September 11 to 13 Annual fiestas in the Alhama de Murcia district of Los Dolores

Locals and visitors are welcome to enjoy hiking, a sack race, plenty of food and loads of fun and games!

15th September is the feast day of the Virgen de los Dolores, one of the most revered advocations of the Virgin Mary in Spain, and to mark the occasion the district named after in the old part of Alhama de Murcia holds its annual fiestas in her honour.

The programme for the 2026 celebrations includes the following:

Friday September 11

18.00: A photogrpahy exhibition opens in the entry to the church.

19.00: Children's games outside the church.

21.00: The official opening of the fiestas, followed by the starting rocket, bingo and a DJ set. 

Saturday September 12

8.00: The annual “Travesía por la Muela”, a hike in the mountains, starts at the local church. Fresh fruit and drinking water a supplied free of charge.

12.00: Classic motorbikes display outside the local church, with a hearty snack of morcillas: if you don't know it, come and try this delicious Murcia variation on the theme of black pudding!

18.00: An afternoon of traditional games and competitions, including a sack race, the “egg game” and walking a greasy pole. Refreshments are offered to competitors!

20.00: The grand migas-making competition.

22.00: Live music.

1.00: "Remember" music fest with DJ Juan Ruiz outside the church.

Sunday September 13

11.00: A water gymkhana for all ages – bring swimwear and a towel!

20.30: Holy Mass in honour of the Virgen de los Dolores.

21.30 (approx): Procession of the figure of the Virgen de los Dolores in the streets. The procession is followed by a firework display. Route: church of El Calvario, Calle Salzillo, Calle San Isidro, Calle Mallorca, Calle Menorca, Calle Juan de Austria, Calle Miguel de Cervantes and back to the church.

The procession is followed by fireworks and...

22.00 (approx): Live music on the main stage.

For more local news, events and visiting information contact the tourist office (telephone 968 633512) or go to the home page of Alhama Today.