MURCIA WHATS ON

Until April 12 The world-famous Prado art museum comes to the streets of Cehegín!50 artistic masterpieces at the Convento de San Esteban in Cehegín The touring exhibition “El Prado en las Calles” is set for a few months in various locations in the Region of Murcia this spring and early summer, beginning with the town..

April 3 Free guided visit to the Good Friday procession in YeclaWitness the “Acto de la Cortesía” during the Good Friday morning procession in the Plaza Mayor of Yecla This special tour of Yecla coincides with the Good Friday procession through the streets of the town with participants learning about..

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..

February 19 to March 13 Wine and Tapas Route in YeclaA chance to enjoy exquisite bar snacks accompanied by fine wines in northern Murcia The 13th Wine and Tapas Route in Yecla is being held between 19th February and 13th March, with the price of a glass of the local D.O. Yecla wine and an appetizing snack set..

March 6 to 22 Artichoke Festival in Lorca! 20 bars and restaurants in Lorca compete to produce the best artichoke dish Agriculture is one of the main pillars of the economy in the huge municipality of Lorca, and the latest gastronomic event sponsored by the Town Hall consists of two weeks celebrating..

March 10 to 13 Free classical Spanish guitar concerts in Caravaca de la CruzFour superb recitals at various historic locations in the centre of Caravaca The annual “Ciudad de Caravaca” classical guitar festival returns for its 13th edition between 10th and 13th March, with four free evening concerts scheduled during the..

March 12 to 15 Segureño lamb fair in the Caravaca village of ArchivelA celebration of the unique meat quality of the Segureño lamb in north-western Murcia The 9th annual Fair of Segureño Lamb and cattle farming is being held from 12th to 15th March in the village of Archivel, not far from Caravaca de la Cruz..

March 12 to 15 Equimur Horse Show in Torre PachecoIFEPA hosts the 30th edition of the second most important annual horse show in Spain WIN FREE TICKETS - CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS! The 30th annual EQUIMUR International Thoroughbred Horse Show is being held from 12th to 15th March at the IFEPA exhibition and..

March 13 and 14 La Moza de la Dehesilla light opera in JumillaThis work by Julián Santos deals with Easter Week traditions in the town of Jumilla Julián Santos Carrión, who was born in Jumilla in 1908, was a musician and composer who gained renown during the 20th century despite being largely self..

March 13 Concert of Spanish classical music in JumillaWorks by Granados, de Arriaga, Tárraga and Albéniz at the Casa de la Música in Jumilla This concert at the Casa de la Música in Jumilla, which begins at 20.30 on Friday 13th March, features the Sine Tempore Ensemble performing their..

March 13 Theatre for all the family in Caravaca de la CruzThe Emperor’s New Clothes at the Teatro Thuillier in Caravaca This play in Spanish is a re-working of the tale of the Emperor’s New Clothes and tells the story of an Emperor who despite having a wardrobe full to the brim of splendid outfits is..

March 10 to April 12 Siempre la Esperanza exhibition in JumillaNuestra Señora de la Esperanza has featured in the Semana Santa processions of Jumilla since the year 2000 The annual Easter Week processions are being prepared once again in Jumilla, where the event has been awarded International Tourist Interest status..

March 15 Passion Play in JumillaThe ancient Easter drama is performed at the Iglesia Mayor de Santiago in Jumilla One of the key elements of the 600-year-old Easter Week traditions in Jumilla, in northern Murcia, is the Passion Play which narrates the event of Jesus’ crucifixion and..

March 15 Regional hiking day in Abarán15- and 11-kilometre routes with food and drink provided in the beautiful Ricote valley! This 18th edition of the Region of Murcia hiking day is a complete experience for lovers of the great outdoors, and is taking place in the small town of Abarán..

From March 6 Exhibition of Tibet-inspired art in JumillaCumbres, Rememorando el Tibet at the Casa de la Música in Jumilla The official opening of this art exhibition featuring some of the work of Dolores Balsalobre takes place on Friday 6th March at the Casa de la Música y las Artes in Jumilla...

March 20 Free San Juan de la Cruz history tour in CaravacaSt John of the Cross was canonized 300 years ago and made a Doctor of the Church 100 years ago San Juan de la Cruz (1542-91) was a Catholic priest and mystic and a Carmelite friar who spent various years in Caravaca, which he visited seven times, at times..

March 11 to April 12 Semana Santa photography exhibition in JumillaStriking images of the 600-year-old Easter traditions in Jumilla This is the 43rd annual exhibition of photographs entered into the Luis Canicio photography competition related to the Semana Santa celebrations of Jumilla, and can be visited at the Jeró..

March 21 Guided tour of the Villa Vieja Moorish remains in CalasparraA great way to start a day exploring in and around the town of Calasparra The Villa Vieja just outside Calasparra in north-western Murcia is the area where the Moors first settled, and although it is now in ruins it is regarded as the origin of the town, located..

April 11 to 20 Semana Santa 2026 in Caravaca de la CruzThe main processions in Caravaca are on the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of Easter Week In the Holy City of Caravaca de la Cruz the first known documentary references to the celebration of Semana Santa, or Easter Week, date back to the 16th century, and..

March 28 Deshielo contemporary dance show in Caravaca de la CruzDeshielo at the Teatro Thuillier in Caravaca The contemporary dance featured in the show “Deshielo” is a narration of a tale about an Inuit or eskimo girl who lives in a settlement of igloos where the cold is intense except for just a few weeks..