Nexonr has translated the full programme of events during the Fiesta period beginning with the Opening Speech on August 23 through to the final day on September 8.
Although many of the events centre on bull fighting, the preparations for the bull runs and fights plus exhibitions there other events for non bull fighting fans, concerts and live music in the Fiesta Marquee and a big etc.
As usual we offer the full programme in English.
We hope you all enjoy the Fiestas.
FERIA AND FIESTAS CALASPARRA PROGRAMME 2025
Saturday August 23
8.30pm Sanctuary Square
THE OPENING SPEECH (PREGÓN) OF THE FIESTAS
by Dr Ricardo Robles
Followed by a Grand Concert by the Association Band of Music
Tuesday August 26
8.30pm Seat of Club Taurino
INAUGURATION OF THE TAUREAN TRACKS
Walk around the route of the bull runs and placing the horseshoes of the stockbreeders due to take part in the XXXIV Feria Taurina del Arroz 2025
Tasting of Cuerva
The Charanga (band) Los Pijotes will provide the music.
Wednesday August 27
10.30am in the Youth Centre
CHILDREN’S PAINTING WORKSHOP
Tauran theme (capes and t-shirts)
Thursday August 28
8.30pm Museo de la Villa
PRESENTATION OF THE TAUREAN CULTURAL MAGAZINE
LA FIESTA
Inauguration of Taurean Paintings Exhibitiion «Purity and Art» by Sanchez Retamosa
Friday August 29
9.30pm Cine Rosales
OPENING SPEECH TAURINO FOR THE XXXIV FERIA TAURINA DEL ARROZ
with Tomas Prieto de la Cal and music from Maria Jose Perez
Entrance free of charge
7pm Plaza de Toros Caverina
FOOTBALL MATCH
GH Seguridad Calasparra FC V Real Madrid Junior
Saturday August 30
2pm Parking infront of the Plaza Emilio Perez Piñero
INAUGURATION OF THE FIESTA MARQUEE 2025
7pm from Calle Textiles to Central Town
GRAND CHILDRENS’ FANTASY PARADE WITH FLOATS
Characters, music and surprises
11pm Athletics Ground
VIII EDITION OF CALASPARRA SUMMER FEST
with Ivan Ortiz, Keey, C Silvia G, Pako Martinez and Alvaro Bernal
Sunday August 31
8am Argos Reservoir
SPECIAL FISHING COMPETITION
8.30am Pozuelo area
START OF THE VEREDA
(Bulls shepherded to Calasparra by horseback riders)
11am Plaza de Toros
THE VEREDA ENTERS THE BULL RING
Same day
10am Plaza Emilio Perez Piñero
MOTORCYCLISTS BENEFIT BRUNCH
1pm Fiesta Marquee
LIVE MUSIC FROM CAMAROTE DE LOS HERMANOS MARX
1pm Sanctuary Chapel
MASS FOR THE FIESTAS
5.30pm Plaza de la Corredera and Central Town
BULL RUN WITH THREE BULLS FOR RECORTADORES COMPETITION
(Moves and jumps with bulls)* see Editors Note at final of programme.
8.30pm Plaza de Toros
RECORTADORES COMPETITION
Monday September 1
10am to 1pm Parking infront of the Plaza Emilio Perez Piñero
SUPER CHILDRENŚ MULTI-ADVENTURE PARK
Water activities, inflatables, water fiesta, music and surprises
12midday Plaza de la Corredera
INAUGURATION OF THE PHOTO EXHIBITION «CALASPARRA TAURINO»
by «Nico», Diego Aznar
10pm Cine Rosales
XXVII FESTIVAL OF FOLKLORE
with groups from Calasparra, Guatemala and Ecuador
Entry free of charge
Tuesday September 2
10am Plaza de la Corredera
CHILDRENŚ BULL RUN
followed by bulls loose in the bull ring
11am Cine Rosales to Plaza de la Corredera
CHIQUIENCIERRO
Children’s bull run with inflatable bulls
12 midday Town Hall Balcony
GRAND ROCKET LAUNCH TO HERALD THE FIESTAS
7.30pm Casa de la Cuiltura
PRESENTATION OF TAUREAN LEAFLETS «ARTE CASTIZO»
by Jose Garcia Ramirez
9.30pm OAPs Club
DANCE NIGHT ITH JAVIER AND SELIN
10pm Cine Rosales
MUSICAL: JUNGLE BOOK (IN SPANISH)
Wednesday September 3
10pm
ENCIERRO – MUSIC FROM LA CHARANGA
1pm Casa de la Cultura
TAUREAN APERTIVES
4.30pm Fiesta Marquee
SALVA ORTEGA IN CONCERT
6.45pm Plaza de Toros
BULL FIGHT
Thursday September 4
CHILDREN’S DAY AT THE FIESTAS
(Special prices at the fair)
10am ENCIERRO
12.30pm Casa de la Cultura
TAUREAN APERTIVES
6.45pm Plaza de Toros
BULL FIGHT
10.30pm Cine Rosales
CONCERT – HIJO DE LUNA TRIBUTE TO MECANO
Friday September 5
10am ENCIERRO
1pm Casa de la Cultura
TAUREAN APERTIVES
6.45pm Plaza de Toros
BULL FIGHT
10pm Athletics Ground
CONCERT 500 NIGHTS SABINA EN LAS VENAS
Tribute to Joaquim Sabina
Saturday September 6
10am ENCIERRO
12.30pm Plaza de la Corredera
SWING IN THE STREETS DANCE WORKSHOP
1pm Casa de la Cultura
TAUREAN APERITIVES
6.45pm Plaza de Toros
BULL FIGHT
11pm Cine Rosales
CONCERT INDIA MARTINEZ
Sunday September 7
10am ENCIERRO
11am Plaza de al Corredera
TOREO DE SALON COMPETITION
12.30pm Seat of El Quite Taurean Association
INAUGURATION OF NEW PREMISES
6.45pm Plaza de Toros
BULL FIGHT
8pm Sanctuary Arches
CANDLELIT OPEN AIR PILGRIMS MASS
11pm Sanctuary Square
RIVER OF MUSIC CONCERT: SON DE MALECA
Entry free of charge
Monday September 8
DAY OF OUR LADY OF HOPE PATRON OF CALASPARRA
10am ENCIERRO
12.30pm Sanctuary chapel
MASS
1pm Casa de la Cultura
TAUREAN APERTIVES
6.45pm Plaza de Toros
BULL FIGHT
11pm Plaza de la Corredera
TRADITIONAL CONCERT WITH THE ASSOCIATION BAND OF MUSIC
*Editors Note:
Looking back on the programme to Sunday August 31 «Concurso de Recortadores»
Was erroneously described as «bull fighting moves with a cape» when in fact it is antics such as jumping over, running around bulls WITHOUT a cape. Many apologies.
