Holy Christ of the Blood (Murcia)

Festivals in Murcia

 

Holy Week

 

Holy Week in Murcia has been declared a Festival of International Tourist Interest. It is one of the most recognized holy weeks in the region of Murcia and receives thousands of tourists from all over Spain and the world.
 
 
 

Bando de la Huerta

 

Framed within the Spring Festival, the Bando de la Huerta has its origin 150 years ago in the tribute that the “huertanos” paid to the patroness saint of the town. It takes place on the first Tuesday after Holy Week and has been declared a Festival of International Tourist Interest.
 
 
 

Burial of the sardine

 

Framed within the Spring Festival, the burial of the sardine is one of the biggest events in Murcia during its festivals. It has been declared a Festival of International Tourist Interest.
 
 
 

Moors and Christians

 

Framed within the September Fair, it is a colourful festival declared of National Tourist Interest. These festivities commemorate the founding of the city of Murcia by the Arabs and the conquest of the city by King Alfonso X the Wise.
 
 
 

Pilgrimage of the Fuensanta

 

Framed within the September Fair, the Pilgrimage of the Virgin of the Fuensanta is one of the biggest events in the city of Murcia. In this heartfelt pilgrimage, the patroness saint of the city, the Virgin of the Fuensanta, is accompanied to her sanctuary.
 
 
 

Cabezo de Torres Carnivals

 

The carnivals of this district of Murcia have been declared of Regional Tourist Interest.

It is the oldest carnival in the region of Murcia.
 
 
 

Other festivals


Costa Cálida Tunas International Contest - Declared of Regional Tourist Interest (April)
 
International Festival of the Three Cultures - During the months of May and June

International Festival of Folklore in the Mediterranean - Declared of Regional Tourist Interest (June)

Las Pelotas Festival (Patiño) - Declared of Regional Tourist Interest (January)

Christmas - The Christmas period fills the city of Murcia with a multitude of events to enjoy with the family.