Costa Cálida I No. 2148 I 3 - 9 September 2026 I FREE Newspaper D.L. MU 74-2025 - ISSN 3045-6703
Festival fun begins AT the beginning of September, the city of Murcia is gearing up to welcome its vibrant Murcia Fair, which in this year’s edition will debut six new spaces and fill the city with culture, music, art, gastronomy, attractions, and time-honoured traditions. The Murcia Fair 2026, running from Thursday, September 3, to Tuesday, September 15, will feature stunning highlights including the cultural and historical Moors and Christians festival, the lush Malecón Gardens, and the popular Lemon Pop music festival. The 13-day fair will expand its venues, incorporating six new spaces
Photo Credit: Murcia Department of Tourism
MURCIA CITY GEARS UP FOR SPECTACULAR EDITION OF SEPTEMBER FAIR
Murcia Fair 2026 debuts six venues alongside music, food, and traditions.
and maintaining some of its most popular and emblematic events. One of these new locations, the Glorieta de España, will debut a new Beer Garden that will combine gastronomy, live music, and a leisurely at-
mosphere in the centre of Murcia. The space is expected to be one of the most popular attractions. Music will be a large part of the Murcia Fair, and this year’s edition of Lemon Pop features hit local and national artists including
Camellos, The Boo Radleys, Pértiga, Los Mejillones Tigre, Exonvaldes, Regular Crowd and Bang. The long-awaited, funfilled Moors and Christians festivities will take place at the same time, from the beginning of the
Breakfast builds bridges THE aroma of crispy bacon and freshly brewed coffee once again swept through the pine grove of Roda, marking another resounding success for the village’s traditional English breakfast. More than 400 locals, visitors, and international residents gathered under the shade from early in the morning to enjoy a summer classic that bridges cultural divides through mouth-watering food. What began 14 years ago as a thoughtful initiative to welcome the growing British community has evolved into an anticipated highlight of the town’s International Day celebrations. Working from the crack of dawn, the organisers
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LOCALS ENJOY ENGLISH BREAKFAST FOR INTERNATIONAL DAY CELEBRATIONS
Roda’s traditional English breakfast unites diverse locals for summer festivities.
donned their aprons to cook and serve an au-
thentic fry-up for just €2.50 per plate.
An increasing number of Spanish residents also join the feast each year to savour the hearty dish. Locals noted that the gathering serves as clear evidence of the harmony and integration among Roda’s diverse cultures. Once again, Roda’s pine grove proved that good food and community spirit remain the ultimate recipe for a truly united summer celebration.
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fair until Monday, September 14. Gastronomic offerings will, once more, be one of the main draws. The Malecón Gardens will host 15 establishments, all offering dishes and products linked to regional Murcian cuisine. Teniente Flomesta will host a gastronomic and food truck area, while the programme will incorporate the designations of the origin of Bullas, Jumilla and Yecla, as well as different Murcian food companies. Free tastings, workshops and live craft demonstrations are also
scheduled. Perhaps one of the grandest attractions in this year’s edition is the Great Panoramic Ferris Wheel ‘From Murcia to Heaven’, which will be located in the Plano de San Francisco. The final day on Tuesday, September 15, will also see a solidarity and eco-conscious project take place: volunteers can participate in the Clean Mountain Day, an initiative that will raise awareness about conservation, recycling, and protecting the natural environment.