Almeria Fair itinerary: in celebration of the Virgen del Mar

The Almeria Fair nears closer and closer, as the city prepares to stroll the streets decorated for the festivities. 

In celebration of the Virgen del Mar, the patron saint of the capital, this year the Almeria City Council has organised a wonderful wealth of events and open-air concerts for the province to enjoy. 

Taking place between Friday 16 and Saturday 24, August, the Almeria Fair is unmissable and the schedule proves just that.

Friday August 16

7 pm – Preparatory prayer before the Virgin of the Sea on the occasion of her transfer to the Holy and Apostolic Cathedral Church of the Incarnation at the Sanctuary of the Virgen del Mar.

9 pm – Opening speech by Juan Jose Carmona of the KETAMA group in the Plaza de la Constitucion.

9:30 pm – Concert by Los Rebeldes in the Plaza de la Constitucion

10 pm – Performances by musical groups in the municipal booth in the fairgrounds.

10:30 pm – Lighting of the fair gate in the fairgrounds.

Saturday August 17

9 am – Parade of Giants and Bigheads in the Historic North Quarter and Quemadero.

11 am – Transfer of the Virgen del Mar

12 pm – Gastronomic event “Sabores Almeria at the fair” on the Paseo de Almeria. 

12.30 pm – XI Bullfighting Surgery Proclamation at the Patio de Luces of the Provincial Council. 

1-5 pm – Opening of the Midday Fair, at the Puerta de Purchena.

9 pm – Religious proclamation by Eduardo Blanes Arrufat at the Cathedral of the Encarnacion of Almeria.

10 pm – Performances by musical groups in the municipal booth in the fairgrounds.

Sunday August 18

9 am – Parade of Giants and Bigheads in the Barrio Alto and Santa Isabel.

10 am to 12 pm – Exhibition of vintage motorcycles on the Paseo de Almeria. 

11 am – Traditional children’s games at the Nicolas Salmeron Park. 

12 pm – “Sabores Almeria at the fair” on the Paseo de Almeria. 

12 to 5 pm – Midday Fair in the Center of Almeria.

1 pm – Tribute to women at the Fairground.

10 pm – Performances by musical groups in the municipal booth in the fairgrounds.

Monday August 19

11 am – Traditional children’s games at the Nicolas Salmeron Park.

11 am – Children’s cooking workshops at the Central Market.

12 pm – “Sabores Almeria at the fair” on the Paseo de Almeria. 

12 to 5 pm – Midday Fair in the Center of Almeria.

7 pm to 10 pm – No noise event with fixed lights for people with auditory and visual hypersensitivity at the fairgrounds.

7:30 pm – Battle of flowers at multiple locations; Avenida Pablo Iglesias, Puerta de Purchena, Rambla, Obispo Orbera, Calle Gregorio Marañon, Calle Altamira, Doctor Carracido and Avenida Federico Garcia Lorca (Amphitheater).

9 pm – Tribute to the elderly at the municipal booth.

10 pm – International Folklore Festival “City of Almeria” at the Plaza de la Constitución.

10 pm – Performances by musical groups in the municipal booth in the fairgrounds.

Tuesday August 20

11 am – Traditional children’s games at the Nicolas Salmeron Park.

12 pm – Cooking competition for adults at the Paseo de Almería.

12 pm – Opening of the Pottery Fair on Federico Garcia Lorca Avenue.

12 to 5 pm – Midday Fair in the Center of Almeria.

6 pm – Inclusion fair: snacks and entertainment at the municipal booth in the fairgrounds.

7 pm to 10 pm – No noise event with fixed lights for people with auditory and visual hypersensitivity at the fairgrounds.

10 pm – International Folklore Festival “City of Almeria” at the Plaza de la Constitución.

10 pm – Performances by musical groups in the municipal booth in the fairgrounds.

Wednesday August 21

August 21 has discounted attractions for children at the fairgrounds.

9 am – Parade of Giants and Bigheads in the Barrio Alto and Santa Isabel.

11 am – Traditional children’s games at the Nicolas Salmeron Park.

11 am – AlfaraAlmeria Pottery Fair. Family ceramics workshops at 11 am and 12.30 pm.

