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A large funfair, free concerts, tapas, the FERAMUR artisan fair, Day fair in the historic city centre of Lorca, processions and plenty of activities for all the family
September is a month of festivities in Lorca and following the “Feria Chica”, which is based around the feast day of the Virgen de las Huertas on the 8th of the month, the main event, the “Feria de Lorca”, lasts this year from 16th to 25th September.
During the fiestas there is a wide variety of entertainment to suit all ages and practically all tastes, including plenty of food, music (many of the concerts are free), a children’s play area, the Feramur arts and crafts fair (which begins on 26th September) and of course the main evening funfair at the Recinto Ferial at the Parque Huerto de la Rueda, a large triangular piece of land by the riverside on the edge of the city, where many of the other events also take place.
In addition, this year once again a “Feria de Día”, or daytime fair, opens at 13.00 in the historic city centre, with plenty of attractions for both adults and kiddies. This makes it possible for daytime visitors to join in the fun while minimizing the inconvenience to residents, and this year live music has been added to the attractions every afternoon in Plaza de Calderón, Plaza Arco Iris, Plaza de España and Plaza de San Vicente.
Other highlights include the annual exhibition of horse-drawn carriages and traps, music festivals and the processions of the figure of Nuestra Señora La Real de las Huertas on September 18 and 25.
The schedule of events during the 2022 Feria Grande de Lorca includes the following:
Friday September 16
19.00: The Feria 2022 gets under way with a grand musical parade starting in the Óvalo de Santa Paula and following Avenida Juan Carlos I to the Alameda de la Constitución.
Taking part are the Banda Municipal de Música, Universidad Popular, representatives of the Moors, Christians and Jews and members of the Carnival groups, dance academies, the choirs and dance societies of Lorca and the Virgen de las Huertas and the eagerly anticipated Giants, Bigheads and Stilt Walkers!
20.30: The switching on of the illuminations in the Alameda de la Constitución followed by greetings from the Mayor, Diego José Mateos Molina, and music from the Cuban group Septeto Nabori.
21.00: Opening of the main fairground at the Huerto de la Rueda venue and a parade from the Alameda de la Constitución to the fairground.
22.00: POL 3.14 + ALIZZZ perform live in the Explanada de La Merced. No admission charge, free invites available here. Click here for further details.
23.30: The second edition of the Electronic New Era event with performances by CELE, DEREK MULLER, OMAROFF, BLAS MILLER and RAMÓN QUIÑONERO. Venue: the fairground at Huerto de la Rueda. No admission charge.
Saturday September 17
12.30: “Ven a bailar con nosotros”, come dancing with us in the Plaza Calderón, with music from the Coros y Danzas de Lorca music society.
13.00: The Day Fair opens in the historic city centre of Lorca.
16.30-20.00: Kindergarten in Calle Alporchones, with activities for kids aged 3 to 6. Free of charge and fully secure.
17.00: “Simón”, children’s theatre in the Alameda de la Constitución. No admission charge.
17.30: Music at the Day Fair, with La Espartera performing in the Plaza de España, La Calle in the Plaza de Calderón, Kaliqueños in the Plaza Arco Iris and Los Supersónicos in the Glorieta de San Vicente.
18.00: The open-air bars and fairground attractions open at the Huerto de la Rueda.
20.30: Welcome Rock Lorca 2022 in the Explanada de La Merced, featuring OBÚS + DEBAHO BAND + LOS DESTILADOS + LOS ALEGRES BANDOLEROS. No admission charge. Click here for further details.
Sunday September 18
11.00: A procession accompanies the figure of Nuestra Señora La Real de las Huertas as she is taken from her sanctuary to the church of San Cristóbal, accompanied by the Banda Municipal and various other cultural groups.
12.00: The open-air bars and fairground attractions open at the Huerto de la Rueda.
12.00: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, a musical version in Spanish for children in the main marquee at the Huerto de la Rueda. No admission charge.
12.00: Join in the salsa dancing in Calle Corredera!
13.00: The Day Fair opens in the historic city centre of Lorca.
16.30-20.00: Kindergarten in Calle Alporchones, with activities for kids aged 3 to 6. Free of charge and fully secure. At the same time a children’s play area is open in Calle Lope Gisbert with bouncy castles and the like. Also free of charge.
17.00: Los Cuentos de las Tres Lunas, children’s theatre in the Alameda de la Constitución. No admission charge.
17.30: Music at the Day Fair, with Conecta2 performing in the Plaza de España, Kaliqueños in the Plaza de Calderón, Sr Lobo in the Plaza Arco Iris and Gipsy Payos in the Glorieta de San Vicente.
21.00: Female comics Martita de Graná, Ana Polo and Virginia Riezu in the Explanada de la Merced. Admission here at 16 euros plus booking fee or on the gate at 20 euros.
Monday September 19
13.00: The Day Fair opens in the historic city centre of Lorca, with food and music throughout the afternoon in these unrivalled surroundings.
