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September 18 to 27 The Feria Grande de Lorca 2025
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 18 to 27.
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 is one of the biggest in the Region every year and which opens to the public this year on September 24) 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 every at 13.00 in the historic city centre, with plenty of attractions and live music for both adults and kiddies as well as tapas on sale everywhere you look!
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 20 and 27.
The schedule of events during the 2026 Feria Grande de Lorca includes the following:
Friday September 18
21.00: The official opening of the fairground as the lights are switched on and fireworks are set off at the Recinto Ferial Huerto de la Rueda.
22.00: The 37th Festival Internacional de Folklore Ciudad de Lorca begins with a gala featuring all of the groups taking part in the Alameda de la Constitución.
22.30: Free concert by Gonzalo Hermida at the fairground.
00.30: DJ music at the fairground with DJ Requena, Diego Cano and Pedrofeder.
Saturday September 19
11.30: The folk festival presents “Ven a bailar” with Coros y Danzas de Lorca in the Plaza de Calderón.
12.00: The Day Fair opens in Calle Alporchones with traditional folk dancing.
12.00: The Ciudad del Sol horse and carriage driving club go for an outing in the Alamedas.
12.30: Live folk music with Malvariche in Plaza de Calderón.
13.00: Tapas are served in the city centre at the Day Fair.
13.00: The Feramur arts and crafts show brings workshops and demonstrations to the Plaza Arcoíris.
14.00 to 21.00: Kindergarten and games in the garden of the Palacio de Guevara for children aged 3 to 12 – free of charge.
17.30: Live entertainment with Essencial in Plaza de Calderón.
17.30: Live entertainment with Caimanes in the Glorieta de San Vicente.
18.00: Live entertainment with Gipsy Payos in the Plaza Arcoíris.
18.00: Live entertainment with Sr. Lobo in the Plaza de España.
18.00: The outdoor bars and kiosks open at the fairground.
22.00: Los 40 Sessions Feria de Lorca 2026, modern pop with Dani Moreno, El Gallo and Cristian Sanbernardino at the fairground, followed by a DJ set.
22.30: La Otra Oreja, a tribute act to La Oreja de Van Gogh, live in the Plaza de España (free of charge).
Sunday September 20
11.00: The figure of the patron of Lorca, Nuestra Señora Santa María la Real de las Huertas, is carried in procession from her sanctuary on the outskirts of the city to the church of Santiago, where Mass is held.
11.00: A children’s bull run (without real bulls!) in the streets between the IFELOR venue and the Sutullena ring.
12.00: The funfair and kiosks open for the day.
13.00: Tapas are served in the city centre at the Day Fair.
13.00: The Feramur arts and crafts show brings workshops and demonstrations to the Plaza de Calderón.
14.00 to 21.00: Kindergarten and games in the garden of the Palacio de Guevara – free of charge.
17.00: Live entertainment with Indiscretos in the Plaza Arcoíris.
18.00: Bullfighting in the Sutullena ring.
23.30: DJ set with DJ Slow, Diego Cano and Pedrofeder at the fairground.
Monday September 21
13.00: Tapas are served in the city centre at the Day Fair.
18.00: The funfair and kiosks open with prices reduced to 2 euros for the rides until 22.00.
19.30: The Lorca Familia Violín Suzuki in concert in the Plaza de la Biblioteca Pilar Barnés.
22.00: DJ set with Diego Cano and DJ Turry at the fairground.
Tuesday September 22
13.00: Tapas are served in the city centre at the Day Fair.
18.00: The funfair and kiosks open with prices reduced to 2 euros for the rides until 22.00.
19.00: Caperucita y Feroz, entertainment for children in Plaza Real.
22.00: DJ set with Koni Deejay and DJ Turry at the fairground.
Wednesday September 23
13.00: Tapas are served in the city centre at the Day Fair.
18.00: The funfair and kiosks open.
19.00: Cantajuegos Mega Hits Solidario, infants’ music and dance at the Sutullena bull ring.
20.30: Joyas del Titanic, a drama and screening at the fairground.
22.30: Alejo Stivel, the voice of Tequila at the fairground.
Midnight: DJ set with DJ Slow, Koni Deejay and Pedrofeder at the fairground.
Thursday September 24
12.00: The 2026 Feramur Arts and Crafts Fair of the Region of Murcia opens at the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos Alcalde Francisco Jódar in the IFELOR venue.
13.00: Tapas are served in the city centre at the Day Fair.
13.00: Arts and crafts workshop in the Plaza Arcoíris.
14.00: A university afternoon with free paella for all students in the Plaza de España.
16.00: DJ set in the Plaza de España with Samer Da Silva.
17.00: Live entertainment with New Wave in Plaza de Calderón.
18.00: Live entertainment with Conecta2 in Plaza Arcoíris.
18.00: Live entertainment with Kaliqueños in the Plaza de España.
18.00: The funfair and kiosks open with prices reduced to 2 euros for the rides until 22.00.
18.30: The Lorca Ciudad de Cuento marathon begins in the Plaza Real.
21.00: The Albero X music festival at the Sutullena bull ring with Norte Perdido followed by Tu Otra Bonita.
23.00: A techno flamenco show with Marsal Ventura and Alba Dreid at the fairground, followed by DJ music with Diego Cano, DJ Jorquera and Koni Deejay.
