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Murcia Events 2026

Explore 16 upcoming events and festivals in Murcia, Región de Murcia.

16 Events

Upcoming Events

Carnival of Águilas

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Jan 31, 2026 - Feb 21, 2026

A vibrant carnival with parades, costumes, and music, declared a Festival of International Tourist Interest.

📍 Águilas

Carnival of Cartagena

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Feb 6, 2026 - Feb 17, 2026

A lively carnival featuring parades, music, and performances, celebrating the city's rich cultural heritage.

📍 Cartagena

Semana Santa (Holy Week)

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Mar 28, 2026 - Apr 5, 2026

A series of solemn processions commemorating the Passion of Christ, recognized as a Fiesta of International Tourist Interest.

📍 Cartagena

Semana Santa (Holy Week)

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Mar 28, 2026 - Apr 5, 2026

Religious processions and events celebrating the Passion of Christ, featuring traditional music and elaborate floats.

📍 Región de Murcia

Fiestas de Primavera

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Apr 7, 2026 - Apr 11, 2026

A spring festival featuring various cultural events, parades, and concerts, including the Bando de la Huerta and the Burial of the Sardine.

📍 Región de Murcia

Bando de la Huerta

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Apr 7, 2026

A traditional spring celebration where locals dress in regional costumes, enjoy typical foods, and participate in parades.

📍 Región de Murcia

Burial of the Sardine

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Apr 11, 2026

A satirical and colorful parade marking the end of the spring festivities, featuring the burning of a large sardine effigy.

📍 Región de Murcia

WARM UP Estrella de Levante Festival

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May 1, 2026 - May 2, 2026

WARM UP Estrella de Levante Festival

Murcia Tres Culturas Festival

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May 10, 2026 - May 25, 2026

“Three Cultures” festival celebrating cultural diversity: music, dance, children’s theatre, spiritual music, cinema, exhibitions. The idea is to bring together Mediterranean / intercultural artistic expressions.

Concert: The Aristocrats

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May 18, 2026

Instrumental fusion rock / jazz / progressive music by The Aristocrats (Guthrie Govan, Bryan Beller, Marco Minnemann) performing their latest work ‘Duck’. Sala Mamba, Murcia city

Pablo Alborán Concert

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Jun 5, 2026

A major concert by Pablo Alborán in the bullring of Murcia; expected to draw large audience. Plaza de Toros, Murcia city

Rock Imperium Festival

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Jul 3, 2026 - Jul 5, 2026

Annual festival dedicated to rock, heavy metal, with several international bands; one of the biggest rock events in Murcia. Cartagena (Parque El Batel)

San Pedro del Pinatar Music Festival (Sal de Música)

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Aug 12, 2026 - Aug 16, 2026

A music festival featuring various artists and genres, held in San Pedro del Pinatar.

📍 San Pedro del Pinatar

Murcia Fair

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Sep 4, 2026 - Sep 16, 2026

A traditional fair with rides, music, bullfights, and local food, held in various venues throughout the city.

📍 Región de Murcia

Festival of Moors and Christians

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Sep 9, 2026 - Sep 16, 2026

A historical reenactment celebrating the city's founding and the Christian conquest, featuring parades and performances.

📍 Región de Murcia

La Purísima de Yecla Festival

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Dec 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026

Festival dedicated to “Virgen del Castillo”: 17th-century style displays, musicians, military reenactments (arquebus, drums) by “tiraores”, strong historical and cultural component. Recognized for tradition.