18.00: The open-air bars and fairground attractions open at the Huerto de la Rueda. Special children’s day with rides at 1.50 euros plus “bono” ticket from 18.00 to 22.00.
20.30: Concert by the Banda Municipal de Lorca in the Parque de la Viña.
21.00: Diana Navarro live in concert in the Plaza de España. Tickets 15 euros + charges here or 18 euros on the day. Click here for further details.
22.30: Decai performs in the main marquee at Huerto de la Rueda. No admission charge
Tuesday September 20
13.00: The Day Fair opens in the historic city centre of Lorca.
18.00: The open-air bars and fairground attractions open at the Huerto de la Rueda. Another children’s day with rides at 1.50 euros plus “bono” ticket from 18.00 to 22.00.
20.30: Concert by the Banda Municipal of Lorca at the church of San Cristóbal.
21.00: Event featuring APACHE + LABOUNS + DESENKANTO at the marquee at Huerto de la Rueda. No admission charge.
22.00: Omar Montes live in concert in the Explanada de la Merced. Tickets 18 euros + charges here or 20 euros on the day. Click here for further details.
Wednesday September 21
13.00: The Day Fair opens in the historic city centre of Lorca.
18.00: 18.00: The open-air bars and fairground attractions open at the Huerto de la Rueda.
19.30: Music for infants, Cantajuego in the Explanada de la Merced. No admission charge.
21.00: Eskilo and El Norte Perdido in concert in the Plaza de España. No admission charge.
21.00: LOS 40 LORCA POP with Tony Aguilar at the Huerto de la Rueda venue. No admission charge.
Thursday September 22
12.00: The 38th annual FERAMUR artisans’ fair is officially opened at the Centro de Ferias y Congresos Santa Quiteria.
13.00: The Day Fair opens in the historic city centre of Lorca.
16.30-20.00: Kindergarten in Calle Alporchones, with activities for kids aged 3 to 6. Free of charge and fully secure.
17.30: Music at the Day Fair, with Por un Puñado de Tercios performing in the Plaza de España, Conecta2 in the Plaza de Calderón, La Espartera in the Plaza Arco Iris and Sr Lobo in the Glorieta de San Vicente.
18.00: The open-air bars and fairground attractions open at the Huerto de la Rueda. The third children’s day with rides at 1.50 euros plus “bono” ticket from 18.00 to 22.00.
20.00: Day of the third age in the Explanada de la Merced. Free tickets should be acquired from the Concejalía del Mayor and Asociaciones de Mayores throughout the municipality.
21.30: Ariel Rot and Kiko Veneno, two Spanish rock legends, in concert at the Huerto de la Rueda. No admission fee. Click here for further details.
Friday September 23
11.00: Music for the elderly at Residencia Cáser.
12.00: The FERAMUR artisan’s fair opens at the IFELOR venue (Santa Quiteria).
13.00: The Day Fair opens in the historic city centre of Lorca.
16.30-20.00: Kindergarten in Calle Alporchones, with activities for kids aged 3 to 6. Free of charge and fully secure. At the same time a children’s play area is open in Calle Lope Gisbert with bouncy castles and the like. Also free of charge.
17.30: Music at the Day Fair, with Camarote de los Hermanos Marx performing in the Plaza de España, Por un Puñado de Tercios in the Plaza de Calderón, The Tracks in the Plaza Arco Iris and Stone Jackets in the Glorieta de San Vicente.
18.30: 25th annual marathon story-telling session begins in Plaza Real.
18.00: 18.00: The open-air bars and fairground attractions open at the Huerto de la Rueda.
19.00: Sadd Mortt, Sergi Hanami and Lacal in concert in the Plaza de San Vicente.
22.00: Spanish rock band MÄGO DE OZ in the main marquee at the Huerto de la Rueda. Admission free of charge. Click here for further details.
Saturday September 24
12.00: The FERAMUR artisan’s fair opens at the IFELOR venue (Santa Quiteria).
12.00: Horse rides and carriages in the Alamedas gardens of Lorca, specifically Alameda Dr. Miguel Campoy, Alameda Dr. Parra Garrigues and Alameda Dr. Martínez Mínguez.
12.30: Folk music and dancing in Calle Corredera with the Grupo de Coros y Danzas Virgen de las Huertas.
13.00: The Day Fair opens in the historic city centre of Lorca.
16.30-20.00: Kindergarten in Calle Alporchones, with activities for kids aged 3 to 6. Free of charge and fully secure. At the same time a children’s play area is open in Calle Lope Gisbert with bouncy castles and the like. Also free of charge.
17.00: Cuentos Para Jugar, children’s theatre in the Alameda de la Constitución.
17.30: Live music at the Day Fair, with Essencial performing in the Plaza de España, Camarote de los Hermanos Marx in the Plaza de Calderón, La Trama in the Plaza Arco Iris and Sugar Rock in the Glorieta de San Vicente.
