Torrevieja opens its patron saint festivities tomorrow, Saturday, in honor of the Immaculate Conception.
The Torrevieja City Council, through its Department of Festivals, has scheduled the Patron Saint Festivities in honor of the Immaculate Conception, running from tomorrow, Saturday, November 14th, to December 9th. The coronation gala of the Salt Queen and her Ladies-in-Waiting for 2026-2027 will kick off the festivities this Saturday at the Municipal Theatre, starting at 7:00 p.m. On Sunday the 15th, Amparo Cos Boj will deliver the opening address at the Archpriest Church of the Immaculate Conception, with a performance by the Torrevieja Symphony Orchestra's chamber group.
M-Clan, celebrating their 30th anniversary, and RUTH, Ruth Lorenzo's rock project, will headline the concert on Friday, December 4th. The Plaza de la Constitución will host La Hornet on November 21st, coinciding with the lighting of the festive Christmas lights, Stolen on the 27th, and the Nueva Vendetta orchestra on the 28th. In December, the same stage will bring together DJ Alez Díaz, Danna Sofía, and Kat Zerre for Torrevieja Emergente on the 4th and will welcome Nuevos Vicios on the 5th.
The family program includes the Grand Children's Parade on Sunday, November 22nd, and the appearances of Lily and her troupe of giants and big-headed figures, which will begin on Saturday the 28th, the day the municipal nativity scene is inaugurated. The charamita band will offer an inclusive performance on December 3rd and will celebrate its "Late Night" on the 5th, accompanied by the Torrevieja City Musical Society "Los Salerosos".
The 34th Paella Competition will be held on Sunday the 6th in Antonio Soria Park. On Monday the 7th, the mascletà (firecracker display) will take place in Plaza de la Constitución, followed by the 55th Diego Ramírez Pastor Award gala at the International Auditorium.
The Grand Floral Offering will depart from the Sacred Heart Church on Saturday, December 5th, at 5:00 PM. On Tuesday the 8th, the feast day of the patron saint, the festivities will begin with the traditional reveille at 7:00 AM. The Solemn and Grand Procession of the Immaculate Conception will depart after the 6:30 PM Mass and will include a fireworks display in front of the Casino, at the moment when the image of the Virgin faces the sea. On Wednesday the 9th, a Mass of Thanksgiving and in suffrage for the residents of Torrevieja who have passed away during the last year will conclude the program.
PROGRAMMING FROM NOVEMBER 14 TO 28
Saturday, November 14
7:00 p.m. · Reception for the coronation gala of the Salt Queen and her Ladies-in-Waiting 2026-2027, in Miguel Hernández Square.
8:00 p.m. · Coronation Gala at the Municipal Theatre.
Sunday, November 15
11:00 a.m. · Eucharist with admission and presentation of medals to the new members of the Royal Association of the Sons of the Immaculate Conception, at the Archpriest Church of the Immaculate Conception. The Manuel Barberá Choir will participate.
12:45 pm · Opening speech by Amparo Cos Boj, in the Archpriest Church of the Immaculate Conception, with the chamber group of the Torrevieja Symphony Orchestra.
2:30 p.m. · Fellowship lunch in recognition of the town crier, at the Las Columnas restaurant. Limited places and prior reservation through members of the association.
Saturday, November 21
18:00 h · Start of the opening party for the lighting of the Patron Saint Festivities and Christmas, in the Plaza de la Constitución, with DJ Manu Díaz.
6:30 p.m. · Official lighting ceremony in the Plaza de la Constitución.
8:30 p.m. · DJ Laura Vaker session in the Plaza de la Constitución.
10:00 PM · La Hornet concert in the Plaza de la Constitución.
Sunday, November 22
9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. · Christmas and food market to benefit the projects of the Royal Association of the Sons of the Immaculate Conception, in the West Courtyard of the Archpriest Church. You can bring your own food and buy sweets, snacks, tapas, and rice dishes at affordable prices.
4:30 p.m. · Grand Children's Parade from Calle del Mar, next to the Virgen del Carmen Cultural Center, along Ramón Gallud to Clemente Gosálvez. Afterwards, the public will be able to take photos with the characters.
Friday, November 27
11:00 a.m. · Migas and Cake Contest at the Municipal Leisure Centre, organized by the Department of Senior Citizens.
7:30 p.m. · Inauguration of the nativity scene of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Association, in the parish of the same name.
