October 4 to 13 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 third time that the new Recinto Ferial or fairground 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.
The new fairground has over 200 parking spaces and a tourist train will run to and from the town centre every 15 minutes entirely free of charge.
Other highlights include the musical entertainment, with a host of live performances and top billing for Camela and Pancho Varona.
At the fairground special children's days have been established on October 8 and 9, and on October 5 there is a guided tour IN ENGLISH of the fascinating Las Paleras archaeological site.
The program for the Feria de Alhama de Murcia 2024 includes the following:
Saturday September 28
21.00: Pancho Varona live in concert at the Casa de la Cultura. Admission 15€. Click here for further information.
21.00: Canastéreo perform in the SFAM flamenco festival at the Teatro Cine Velasco. Click here for further information. Admission free of charge.
23.00: Pablo Egea & Crudo Pimiento at the Teatro Cine Velasco. Click here for further information. Admission free of charge.
Sunday September 29
08.30: Orienteering in Los Calares de Juana, registration and info at the Federación Murciana de Orientación.
Wednesday October 2
20.30: Opening of the 24th annual ornithology exhibition at the Casa Amarilla.
Friday October 4
7.00: The Feria market opens until October 7, timetable 11.00 to 21.00 in the Plaza de la Constitución.
19.00: The fairground attractions and refreshment stalls open at the Recinto Ferial.
19.00: Opening of the arts and crafts exhibition of the Asociación Cultural San Lázaro at the Centro de Mayores.
20.00. The lights are switched on at the fairground.
22.00: Live music from LA COLLA DEL RAMBLAR at the fairground.
23.00: The Peñas’ marquees open.
19.00: Opening of the arts and crafts exhibition of the Asociación Cultural San Lázaro at the Centro de Mayores.
21.00: Opening of the painting and sculpture exhibition “Stabat Mater” at the Museo Arqueológico Los Baños (running until November 17).
Saturday October 5
10.00: GUIDED TOUR OF THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF LAS PALERAS IN ENGLISH, starting at the Los Baños archaeological museum, cost 3 euros for adults and 2 euros for under-12s. Prior booking required at the tourist office (tel. 968 633512).
12.00: The Day Fair opens until 18.00 in the Avenida de la Constitución.
13.00: Free tastings at the Plaza de Abastos marketplace in Plaza de la Constitución.
16.00: The Feria de la Tarde opens until 22.00 in Calle Paraguay (next to the Pabellón de Deportes).
12.00 and 18.00: Free children’s workshops in the Plaza de la Constitución.
19.30: The Town Hall welcomes groups competing in the 44th annual folk music and dance festival.
20.30: Opening speech of the Feria in the Plaza de La Constitución.
21.30: The 44th MUESTRA NACIONAL DE FOLKLORE begins at the Auditorio Municipal Tierno Galván with the participation of Asociación Folklórica Cultural Santa Magdalena de Madridejos (from Toledo), Coros y Danzas de Molina de Segura, and Coros y Danzas Virgen del Rosario de Alhama de Murcia.
23.30: EBONY party with music from the 80s and 90s at the Recinto Ferial ‘Nueva Espuña’.
Sunday October 6
9.00: Festive hike beginning in the Plaza de la Constitución over short and long distances. Info and registration at www.alhamacoym.blogspot.com.
10.00: GUIDED TOUR OF THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF LAS PALERAS IN SPANISH, starting at the Los Baños archaeological museum, cost 3 euros for adults and 2 euros for under-12s. Prior booking required at the tourist office (tel. 968 633512).
10.30 to 13.30: Free guided bird-spotting tour of the castle of Alhama de Murcia, distance 3.1 km, appropriate for all aged at least 9. Booking online here, further info by phone on 968 431430 or email at infosierraespuna@carm.es.
10.00 to 14.00: Gran Prix Alhama, It’s a Knockout style fun for 10- to 14-year-olds in the town centre. Free of charge, registration on the Town Hall website until 3rd Oct.
12.00: Charity ham slicing and tasting in the Plaza de la Constitución.
20.00: 34th annual town bands festival at the Teatro Cine Velasco featuring ensembles from Moratalla and Alhama de Murcia. Admission free of charge.
22.30: LO MEJOR DEL ÚLTIMO, a tribute to the music of Último de la Fila and Manolo García in Avenida Juan Carlos I next to the Jardín de Los Patos.
23.00: Live music from ATLANTIS at the Recinto Ferial ‘Nueva Espuña’.
00.30: DJ music in Avenida Juan Carlos I next to the Jardín de Los Patos.
Monday October 7, the feast Day of Nuestra Señora del Rosario
10.00: Hot chocolate and buns for all at the church of San Lázaro.
10.30: Musical parade with papier mâché bigheads through the streets of the town.
11.30: Floral offering to the Virgen del Rosario at the church of San Lázaro after a parade from the Jardín de Los Patos.
12.00: Choral Mass in honour of the Virgen del Rosario at the church of San Lázaro.
13.30: CUCAÑA, greasy pole walking in the Parque La Cubana, Registration until 4th October at the Casa de Cultura, prizes of up to 250€!
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, church of Lázaro.
21.30: ADHOLIFE in concert at the Recinto Ferial ‘Nueva Espuña’.
23.30: Silent firework display in honour of the Virgen del Rosario at the parachutists’ landing area near the fairground.
Tuesday October 8
Children’s day at the funfair from 19.00 to 1.00, all ride prices 1.50 euros.
Wednesday October 9
Children’s day at the funfair from 19.00 to 1.00, all ride prices 1.50 euros.
20.00: Opening of the annual table grape exhibition at the Casa de la Cultura. Lasts until 13th October.
19.30: Live music, coplas and Spanish songs from MARIBEL CASTILLO and DÚO SONORA at the Auditorio Municipal Tierno Galván. Admission free of charge.
Thursday October 10
19.30: Children’s theatre: BAJO EL MAR, a tribute to The Little Mermaid at the Auditorio Municipal Tierno Galván. Admission free of charge.
Friday October 11
19.30: Migas competition in the car park on Calle del Molino.
23.30: Live music from THE TRACKS at the Recinto Ferial “Nueva Espuña”.
Saturday October 12
9.00: Petanca tournament in the Jardín de la Carrasca.
16.30: Float parade. Route: Avenida de la Constitución, Sierra Espuña, Isaac Albéniz, Molino, Rambla Don Diego, Corredera, La Feria, Avenida Juan Carlos I. Prize-giving in the Plaza de La Constitución.
23.30: Live music from the 70s, 80s and 90s with SWING and a tribute to Camilo Sexto by Clemente Bonache at the Recinto Ferial ‘Nueva Espuña’.
23.30: CAMELA live in concert at the Complejo Deportivo Guadalentín. Museo Arqueológico Los Baños. Tickets 15 euros. Click here for further details.
Sunday October 13
12.00: Charity ham slicing and tasting at the fairground.
Thursday October 17
19.30: Opening of the exhibition “ZANGAMANGA XV” at the Casa de Cultura. Running until 30th October.
Friday October 18
18.00: Mile race starting and finishing in the Plaza de La Constitución. Registration will be available at www.famu.es.
20.00: LOS HERMANOS MACHADO, drama presented by the Teatro del Temple company from Zaragoza at the Teatro Cine Velasco. Tickets 10 euros from the Museo Arqueológico Los Baños and on the door.
Sunday October 20
8.00: Alhama Trail mountain run starting in the Plaza de la Constitución.
October 26 and 27
8.00: The 6th Memorial Pepe Calero tennis doubles championship at the Polideportivo El Praíco.
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.
