Moors and Christians Festival in Mojácar June 11–14

MOJÁCAR MOORS AND CHRISTIANS FESTIVAL 2026 PROGRAM: (DOWNLOAD PROGRAM HERE)

The town of Mojácar celebrates its traditional Moors and Christians Festival from June 11 to 14, 2026.

The popularized version of the conquest of Mojácar is what gives rise to and provides meaning for the festivities held each year in commemoration of this historical event. The Moors and Christians Festival offers a program packed with activities related to historical reenactments, music, and folk traditions, such as medieval tournaments and the traditional trabucada on the beach.

COMMEMORATIONS AND HISTORICAL REENACTMENTS

TUESDAY, JUNE 9:

1ST “CITY OF MOJÁCAR” HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY CONFERENCE at the Mojácar Art Center - La Fuente.

Morning session (10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.):

Official opening followed by presentations on Mojácar’s past: megalithic societies (by G. Aranda and P. Becerra), from the Neolithic to El Argar (by E. Aramburu), and Roman Mojácar (by J. Gallardo).

Afternoon session (5:30 PM to 9:00 PM):

We will delve into Medieval Mojácar (by C. Martínez and N. Aguado) and visit a guest archaeological site.

8:00 PM. As a grand finale, a guided tour of the Mojácar La Vieja site and closing ceremony.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10:

At 12:00 PM MOJÁCAR TOWN (MULTIPURPOSE CENTER). OFFICIAL CEREMONY: "COMMEMORATION OF MOJÁCAR CITY DAY"

Following the opening of the ceremony, Juan Grima will deliver a speech outlining the historical reasons presented to the Municipal Council for the official declaration of June 12 as City Day.

Following this, as the culmination of this commemorative event, an institutional tribute will be paid to the mayors of Mojácar from the democratic era and to the current Municipal Council.

THURSDAY, JUNE 11:

At 11:00 a.m. MOJÁCAR TOWN (SCHOOL). Parade by the students of the Bartolomé Flores Elementary School, which will proceed from the Bartolomé Flores Public School to the Plaza Nueva, accompanied by a brass band.

At 12:30 PM MOJÁCAR TOWN (PLAZA NUEVA). Opening address and school performance by the students of the Bartolomé Flores Public School.

At 9:00 PM MOJÁCAR TOWN. Parade accompanied by a brass band that will gather the festival-goers from each troupe and wind through the various streets and squares of Mojácar’s historic district, marking the opening of the Kábilas and Cuarteles (troupes close at 3:00 a.m.).

FRIDAY, JUNE 12

At 11:00 a.m. MOJÁCAR TOWN (CASTLE VIEWPOINT). Gathering of Moors and Christians riflemen with a trabucada.

At 12:00 PM MOJÁCAR TOWN (GLORIETA STREET). Official opening of the Medieval Market by authorities and entry of the troops with banners, who will march through the Kábilas and Cuarteles to Plaza Nueva, accompanied by members, visitors, and the Mojácar Municipal Band.

At 7:00 PM MOJÁCAR TOWN (LA FUENTE). Gathering of Moorish and Christian riflemen with a musket salute, in front of the Multipurpose Building.

At 8:30 PM MOJÁCAR TOWN (LA FUENTE). Troops regroup at the Historic Fountain. The Moorish Governor Alabez hands over the key to the city to the Emissary of the Catholic Monarchs, Garcilaso.

At 9:00 p.m. MOJÁCAR TOWN (LA FUENTE). Ascent to the town to the sound of the alarm bell, announcing the presence of hostile troops in the vicinity of the city. The processions will bring as many members as possible and will be led by their respective captains, accompanied by the Mojácar Municipal Band, other bands, and rifle salvos.

At 9:30 PM MOJÁCAR TOWN (PLAZA NUEVA). Entry of the troops into the town, followed by the traditional FESTIVAL PROCLAMATION delivered by the Moorish embassy Moros Viejos and the Christian embassy Templarios.

At 10:00 PM MOJÁCAR TOWN. Opening of the Kábilas and Cuarteles led by their ambassadors and accompanied by a brass band. (Parade groups close at 5:00 AM).

SATURDAY, JUNE 13

At 5:00 PM MOJÁCAR PLAYA (LANCE NUEVO BEACH). Gathering of Moorish and Christian riflemen with a musket salute in front of the breakwater at the Hotel Pueblo Indalo.

At 6:30 p.m. MOJÁCAR PLAYA (LANCE NUEVO BEACH). Horse parade and dressage exhibition. Meeting of Moorish and Christian reinforcements with blunderbuss fire.

Followed by a Medieval Tournament where Moorish and Christian knights will attempt to capture the greatest number of handkerchiefs, held by ladies from both sides.

Finally, a march of the Moorish and Christian troops along the boardwalk (departing from Chiringuito Ankara, arriving at the Red Cross) to the music of the Mojácar Municipal Band and other bands.

At 9:30 PM MOJÁCAR TOWN. Opening of the Kábilas and Cuarteles presided over by their ambassadors and accompanied by a brass band. (Parade groups close at 5:00 AM).

SUNDAY, JUNE 14

At 11:30 a.m. MOJÁCAR BEACH (LAS VENTANICAS BEACH). Gathering of Moorish and Christian riflemen with a musket salute.

At 6:30 p.m. MOJÁCAR TOWN. Impressive grand parade of Moors and Christians, in full regalia and armed, accompanied by numerous marching bands and floats.

Route: Departure from Plaza del Arbollón, passing through Plaza Nueva, Avenida Encamp, and Avenida Andalucía, ending at the La Fuente roundabout.

Parade order:

Christian Side: 1st Bandoleros, 2nd Cisneros, 3rd Templarios (Captaincy).

Moorish Side: 1st Tuareg Moxacar, 2nd Moriscos Alí-Olé, 3rd Aljama Mudéjar, 4th Moros Viejos (Captaincy).

MEDIEVAL MARKET

Set up in Plaza Nueva and on Calle Glorieta in Mojácar Pueblo, it will offer residents and visitors a wide array of stalls featuring a variety of handcrafted products, with vendors dressed in period costumes. In addition, various shows, workshops, and a free play area will take place throughout the weekend.

THURSDAY, JUNE 11. Pre-opening from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM

FRIDAY, JUNE 12. From 11:00 AM to 3:00 AM

At 12:00 PM Official opening by the Mayor of Mojácar and the President of the General Association of the Medieval Market

At 1:00 PM: Magic show

From 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM: Playroom, XXL Medieval Games, and Interactive Workshops

Starting at 6:30 p.m., Moorish and Christian Kings dressed in formal attire will walk through the Medieval Market to take photos with visitors

At 9:00 PM: Magic show

SATURDAY, JUNE 13. From 11:00 AM until 3:00 AM

All day long: XXL Medieval Games, Archery, Painting, and Interactive Workshops

Starting at 6:30 PM, Moorish and Christian Kings dressed in formal attire will walk through the Medieval Market to take photos with visitors

At 9:00 PM: Magic show

SUNDAY, JUNE 14. From 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

At 9:00 PM: Magic show