10:00 PM · Musical performance by Stolen in the Plaza de la Constitución.
Saturday, November 28
12:00 h · Grand Prix in the port area, organized by the Youth Council.
12:30 pm · First outing of Lily and her group. From the Plaza de la Constitución via Joaquín Chapaprieta, San Pascual, Rambla Juan Mateo (stop at Mudopan Bakery), Diego Ramírez, Azorín, Caballero de Rodas, Patricio Pérez and Ramón Gallud, returning to the plaza.
4:30 p.m. · Participatory theatre «Around the world in 80 songs», with sign language, in the Plaza de la Constitución.
17:45 h · Lily departs from Plaza de la Constitución via Ramón Gallud, María Parodi, Paseo Vista Alegre, Clemente Gosálvez, Vicente Blasco Ibáñez, Bazán, San Pascual, María Parodi, Caballero de Rodas, Patricio Pérez and Ramón Gallud, returning to the plaza.
8:30 p.m. · Inauguration of the municipal nativity scene in the Plaza de la Constitución.
10:00 PM · Performance by the Nueva Vendetta orchestra in the Plaza de la Constitución.
10:30 PM · Lily's nighttime departure from Plaza de la Constitución via Ramón Gallud, Moriones, Caballero de Rodas, María Parodi, Paseo Vista Alegre, Clemente Gosálvez and Ramón Gallud, returning to the plaza.
PROGRAMMING FROM NOVEMBER 29 TO DECEMBER 3
Novena to the Immaculate Conception from November 28th to December 7th.
6:50 p.m. · Holy Rosary, novena, and Eucharist at the Archpriest Church of the Immaculate Conception, with the Archpriest Choir, on November 28, 29, and 30 and December 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7. The program details separately the times for the vigil on the 4th and the closing ceremony on the 7th.
Sunday, November 29
08:00 to 18:00 h · «Diversequión», on Avenida de la Estación, Acequión neighborhood, with the collaboration of the neighborhood association.
8:00 a.m., wake-up call. 9:00 a.m., lunch. 10:00 a.m., bonfire. From 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., children's party in the Station Park. 2:00 p.m., potluck lunch. 3:00 p.m., prize raffle. 4:00 p.m., Conecta2 concert.
09:00 to 18:00 h · VIII Motorcycle Lunch of the Dorsal Zero Motorcycle Brotherhood, in Antonio Soria Park.
9:00 a.m., opening. 10:00 a.m., Newtron concert. 10:30 a.m., photo booth with free photocall, dyno tests, mechanical bull, children's electric motorcycles, and bouncy castle. 11:00 a.m., 666 exhibition. 12:00 p.m., Blacknight concert and motorcycle tour.
1:15 p.m., tribute to deceased motorcyclists and raffle to benefit the Mucho a Mucho Association. 2:00 p.m., screening of the last MotoGP World Championship race. 2:30 p.m., giant paella. 3:00 p.m., freestyle exhibition by the Ciudad del Sol Racing Team. 4:00 p.m., DJ Txemi Vera. 6:00 p.m., closing ceremony.
10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. · VI Creative Crafts Fair «Conchi Vaquero» in the Plaza de la Constitución, organized by the Department of Senior Citizens.
12:00 h · Departure of Lily from the Plaza de la Constitución by Ramón Gallud, Joaquín Chapaprieta, Caballero de Rodas, Orihuela, La Paz, Barcelona, Diego Ramírez, San Pascual (stop at Pollos Paco), Patricio Pérez and Ramón Gallud, with return to the plaza.
17:45 h · Departure of Lily from the Plaza de la Constitución by Ramón Gallud, Joaquín Chapaprieta, San Pascual, Rambla Juan Mateo, San José, María Parodi, Unión Musical, Maldonado, Caballero de Rodas, Patricio Pérez and Ramón Gallud, with return to the plaza.
7:30 p.m. · Mass with special blessing for pregnant women at the Archpriest Church of the Immaculate Conception.
Monday, November 30
17:45 h · Lily departs from Plaza de la Constitución via María Parodi, Paseo Vista Alegre, Clemente Gosálvez, Vicente Blasco Ibáñez, Bazán, San Pascual, María Parodi, Caballero de Rodas, Patricio Pérez and Ramón Gallud, returning to the plaza.
