October 3 to 12 Annual Feria de Alhama de Murcia
Fairground attractions, a Day Fair, loads of live music and plenty to eat and drink at the annual fair in Alhama to celebrate the Feast Day of the Virgen del Rosario
The annual Feria de Alhama de Murcia takes place on and around the feast day of the Virgen del Rosario, patron of the town, on October 7, and this year will be the new Recinto Ferial or fairground once again hosts the majority of the celebrations in the Nueva Espuña residential development on the western edge of the town.
This fairground will be home to the funfair and the marquees erected by the peñas (or Feria groups) as well as live music almost every night. Occupying an area of 16,000 square metres, it offers plenty of space for the food stalls and other establishments, and the central avenue is 16 metres wide and equipped with benches, trees which provide shade, LED lighting and a fountain.
Other highlights include the musical entertainment, with a host of live performances and top billing for Parrandboleros and Pancho Varona.
The tourist train runs between the fairground and the town centre every half an hour at the following times, with a fare of just 50 cents:
October 3, 4, 6, 10 and 11 from 19.00 to 3.00
October 5, 7, 8, 9 and 12 from 19.00 to 1.00.
The tourist train stops at the bus stop on Avenida Juan Carlos I (except 10th, 11th and 12th October, when this is replace by Calle Francisco Javier, opposite the Casa de Las Américas) and at the fairground.
The street market featuring antiques and natural products is being held from 3rd to 5th October (17.00 to 21.00 on the Friday and 11.00 to 21.00 on Saturday and Sunday in the Plaza de las Américas.
The Day Fair opens alongside the Pabellón de Deports every day except 8th and 9th October from 12.30 to 20.00 (early closing at 18.30 on 11th October).
At the fairground special children's days have been established on October 8 and 9, and various hiking routes and musical events, including the annual folk music and dancing festival.
The program for the Feria de Alhama de Murcia 2025 includes the following:
Friday October 3
17.00: The market opens for the first time in the Plaza de las Américas.
19..00: The opening evening at the fairground attractions and the “chiringuitos” (open-air bars at the “Nueva Espuña” venue.
20.00: The lights are switched on at the fairground.
23.00: Live music from Pancho Varona, longstanding collaborator with iconic singer Joaquín Sabina, at the Nueva Espuña fairground.
Midnight; Entertainments begin at the marquees of the “Peña” fiestas groups.
1.00: Nostalgic DJ music from the 80s and 90s in the chiringuito area.
Saturday October 4
8.00: Introduction to potholing and caving held by the Alhama Club de Orientación y Montaña (alhamacoym@gmail.com).
12.30: The Day Fair opens in Calle Paraquay, alongside the Pabellón de Deportes).
21.00: The official opening speech of the Feria outside the church of San Lázaro.
22.00: The 45th annual folk music and dancing festival begins, featuring groups from Vélez Rubio in the province of Almería, Santiago y Zaraïche in the outskirts of Murcia, Golegā (Portugal) and the local Grupo de Coros y Danzas Virgen del Rosario de Alhama de Murcia. Venue: the church of San Lázaro.
23.00: Live music from FYV BAND in the chiringuito area.
Midnight: Entertainments begin at the marquees of the “Peña” fiestas groups.
1.00: Nostalgic DJ music from the 80s and 90s in the chiringuito area.
Sunday October 5
8.00: Hiking routes, one short route and another more testing one, starting in the Plaza de las Américas. Further information at alhamacoym@gmail.com, registration via alhamacoym.es/gesticoym.
13.30: An afternoon of entertainment begins at the Day Fair in Calle Paraguay.
13.00: Charity ham slicing to raise funds for the Fundación Never Surrender (sports against cancer) at the fairground, in the chiringuito area.
17.00: Exhibition of arts and crafts by the Asociación Cultural San Lázaro at the Centro de Mayores.
19.15: Musical bands festival, starting with a reception for the groups taking part in the Plaza de las Américas and a parade through the streets.
20.00: The bands concert begins, with formations from Pozo Estrecho and the local Ateneo Músico Cultural Maestro José Antonio Ayala de Alhama de Murcia, at the church of San Lázaro.
22.00: Live swing music at the fairground, in the chiringuito area.
Monday October 6
16.00: Ponle Color al Día, activities for young people in the Plaza de las Américas. Inscripciones en https://animunis.com/inscripcionactividad-inclusiva-alhama.
21.00: Live concert by perennial favourites PARRANDBOLEROS at the church of San Lázaro.
23.00: Live music from La Otra Oreja, a tribute band to La Oreja de van Gogh, at the fairground.
Midnight: Entertainments begin at the marquees of the “Peña” fiestas groups.
Tuesday October 7, the Feast Day of the Virgen del Rosario
19.00 to midnight, Children’s day at the fairground, rides and attractions 1.50 euros.
