Calasparra Fair and Festivities 2026 programme

The official programme runs from Saturday 22 August to Tuesday 8 September 2026. It covers the preliminary events, the September Fair and Festivities, the Feria Taurina del Arroz and the Virgen de la Esperanza Pilgrimage.

Notice: the programme may change. Check the latest council information before travelling.

Saturday 22 August 2026

21:30, main square at the Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza: opening speech by Antonio Sánchez Moreno, followed by a concert by the Asociación Banda de Música de Calasparra.

Sunday 23 and Monday 24 August 2026

Sunday, 21:30, Auditorio Cine Rosales: outdoor screening of Minions & Monsters.
Monday, from 20:00, Club Taurino headquarters, Calle Socovos, 5: collection of 200 free tickets for young people, subject to advance registration.
Monday, 21:30, Auditorio Cine Rosales: outdoor screening of Minions & Monsters.

Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 August 2026

Tuesday, from 20:30, Club Taurino headquarters: launch of the Huellas Taurinas trail through the town; it ends at about 22:30 at the bull-run pens, followed by cuerva.
Tuesday, 21:30, Auditorio Cine Rosales: outdoor screening of Minions & Monsters.
Wednesday, 10:00–14:00, Casa de la Juventud: children's bullfighting workshops, with cape and T-shirt activities requiring advance registration.
Wednesday, 21:30, Auditorio Cine Rosales: outdoor screening of El final de Oak Street.

Thursday 27 and Friday 28 August 2026

Thursday, 20:30, Museo de la Villa: launch of issue XVII of the cultural and bullfighting magazine La Fiesta and opening of Marta Piña Fernández's exhibition La esencia del toreo.
Thursday, 21:30, Auditorio Cine Rosales: outdoor screening of El final de Oak Street.
Friday, 21:00, municipal bullring: El arte de Andalucía flamenco equestrian show with Carmelo Cuevas, Yeguada Román Merino and Salvador Navarro “Chopi”.

Saturday 29 August 2026

08:00, Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza: arrival of the 13th walking pilgrimage from Hellín; Mass at 08:45.
10:30, Club Taurino headquarters: open day.
19:30, usual route: Gran Pasacalles Fantasía with floats, characters and music.
23:00, Campo Municipal La Caverina: ninth Calasparra Summer Fest with José Nogales, Kiddo, Juseph, Javi Torres, DJ Maggie and Esee DJ.
23:30, Calle Mayor stage: Peña El Tumbao's 35th-anniversary concert with Albarro, in aid of Mucho a mucho.

Sunday 30 August 2026

08:30, Pantano del Argos: special Fair and Festivities fishing competition.
08:30, El Pozuelo: departure of the cross-country bull run with cattle from Juan Fran; arrival at the bullring at 11:00.
09:00, Plaza Emilio Pérez Piñero: fourth Villa de Calasparra charity motorbike breakfast; live music by Sr. Lobo from 10:00.
13:00, sanctuary chapel: Mass and floral offering by the town and bullfighting associations, sung by Coro Rociero, followed by the opening of the Virgin's chamber.
17:30, Plaza de la Constitución, Calle Mayor, Lavador, Ordóñez and the bullring: bull run with the cattle for the recortadores competition.
20:30, bullring: Villa de Calasparra recortadores competition.

Monday 31 August and Tuesday 1 September 2026

Monday, 10:00–13:00, town centre opposite Plaza Emilio Pérez Piñero: Multiaventura children's park with water activities, inflatables and music.
Monday, 21:30, Auditorio Cine Rosales: Cantajuegos presents El Payaso Tallarín. Su Gran Circo.
Tuesday, 18:00, Club de la Tercera Edad: painting workshop exhibition.
Tuesday, 21:30, Auditorio Cine Rosales: bullfighting opening speech by Rafael Cabrera Bonet and a performance by Gregorio Moya with Paco Cortés.

Wednesday 2 September 2026

10:00, bull-run route to the bullring: children's bull run, followed by the release of young cows, free entry.
11:00, from Auditorio Cine Rosales to Plaza de la Corredera: inflatable Chiquiencierro for children.
12:00, Town Hall balcony: opening firework, draws and surprises.
13:00, Asociación Taurina El Quite headquarters, Calle Caverina, 27: Toros con El Soro radio programme, Calasparra special.
19:30, Casa de la Cultura: Homenaje al Toro and Por Amor al Arte exhibitions, bullfighting leaflet launch, talk with Vicente Ruiz “El Soro” and caldera tasting.
20:30, Club de la Tercera Edad: dancing and cuerva.
22:00, usual route: parade by the folklore festival groups.
22:30, Auditorio Cine Rosales: 28th Villa de Calasparra International Folklore Festival, with groups from Guinea-Bissau, Mexico and Calasparra.