Tuesday, December 1st
17:45 h · Departure of Lily from the Plaza de la Constitución by Ramón Gallud, Joaquín Chapaprieta, Caballero de Rodas, Clemente Gosálvez, Santa Trinidad, Molinos del Calvario, Torresal, Patricio Pérez and Ramón Gallud, with return to the plaza.
Wednesday, December 2
17:45 h · Departure of Lily from the Plaza de la Constitución by Ramón Gallud, Joaquín Chapaprieta, Vicente Blasco Ibáñez, Del Mar, Caballero de Rodas, Patricio Pérez and Ramón Gallud, with return to the plaza.
Thursday, December 3
12:00 h · Reading of the manifesto and raising of the flag on the occasion of World Disability Day, in the plenary hall of the City Hall.
5:00 PM · Inclusive charamita with Lily and her comparsa in the Plaza de la Constitución.
17:45 h · Lily departs from Plaza de la Constitución via Ramón Gallud, María Parodi, Paseos Vista Alegre and Juan Aparicio, Ramón y Cajal, Apolo, Ulpiano, Patricio Zammit, Caballero de Rodas, Patricio Pérez and Ramón Gallud, returning to the plaza.
8:00 PM · Disability Gala at the Municipal Theatre.
PROGRAMMING FROM DECEMBER 4TH TO 6TH
Friday, December 4th
5:00 PM · Dance for seniors and hot chocolate in the Plaza de la Constitución, organized by the Department of Senior Citizens.
17:45 h · Departure of Lily from the Plaza de la Constitución by Ramón Gallud, Joaquín Chapaprieta, Caballero de Rodas, Clemente Gosálvez, San Pascual, María Parodi, Caballero de Rodas, Patricio Pérez and Ramón Gallud, with return to the plaza.
8:15 p.m. · Solemn Vigil of the Immaculate Conception in the Archpriest Church of the Immaculate Conception, with the Choir of La Purísima School.
9:30 p.m. · Grand concert by M-Clan and Ruth Lorenzo at the "Tavi y Carmona" Sports Palace.
9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. · Torrevieja Emergente with DJ Alez Díaz, Danna Sofía and Kat Zerre in the Plaza de la Constitución.
Saturday, December 5th
From 10:00 a.m. · Solidarity coin line "A shared Christmas", organized by the young people of the parish catechesis at the corner of Encuentro, intersection of Concepción with Fotógrafos Darblade.
10:00 a.m. · Community anointing of the sick before the image of the Immaculate Conception, at the Archpriest Church of the Immaculate Conception. Those over 70 years of age who wish to receive the sacrament are also welcome to participate. The Housewives Choir will perform.
12:00 h · Lily departs from the Plaza de la Constitución via Ramón Gallud, María Parodi, Paseos Vista Alegre and Juan Aparicio, Ramón y Cajal, Moriones, Caballero de Rodas, Patricio Pérez and Ramón Gallud, returning to the plaza.
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM · "The Great Wedding of Torrevieja," a free tasting of potatoes with salt from the Torrevieja salt flats, anchovies, and whitebait from the bay, with DJ Eloy, in the Plaza de la Constitución. In collaboration with the Torrevieja and Region Hospitality Business Association.
4:30 p.m. · Entrance of marching bands from Plaza de la Constitución via Concepción, Ramón Gallud, and Zoa streets to Plaza de Oriente. Participating bands come from Torrevieja, Albatera, Rojales, Pilar de la Horadada, and Orihuela.
5:00 p.m. · Grand Floral Offering to the Immaculate Conception, from the Sacred Heart Church via Moriones and Caballero de Rodas streets to the Archpriest Church of the Immaculate Conception. Following the offering, the Maestro Ricardo Lafuente Choir and Orchestra will perform the Salve Marinera.
Organizations wishing to participate must register beforehand with the Department of Festivals. Donations of flowers, preferably white, are encouraged, as well as contributions of centerpieces or baskets for the display.
7:30 p.m. · Evening Mass at the Archpriest Church of the Immaculate Conception, with the Ricardo Lafuente Choir.
8:30 p.m. · Opening of the exhibition of centerpieces and baskets offered to the Immaculate Conception by local associations, in the West Courtyard of the church.
9:00 PM · "Late-Night" with Lily and her troupe, accompanied by "Los Salerosos". From the Plaza de la Constitución via Ramón Gallud, Moriones, Caballero de Rodas, María Parodi, Paseo Vista Alegre, Clemente Gosálvez and Ramón Gallud, returning to the plaza.