18.00: The open-air bars and fairground attractions open at the Huerto de la Rueda.
19.00: 2nd LGTBIQ + Feria de Lorca event in the Plaza Arco Iris.
22.00: Live music from BERET in the Explanada de la Merced. Admission here in advance (20 euros + costs) or on the gate (22 euros + costs). Click here for further details.
Midnight: Sun Fest II at the Huerto de la Rueda, featuring Diego Cano, Jay Cuber, Saydun, Koni, Pedrofeder and Iván Belmonte. No admission charge.
Sunday September 25
11.00: A procession accompanies the figure of Nuestra Señora La Real de las Huertas as she is taken from the church of San Cristóbal to her sanctuary, accompanied by the Banda Municipal and various.
12.00: The final day of this year’s FERAMUR artisan’s fair begins at the IFELOR venue (Santa Quiteria).
12.00: Children’s bull run (with inflatable bulls) from the Coso de Sutullena to the Plaza de España.
12.00: Exhibition of horse-drawn carriages and traps in the Alameda Dr. Miguel Campoy, Alameda Dr. Parra Garrigues and Alameda Dr. Martínez Mínguez.
13.00: The Day Fair opens in the historic city centre of Lorca.
16.30-20.00: Kindergarten in Calle Alporchones, with activities for kids aged 3 to 6. Free of charge and fully secure. At the same time a children’s play area is open in Calle Lope Gisbert with bouncy castles and the like. Also free of charge.
17.00: CATAPLUM, award-winning children’s theatre in the Alameda de la Constitución.
17.00: Live music at the Day Fair, with La Trama performing in the Plaza de España, Gipsy Payos in the Plaza de Calderón, Essencial in the Plaza Arco Iris and Stone Jackets in the Glorieta de San Vicente.
18.00: 18.00: The open-air bars and fairground attractions open for the last time during this year’s Feria at the Huerto de la Rueda.
21.00: Dos Tontos y Yo, humour with José Mota, Santiago Segura and Florentino Fernández in the Explanada de la Merced. Tickets 20 euros plus charges here or 25 euros on the gate.
For more local events, news and visiting information go to the home page of Lorca Today.
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Plaza de Espana, 30800 LorcaTel: 968 441914 (Fax 968 466157)
Oficina de Turismo de Lorca
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The rich and extensive history of Lorca has left a legacy of archaeological sites, and historic buildings, around which the modern City has built its tourism industry. Amongst these are Lorca Castle, the Jewish Quarter of the castle and Synagogue, 
Plaza de España, Colegiata de San Patricio, Museo de Arqueologico Municipal, Iglesia de San Francisco, Casa Huerto Ruano, Palacio de Guevara, Iglesia de San Mateo, Pósito de los Panaderos, Convento Virgen de las Huertas, Antiguo Convento de la Merced, Iglesia del Carmen and the Teatro Guerra.
Unfortunately Lorca has also been prone to natural disaster, suffering a Gota Fría on September 28th 2012, as well as an earthquake which measured 5.3 on the Richter scale on 11th May 2011 and claimed 9 lives. Since this earthquake the city has been rebuilding, winning recognition for its Lorca, Open for Restoration initiative, which used the restoration of the city as a tourist attraction whilst it rebuilt its historical buildings, some of which are currently still not open.
The tourist office itself has temporarily relocated until the renovations are completed and is inisde the Antiguo 
Convento de la Merced on the outskirts of the city beside the river where there is ample parking (paid parking).
Lorca also has an area of coastline incorporating the Parque Regional de Cabo Cope - Puntas de Calnegre, in the Sierra de Almenara, which includes the beaches of, Puntas de Calnegre, Baño de las Mujeres, San 
Pedro, El Siscal, Cala Honda, Cuartel del Ciscar, Junquera, Cala de la Gruta, Cala Leña, Los Hierros, Cala Blanca and Playa Larga, although many are accessible only through agricultural exploitations.
However, in spite of its many attractions, the name of Lorca is synonymous with Easter, (Semana Santa) its biblical parades of International Tourist Interest status and famous throughout Spain. The week includes a 
series of parades in which the whites (Paso Blanco) and blues (Paso Azúl) try to outdo each other with the magnificence of their embroideries and the skill and daring of their horsemen.
Lorca also has a Parador hotel, located within the complex of its historic castle.
Opening hours for Lorca Tourist Office:
Monday to Friday, 10.00 to 14.00 and 16.30 to 19.00. Saturday 10.00 to 14.00 and 16.30 to 18.30. Sunday 10.00 to 14.00.
Click for map, Lorca Tourist Office (NOTE: as of October 2015 both the Tourist Office and Lorca Taller del Tiempo are sharing temporary offices in a rehabilitated fragment of the old city wall at the entrance to the car park, due to imporvements being made to the car park and restoration work inthe Convento itself. The temporary office is just a few metres from the normal one, and opening hours are unaffected).
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