Until August 16 Annual fiestas in Fortuna

The Romans and Iberians fiestas celebrate the ancient history of Fortuna!

The annual fiestas of the “Sodales Íbero-romanos” in Fortuna (“sodales” deriving from an old Latin word meaning “companions” of “colleagues”) are held in celebration of the Roman and Iberian history of the area 2,000 years ago and culminate on 16^th August 2026 in honour of the Feast Day of San Roque, the honorary Patron of the town. Roque, (Saint Roch) was a 14th-century man who was venerated as the guardian against the plague when it swept through Europe in the mid-14th century, and his name is to be found in many buildings and monuments throughout the Region of Murcia and the rest of Spain.

Throughout the fiestas a series of events are held themed on the past, the highlight being the main parade on 15^th August (a national holiday in Spain). The 2026 programme includes the following:

Monday August 10

21.30 to 23.30: The fairground attractions are open without music or flashing lights.

Midnight: “ATLANTIS”, an event organized by the “Sodales Adoradores de Poseidón”, starting in Plaza Juan XXIII.

Tuesday August 11

18.00: The 13th annual “Villa de Fortuna” cycling race.

23.00: The “Búsqueda de la Lucerna”, a competition held by the “Federación de Sodales Íbero-Romanos” consisting of an elaborate treasure hunt.

Wednesday August 12

Children’s Day at the fairground, with discounts available for youngsters.

Thursday August 13

19.30: A young bull is let loose in Machuca!

21.30: El Bosque Encantado, a children’s musical in Avenida Juan Carlos I.

23.30: A Third Age parade from the Centro Municipal de la Tercera Edad to Avenida Juan Carlos I.

Midnight: The Third Age Fiestas King and Queen are crowned and music is provided by Maribel Castillo.

Midnight: For younger generations, meanwhile, Juanlu Montoya performs live at the Zona Joven venue.

1.00: Bacanal Romana, a parade held by the Sodales de Baco, starting in Plaza de san Roque.

Friday August 14

19.15: Floral offering to San Roque in Plaza Juan XXIII.

22.00: The Villa de Fortuna folk music festival, hosted by the “Peña L’Albarza” group and with guests “Ballet Rumicani” from Argentina, “Coros y Danzas Ntra. Sra. De La Piedad La Coronada” from Badajoz and the Grupo de Coros y Danzas “La Purísima” from Fortuna. Venue: Avenida Juan Carlos I.

Midnight: The Burial of Thanatos, the Greek personification of Death, beginning at the crossroads of San Antón. Event held by the Sodales Adoradores de Tánatos.

Midnight: Un Viaje a los 90s, a nostalgic music festival of live music at the Zona Joven, followed by disco music.

0:30: Music at the fairground with Panther Show.

Saturday August 15, national holiday of The Assumption

19.30: The Grand Íbero-Romano parade, featuring Romans, Iberians, dancers, fire-eaters, gladiators and more. A parade of the distant history of Fortuna and the surrounding area. Route: Avenida Juan Carlos I, Calle Purísima, Plaza Primero de Mayo, Avenida Juan Ramón Jiménez, Avenida Salzillo, Avenida Salvador Allende, fairground.

Midnight: Music at the fairground with Maxims Show.

Midnight: Mago de Oz at Zona Joven, followed by DJ music.

Sunday August 16, the Feast Day of San Roque, the Ptron of Fortuna

19.30: A young bull is let loose in Machuca!

Midnight: Firework display in Machuca.

00.30: Music from La Mundial Show at the fairground, while at the Zona Joven DJ music plays until late.

3.00: The final firecrackers signal the end of the fiestas in Avenida Salvador Allende.

For more upcoming events in the Region of Murcia go to the What’s on section of Murcia Today.