10:30 p.m. · Concert by Nuevos Vicios in the Plaza de la Constitución.
Sunday, December 6
08:00 to 19:00 h · XXXIV Paella Competition in Antonio Soria Park.
8:00 a.m., opening. From 11:30 a.m., DJ Wardiola, DJ Alesmile, DJ Charry (Alcafly) and a performance by Salitre. 1:00 p.m., presentation of t-shirts to the jury. From 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., paella presentation. 4:30 p.m., awards ceremony. 5:00 p.m., closing party with Alcafly. 7:00 p.m., venue closes.
11:30 a.m. · Institutional event for Constitution Day, in the Plaza de la Constitución.
PROGRAMMING FROM DECEMBER 7TH TO 9TH
Monday, December 7
11:00 to 13:30 h · Large children's playground in the Plaza de Oriente.
2:00 p.m. · Monumental mascletá in the Plaza de la Constitución.
From 3:00 PM · Afternoon festivities in the pedestrian streets with a brass band, performance by La Guarida and DJ sets by Richie Underground and Miguel DJ.
17:45 h · Lily departs from Plaza de la Constitución via Ramón Gallud, María Parodi, Paseo del Mar, Moriones, Caballero de Rodas, Patricio Pérez and Ramón Gallud, returning to the plaza.
19:30 h · Closing Eucharist of the novena and commemoration of the 66th anniversary of the Day of the Absent Torrevieja Resident in the Archpriest Church of the Immaculate Conception, with the José Hódar Choir.
9:00 p.m. · Gala presentation of the 55th Diego Ramírez Pastor Award at the International Auditorium, organized by the Municipal Institute of Culture. Free admission with invitation.
Tuesday, December 8
7:00 a.m. · Traditional reveille with the Torrevieja City Musical Society "Los Salerosos".
From the Plaza de la Constitución via Caballero de Rodas, Orihuela, San Pascual, Clemente Gosálvez, Santa Trinidad, Los Molinos, Santa Trinidad, Bazán, San José, María Parodi, San Pascual, Zoa, Vicente Blasco Ibáñez, Virgen de la Paloma and Caballero de Rodas, with a stop for hot chocolate at the GAEX headquarters (no. 181) and return to the plaza.
09:00 and 11:00 h · Celebrations of the Eucharist in the Archpriest Church of the Immaculate.
12:00 pm · Solemn Eucharist in the Archpriest Church of the Immaculate Conception, with the Maestro Casanovas Choir.
13:00 h · Placement of the winners' sheet on the commemorative sculpture of the Diego Ramírez Pastor Award, in Waldo Calero Square.
6:30 p.m. · Eucharist at the Archpriest Church of the Immaculate Conception, with the Francisco Vallejos Choir.
Next · Solemn and Magna Procession of the Purísima. From the Plaza de la Constitución by Caballero de Rodas, Clemente Gosálvez, Paseo Vista Alegre, Joaquín Chapaprieta, Vicente Blasco Ibáñez, Azorín and Caballero de Rodas, with return to the plaza.
The procession will include the charamitero, the parish cross and the candlesticks, representatives of the Royal Association of Sons of the Immaculate, "Los Salerosos", candle bearers, the Salt Court, the religious and civil presidencies and the Torrevieja Musical Union.
As the procession passes the Casino, the image of the Virgin will turn towards the sea, the National Anthem will be played, and a fireworks display will be set off. The José Hódar Choir will perform in front of the Carmen Jalón Municipal Library. The Salve Marinera and the anthem will conclude the procession in front of the church, with soloists Antonio Martínez Prieto, Víctor Alcañiz, Belén Puente, and Nuria Maddaloni, and the Torrevieja Musical Union.
The Royal Association of the Sons of the Immaculate Conception invites everyone to decorate their balconies and facades along the route and to participate as candle bearers. The Museum of the Immaculate Conception has balcony decorations and candles with wind guards available.
Wednesday, December 9
7:30 p.m. · Thanksgiving Eucharist and Mass for the deceased residents of Torrevieja during the last year, in the Archpriest Church of the Immaculate Conception, with the Archpriest Choir and Belén Puente as soloist.
The schedule is subject to change. Updates will be posted on the official profiles @AyuntamientoTorrevieja and @HijosInmaculada.