SAN JAVIER, WHATS ON & WHERE TO GO

Event cancellations over HalloweenThe rail accident in Toledo causes the cancellation of numerous events throughout Spain Please note that following the disastrous high-speed rail accident in the province of Toledo on Wednesday 28th October, three days of official mourning have been declared..

Los Alcázares writers' group is looking for new membersBeginners and experienced writers are welcome at a first coffee morning A new writers' group is being set up in Los Alcázares, and everyone from complete beginners to experienced scribblers is invited to get involved.   The group.. 08/10/2026

The Casa Barnuevo in Santiago de la RiberaOne of the first houses in Santiago de la Ribera was built by the couple credited with founding the town The Casa Barnuevo or Chalet Barnuevo is an eclectic building dating from the early 20th century and is considered to form part of the foundation of Santiago..

A huge variety of courses and activities at the San Javier time bank 2026-27From tennis to Spanish for foreigners, from yoga to patchwork, broaden your horizons at the Banco del Tiempo in San Javier! The ever-popular “time bank” returns to the municipality of San Javier in November for its 21st season, an initiative in..

Until October 31 Goya, Otras Miradas, an art exhibition in San JavierArtists from the Region of Murcia find connections between the great master and current artistic vogues An exhibition of artwork celebrating the career of the master Francisco de Goya (1746-1828) is being held this autumn at the YTAK art gallery in San Javier..

Guided tours and activities at the Roman theatre in Cartagena October 2026Morning and evening visits for children and adults at the main historical sites of Cartagena The Cartagena Puerto de Culturas organization is holding an extremely wider range of guided tours and activities during October, with particular efforts being made..

October 28 to November 15 Kenny Barron and Samara Joy top the bill at the Cartagena Jazz FestivalKenny Barron, Samara Joy, Andrea Motis, Kurt Elling and Ibrahim Maalouf are among the stars performing in Cartagena this year Tickets are now on sale for the 45th Cartagena Jazz Festival, one of the largest and most important in Spain and capable of attracting..

October 29 The Concierto de Aranjuez at the Winter Theatre in San JavierGuitarist Rainer Maria Nero and the OSRM in the first event of the 2026 Fall Music Fest in San Javier Classical guitarist Rainer Maria Nero and the Region of Murcia Symphony Orchestra (OSRM) under the baton of Leonardo Martínez are given the honour..

October 30 Screening of Black Swan in original version at the Town Hall of Los AlcázaresThe Darren Aronofsky classic continues the latest season of Cineforum screenings in Los Alcázares The Asociación Eco Cultural de Los Alcázares and the Culture department of the Town Hall have launched another “Cinefórum&rdquo..

October 31 Free guided tour of the old hydroplane air base in Los AlcázaresA key establishment in the aviation history of Spain and the history of Los Alcázares! The skies over Los Alcázares may be quiet these days, particularly since the closure to passenger flights of the nearby airport in San Javier, but 100 years..

October 31 to November 9 Tuna gastronomy days in Cartagena10 restaurants in Cartagena take part in the annual Cartagena con Sabor a Mar festival, featuring bluefin tuna! The 5th edition of the Cartagena con Sabor a Mar gastronomy event takes place this year between 31st October and 9th November with the participation..

October 31 The Herculean Way, Free guided tour in Spanish in San JavierDiscover the history and most important buildings of San Javier The free “Vía Herculea" guided tour, which on this occasion is offered in Spanish, starts at 9.30 on Saturday September October 31 at the San Javier Museum, where participants..

October 31 Halloween party at Galerias El Flamenco, La Manga del Mar MenorPrepare for a night of ghoulishly good fun at the Galería El Flamenco commercial centre this Halloween On Saturday October 31, La Manga del Mar Menor is celebrating Halloween in style with a suitably spooky party at the Galerías El Flamenco commercial..

November 1: ASOKA Orihuela charity dog walk with a session in EnglishInformation talks will also be held in English and Spanish at the animal shelter in San Bartolomé Dog lovers in the Orihuela area can spend a lovely morning walking a shelter dog, as the animal shelter ASOKA Orihuela holds another of its charity..

November 5 Free concert by guitarist Pedro Navarro in San JavierThe Pedro Navarro Trio at the Town Hall of San Javier The 2026 Fall Music Fest of San Javier continues on Thursday 5th November with a free concert given by young guitarist Pedro Navarro and his trio on the ground floor of the Town Hall. The concert begins..

November 6 to 8 Gastromar food and drink festival in Los AlcázaresA host of appetizing experiences at the annual gastro festival in the centre of Los Alcázares The annual Gastromar foodies’ festival in Los Alcázares, which is usually held shortly after the local holiday commemorating municipal independence..

November 7 Open-air painting competition in San JavierGreat prizes for the best paintings presented on the day in 3 age categories Following its unfortunate postponement in early October due to adverse weather conditions, the inaugural edition of the San Javier open-air painting competition, sponsored by Fundaci..

November 7 The Herculean Way, Free guided tour in Spanish in San JavierDiscover the history and most important buildings of San Javier The free “Vía Herculea" guided tour, which on this occasion is offered in Spanish, starts at 10.00 on Saturday November 7 at the San Javier Museum, where participants can learn..

November 7 and 8 The most popular dog show in Spain at the IFEPA centre in Torre PachecoDiscounted admission to the annual Dog Show and Pet Fair! The third year of the new cat show alongside the main event at the IFEPA! Over the weekend of November 7 and 8, the 2026 edition of the annual "Exposición Canina Nacional e..

November 8 Flea Market in Los NarejosSupport the circular economy and responsible consumerism at the Parque El Romeral in Los Narejos The Parque El Romeral in Los Narejos, alongside the CAR, is the venue for this second-hand and vintage market on Sunday 8th November, a great way to pick up a..