September 20 to 29 The Feria Grande de Lorca 2024
A large funfair, free concerts, tapas, the FERAMUR artisan fair, Day fair in the historic city centre of Lorca, processions and plenty of activities for all the family
September is a month of festivities in Lorca and following the “Feria Chica”, which is based around the feast day of the Virgen de las Huertas on the 8th of the month, the main event, the “Feria de Lorca”, lasts this year from September 20 to 29.
During the fiestas there is a wide variety of entertainment to suit all ages and practically all tastes, including plenty of food, music (all of the concerts are free), a children’s play area, the Feramur arts and crafts fair (which opens to the public on September 22) and of course the main evening funfair at the Recinto Ferial at the Parque Huerto de la Rueda, a large triangular piece of land by the riverside on the edge of the city, where many of the other events also take place.
In addition, this year once again a “Feria de Mediodía”, or daytime fair, opens on most days at 13.00 in the historic city centre, with plenty of attractions and live music for both adults and kiddies.
Other highlights include the annual exhibition of horse-drawn carriages and traps, music festivals and the processions of the figure of Nuestra Señora La Real de las Huertas on September 22 and 29.
The schedule of events during the 2024 Feria Grande de Lorca includes the following:
Friday September 20
21.00: Opening and switching on of the lights at the fairground in the Huerto de la Rueda.
22.30: DEPOL live in concert in the Huerto de la Rueda. Admission free of charge.
Midnight: DJ music at the Huerto de la Rueda. Admission free of charge.
Saturday September 21
12.30: Traditional regional folk music and dancing with Coros y Danzas de Lorca in Plaza Calderón.
13.00: Tapas in the city centre at the Feria de Mediodía, with music in the streets.
13.00: Musical parade with the “Charanga Blanca” in Plaza de España, Plaza San Vicente, Plaza Arcoíris and Plaza Calderón until 16.30.
13.00 to 19.00: Crèche in the garden of Casa de Guevara for children between 3 and 12, with workshops, games, etc.
16.30 to 20.00: Bouncy castles and games for children between 3 and 12 in Calle Lope Gisbert next to the Casa de Guevara. Admission free of charge.
18.00: The Feria de Mediodía with music from Supersónicos in Plaza de España, Ratones in Plaza de Calderón, Sr Lobo in Plaza Arcoíris, Odissey in the Glorieta de San Vicente and DJS in the Plaza Real.
18.00: The fairground attractions and stalls open at the funfair at the Huerto de la Rueda.
22.30: Live concert by “PARA SIEMPRE”, a tribute to Héroes del Silencio, in the Plaza de España. Admission free of charge.
22.30: DJ music at the Huerto de la Rueda.
Sunday September 22
11.00: Procession of the figure of Nuestra Señora Santa María la Real de las Huertas from her sanctuary to the church of San José, accompanied by the Banda de Música de Lorca. Musical Mass is held on arrival at San José.
12.00: The 18th annual exhibition of horse-drawn carriages and traps at the bullring of Sutullena.
12.00: The fairground attractions and stalls open at the funfair at the Huerto de la Rueda.
13.00: Tapas in the city centre at the Feria de Mediodía, with music in the streets.
13.00: Musical parade with the “El Mono Mecánico” charanga in Plaza de España, Plaza San Vicente, Plaza Arcoíris and Plaza Calderón until 16.30.
13.00 to 19.00: Crèche in the garden of Casa de Guevara for children between 3 and 12, with workshops, games, etc.
16.30 to 20.00: Bouncy castles and games for children between 3 and 12 in Calle Lope Gisbert next to the Casa de Guevara. Admission free of charge.
18.00: Bullfighting in the ring in Sutullena.
18.00: Live music at the Feria de Mediodía in Plaza de España, Plaza de Calderón, Plaza Arcoíris, Glorieta de San Vicente and Plaza Real.
22.00: La Cruz Del Mapa, a Manuel Carrasco tribute concert at the Huerto de la Rueda. Admission free of charge.
22.00: DJ music at the Huerto de la Rueda.
Monday September 23
13.00: Tapas in the city centre at the Feria de Mediodía, with music in the streets.
18.00: “Los cuentos de la abuela”, children’s theatre in the Plaza Real. Admission free of charge.