Friday September 25
12.00: The 2026 Feramur Arts and Crafts Fair of the Region of Murcia opens at the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos Alcalde Francisco Jódar in the IFELOR venue.
13.00: Tapas are served in the city centre at the Day Fair.
13.00: Arts and crafts workshop in the Plaza Arcoíris.
14.00 to 21.00: Kindergarten and games in the garden of the Palacio de Guevara – free of charge.
17.30: Live entertainment with Black Night in the Glorieta de San Vicente.
17.30: Live entertainment with Supersónicos in the Plaza de Calderón.
18.00: Live entertainment with Meraki in the Plaza Arcoíris.
18.00: Live entertainment with Sunset Cover in the Plaza de España.
18.00: The funfair and kiosks open.
20.30: The Albero X music festival at the Sutullena bull ring with Doctor Fli followed by Delaossa.
22.30: A tribute to Leiva y Pereza in the Plaza de España.
22.30: DJ set with Iván Belmonte, Koni Deejay, Diego Cano and Pedrofeder at the fairground.
23.30: Doctor Fli in concert at the Sutullena bull ring.
Saturday September 26
10.00 and 11.30: 90-minute children’s workshops about the history of Lorca as a frontier city in the Middle Ages at the archaeological museum, apt for ages 7 to 12.
12.00: The 2026 Feramur Arts and Crafts Fair of the Region of Murcia opens at the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos Alcalde Francisco Jódar in the IFELOR venue.
13.00: Tapas are served in the city centre at the Day Fair.
13.00: Arts and crafts workshop in the Plaza de Calderón.
14.00 to 21.00: Kindergarten and games in the garden of the Palacio de Guevara – free of charge.
17.30: Live entertainment with Reconversión in the Plaza de Calderón.
17.30: Live entertainment with Manteca Brothers in the Glorieta de San Vicente.
17.30: Live entertainment with Sr. Lobo in the Plaza de Calderón.
18.00: Live entertainment with Ratones in the Plaza de España.
18.00: The funfair and kiosks open.
19.30: LGTBIQ+ Feria de Lorca evento with La Nadi in the Plaza Arcoíris.
20.30: The Albero X music festival at the Sutullena bull ring with DJ Derek V. Bulcke and La Plazuela.
Midnight: Sunfest VI Edition at the fairground with Willi Illiw, Koni Deejay, Iván Belmonte, Pedrofeder and Diego Cano.
Sunday September 27
11.30: Mass at the church of Santiago followed by a procession as the figure of the Virgen de las Huertas is taken back to her sanctuary.
12.00: The last day of the 2026 Feramur Arts and Crafts Fair of the Region of Murcia in the IFELOR venue.
12.00: The funfair and kiosks open.
13.00: Tapas are served in the city centre at the Day Fair.
13.00: Arts and crafts workshop in the Plaza de Calderón.
17.30: Live entertainment with Kaliqueños in the Plaza de Calderón, followed by an 80s and 90s DJ set at 19.30.
20.00: K-Pop The Golden Experience at the fairground.
21.30: DJ set at the fairground with Pedrofeder and DJ Slow.
For more local information about Lorca, including news and what’s on, enquire at the tourist office (Palacio de Guevara, telephone 968 441914, email lorcaturismo@lorca.es, or visit the home page of Lorca Today.
Address
Calle Lope Gisbert, 12, LorcaTel: 968 441914
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, Plaza de España, the former Collegiate church of San Patricio, the municipal archaeological museum, the Casa Huerto Ruano, the Palacio de Guevara and the churches and convents of San Francisco, San Mateo, the Virgen de las Huertas, La Merced, El Carmen and many others.
Unfortunately, Lorca has been prone to natural disaster, suffering a severe flood in 1973 which killed 50 people, and a Gota Fría on September 28th 2012, as well as a series of earthquakes, the most recent of which was 5.3 on the Richter scale on 11th May 2011 and claimed 9 lives.
Lorca also has an area of unspoilt coastline incorporating the Parque Regional de Cabo Cope - Puntas de Calnegre, which includes the beaches of Puntas de Calnegre, Cala Calnegre and various others. Although only one is accessible by road others can be reached along dirt tracks!
In terms of fiestas, Lorca is synonymous with Easter (Semana Santa), its biblical parades of International Tourist Interest status being famous throughout Spain. The week includes a series of parades in which the whites (Paso Blanco) and blues (Paso Azul) try to outdo each other with the magnificence of their embroideries and the skill and daring of their horsemen.
In the Autumn Lorca also celebrates the Fiestas of San Clemente and a Feria and there are a series of important events throughout the year in the Recinto Ferial, as well as a busy cultural and sporting programme.
The tourist office relocated for 14 years to Calle San Patricio, near the church, but has now returned to its former premises alongside the Palacio de Guevara in the Plaza Concha Sandoval, or Plaza de la Bordadora (click for map).
Lorca also has an area of inspoilt 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 along difficult tracks or by boat!
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 processions 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 historic castle.
Opening hours for Lorca tourist office:
Every day of the year apart from 1st and 6th January and 25th December, 10.00 to 14.00 and 16.30 to 18.30 (except Sunday afternoons).
These opening times are often extended and other information points created during the Semana Santa celebrations.
For more local news, events and visiting information go to the home page of Lorca Today
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