MURCIA WHATS ON

Summer 2025 Free concerts in the rural villages of Caravaca de la CruzThe Animeros de Caravaca perform in Navares, Archivel, Benabón and El Moral The “Animeros de Caravaca” are a traditional folk music and dance group based in Caravaca de la Cruz and during the summer of 2025 they are performing a series of..

August 2025 Historical drama in Caravaca about Juana la Loca, the supposedly mad queen of SpainJuana la Apasionada proposes an alternative theory about the Queen who reigned for 39 years but was never freed from confinement Queen Juana I of Castilla, is perhaps most easily identified for those who know more about British than Spanish history as the..

August 2025 The Las Fuentes del Marqués beauty spot in Caravaca welcomes the Wizard of Oz!Dorothy travels through the wonderland of the Caravaca park on her quest! Following the huge success of last year’s summer productions of Alice in Wonderland in the beauty spot of Las Fuentes del Marqués, just outside the Holy City of Caravaca..

August 7 to 18 Fiestas de la Vendimia in JumillaThe wine battle in the streets takes place this year on Saturday August 16 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 10 to 17 Annual fiestas in the Sierra Espuña village of GebasThe mountains of Alhama de Murcia present a week of festivities in Gebas! Between August 10 and 17 the outlying district of Gebas in the municipality of Alhama de Murcia, which nestles in the foothills of the Sierra Espuña mountain range, is holding..

August 19 to 25 Annual fiestas in the Sierra Espuña village of El BerroThe fiestas in the Alhama village are held in honour of the Virgen de los Dolores The village of El Berro, in the foothills of Sierra Espuña, is 14 kilometres north-west of Alhama de Murcia and although it is home to only around 200 permanent residents..

August 21 Guided tour of the churches of Mula followed by evening snacks with spectacular viewsEnjoy the cool evening air of Mula as you discover the colourful stories behind the churches of the town As part of a series of Thursday evening events celebrating the historical and culinary heritage of Mula, this guided walk on 24th July is being held by..

August 22 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 23 Guided tour of the Roman villa of Los Villaricos in MulaLos Villaricos in Mula was an important agricultural villa almost 2000 years ago On Saturday 19th July the tourist office of Mula is offering a free guided tour of the Roman villa site of Los Villaricos, which contains one of the best preserved agricultural..

August 23 Free open-air concert by Kimaya in the Caravaca village of BarrandaThe third event in this summer’s A La Luna de Barranda season features an alchemy of musical styles! The annual “A La Luna de Barranda” season of free summer evening concerts is being held during the month of August with Spanish musicians..

August 28 Guided tour and dinner-time snacks in La Puebla de MulaThe picturesque village near Mula has a long history and the remains of 14th century watchtowers can still be seen The small village of La Puebla de Mula is just 5 kilometres east of Mula itself, between the mountains of Sierra de la Almagra and Sierra Manzanete..

August 29 and 30 Guided tours of the Iglesia Vieja in YeclaThe old church of Yecla, known for its iconic tower, is to be converted into a cultural venue The Iglesia de la Asunción, more usually known in Yecla as the Iglesia Vieja (the old church, since before the construction of the Basilica in 1868 it was..

August 30 A cross between It’s a Knockout and Takeshi’s Castle in Caravaca de la Cruz!Teams of 6 youngsters compete over a series of ridiculous obstacle courses in the name of fun and prizes! As August draws to a close a special event is being held for teenagers and young adults on the 30th of the month, when the bull ring hosts “Caravaca..

August 30 Free open-air concert by Son de Madera in the Caravaca village of BarrandaThe first event in this summer’s A La Luna de Barranda season features Jarocho music from Mexico The annual “A La Luna de Barranda” season of free summer evening concerts is being held during the month of August with international musicians..

September 21 Free guided tour of the Roman and Iberian temples in the Caravaca village of La EncarnaciónVisit the remains of pre-Christian settlements in the countryside of Caravaca de la Cruz Many centuries before the advent of the True Cross in Caravaca and the construction of the sanctuary and castle, the Romans and Iberians were already living in what is..

September 27 Free guided evening tour in CehegínThe cool evening air and twilight combine to make for an atmospheric walk around the historic town of Cehegín This free tour of the historic and picturesque town centre of Cehegín in the north-west of the Region of Murcia begins at 20.30 in the..

September 28 Free concert by Vanesa Muela and Rodrigo Jarabo in BarrandaMelodic renditions of traditional songs at the Ethnic Music Museum in Barranda The 2025 “Conciertos Sentidos” series of free musical events at the Museum of Ethnic Music in the Caravaca village of Barranda continues on Sunday 28th September with..

October 4, 90-kilometre ultra-running endurance race to Caravaca de la CruzThe post-Jubilee year event in Caravaca also features marathon and half-marathon distances As the Holy City of Caravaca de la Cruz winds down after its 7-yearly Holy Jubilee year in 2024, one of the events maintaining pride of place in the annual sports calendar..

October 17 Free tour of the 6 main religious institutions in Caravaca de la CruzThe city of Caravaca has been attracting Catholic pilgrims since the 14th century Caravaca de la Cruz has attracted Catholic pilgrims and other religious tourists ever since the 14th century and this is still reflected in six monasteries, convents and foundations..

October 18 Jumilla Ciudad del Vino half-marathonA 10-kilometre event takes place alongside the annual 21-km race in Jumilla This year’s half-marathon and 10-kilometre running races in Jumilla will take place on Saturday 18th October, the change to an autumn date intended to make it more attractive..