9.00: Nordic walking (contact alhamacoym@gmail.com).
9.30 to 11.30: Guided walk on the mountain of La Muela, birds and wildlife between Sierra Espuña and the River Guadalentín. Distance 5 km, difficulty low, appropriate for ages 9 and over. Registration online here, telephone, 968 431430, email infosierraespuna@carm.es.
10.00: Hot chocolate for all at the church of San Lázaro.
10.30: Musical parade in the streets with Giants and Bigheads accompanying the Ateneo Músico Cultural Maestro José Antonio Ayala de Alhama de Murcia.
11.30: Floral offering to the Virgen del Rosario, from the church of San Lázaro to the Jardín de Los Patos.
12.00: Holy Mass at the church of San Lázaro.
13.30: Cucaña, greasy pole walking, in Calle Paraguay, registration at the Casa de Cultura until 3rd October.
17.00: Live pop rock from Stolen at the Day Fair in Calle Paraguay.
19.00: Choral Mass at the church of San Lázaro.
19.30: Procession of the figure of Nuestra Señora del Rosario. Route: Church of San Lázaro, La Feria, Vergara Pérez, Plaza Vieja, Larga, Corredera, La Feria, back to San Lázaro.
21.00: Live music from Aires de Espuña in the chiringuito area at the fairground.
22.00: Live music from La Colla de Ramblar in the chiringuito area at the fairground.
23.00: Firework display at the hang-glider landing area
Wednesday October 8
19.00 to midnight: Children’s day at the fairground, rides and attractions 1.50 euros.
20.00: Live music from Dúo Reyes del Sol at the Pabellón Sierra Espuña, admission free of charge.
Thursday October 9
20.00: The table grape and agricultural produce exhibition begins. At the Casa de la Cultura.
20.30: El Libro de la Selva, a children’s Jungle Book drama at the church of San Lázaro.
Friday October 10
17.00: Pop rock from Antuan Muñoz at the Day Fair in Calle Paraguay.
19.30: Migas competition at the car park in Calle del Molino.
23.00: Pop rock from Especial RC at the fairground.
23.30: Live concert by Orquesta Vértigo in Avenida Juan Carlos alongside the Jardín de Los Patos.
Midnight: Entertainments begin at the marquees of the “Peña” fiestas groups.
Saturday October 11
16.30: Float parade. Route: Avenida de la Constitución, Sierra Espuña, Isaac Albéniz, Molino, Rambla Don Diego, Postigos, Calle Tomás Moro. The floats remain on display in Avenida de la Constitución until the following day.
19.00: A fiesta de celebrate the float parade in Avenida Juan Carlos, next to the Jardín de Los Patos.
23.00: Live music from Los Duques at the fairground.
23.30: Live music from Nacha Pop and Alejo Stivel in Avenida Juan Carlos I, next to the Jardín de Los Patos.
Midnight: Entertainments begin at the marquees of the “Peña” fiestas groups.
Sunday October 12, a national holiday in Spain
12.00: Holy Mass and an act of homage to the national flag at the church of San Lázaro.
For more local news, events and visiting information contact the tourist office (telephone 968 633512) or go to the home page of Alhama Today.
Address
Tourist Office Alhama de Murcia, Plaza Constitucion. Frente Auditorio, nº 10, 30840, ALHAMA DE MURCIATel: 968 633 512
Oficina de Turismo de Alhama de Murcia
Alhama de Murcia Tourist information office is located on the edge of the Plaza de la Constitución, just a few metres away from the underground car park and the Town hall of Alhama de Murcia.
The tourist office offers free guided audiotours in English which take visitors around the historical sites of interest in Alhama. These be loaned at any time, although allow an hour and a half to complete the tour, and when loaning the audio equipment visitors are asked to leave passports or ID cards with the tourist office.
The office also carries a full range of leaflets for the archaeological museum of Los Baños, which is built around the historic spa which gives Alhama its name, and the mountains of Sierra Espuña, which is also an important area within the municipality of Alhama. Areas such as El Berro and Gebas have a number of interesting routes which can be followed and there are several picnic areas and good walking routes within the Sierra Espuña natural park.
The tourist office also carries leaflets for the many cultural events and fiestas which take place in Alhama throughout the year, including Los Mayos, Semana Santa, Christmas,the Romería of La Candelaria and the Auto de los Reyes Magos in El Berro.
Opening Hours
Winter (September 16 – May 31)
- Tuesday to Friday: 9am-2pm and 4.30pm-7.30pm
- Saturdays: 10am-1pm
- Sundays and Mondays: closed
Summer (June 1 to September 15)
- Tuesday to Friday: 08.30 to 14.30
- Saturdays: 10.00 to 13.00
- Sundays and Mondays: closed
For more local information, including news and forthcoming events, visit the home page of Alhama Today.