18.00: The fairground attractions and stalls open at the funfair at the Huerto de la Rueda. A special coupon (“bono”) is available which allows all rides for just 2 euros each from 18.00 to 22.00. In addition, from the 23rd to 26th “quiet hour” lasts from 18.00 to 21.00.
22.30: DJ music at the Huerto de la Rueda. Admission free of charge.
Tuesday September 24
13.00: Tapas in the city centre at the Feria de Mediodía, with music in the streets.
18.00: Magician Pedro Lucas in the Plaza Real. Admission free of charge.
18.00: The fairground attractions and stalls open at the funfair at the Huerto de la Rueda.
21.30: A night of copla songs with MARISOL SEGURA and VERÓNICA LOZANO, accompanied by dancer JOSÉ DAVID SÁNCHEZ TERRONES, in the Plaza de España.
22.30: ‘PENÚLTIMO TRIBUTO’, a tribute concert to Manolo García, at the Huerto de la Rueda. Admission free of charge.
DJ music at the Huerto de la Rueda.
Wednesday September 24
13.00: Tapas in the city centre at the Feria de Mediodía, with music in the streets.
18.00: The fairground attractions and stalls open at the funfair at the Huerto de la Rueda.
19.30: Live concert by children’s singer LUCRECIA in the bullring. “Besitos de Chocolate”. Admission free of charge.
20.30: Concert by the Banda de Música de Lorca in the Plaza Real.
21.30: CONCIERTO METAL LORCA with Barón Rojo, Ekzilo, X Decidir, Anhedonia and Alto Voltaje, an AC/DC tribute act at the Huerto de la Rueda.
DJ music at the Huerto de la Rueda.
Thursday September 26
12.00: The opening of the 40th annual FERAMUR arts and crafts fair at the Ifelor venue. Click here for further details.
13.00: Tapas in the city centre at the Feria de Mediodía, with music in the streets.
18.00: Live music in the Plaza de España, Plaza de Calderón, Plaza Arcoíris and Glorieta de San Vicente.
18.00: The fairground attractions and stalls open at the funfair at the Huerto de la Rueda.
18.30: Story telling with the “Lorca, Ciudad de Cuento” event in the Plaza Real.
22.30: ISABEL AAIÚN live in concert at the Huerto de la Rueda. Admission free of charge.
Followed by DJ music.
Friday September 27
12.00: The FERAMUR fair opens for the day at the Recinto Ferial IFELOR.
13.00: Tapas in the city centre at the Feria de Mediodía, with music in the streets.
13.00: Musical parade with the “El Mono Mecánico” charanga in Plaza de España, Plaza San Vicente, Plaza Arcoíris and Plaza Calderón until 16.30.
13.00 to 19.00: Crèche in the garden of Casa de Guevara for children between 3 and 12, with workshops, games, etc.
16.30 to 20.00: Bouncy castles and games for children between 3 and 12 in Calle Lope Gisbert next to the Casa de Guevara. Admission free of charge.
18.00: Live music in the Plaza de España, Plaza de Calderón, Plaza Arcoíris and Glorieta de San Vicente. DJ music in Plaza Real.
18.00: The fairground attractions and stalls open at the funfair at the Huerto de la Rueda.
22.30: MIKEL IZAL in concert at the bullring. Tickets 20 euros available at the Teatro Guerra or online here.
22.30: DJ music at the Huerto de la Rueda. Admission free of charge.
Saturday September 28
12.00: Horse ride starting at the bullring of Sutullena along Alameda de Cervantes, Plaza del Óvalo, Avenida Juan Carlos I, Floridablanca, Lope Gisbert, Santa Paula, and back to the bullring along Alameda de los Tristes.
12.00: The FERAMUR fair opens for the day at the Recinto Ferial IFELOR.
13.00: Tapas in the city centre at the Feria de Mediodía, with music in the streets.
13.00: Musical parade with the “Charanga Blanca” in Plaza de España, Plaza San Vicente, Plaza Arcoíris and Plaza Calderón until 16.30.
13.00 to 19.00: Crèche in the garden of Casa de Guevara for children between 3 and 12, with workshops, games, etc.