11 am to 12:30 pm and 12:30 pm to 2 pm – Talk about ceramics at Avenida Federico Garcia Lorca. Registration from 10 am to 11 am on the day of the workshop at Jaima 34.

11.30 am – Magic in the street on the Paseo de Almeria. 

12 pm – End of the adult cooking competition on the Paseo de Almería.

12 to 5 pm – Midday Fair in the Center of Almeria.

7 pm – Bullfight. 

7 pm to 11:30 pm – Happy MOY fest at Antiteatro La Rambla; Comic Sans, Horizon, Loudly, Monogay and Dicrotic will perform.

7:30 pm – Workshop with AlfaraAlmeria at Avenida Federico Garcia Lorca.

10 pm – Traditional Almeria clothing competition at the Plaza de la Constitución.

10 pm – Performances by musical groups in the municipal booth in the fairgrounds.

Thursday August 22

11 am – Traditional children’s games at the Nicolas Salmeron Park.

11 am Children’s cooking workshops at the Central Market.

11 am to 12:30 pm and 12:30 pm to 2 pm – Family ceramics workshop at Avenida Federico Garcia Lorca. Registration from 10 am to 11 am on the day of the workshop at Jaima 34.

12 pm – “Sabores Almeria at the fair” on the Paseo de Almeria. 

12 to 5 pm – Midday Fair in the Center of Almeria.

7 pm – Bullfight. 

1 pm – Horse and carriage ride at the fairground

10 pm – Maldito Rock at the Concert hall of the fair. Medina.

10 pm – Performances by musical groups in the municipal booth in the fairgrounds.

Friday August 23

9 am – Parade of Giants and Bigheads in the Barrio Alto and Santa Isabel.

11 am – Traditional children’s games at the Nicolas Salmeron Park.

11 am to 12:30 pm and 12:30 pm to 2 pm – Family ceramics workshop at Avenida Federico Garcia Lorca.

11 am – Military parade of the Coloraos starting at Purchena Gate, marching along the Almeria Promenade.

11:45 am – Historical recreation of the Coloraos at the Cathedral Square

12 pm – “Sabores Almeria at the fair” on the Paseo de Almeria. 

12 to 5 pm – Midday Fair in the Center of Almeria.

7 pm – Mixed bullfight.

10 pm – Estopa concert at the concert area of ​​the fairground. 

10 pm – OCAL concert called ‘Epic’ in the Plaza de la Constitucion.

10 pm – Performances by musical groups in the municipal booth in the fairgrounds.

Saturday August 24

09:30 am – Holy Mass at the Cathedral of the Incarnation of Almeria.

09:30 am – SEAT 600 exhibition on the Paseo de Almeria.

10 am – MINI Vehicle Exhibition on the Paseo de Almería.

11 am – Floral offering of Almeria to its Patron Saint at the Cathedral of the Incarnation of Almeria.

11 am – Traditional children’s games at the Nicolas Salmeron Park.

11 am – AlfaraAlmeria Pottery Fair.

12 pm – 7th Children’s Gastronomy Competition (8 to 14 years old) on the Paseo de Almeria.

12 pm – Horse and carriage parade and floral offering to the Virgen del Mar at the fairgrounds.

12 to 5 pm – Midday Fair in the Center of Almeria.

1:30 pm – Bullfighting exhibition by the bullfighting school at the Puerta de Purchena.

7 pm – Practical bullfighting class. 

7:30 pm – Holy Mass; The Virgen del Mar choir sings at the Cathedral of the Incarnation of Almería.

9 pm – Solemn Salve and Hymn to the Virgin of the Sea and the Virgen del Mar choir sings at the Cathedral of the Incarnation of Almería.

10 pm – Concerts at the ‘Bresh’ festival at the concert hall at the fairground.

10 pm – Performances by musical groups in the municipal booth in the fairgrounds.

23:59 pm – Fireworks show “Ramsés” at La Termica.

Sunday August 25

11:30 am – Seasonal Mass followed by the Anacrusa vocal quartet singing. 

8 pm – Solemn votive mass of praise to the Most Holy Virgin of the Sea starting at the Cathedral Square and finishing at the Paseo de Almería, Emilio Perez Square; upon arrival of the Most Holy Virgin she will go to the sea with an address by the Bishop and singing of the Hymn to close the festivites.