatre
5 december
– 5 December, the collective exhibition “Pesebres Artesanales Tradicionales del Paraguay” (Traditional Handcrafted Nativity Scenes of Paraguay) opens at El Cabildo (The Cabildo Cultural Centre). Organised by the Centro Cultural de la República El Cabildo (Cultural Centre of the Republic, El Cabildo) and the Instituto Paraguayo de Artesanía – IPA (Paraguayan Institute of Handicrafts), the opening starts at 16:00.
The exhibition showcases ceramics, wood carvings, and delicate ysypo (material used for the creation of baskets and furniture) fibres. Each piece reflects deep-rooted tradition and modern creativity. Admission is free.
– From 5 to 7 December, the Teatro Latino presents the play “Navidad sin Plata Yvyguy” (Christmas Without Hidden Silver). The tickets can be bought on Ticketea and go from Gs. 65,000 (approximately US$9.5). The show offers a festive and local perspective on Christmas storytelling. A cultural option for those who enjoy theatre with a Paraguayan touch.
Christmas 2025 markets and creative workshops in Asunción
6 December
– The ICPA – Instituto Cultural Paraguayo Alemán (Paraguayan-German Cultural Institute) / Goethe-Zentrum hosts a Christmas Market from 15:00 to 20:00. Visitors will find handicrafts, jewellery, ceramics, food, and natural products. The ICPA-GZ Choir will also perform live. Entry is free, making it ideal for families.
– That same evening, MuCi – Museo de Ciencias (Science Museum) presents the workshop “Qué lindo tu pesebre” (How Beautiful Your Nativity Scene Is). Led by Marcos Esquivel from the IPA, participants use timbo wood and engraving techniques. All materials are provided, and the workshop begins at 18:00. Tickets can be bought on the MuCI website and cost Gs. 80,000 (approximately US$12).
Music, solidarity, and cultural celebrations
11 December
– 11 December, the Instituto Guimarães Rosa Asunción (Guimarães Rosa Institute) invites the public to a special Christmas concert. Singer Nina Castro and guests will perform at the Tom Jobim Theatre, located at the Embassy of Brazil. The concert supports patients and blood donors of the Instituto de Previsión Social – IPS (Social Security Institute). Entry is by donation of a pan dulce (panettone).
– From 11 and 12 December, the German Club (Club Deportivo Alemán – DTA) hosts its Christmas Market. From 16:00 to 22:00, creative workshops and festive stands will be open to the general public.
December in Asunción blends faith, art, solidarity, and creativity. Whether attending a concert, exploring a market, or admiring handcrafted nativity scenes, the spirit of Christmas can be felt across the city.