16.30 to 20.00: Bouncy castles and games for children between 3 and 12 in Calle Lope Gisbert next to the Casa de Guevara. Admission free of charge.
18.00: Live music in the Plaza de España, Plaza de Calderón, Plaza Arcoíris and Glorieta de San Vicente. DJ music in Plaza Real.
18.00: The fairground attractions and stalls open at the funfair at the Huerto de la Rueda.
19.00: LGTBIQ+ Feria de Lorca event with live music by “Ojete Picor” in the Plaza Arcoíris.
22.30: ABRAHAM MATEO live in concert at the bullring in Sutullena. Tickest 10 euros from the Teatro Guerra or online here.
Midnight: SUNFEST festival with DJ music from DIEGO CANO, DJ PEDROFEDER, KONI DEEJAY, IVAN BELMONTE and RUBEN GARVI. Admission free of charge. Huerto de la Rueda.
Sunday September 29
11.00: The figure of Nuestra Señora Santa María la Real de las Huertas is carried back in procession from the church of San José hasta to her sanctuary, again accompanied by the Banda de Música de Lorca.
12.00: The last day of the FERAMUR arts and crafts fair begins at the IFELOR venue.
12.00: Mock bull run for children between the Plaza de España and the bull ring of Sutullena.
13.00: Tapas in the city centre at the Feria de Mediodía, with music in the streets.
13.00: Musical parade with the “Los Festivos” charanga in Plaza de España, Plaza San Vicente, Plaza Arcoíris and Plaza Calderón until 16.30.
12.00: The fairground attractions and stalls open for the last time at the funfair at the Huerto de la Rueda.
18.00: Live music in the Plaza de España, Plaza de Calderón, Plaza Arcoíris, Glorieta de San Vicente and Plaza Real.
21.00: DJ music at the Huerto de la Rueda.
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Plaza de Espana, 30800 LorcaTel: 968 441914 (Fax 968 466157)
Oficina de Turismo de Lorca
The rich and extensive history of Lorca has left a legacy of archaeological sites, and historic buildings, around which the modern City has built its tourism industry. Amongst these are Lorca Castle, the Jewish Quarter of the castle and Synagogue, 
Plaza de España, Colegiata de San Patricio, Museo de Arqueologico Municipal, Iglesia de San Francisco, Casa Huerto Ruano, Palacio de Guevara, Iglesia de San Mateo, Pósito de los Panaderos, Convento Virgen de las Huertas, Antiguo Convento de la Merced, Iglesia del Carmen and the Teatro Guerra.
Unfortunately Lorca has also been prone to natural disaster, suffering a Gota Fría on September 28th 2012, as well as an earthquake which measured 5.3 on the Richter scale on 11th May 2011 and claimed 9 lives. Since this earthquake the city has been rebuilding, winning recognition for its Lorca, Open for Restoration initiative, which used the restoration of the city as a tourist attraction whilst it rebuilt its historical buildings, some of which are currently still not open.
The tourist office itself has temporarily relocated until the renovations are completed and is on Calle San Patricio near the church.
Lorca also has an area of coastline incorporating the Parque Regional de Cabo Cope - Puntas de Calnegre, in the Sierra de Almenara, which includes the beaches of, Puntas de Calnegre, Baño de las Mujeres, San 
Pedro, El Siscal, Cala Honda, Cuartel del Ciscar, Junquera, Cala de la Gruta, Cala Leña, Los Hierros, Cala Blanca and Playa Larga, although many are accessible only through agricultural exploitations.
However, in spite of its many attractions, the name of Lorca is synonymous with Easter, (Semana Santa) its biblical parades of International Tourist Interest status and famous throughout Spain. The week includes a 
series of parades in which the whites (Paso Blanco) and blues (Paso Azúl) try to outdo each other with the magnificence of their embroideries and the skill and daring of their horsemen.
Lorca also has a Parador hotel, located within the complex of its historic castle.
Opening hours for Lorca Tourist Office:
- Monday to Friday: 10.00 to 14.00 and 16.30 to 19.00.
- Saturday: 10.00 to 14.00 and 16.30 to 18.30.
- Sunday: 10.00 to 14.00.
For more local news, events and visiting information go to the home page of Lorca Today
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