Los Caballos del Vino
February
The running of the wine horses dates back to the 13th century and February sees this intriguingly bizarre festival take place in nearby Caravaca de la Cruz. Witness horses decked out in lavish costumes dashing through the medieval streets of the town.
Entierro de la Sardina
April
Colourful floats feature in this lively festival that sees an effigy burnt at the end of a vibrant parade, which moves along the Murcia’s streets to the beat of Brazilian samba bands.
Murcia Tres Culturas
May
This festival bids to combat racism and prejudice when it comes to religion by bringing together performers, artists and authors from Christianity, Islam and Judaism.
Festival de Cante Flamenco de Lo Ferro
July
Check out flamboyant flamenco dancing at this festival that is held in July in San Pedro del Pinatar just outside Murcia.
Fiesta de Moros y Cristianos
September
These annual celebrations commemorate the battles between the Moors and the Christians, which sees the procession of ‘armies’ through the city centre before a gory bull fighting display concludes the event, if you're into that sort of thing.