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September 19 to 28 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 19 to 26.
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 25) 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 2025 Feria Grande de Lorca includes the following:
Friday September 19
21.00: The lights are switched on and the fairground in the Huerto de la Rueda opens to the public.
21.00: The 36th “Ciudad de Lorca“ International Folk Festival opening gala in the Alameda de la Constitución, with all the groups taking part in this year’s event.
22.30: Orquesta La Mundial in concert at the Huerto de la Rueda.Admission free of charge.
2.00: DJ music at the Huerto de la Rueda venue.
Saturday September 20
12.30: Traditional regional folk music and dancing with Coros y Danzas de Lorca in Plaza Calderón.
13.00: Horse and carriage rides in the city.
13.00: Tapas in the city centre at the Feria de Mediodía, with music in the streets.
13.00: Music in the streets from the Charanga de Blanca: 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.
17.30: Music from Son de Barrio in the Plaza de Calderón.
17.30: Music from Odyssey in the Glorieta de San Vicente.
18.00: Music from Ratones in Plaza Arcoíris.
18.00: Music from Sr Lobo in the Plaza de España.
18.00: Music from DJ Juan Espada in Plaza Real.
18.00: The fairground attractions and stalls open at the Huerto de la Rueda venue.
22.00: Live concert in the Plaza de España, a tribute to Spanish pop group Estopa. Admission free of charge.
22.30: More DJ music at the Huerto de la Rueda venue.
Sunday September 21
10.00: Mass at the Sanctuary of the Virgen de las Huertas followed by the Procession of the figure of Nuestra Señora Santa María la Real de las Huertas to the church of San Mateo, accompanied by the Banda de Música de Lorca. Musical Mass is held on arrival at San Mateo.
11.00: A children’s bull run (without real bulls) starts in the Plaza de España, finishing at the bull ring of Sutullena.
12.00: The fairground attractions and stalls open at the Huerto de la Rueda venue.
13.00: Tapas in the city centre at the Feria de Mediodía, with music in the streets.
13.00 to 19.00: Crèche in the garden of Casa de Guevara for children between 3 and 12, with workshops, games, etc.
17.30: Music from Indiscretos in the Plaza de Calderón.
18.00: Music from Vinilos in the Plaza de España.
18.00: The bullfighting starts with the first session at the bull ring of Sutullena.
22.00: Live musical tribute to Spanish group Hombres G at the Huerto de la Rueda, admission free of charge.
23.30: Slow DJ music at the Huerto de la Rueda.
Monday September 22
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 Huerto de la Rueda venue. Reduced noise day for those who are sensitive to loud noises.
19.30: Free concert in the Plaza de la Biblioteca Pilar Barnés, “Lorca Familia Violín Suzuki”.
22.30: DJ music at the Huerto de la Rueda venue.
Tuesday September 23
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 Huerto de la Rueda venue. Reduced noise day for those who are sensitive to loud noises.
18.00: Las Cuatro Estaciones, children’s theatre in the Plaza Real.
21.30: Flamenco night in the Plaza de España with a performance by Antonio “El Bello”.
22.30: DJ music at the Huerto de la Rueda venue.
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 Huerto de la Rueda venue. Reduced noise day for those who are sensitive to loud noises.
19.00: La Pandilla de Drilo, music and fun for young children in the bull ring of Sutullena. Admission free of charge.
22.00: Funambulista in concert at the Huerto de la Rueda venue. Admission free of charge.
Midnight: DJ music at the Huerto de la Rueda venue.
Thursday September 25
12.00: The first day of the FERAMUR arts and crafts fair at the IFELOR venue.
13.00: Tapas in the city centre at the Feria de Mediodía, with music in the streets.
17.30: Live music from Bleed Love in the Plaza de Calderón.
18.00: Live music from Caimanes in the Plaza Arcoíris.
18.00: Live music from Sotano 14 in the Plaza de España.
18.00: The fairground attractions and stalls open at the Huerto de la Rueda venue. Reduced prices, 2 euros plus voucher to enjoy the attractions.
18.30: The 30th edition of the “Lorca, Ciudad de Cuento” reading marathon in the Plaza Real.
21.30: Live comedy from at the bull ring of Sutullena, tickets available at www.aguileraymeni.
com and www.murciasonrie.com for 20 euros.
21.00: Mechanical bull and other activities including live music from The Tracks at the Huerto de la Rueda venue.
Midnight: DJ music at the Huerto de la Rueda venue.
Friday September 26
12.00: The second day of the FERAMUR arts and crafts fair at the IFELOR venue.
13.00: Tapas in the city centre at the Feria de Mediodía, with music in the streets.
13.00 to 19.00: Crèche in the garden of Casa de Guevara for children between 3 and 12, with workshops, games, etc.
17.30: Live music from Norte Perdido in the Glorieta de San Vicente.
17.30: Live music from Supersónicos in the Plaza de Calderón.
18.00: Live music from Meraki in the Plaza Arcoíris.
18.00: Live music from Camarote de los Hermanos Marx in the Plaza de España.
18.00: DJ music in the Plaza Real.
18.00: The fairground attractions and stalls open at the Huerto de la Rueda venue. Reduced prices, 2 euros plus voucher to enjoy the attractions.
22.30: DJ music at the Huerto de la Rueda venue.
23.00: Vanesa Martín in concert at the bull ring of Sutullena, tickets available at 25 euros from the box office of the Teatro Guerra and through bacantix.com.
Saturday September 27
12.00: The third day of the FERAMUR arts and crafts fair at the IFELOR venue.
13.00: Tapas in the city centre at the Feria de Mediodía, with music in the streets.
13.00: Music in the streets from the Charanga Los Festivos de Guadalupe, 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.
17.00: Live music from Reconversión in Plaza Arcoíris.
17.30: Live music from Ratones in the Glorieta de San Vicente.
17.30: Live music from Sr Lobo in the Plaza de Calderón.
18.00: Live music from Conecta2 in the Plaza de España.
18.00: DJ music in the Plaza Real.
18.00: The fairground attractions and stalls open at the Huerto de la Rueda venue. Reduced prices, 2 euros plus voucher to enjoy the attractions.
19.30: Live music from Perssonas and a Pride meeting in Plaza Arcoíris.
22.30: Antoñito Molina in concert at the bull ring of Sutullena, tickets are available for 20 euros from the box office of the Teatro Guerra and through bacantix.com.
Midnight: Sunfest DJ festival at the Huerto de la Rueda venue.
Sunday September 28
11.00: Mass followed by the procession taking the figure of Nuestra Señora Santa María la Real de las Huertas back to her sanctuary on the other side of the rambla.
12.00: The 19th annual exhibition of horse-drawn carriages and traps at the bullring of Sutullena.
12.00: The final day of the FERAMUR arts and crafts fair at the IFELOR venue.
12.00: The fairground attractions and stalls open at the Huerto de la Rueda venue. Reduced prices, 2 euros plus voucher to enjoy the attractions.
13.00: Tapas in the city centre at the Feria de Mediodía, with music in the streets.
17.30: Live music from Esencial in the Plaza de Calderón.
21.00: DJ music at the Huerto de la Rueda venue as the Feria Grande comes to an end.
For more local events, news and visiting information go to the home page of Lorca Today.
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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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