Costa Blanca and the Region of Murcia, Spain
Fresh local updates, public events, transport notices and cultural highlights from Costa Blanca and the Region of Murcia.
Updated: October 7, 2026
The fourth Alicante Futura Summit will be held on 7 and 8 October at Parque Científico de la Universidad de Alicante. Organised by Impulsalicante, it will include talks, panels, workshops, product presentations and networking, covering areas such as artificial intelligence, water and energy, aerospace, industry and health.
Read sourceCOAMU in Murcia will open FIXO, a photography exhibition by UPWARDS (Isabel Martínez), on Thursday 8 October. The exhibition opens at 19:00 in the 365 space at COAMU’s premises on Calle Jara Carrillo and will remain there for a month; admission is free until capacity is reached.
Read sourceCartagena will hold more than thirty cultural, educational and business activities for Fiesta de la Hispanidad from 8 to 12 October. The programme includes talks, exhibitions, music, dance and business gatherings, with activities at Plaza del Ayuntamiento and a historical scavenger hunt through Cartagena on 12 October.
Read sourceTorrevieja Street Food Market and Mercado de Diseño will take place at Parque de las Naciones in Torrevieja from 8 to 12 October, with food trucks, design stalls, children’s activities and live music. The programme includes TAM TAM GO! on 8 October at 21:30 and performances each day through 12 October.
Read sourceTorrevieja will hold Día de la Comunitat Valenciana events on 9 October at Plaza de la Constitución, including an official ceremony at 11:00 and recognition for Protección Civil volunteers. On 12 October, the Virgen del Pilar programme includes Mass at Parroquia de la Inmaculada Concepción at 12:00, followed by a public military ceremony at Paseo Vista Alegre.
Read sourceMercado del Encanto will take place at Casino de Cartagena in Cartagena from 9 to 12 October. The market will feature fashion, jewellery, accessories, decoration, crafts and sustainable products; admission is free, and opening hours are 10:00 to 21:00 from Friday to Sunday and 10:00 to 20:00 on Monday 12 October.
Read sourceThe IV Mundialito de Fútbol «Ciudad de Torrevieja» will bring teams from twelve countries to Ciudad Deportiva in Torrevieja from 9 to 11 October. The tournament combines football with activities intended to encourage participation and community relations; matches are scheduled across the three days, with times varying by day.
Read sourceIsabel Aaiún will perform at Avenida Juan Carlos I in Alhama de Murcia on Saturday 10 October at 22:30, as part of Feria de Alhama 2026. The concert is part of her Gira He Visto Dragones and admission is free.
Read sourceHermosa Fest will take place at Discoteca Trips in La Manga. Day tickets cost 20 euros for Thursday, 35 euros for Friday and 40 euros for Saturday; passes cost 60 euros for Friday and Saturday or 75 euros for Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Read sourceMurcian singer and songwriter Ruth Lorenzo brings her rock project RUTH to Avenida Juan Carlos I in Alhama de Murcia on 10 October at 22:30, as part of the BLACKSHEEP Tour 2026 and Feria de Alhama 2026. The free show features songs from her 2025 debut album, BLACKSHEEP.
Read sourceThe IX Festival de Flamenco y Copla will be held at Teatro de Invierno in San Javier on 10 October at 21:00. Performers include José Antonio Romero “El Perrito”, Mayte Adrián and the Escuela Flamenca El Jimenado; tickets cost 5 euros, with free entry for pensioners.
Read sourceA free guided tour in English will explore El Berro, in Alhama de Murcia, starting at 10:00 and lasting approximately 2 h. Places are limited and advance registration is required.
Read sourceHermosa Fest 2026 will take place on 10 and 11 October at Trips Summer Club in La Manga. The line-up includes Ojete Calor, Ladilla Rusa, La Casa Azul, Sidecars, Boney M, Cycle and Second DJs, among other acts.
Read sourceNOON AFFAIR takes place at Achill in Javea on Sunday, 11 October, from 4:00pm to 10:00pm. The event features 80s, 90s and 00s hits, disco house, DJ sets and a live saxophone performance by Sax on the Beat.
Read sourceThe Instituto Valenciano de Cultura will hold the official trophy presentation gala in Torrevieja at 11:00 on 11 October. Admission is free with an invitation.
Read sourceThe 33rd Feria del Libro de Cartagena will take place at Plaza Juan XXIII in Cartagena from 14 to 18 October, with 32 stalls and a programme of book presentations, signings, literary meetings and workshops. Sergio del Molino will deliver the opening address.
Read source'Frontera de Reinos' takes place in Monteagudo from 16 to 18 October, with a medieval market and events including music, theatre, historical recreations and falconry displays. The programme also includes family activities and, on 17 and 18 October, guided routes around the fortresses of the Rey Lobo.
Read sourceThe Feria de Adopciones de Perros y Gatos will be held at Parque del Cartagonova in Cartagena on 17 October, from 10:00 to 18:00, with free entry. The programme includes information about animals available for adoption, dog parades, talks and activities for children.
Read sourceThe Cine Sénior campaign offers people aged 65 or over tickets for 2 euros every Tuesday at 11 cinemas in the Region of Murcia. The promotion runs until the subsidy is used up or, if funds remain, until 30 June 2027; customers must provide proof of age and legal residence in Spain.
Read sourceTorre Pacheco will celebrate its patron saint festivities in honour of Virgen del Rosario from 2 to 12 October at Recinto de Fiestas Torre Pacheco. The programme includes the traditional paper-confetti floats parade, Feria de Día, concerts and other events.
Read sourceMurcia’s urban bus network will reorganise routes C1, C2, C3, C5, R12, R14, R20 and R80 from 1 November. The changes include new routes and stops, service to Zarandona and a daily capacity increase on R80 from 1,452 to 3,608 places.
Read sourceThe Virgen de la Fuensanta will visit 12 municipalities and several outlying districts of Murcia on a pilgrimage running until 22 October. Stops include Fortuna, Abanilla, Archena, Molina de Segura, Yecla and Alhama de Murcia.
Read sourceThe exhibition “La evolución de los juguetes infantiles y su impacto en el ser humano” is on display at Sala de Exposiciones Vista Alegre in Torrevieja until 25 October, with free entry. It features more than 130 works in painting, sculpture, ceramics and installations, alongside performances involving children and other artists.
Read sourceThe Otoño en Parques programme offers performances and other cultural activities in parks across Alicante on Sundays in October. This year it includes sensory workshops for babies aged 0 to 3 at La Marjal and activities marking the International Day of the Girl on 11 October.
Read sourceWork to renew 95 metres of water pipe on calle Poeta Andrés Bolarín in Murcia’s Infante Juan Manuel district will affect traffic on Thursday and Friday. The work also includes repairs to four connections and is expected to finish on 16 October.
Read sourceFrom 1 October, Alicante’s TAM (Tram y Bus) system offers the Móbilis and Móbilis Jove monthly passes with unlimited journeys for 35 euros and 29,75 euros, respectively. The single ticket price is now 1,50 euros, while free travel for children up to 14 and existing fare discounts remain in place.
Read sourcePangea Integra offers foreign residents in Torrevieja four sessions on 6, 13, 20 and 27 October, covering local services, customs, community life and the town’s history and heritage. The programme is open regardless of how long participants have lived in Torrevieja or their administrative status; advance registration is required and places are limited.
Read sourceUnder the title “Segunda Misión Evangelizadora”, the Virgen de la Fuensanta is scheduled to visit municipalities, Murcia I prison, hospitals, cemeteries, residences and parishes from 4 to 22 October. The itinerary ends with her return to her sanctuary on 22 October, at around 19:30.
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