Discounted admission to the annual Dog Show and Pet Fair!

The third year of the new cat show alongside the main event at the IFEPA!

Over the weekend of November 7 and 8, the 2026 edition of the annual "Exposición Canina Nacional e Internacional" dog show is taking place at the IFEPA exhibition centre and showground in Torre Pacheco.

This event is one of the highlights of the year at IFEPA and is eagerly anticipated by animal lovers across the Region of Murcia. It is also one of the top canine professional events in Spain and Europe, and is organised by the Palacio de Ferias y Exposiciones de la Región de Murcia in conjunction with the Murcia Canine Society (Sociedad Canina de Murcia).

There are plenty of activities at the event, including the Canine Beauty Contests, in which thousands of dogs of all breeds compete, plus the 'Salón de la Mascota', a full programme of exhibitions of dog training and skills, charity activites, displays by rescue dogs and firefighting dogs, contests and much more…

Unmissable are the programme of canine obedience demonstrations along with others related to dog intelligence, dog agility, dog training, dog rescue, dog care, dog grooming, trade stands selling everything to do with dogs… in short, everything dog-related that you can possibly imagine!

In all of the competition categories the judges are extremely well respected in their field, and this, along with the sheer number and variety of animals on show, is one of the reasons for the event's huge popularity and success over the years.

In addition, this year the Cat Show is hosting the Mediterranean Winner Show, which is backed by the Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe). This is an annual event which rotates among Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain, and it is expected that around 300 cats will be entered in the competition alongside exhibitors from all over the Mediterranean and elsewhere.

This is not a conventional cat show: it is open only to cats which have already stood out in other FIFe competitions, so that those attending can see some of the finest felines on the international circuit, making it a very special occasion for true fans of the feline world. 

The Dog Show at IFEPA also has a large commercial area in the "Salón de la Mascota" with around 50 companies related to the canine world selling accessories and complements, nutritional items, plus businesses like veterinary clinics, animal shelters and more - this could be the perfect opportunity to adopt a new pet!

The exhibition covers 27,000 square metres and has 22 showrings giving presentations on various breeds including Spanish water dogs, collies, schnauzers, French bulldogs, teckels and others, which visitors are welcome to join and watch. Taking part will be dogs not only from Spain but also from many other countries and the 20 international expert judges will be from different countries.

On the Sunday, visitors will be able to take part in the 'Mascotada Competition', with prizes given out for the friendliest dog, the most imposing dog, the most original pet and loads more categories, and throughout the weekend there are opportunities to learn about pet adoption.

Opening times and ticket prices - book now for discounted admission!

The Exposición Canina Nacional e Internacional 2025 is open on Saturday November 7 from 9.00 to 20.00 and on Sunday November 8 from 9.00 to 18.00. Tickets are priced at 7 euros on the door or 5 euros if you purchase in advance here.

Alternatively, you can just turn up at the door and show the following image, which entitles you to admission at 5 euros:

 

For more upcoming events in the Region of Murcia go to the What’s on section of Murcia Today.

 

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