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The fiestas in Molina are held in honour of the Virgen de la Consolación and include romerías, a fairground, a folk festival, José Mercé and numerous other concerts, an arts and crafts market and a host of other events

Molina de Segura may not be among the chief tourist destinations in the Region of Murcia but in terms of population it is the fourth largest, and in consequence the annual fiestas are very popular and well attended and the entertainment on offer is extremely attractive.

The fiestas are dedicated to the Virgen de la Consolación, who has been venerated in Molina since the 14th or 15th century, and round off the summer after many residents return from holidays at the beach or elsewhere. The festivities begin with a traditional “Romería”, in which the figure of the Patron is taken from the church which bears her name to the main parish church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, on the first Saturday of the month. This Romería is known to date back at least as far as the 18th century.

The fiestas also include a procession from the square outside the Town Hall which culminates in a floral offering at the Iglesia de la Asunción, and on the third Monday of the month the Virgen de la Consolación is returned to “her” church in another Romería.

These religious events are accompanied every year by a wide and varied cultural offering, including float parades, exhibitions, the folklore festival, sports tournaments, fireworks and numerous concerts.

Most of the concerts scheduled for the 2022 are free of charge and are taking place in the Plaza de España, the new “Recinto de Eventos” and the Auditorio Municipal Tomás Fernández Gil, although other venues are also being used, with the bill including artists such as flamenco titan José Mercé, Camela, Celtas Cortos, OBK, Edurne and DVicio.

At the same time, the Recinto de Eventos (REMO) is hosting the 17th annual B-Side festival between September 9 and 11, where the star turns include Dorian, La Casa Azul and Carlos Sadness.

Excluding the sporting competitions, the main events in the Molina de Segura annual fiestas 2022 are the following:

September 1 to 12

Display of regional costumes at the exhibition rooms of the MUDEM centre.

September 2 to October 2

“Te Ata”, an exhibition of art and crafts by María Rosa Bermejo at the Los Postigos exhibition rooms. Open in the morning Monday to Friday 10.00 to 13.30 and weekends 11.00 to 14.00, in the afternoons Tuesday to Friday 18.00 to 20.00.

September 2 to 19

14th annual tapas, cocktails and desserts route, in which numerous bars, restaurants, patisseries and pubs are taking part.

Friday September 2

22.30: Creedence Experience, a tribute concert to Creedence Water Revival in the Plaza de España.

Saturday September 3

11.00: Musical parade featuring El Tío de la Chirimaita and the curious big-headed costumes which are common at Spanish fiestas in the Plaza de España, Paseo Rosales and the large weekly market in the Parque de la Compañía.

13.00: Fireworks and hymns at the Ermita de Ntra. Sra. de la Consolación.

19.30: The figure of the Virgen de la Consolación is taken in a “romería” procession from the Ermita de Nuestra Señora de la Consolación to the church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción.

21.00: Concert featuring Vuelve Abril, Alberto Monreal and RDCTVdj in the Plaza de España.

Sunday September 4

12.00: Holy Mass in the church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción is officiated by José Manuel Lorca Planes, the Bishop of Cartagena.

20.00: SUBE EL VOLUMEN… ¡Y A BAILAR!, infants’ musical entertainment from the Pandilla de Drilo in the Plaza de España.

21.30: José Mercé live in concert at the Auditorio Municipal Tomás Fernández Gil. Tickets from 22 euros here.

Wednesday September 7

22.00: Music and visual show by The Talent in the Plaza de España.

September 8 to October 14

“Abstracciones Sonoras”, an exhibition of work by Iván Planes in the Sala de Exposiciones El Jardín.

Thursday September 8

20.30: Voces de España concert in the Plaza de Europa featuring two tribute acts, Arantxa Pons (Isabel Pantoja) and Luis Escudero (Manolo Escobar).

22.00: 500 Noches, a musical tribute to Joaquín Sabina in the Plaza de España.

Friday September 9

19.00: Opening of the main “Barraca” restaurant in the Plaza de Europa.

19.30: Opening speech of the fiestas by María Antonia Martínez García, former president of the regional government of Murcia in the Teatro Villa de Molina.

21.00: Music from Las Mariachis Femeninas in the Plaza de Europa.

22.30: PRE-BSIDE Festival in the Plaza de España featuring Ladilla Rusa, Daiana Alice and Me & the Reptiles.

