Festivals in Yecla
Discover the main festivals, celebrations and traditions of Yecla, municipality of Murcia, in Murcia.
Festivals and culture in Yecla
The main celebration is the Festivals of the Virgin of the Castle in Yecla, whose principal day is 8 December. The usual festival period lasts several days in December and takes place around the Castle sanctuary, town centre, basilica and streets of Yecla.
Among the associated traditions, the dawn, arcabuceria, rise and fall of the Virgin, religious events, music and popular celebrations. Participan principalmente City Council, Association of Butlers, squads, neighbors, families and visitors, when the annual programme contemplates it.
El local public holiday It should not be automatically confused with the patron saint or popular festival. If it has not been verified in the current official work calendar of the corresponding year, it is better to consult the official bulletin, the municipal work calendar or the information published by the City Council before affirming it.
Yecla stands out for the Furniture Fair, heritage, wines, theater, museums and local cultural programming.