Thursday 3 September 2026

10:00, route to the bullring: first bull run, with cattle from María Gascón.
12:30, Casa de la Cultura: Aperitivos Taurinos talk and launch of the Premio al Mejor Puyazo.
16:30, Carpa Festera: La Oreja Band, a tribute to La Oreja de Van Gogh.
18:45, bullring: Feria Taurina del Arroz novillada with Alberto Donaire, Julio Romero and Daniel Moset, and cattle from María Gascón.
19:00, Club de la Tercera Edad: word-search competition.
After the novillada, Club Taurino headquarters: talk with the afternoon's participants.
23:00, Auditorio Cine Rosales: Pedrá, a tribute to Extremoduro.

Friday 4 September 2026

10:00, route to the bullring: second bull run, with cattle from Aldeanueva.
12:30, Casa de la Cultura: Aperitivos Taurinos with Alfonso Romero Rocamora and Antonio Aparicio.
18:45, bullring: novillada with Mario Vilau, Javier Cuartero and Antonio Aparicio, and cattle from Aldeanueva.
After the novillada, Club Taurino headquarters: talk with bullfighters and breeders.
20:30, Club de la Tercera Edad: Son de la Piti concert.
23:00, Auditorio Cine Rosales: Grupo de Güasapp comedy show with Guelmi, Pedro Ángel Roca and Christian García.

Saturday 5 September 2026

10:00, route to the bullring: third bull run, with cattle from Raso de Portillo.
11:00, Plaza de la Corredera: Paco García salon bullfighting competition.
12:30, Casa de la Cultura: Aperitivos Taurinos, launch of Ases de Espadas and a tribute marking the Asociación de Ganaderías de Lidia's 75th anniversary.
17:00, Club de la Tercera Edad: brisca tournament and family bingo.
18:45, bullring: novillada with Parrita, David López and Antolín Jiménez, and cattle from Raso de Portillo.
After the novillada, Club Taurino headquarters: talk with bullfighters and breeders.
23:00, Auditorio Cine Rosales: David Barrull concert.

Sunday 6 September 2026

10:00, route to the bullring: fourth bull run, with cattle from Prieto de la Cal and Concha y Sierra.
12:30, El Quite headquarters: Aperitivos Taurinos and a talk with Tomás Prieto de la Cal, chaired by Rafael Cabrera Bonet.
16:30, Carpa Festera: tribute to Maluma.
18:45, bullring: novillada with Joao d'Alva, Marical Ruiz and Joaquín Caro, and cattle from Prieto de la Cal and Concha y Sierra.
20:30, Club de la Tercera Edad: Ibiza-themed party and concert by Pedro Cañada.
After the novillada, Club Taurino headquarters: talk with the afternoon's participants.
23:00, Campo Municipal La Caverina: Marta Santos concert.

Monday 7 September 2026: pilgrimage

10:00, route to the bullring: fifth bull run, with cattle from Rehuelga.
12:30, Casa de la Cultura: Aperitivos Taurinos with Rafael Buendía Ramírez de Arellano.
16:30, Carpa Festera: Malena.
18:45, bullring: novillada with Emiliano Osornio, El Mene and Álvaro Serrano, and cattle from Rehuelga.
19:00, Fuente del Secano: buses depart for the pilgrimage, returning after Mass and after the concert.
20:00, sanctuary arches: pilgrimage Mass and traditional torchlight rosary to the chapel.
23:00, sanctuary main square: 20th Un río de músicas, with Trivox Style's tribute to Il Divo.

Tuesday 8 September 2026

10:00, route to the bullring: sixth bull run, with cattle from Miura and Fuente Ymbro.
12:30, sanctuary chapel: solemn concelebrated Mass in honour of Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza.
12:30, Casa de la Cultura: Feria Taurina del Arroz review, tributes and the national best matador award for Borja Jiménez.
13:00, Town Hall assembly room: Germán Galindo grants and financial awards.
18:45, bullring: novillada with Jesús Romero, Raquel Martín and Jorge Hurtado, and cattle from Miura and Fuente Ymbro.
After the novillada, Casa de la Cultura: final talk and the 35th Feria Taurina del Arroz jury decision.
23:00, Plaza de la Corredera: Asociación Banda de Música de Calasparra concert.

Ongoing arrangements

Every fair day, 21:00–22:00: quiet period for people with autism spectrum conditions.
Every fair day, 12:00–14:00: Casa de la Cultura exhibitions.
Every fair day, 11:00–14:00: Museo de la Villa exhibitions.
3–30 September, until 22:00 on the final day: entry period for the tenth International Bullfighting Photography Competition.

Related information and official sources

Read the general guide to the Calasparra September Fair and Virgen de la Esperanza Pilgrimage.