Tesoros de Egipto can be seen at the MASS Paso Azul museum of Semana Santa in Lorca The MASS Museum of the Paso Azul brotherhood in Lorca is hosting an exhibition entitled “Tesoros de Egipto” (Treasures of Egypt) for the first half of 2024 due to a collaboration between the organization, the Town Hall and the regional government of Murcia. This exhibition contains over 100 recreations of objects which are housed in the Louvre, the British..

The palatial residence contains antique furniture from the last 350 years and important works of art Almost 13 years after the Casa de Guevara was closed to visitors after being damaged in the earthquakes which hit the city of Lorca on 11th May 2011, the palatial residence has now been fully restored and converted into a museum which opened to the public on 28th February 2024. Entering through the main doorway, built in the style of an altarpiece..

27 bars and restaurants offer special dishes featuring the prestigious rice grown in north-west Lorca Another edition of the popular Calasparra rice gastro-festival is being held this spring in Lorca, with numerous local bars and restaurants participating and competing to win the vote of those who try their dishes over the four weekend of the event. The establishments taking part are Cerveceria Las Columnas, La Mafia se Sienta a la Mesa, Gastrobar..

Typical Lorca culinary specialities at the Casa del Artesano The ARTELOR organization and the Town Hall of Lorca are holding another edition of “Noches Gastronómicas” at 21.00 on April 26 in the Casa del Artesano, providing what has proved to be a popular gastronomy and live music to offer a memorable evening. On the menu are various typical local foods and dishes while the Casa del Artesano makes the perfect setting, housed as it is..

Local DJs provide the music in the Plaza de España in Lorca The best local DJs in Lorca are taking part on 27th April in the Sunfest Spring Edition in the Plaza de España of Lorca, playing current hits and their selection of reggaetón, techno and housemusic all afternoon. Those wishing to join in can do so free of charge and enjoy the performances of Koni Deejay, Iván Belmonte, Diego Cano, Pedrofeder, Dj Zerep, MrPonce!, Dj Requena and..

An evening stroll around some of the numerous historical buildings of central Lorca This free tour in the historic city centre of Lorca is held on the fourth Saturday of every month during 2024 (except November and public holidays) and starts in the central Plaza de España. The walking route then includes some of the many old buildings to have been named Monuments of Cultural Interest in the city, lasting approximately 2 hours. The visit is..

These classical music concerts, performed by students from Lorca’s music school, are being performed all this season in important buildings around the city This spring, Lorca’s Department of Culture and the “Narciso Yepes” Conservatory of Music in the city Lorca have joined forces to organise the first “Chamber Music Series for Lorca” (“Ciclo de Música de Cámara”), a cultural project that aims to promote young musical talents..

Visit two museums containing incredibly intricate embroidered shawls in the historic city centre of Lorca The Semana Santa celebrations and parades in Lorca are among the most spectacular in Spain, featuring dazzling embroidered capes worn by daredevil horsemen and they race through the streets in the biblical processions, and the main brotherhoods taking part in these processions have their own museums in which they show off their most highly..

A fun family tour of the monuments and buildings of the historic city centre of Lorca This free guided tour, entitled Mitos y Leyendas de Lorca, takes visitors on a fun walk around the historic centre of the city, unearthing some of the many keys to its long history. The chief character is an author searching for inspiration and along the way there are plenty of surprises for all the family as your own legend develops… The 75-minute tour..

A free route uncovering some of the most important architectural treasures of the historic city centre of Lorca Lorca is a city rich in history, its strategic position above the Guadalentín Valley having attracted human settlers for thousands of years. The Argarics, Iberians, Moors, Jews and Christians all left their footprints in the city, which contains many important monuments and interesting buildings. The imposing medieval castle (..

The renowned flamenco dancer at the Auditorio Margarita Lozano in Lorca The 3rd edition of the annual Lorca Flamenco Festival takes place this year on May 24, with the star turn the dancer Juan Manuel Fernández Montoya, better known as “Farruquito”, the grandson of famous flamenco “bailaor” Farruco. Alongside Farruquito will be his brother, “Farru”, and the Puerto Lumbreras dancer Carmen Avilés, one of the upcoming stars of the..

An evening stroll around some of the numerous historical buildings of central Lorca This free tour in the historic city centre of Lorca is held on the fourth Saturday of every month during 2024 (except November and public holidays) and starts in the central Plaza de España. The walking route then includes some of the many old buildings to have been named Monuments of Cultural Interest in the city, lasting approximately 2 hours. The visit is..

Top artists appearing in Lorca include Vetusta Morla, Lori Meyers, Elyella, León Benavente and Las Wonder The Fortaleza Sound music festival is taking place in Lorca between June 28 and 30 at the Huerto de la Rueda venue and in the Plaza de España with the participation of 32 well-known bands including Vetusta Morla, Lori Meyers, Elyella, León Benavente, Las Wonder, The Sand, Labouns, D´Baldomeros, Gran Angular, Serial Killerz, Carmen 113..