REGION OF MURCIA, WHATS ON CARTAGENA

Until May 24 San Javier Phoenician shipwreck exhibition at the ARQVA museum in CartagenaFenicios, Mercaderes del Mar show some of the items found on board the Bajo de la Campana wreck which was found off the coast of La Manga The ARQVA national museum of underwater archaeology in Cartagena is holding a special exhibition concerning the Phoenician..

La Palmera Bar & Grill: Your essential guide to winter entertainment and diningThe Los Urrutias bar serves up Sunday roasts, daily menus and lively events throughout December, January, February and March Christmas is in full swing at La Palmera Bar & Grill in Estrella de Mar, Los Urrutias, and the popular venue has lined.. 29/12/2025

Until April 12 Open-air photography exhibition in the centre of Cartagena270 images by 66 photographers at 14 points in the busy streets of Cartagena Images taken by 66 photographers have been placed on display around the centre of Cartagena, where they will remain in public view until 12th April as the annual FotoFest Cartagena..

Chances to visit the animal pit of the Cartagena Roman Amphitheatre in MarchThe fossa bestiaria was used to release wild animals and gladiators into the main arena 2,000 years ago The excavations of the Roman amphitheatre which are ongoing in Cartagena are to be open to the public at weekends during March 2026, enabling visitors to..

Sign up for one of six special haute cuisine evenings at La Manga Club this year: Limited spaces availableSix guest chefs recognised by the Michelin Guide and Repsol will host exclusive dining experiences between March and November A new series of fine dining events will bring some of Spain’s most celebrated chefs to La Manga Club this year, offering..

March 25 Curry and quiz evening in Camposol for MABS cancer charityEnjoy a fun evening of curry, quizzes and prizes at Restaurant Fiesta, all in support of MABS   A Curry and Quiz Evening is taking place in Camposol on Wednesday March 25, in support of MABS Mazarrón, the local charity helping people..

March 27 to April 5 Semana Santa 2026 in CartagenaThe Easter Week processions in Cartagena are the first to get under way in Spain Recommended: Friday March 22, Day of the Patrona: the floral offering at 17.00 and the Via Crucis later. Sunday March 24, Palm Sunday: the Procession of the Palms..

March 29 to April 5 Columbus flagship replica docks in Cartagena for public toursVisitors can explore the 15th-century Santa María in Águilas A full-scale replica of the Santa María, the ship Christopher Columbus captained on his 1492 voyage to the Americas, is visiting the port of Cartagena from 29th March to..

April 2 to 5 Spanish Cup sailing competition at the Yacht Club of Los Nietos88 craft compete in the Mar Menor with World Championship places at stake The municipality of Cartagena is proud to welcome the Spanish Cup competition in the Snipe sailing class between Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday, when more than 80 yachts will be..

April 11 Beauty and the Beast musical in El AlgarA musical tribute to the Disney classic at the Teatro Circo Apolo in El Algar The Espectáculos Faustino Sáez company present this musical tribute to Beauty and the Beast at 20.00 on Saturday 11th April in El Algar, close to the shore of the Mar..

Until May 12 Historical exhibition of the old watchtowers along the Cartagena coastlineStar of the show at the Archivo Municipal is the Torre de Santa Elena in La Azohía An exhibition of documentation relating to the old watchtowers dating from the Late Middle Ages dotted along the coastline of Cartagena is being held this spring at the..

May 10 to 12 Huge second-hand vehicle fair at the IFEPA venue in Torre PachecoOver 1,000 cars and other vehicles for sale at the largest event of its kind in the Region of Murcia Now in its 22nd edition, the annual second-hand and semi-new car and vehicle fair at the IFEPA venue in Torre Pacheco is taking place between 8th and 10th..

The Carthaginians and Romans fiestas, a legacy of the rich past of CartagenaFew cities can match the heady mix of history, culture and tradition in the September fiestas of Cartagena! Every year in September, when the heat of summer is beginning to die down, the city of Cartagena goes back to a time more than 200 years before the..

March 31 PAPS fundraiser lunch in Los Urrutias for mumsEnjoy a special lunch that celebrates all kinds of mums, with music, good company, and support for local animal charities   On Tuesday March 31, you can enjoy a special lunch at Restaurant Ruf Mari in Los Urrutias for the annual Mother’s Day..

Tickets go on sale on April 20 for the 2023 La Mar de Músicas festival in CartagenaThe spotlight falls on Canada at La Mar de Músicas from July 14 to 22 Tickets and season tickets go on sale on Thursday April 20 for this year’s La Mar de Músicas season of live concerts in Cartagena, immediately following the official.. 19/04/2023

Experiencia 43, a fascinating half-day out at the home of Licor 43 just outside CartagenaLearn more about the most popular liqueur in Spain on a guided tour of the factory and museum The tour includes tastings and a chance to pick up a great gift pack. The Licor 43 Experience offers visitors the chance to get to know one of Spain’..