September 12 to 14 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 2025 celebrations includes the following:

Thursday September 11

19.00: Macro-bingo outside the local church.

Friday September 12

18.00: The opening of a photography exhibition entitled “Escenas Costumbristas del Barrio”, showing typical scenes of how life used to be in the district.

18.00: The traditional children’s games begin outside the local church.

19.00: The children’s fairground attractions open for the evening.

20.00: Charity ham slicing event with proceeds going to the animal charities "Engatusate" abd "Peludines", with the participation of Asojam and Paco Espadas.

21.00: Tribute is paid to the Neighbour of the Year and the fiestas officially start with fireworks.

21.00: The fiestas queen and her maids of honour are elected.

Saturday September 13

8.00: The annual “Travesía por la Muela”, a hike in the mountains, starts at the local church.

11.00: Classic motorbikes display outside the local church.

12.00: Morcillas for all! Come and try this delicious Murcia variation on the theme of black pudding!

13.00: Fun music from the "Chirigota de Beniaján" and the "Chirigota del Jallullo".

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!

22.00: Live music from Trío Costa Azul and Grupo La Calle del Ritmo, followed by DJ Egoon at 1.00.

Sunday September 14

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

12.00: The grand migas-making competition with music supplied by DJ Egoon.

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.

22.00 (approx): Music – a tribute to the one and only Julio Iglesias.

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