MURCIA NORTH & NORTH WEST

February 1 A Holy Jubilee Year begins in AbanillaThe town of Abanilla celebrates 500 years of devotion to the Holy Cross The town of Abanilla in the north-east of Murcia is celebrating a Holy Jubilee Year in 2026 to celebrate 500 years of devotion to the Most Holy Cross in the town, and the year is officially..

7-course gourmet taster menu on a short walk in Caravaca de la Cruz for just 25.50 euros!Enjoy the city centre as you discover some of the favourite snacks of Caravaca! In 2025 the Town Hall of Caravaca de la Cruz has joined forces with local restaurants to launch a series of five easily affordable gastronomic routes in and around the city under..

Until December 8 Holy Jubilee exhibition in CehegínAve Oriens at the archaeological museum of Cehegín One of the main events of the Holy Jubilee Year in Cehegín in 2025 and 2026, which is being held to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the arrival of the figure of the Virgen de las Maravillas..

August 2026 Evening tours at Lorca castleEnjoy the sights of the Fortress of the Sun in the cool of evening! During the two warmest months of the year Lorca castle, which remained closed to invaders from outside for so long in the past, opens its doors and actively welcomes visitors after dark, enabling..

August 2026 Dramatized evening tours and dinner in Lorca castleEnjoy a complete and memorable evening at the historic Fortress of the Sun in Lorca There was a time when Lorca castle, now a fascinating tourist attraction and a rich source of historical information, was an active military fortification on the frontier..

August 2026 Enjoy a romantic dinner with live music in the courtyard of Lorca castleOne of the best and most popular ways to enjoy the warm summer nights in Lorca Among the many events held during the summer at the Fortaleza del Sol, the castle of Lorca, one of the favourites in recent years has been the chance to enjoy a romantic dinner..

July 27 to August 21 Sports events in Jumilla as the annual fiestas are celebratedFootball, running, racket sports, swimming and others as Jumilla harvests the wine grape crop The annual Fiestas de la Vendimia (grape-picking fiestas) in Jumilla take place this year from 14th to 23rd August, coinciding with the time of year when the activity..

August 9 to 16 Annual fiestas in the Sierra Espuña village of GebasThe mountains of Alhama de Murcia present a week of festivities in Gebas! Between 9th and 16th  August the outlying district and village of Gebas in the municipality of Alhama de Murcia, which nestles in the foothills of the Sierra Espuña mountain..

August 13 to 23 Fiestas de la Vendimia in JumillaThe wine battle in the streets takes place this year on Saturday August 22 Jumilla celebrates its annual fiestas in August, combining the celebrations of the feast day of the Virgen de la Asunción (the patron of the town) with the grape-picking fiestas..

August 15 Monastrell Sound music festival in JumillaMalmö 040, Karlan and others provide a musical backdrop to the annual fiestas and fair in Jumilla During the annual Fiestas and Fair in Jumilla this August, coinciding with the beginning of the grape harvest, a series of live concerts and other musical..

Fiestas opening times for Jumilla castle, museums and other tourist destinations in AugustAn influx of visitors head for Jumilla every August for the Fiestas de la Vendimia The annual “Fiestas de la Vendimia, which coincide with the start of the grape harvest in the wine-producing area of Jumilla, begin in earnest on 13th August and last..

August 4 to 30 Photography exhibition in JumillaJumilla para el Recuerdo features entries in the annual photography competition in Jumilla The Jerónimo Molina museum of Ethnography and Natural Science is hosting its 35th annual exhibition from August 4 to 30 of photographs which were entered..

August 16 and 17 Young Fest in JumillaYouth culture in the spotlight during the annual fiestas of Jumilla Among the new additions to the annual Fiestas de la Vendimia (grape-picking fiestas) in Jumilla, which take place this year from 14th to 23rd August to coincide with the time of year when..

August 21 The Cross and The Sword, a free guided tour in CaravacaIn the city of Caravaca de la Cruz the threads of religious belief and military strength are inextricably intertwined The history of the Holy City of Caravaca is characterized by two main elements: the presence of the Vera Cruz, believed by many to be a fragment..

August 22 Free sundown tour in the charming town of CehegínEnjoy the cool light of evening in the picturesque town of Cehegín The town of Cehegín in the north-west of Murcia is well known for its picturesque setting and narrow old streets as they wind up the hill on which it stands, and this free guided..

August 22 José A. Aarnoutse at the A la luna de Barranda festival in CaravacaThe 20th edition of the festival brings folk traditions from all over Spain to the north-west of Murcia The “A la luna de Barranda” season of open-air concerts is being held for the 20th time this year at the Ethnic Music Museum in the village..

August 29 A night of stargazing and ancient myths in the Caravaca village of La EncarnaciónA great evening out for all the family in the historic setting of the ruined Roman sanctuary 2026 is a big year for those interested in astronomy, with a solar eclipse being visible in Spain on 12th August, immediately before the annual appearance of the Perseid..

August 29 Casapalma at the A la luna de Barranda festival in CaravacaThe 20th edition of the festival brings folk traditions from all over Spain to the north-west of Murcia The “A la luna de Barranda” season of open-air concerts is being held for the 20th time this year at the Ethnic Music Museum in the village..

August 29 Guided tour of the prehistoric rock art in the municipality of Moratalla10,000-year-old paintings in the rock shelters of Calar de la Santa The town of Moratalla in north-western Murcia is working hard on increasing the tourist attractions and activities in the municipality, a good example being this guided tour to some of the..

September 4 An evening of craft beer tasting in Caravaca de la CruzThe Catas del Camino season comes to an end at the Plaza de Toros in Caravaca During the summer of 2026 three special gourmet evenings are being held in Caravaca de la Cruz under the title of “Catas del Camino”, the last of them being this one..