The life and achievements of the Jumilla-born clergyman during the 17th century at the Jerónimo Molina Ethnography and Natural Science Museum Juan Lozano Lozano was born in Jumilla in 1610 and became an important member of the Augustine religious order, being appointed Bishop of Tropea, Mazara, Palermo and Plasencia before his death in 1679, and this exhibition illustrates his life and achievements throughout a long and illustrious career...

Prehistoric adornments have been found at various archaeological sites in the area of Jumilla People often laugh at the ever-changing bling of modern fashion and mock those who seem to be over-concerned with their physical appearance, but it is well-known that the desire to decorate oneself with body paintings or adornments dates back to the very earliest human civilizations and societies. This exhibition at the Jerónimo Molina archaeology..

The last 100 years of wine-making history on display in Jumilla This exhibition of wine bottle labels at the Wine Museum of Jumilla displays some of the labels from the last 100 years of wine production in the area which now enjoys DOP (protected denomination of origin) status, providing fascinating insights into how designers and printers have attracted customers during the development of the industry. The museum opening times are Tuesday..

Enjoy an evening of wine and artwork at the Casa del Artesano in Jumilla Five of the leading wineries affiliated to the Jumilla Wine Route are holding Friday evening art and tasting workshops during July and early August, with absolute beginners in both disciplines welcome as the hosts provide one-on-one tuition and help through session leader Paqui Mateo García. Enjoy some of the most widely appreciated wines bearing the DOP Jumilla label..

Alan Rickman stars in this comedy drama at the Museo del Vino in Jumilla Bottle Shock (Guerra de Vinos in Spanish) is a dramatic comedy starring Alan Rickman, based on the "Judgment of Paris", a 1976 wine competition in which California wine defeated French wine in a blind taste test. Appropriately enough, the film is being screened in the gardens of the wine museum of Jumilla, with the curtain rising at 20.30. Admission is priced..

The guest band from the region of Madrid plays in the Plaza de Arriba in Jumilla The 26th edition of the annual “Asociación Musical Julián Santos” bands festival in Jumilla features the Unión Musical San Martín de Valdeiglesias, from the small town of Valdeiglesias in the west of the region of Madrid. The concert in the historic Plaza de Arriba in the old centre of Jumilla begins at 20.30 with all welcome to come along and enjoy the..

Esparto grass and wine have been at the heart of economic activity in Jumilla for centuries “Las Raices del Esparto”, an exhibition tracing the long history of esparto grass weaving in the north of the Region of Murcia, is open to the public at weekends for two months beginning on Saturday July 13 (with the official opening in the evening of Friday July 12). The tradition of weaving esparto grass in the Region of Murcia dates back thousands..

Comedy theatre for all the family at the castle of Jumilla The Aye Circus Company comes to the Teatro Vico in Jumilla with a show full of clowns, acrobats, fun and dance, interacting with the audience in a show to delight all the family. The show begins at 21.30 outside the castle with admission free of charge. When visiting Jumilla don’t forget to make your first port of call the local tourist office (Plaza del Rollo, 1, telephone 968..

Jumilla continues to revive its medieval religious traditions with an adaptation of this 16th-century work One of the traditions in Jumilla prior to the national fiesta of Assumption Day on August 15 is the performance of the medieval “Auto de la Asunción de Nuestra Señora”, which is being performed in 2024 in the parish church of Santiago Apóstol on August 2 and 3 at 21.30. The play is being staged by the “El Losao de Santiago”..

Jumilla para el Recuerdo features entries in the annual photography competition in Jumilla The Jerónimo Molina museum of Ethnography and Natural Science is hosting an exhibition from August 6 to September 1 of photographs which were entered by this snappers in this year’s “Jumilla para el Recuerdo” competition, where a first prize of 300 euros was up for grabs. The official opening of the exhibition is on Tuesday August 6 at 20.00 and..

The August fiestas in Jumilla revolve around the grape harvest and the renowned folk festival Jumilla celebrates its annual fiestas in August, combining the celebrations of the feast day of the Virgen de la Asunción (the patron of the town) with the grape picking fiestas (the Fiesta de la Venidmia, which is being held for the 51st time this year), a folk music and dance festival and the Moors and Christians celebrations, although unfortunately..

A truly medieval setting in Jumilla for this screening of the 1975 Python classic! Follow once again the adventures and mishaps of King Arthur as they meet the taunting Frenchman, the Black Knight, the Killer Rabbit and the Knights Who Say Ni on their quest for the Holy Grail. The screening at Jumilla castle on Saturday 30th August begins at 20.30 with admission priced at just 2.50 euros. When visiting Jumilla don’t forget to make your..

The end of the grape-picking season is celebrated with a wine-related and gastronomic fair in the centre of Jumilla Just as the town of Jumilla in northern Murcia holds its annual fiestas to coincide with the picking of the first grapes of the season, an important event in the local culture and economy due to the prestige of the wine production in the area, so the end of the grape-picking season is also marked with a special event, albeit on a..

Romeria to the Monte Santa Ana in Jumilla, second Sunday in May Every year on the second Sunday in May the Romería del Cristo Amarrado takes place in Jumilla, as the figure of Christ tied to the whipping post travels from the old town centre back up into the nearby Sierra of Santa Ana del Monte. The figure of el Cristo Amarrado a la Columna, a work by the master sculptor Francisco Salzillo, is kept in the Franciscan Convento de la Sierra..