September 12 to 22 Annual Fair in Yecla
Live music with Mago de Oz topping the bill as the fairground and free archaeological tours during the annual September festivities in Yecla
The annual September fair is being held in Yecla in the north of the Region of Murcia between 12th and 23rd September at the usual fairground venue (click for map), where over 20 open-air bar/restaurants and food trucks will be installed and a host of entertainments for both grown-ups and children are scheduled.
Among the highlights are the concerts by Mago de Oz, La La Love You, two tributes to Alejandro Sanz and Raphael and performances by local groups. Other events to look forward to are Disney special for children, the return of the “Conexión Remember” and of course the fairground attractions, which open every day.
At the same time, there are guided tours of archaeological sites and Monte Arabí, and a new route at the historical house of the Casa de los Mergelina.
Programme Feria de Septiembre 2025:
Friday September 12
18.00 to 20.00: Face-painting for 3- to 12-year-olds at the Caseta Joven in the fairground.
19.00: Food trucks open outside the old Caprabo supermarket.
21.00: The official opening of the fair with a grand firework display.
23.00: The first concert of the 2025 fair is “Conexión Remember”, a nostalgic look at pop music of recent decades. Admission free of charge.
Saturday September 13
10.00 to 14.00 and 18.00 to 20.00: Activities for children up to 16 years old at the Caseta Joven.
19.00: Food trucks open outside the old Caprabo supermarket.
23.00: DEPOL in concert at the Real de la Feria. Admission free of charge.
Sunday September 14
10.00: Open day at the Cerro del Castillo archaeological site. Click here for further details.
10.00 to 14.00: Activities for children up to 16 years old at the Caseta Joven.
19.00: Food trucks open outside the old Caprabo supermarket.
23.00: A tribute concert to Alejandro Sanz and Estopa at the Real de la Feria. Admission free of charge.
Monday September 15
18.00 to 20.00: Activities for 3- to 12-year-olds at the Caseta Joven in the fairground.
20.00 to 22.00: Activities for 13- to 16-year-olds at the Caseta Joven in the fairground.
18.00 to 21.00: Quiet day at the fairground attractions.
Tuesday September 16
18.00 to 20.00: Activities for 3- to 12-year-olds at the Caseta Joven in the fairground.
20.00 to 22.00: Activities for 13- to 16-year-olds at the Caseta Joven in the fairground.
18.00 to 21.00: Quiet day at the fairground attractions.
20.30: The Night Trail run of the Feria de Yecla, non-competitive, over distances of 9 and 14 km. Registration 5 euros online here.
Wednesday September 17
19.00: Disnehistory “La Historia de Walt” at the Real de la Feria. Admission free of charge.
18.00 to 20.00: Activities for 3- to 12-year-olds at the Caseta Joven in the fairground.
20.00 to 22.00: Activities for 13- to 16-year-olds at the Caseta Joven in the fairground.
18.00 to 21.00: Quiet day at the fairground attractions.
Thursday September 18
18.00: Reduced prices at the fairground attractions.
18.00 to 20.00: Activities for 3- to 12-year-olds at the Caseta Joven in the fairground.
20.00 to 22.00: Activities for 13- to 16-year-olds at the Caseta Joven in the fairground.
19.00: Food trucks open outside the old Caprabo supermarket.
23.00: Local bands in concert at the Real de la Feria. Admission free of charge.
Friday September 19
18.00 to 20.00: Activities for 3- to 12-year-olds at the Caseta Joven in the fairground.
20.00 to 22.00: Activities for 13- to 16-year-olds at the Caseta Joven in the fairground.
19.00: Food trucks open outside the old Caprabo supermarket.
23.00: Mago de Oz, the Spanish rock band in concert at the Real de la Feria. Admission free of charge.
Saturday September 20
10.00 to 14.00 and 18.00 to 20.00: Activities for children up to 16 years old at the Caseta Joven.
19.00: Food trucks open outside the old Caprabo supermarket.
23.00: La La Love you in concert at the Real de la Feria. Admission free of charge.
Sunday September 21
10.00: Open day at the Los Torrejones Roman villa archaeological site. Click here for further details.
12.00: Riders arrive on horseback for their traditional lunch at the fair.
10.00 to 14.00: Activities for children up to 16 years old at the Caseta Joven.
19.00: Food trucks open outside the old Caprabo supermarket.
20.00: Escándalo, a tribute to the great Spanish balladeer Raphael, at the Real de la Feria. Admission free of charge.
Monday September 22
18.00: Reduced prices as the fairground attractions open for the last time.
Further information on all these events and more is available from the Yecla tourist office (Calle Epifanio Ibáñez, 2 email turismo@yecla.es, telephone 968 754104).
For more local visiting information, events and news go to the home page of Yecla Today.
Address
Plaza Mayor, Casa de los Arcos, s/n 30510 YECLATel: 968 754 104
Oficina de Turismo de Yecla
In early 2025, due to renovation work at the usual office, the service is located on the other side of the Plaza Mayor at Calle Epifanio Ibáñez nº 2 (click for map).
Yecla is a large municipality in the north of the Region of Murcia, home to just under 35,000 people, and these days is best known for its wines, which enjoy Denomination of Origin status, and its furniture production, which has its origins in the abundance of pine trees on the mountainsides and the high plateaux.
While visitors in the 21st century may be attracted primarily by wine tourism, the town (or city, as it was proclaimed in 1878) also has a wide historical, cultural and natural heritage, and an identity quite different from the coastal areas of the Region of Murcia. For this reason it is often grouped together with its neighbour and fellow wine-producing area Jumilla as part of the Altiplano area.
Yecla borders with Castilla-La Mancha and the Region of Valencia and is closer to Alicante coastal areas than much of Murcia. These visitors come to see the historic old town itself - an atmospheric and interesting place, crammed full of history - the natural beauty of Monte Arabí, with stunning views for those who enjoy the outdoors, the gastonomy and of course the wine route.
Yecla boasts cave paintings from 10,000 years ago in Monte Arabí, a Bronze Age settlement at El Arabilejo, Iberian remains in El Pulpillo and a Roman administrative centre at Los Torrejones as well as the remnants of the 11th century Moorish castle on the hill behind the town. More modern (and complete) testimony to the past are the buildings in the town centre, which include the grandiose Basílica de la Purísima, with its striking blue dome, the archaeological museum and the attractive Plaza Mayor, where the 16th century Town Hall stands alongside the Renaissance Casa de los Alarcos, the clock tower and the old grain store.
The tourist office holds a full selection of leaflets, maps, pre-planned routes, accommodation and restaurant options and information about visiting Yecla for both individuals and groups.
There is parking close to the tourist office, although those driving to Yecla for the first time are advised to park in Calle Perales.
For further information go to the home page of Yecla Today.
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday 8.00 to 15.00
Saturdays 10.30 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 19.30.
Public holidays 10.30 to 14.00
Click for map, Yecla tourist office