23.00: The opening of the bars in Calle Profesor Joaquín Abellán.

Saturday September 10

12.00: Musical parade in the Paseo Rosales.

During the day various acts perform in the “B-SIDE DE TAPAS” festival in parks and squares throughout the town.

19.30: The B-SIDE Festival 2022 kicks off with LA CASA AZUL, DORIAN, CARLOS SADNESS, CIUDAD JARA, JAVIERA MENA, SEXY ZEBRAS and DON FLUOR at the Recinto de Eventos de Molina de Segura (REMO, Calle La Piña, nº 1). Tickets from entradas.crashmusic.es/event/b-side-festival-2022 and www.b-sidefestival.com

19.00: The fairground opens alongside Avenida del Chorrico.

21.30: The 39^th annual Festival de Folclore de Molina de Segura features the Asociación Cacereña de Folclore El Redoble from Cáceres, the Asociación de Coros y Danzas Grupo de Fuente Agria, from Puertollano (Ciudad Real) and others. Venue: Auditorio Municipal Tomás Fernández Gil. Admission free of charge.

22.00: Rock groups Vacío and 91 Suite perform in the Plaza de España.

Sunday September 11

12.00: “Tributo La Granja”, children’s musical entertainment in the Plaza de España.

20.30: Zarzuela La Parranda at the Auditorio Tomás Fernández Gil, tickets 2 euros from bacantix.com and on the door.

22.30: “Siempre Ríos”, a musical tribute to Miguel Ríos with Mikel Herzog and Serafín Zubiri in the Plaza de España.

Monday September 12

21.30: The town band of Molina de Segura give a concert at the Auditorio Municipal Tomás Fernández Gil.

September 13 to October 20

“Sueñan”, an exhibition by Lola Nortes at the Sala de Exposiciones La Cárcel.

Tuesday September 13

19.00: Children’s day at the fairground alongside Avenida del Chorrico.

22.00: Dire Straits Connection, a tribute act, at the Auditorio Municipal Tomás Fernández Gil.

Wednesday September 14

20.30: Tamara Jerez performs a tribute to Rocío Jurado in the Plaza de Europa.

22.30: Camela live in concert at the Recinto de Eventos de Molina de Segura (REMO, en Calle La Piña, nº 1). Tickets 10 euros from bacantix.com.

September 15 to October 29

Velázquez exhibition at the exhibition rooms of the MUDEM centre.

Thursday September 15

19.00: Children’s day at the fairground alongside Avenida del Chorrico.

22.30: OBK concert in the Plaza de España.

September 16 to 19

11.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to midnight: Arts and crafts market in the Parque de la Compañía.

Friday September 16

21.00: The Casa de Andalucía perform in the Plaza de Europa.

22.00: Guided tour of Molina by night, information and reservations at the tourist office in the Centro Los Postigos or via www.murciaturistica.es.

23.00: Edurne live in concert in the Plaza de España.

Saturday September 17

8.30: Charity golf tournament at the Altorreal course, further information and registration at the Club de Golf Altorreal (telephone 968 648144; e-mail reservas@golfatorreal.es).

10.30: Floral offering to the Virgen de la Consolación at the church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción.

18.30: Musical float parade, Avenida del Chorrico, Avenida Gutiérrez Mellado, Calle Serrerías, Avenida de Madrid, Plaza de España and Calle Mayor.

20.00: National Hip Hop Dance championship at the Auditorio Municipal Tomás Fernández Gil, tickets 6 euros (bacantix.com).

23.00: DVicio in concert in the Plaza de España.

Sunday September 18

12.00: Holy Mass in honour of the Virgen de la Consolación at the church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción with music by the adult choir of the parish.

20.00: Kids Gelatina festival at the Auditorio Municipal Tomás Fernández Gil, admission free of charge.

20.00: Procession of the image of the Virgen de la Consolación from the church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción.

22.30: Celtas Cortos in concert in the Plaza de España.

Monday September 19

19.30: Romería with the figure of the Virgen de la Consolación from the church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción to the Ermita de Nuestra Señora de la Consolación, the small chapel where she resides for most of the year, followed by music and fireworks.

The full sporting program can be found here (in Spanish) and includes opportunities to try sports such as golf, baseball and archery, and the same program includes the full schedule for religious services and events during the fiestas.

Images: Ayuntamiento de Molina de Segura

For more upcoming events go to the What’s On section of Murcia Today.

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