August 9 to 16 Annual fiestas in the Sierra Espuña village of Gebas

The mountains of Alhama de Murcia present a week of festivities in Gebas!

Between 9th and 16th  August the outlying district and village of Gebas in the municipality of Alhama de Murcia, which nestles in the foothills of the Sierra Espuña mountain range, is holding its annual fiestas in honour of the Purísima Concepción, with a mixed programme of activities for residents and visitors to enjoy.

All of the activities take place by the little social centre and church, looking out over the valley. The easiest map to follow is that leading to the Mirador of Gebas, which gives views across the Barrancos de Gebas.

The programme for the fiestas of Gebas 2026 includes the following:

Sunday August 9

8.00: “Marcha al Berro”, a guided hike to the neighbouring village of El Berro, starting at the Salón Social in Gebas. The registration cost of 6.50 euros includes insurance, a sandwich, a cold drink and a small gift, and registration is open until August 4 at diegoandreocrespo@gmail.com or on 619 386295. Payment is by Bizum to the same telephone number.

Friday August 14

20.00: The official opening ceremony of the fiestas and an exhibition of the Solar de Gebas tree-planting and reforestation project. The canteen/bar opens for the weekend.

21.00: The annual migas competition, followed of course by a chance to sample the food prepared!

23.00: Live music from Zintrak, a group hailing from nearby Librilla and offering versions of Spanish pop-rock and indie music.

00.30: The party music continues with DJ Pana in the cabin, playing some favourite summer hits.

Saturday August 15

18.30: The annual evening and night hike from Alhama de Murcia to Gebas, covering a distance of around 10 kilometres (or 21 km if you’re making the return trip!), begins. The event is organized by ALHAMA COYM and registration, costing just 5 euros is available from the organization and from local sources in Gebas.

A head torch, hand torch and plenty of drinking water are essential!

20.30: The procession in honour of the Virgen de la Purísima Concepción, accompanied by the drums and cornets band of the Hermandad de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores y de la Soledad.

21.00: Mass, music from Edad de Oro.

22.00: Bread is handed out to all those present by the Panadería El Castellano in Fuente Librilla and this is eaten with cured sausage and the locals and visitors enjoy raffles and prize draws.

23.00: Live music tonight is provided by Tribal Son, a fusion of Afrobeat, blues, funk, ska, jazz, folk and surprising influences from the Balkans!

00.30: The musical baton is passed to Trapecarros, a Lorca group who perform funk, rap, blues and rock, and then to a guest DJ until the early hours of the morning.

Sunday August 16

10.00: Doughnuts and hot chocolate for breakfast, free of charge at the Asociación de Vecinos.

10.30: The ethnology and botany exhibition is set up by the information service of the Regional Park of Sierra Espuña for all members of the public, with examples of some of the uses to which local plants were traditionally put in days gone by.

12.30: Grand foam party for all!

21.00: Neighbourhood dinner, everyone brings food to share with those assembled for the end of the fiestas!

22.00: The final event of the 2026 fiestas is an evening of music with Dúo Radio Fusión as part of the “Música en las Pedanías” season held by the Town Hall of Alhama de Murcia, before DJ Strats provides his musical background to the last knockings of the celebrations.

For more local events, news and visiting information contact the tourist office (telephone 968 633512) or go to the home page of Alhama Today.