Alhama de Murcia Festivals

Throughout the year Alhama de Murcia celebrates a number of fiestas, as well as enjoying a busy cultural programme of artesan markets, guided tours, exhibitions and concerts.

The most important fiestas of the year are Los Mayos, which are held to celebrate May Day, and the October fiestas patronales. Semana Santa is also of great importance in Alhama, and the Romería of the Virgen del Candelaria is a popular event in February.

2nd February - The Feast Day of the Virgen de la Candelaria

Mid February - Alhama de Murcia Carnival

Easter - Semana Santa

Early May - Fiesta de los Mayos

Early October - Fiestas patronales in honour of Nuestra Señora la Virgen del Rosario

A good website to check for details of the fiestas is https://alhamatoday.com/town-page/alhama/fiestas-carnival.php