September 4 to 8 Feria Chica fiestas in Lorca in honour of the Virgen de las Huertas

The first of two September Ferias in Lorca features live concerts and a procession commemorating one of the legends of Lorca's history 

Every September the city of Lorca holds two “ferias” or fairs, the larger of which takes place at the end of the month, although for many locals the more significant one is centred around September 8, which is the feast day of the Virgen de las Huertas (the patron of Lorca).

This year’s events at the “Feria Chica” (the little fair) take place between September 4 and 8 and are based at the church of the Virgen de las Huertas, just outside the city centre on the "other" side of the Rambla, and in the square outside. This square is named Plaza del Rey Sabio after Alfonso X of Castilla, who conquered Lorca from the Moors, allegedly with the help of the divine intervention of the Virgen de las Huertas, in 1244 (see map).

A Franciscan monastery and church were built on this spot after Prince Alfonso, later King Alfonso X El Sabio, set up camp here before entering and "liberating" the city in 1244, with the express intention that it should house a figure of the Virgin Mary which was especially dear to him.

The program for the 2025 festivities includes the following, with all events taking place in the Plaza del Rey Sabio (where stalls are open selling refreshments every evening) unless otherwise stated:

Thursday September 4

21.30: The official opening speech is given by Pedro Millán Navarro.

Friday September 5

21.00: Brisca card game competition in the Centro Social.

22.00: Music from Dj Celso.

23.30: The first of the main concerts of the weekend features the duo AZUCAR MORENO.

1.00: More music from Dj Celso.

Saturday September 6

17.00: Remigio competition in the Centro Social.

19.00: La Aventura Musical de Matilde, entertaiment for children.

21.30: Live music from Avidya.

23.30: The main evento of the evening is a concert by ALVARO GARCIA.

1.00: Music from Diego Cano Dj.

Sunday September 7

10.00: Traditional community bicycle ride in memory of Clemente Martínez Muñuera, starting at the Estanco el Quijero.Traditional community bicycle ride in memory of Clemente Martínez Muñuera, starting at the Estanco el Quijero.

21.30: The inaugural gala of the 35^th Virgen de las Huertas International Folk Festival.

23.00: Migas competition at the Centro Social.

23.30: Cucaña competition (walking a greasy pole) outside the Centro Social.

00.30: FESTIVAL JOVEN with music from DJ Cano, Dj Iván Belmonte and Celso Dj.

Monday September 8, the feast day of the Virgen de las Huertas and a local holiday in Lorca

5.30: Wake-up call from the musicians and singers of the Auroros de Lorca en route from the Puente de la Torta to the church of the Virgen de las Huertas.

11.30 and 19.00: Following services at 6.00, 7.00, 8.00, 9.00 and 10.00, the main Masses of the day are held.

20.00: Party time in the main square.

21.30: The festivities end with the second gala of the Virgen de las Huertas International Folk Festival.

23.30: Fireworks signal the end of the festivities… until the Feria Grande in a few weeks’ time!

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