# Summer cultural festivities in Spain

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/summer-cultural-festivities-in-spain
> Updated: 2026-08-20T12:52:05.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Various Spanish municipalities are hosting summer cultural and carnival festivities. 

In the Murcia and Almería regions, events include the 54th International Week of the Orchard and the Sea in Los Alcázares, where Alhama de Murcia showcased local agricultural products and traditional music. Simultaneously, Almería began its fair in honor of the Virgen del Mar, featuring the ‘Battle of Flowers’ and gastronomic activities to mark the 525th anniversary of the religious image’s appearance.

Other celebrations include summer carnivals in Valencia de Don Juan, which features parades, costume contests, and comedy festivals, and in Zahínos, where festivities have adopted an ‘alien invasion’ theme.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Spanish municipalities host summer carnival festivities

Spanish towns Valencia de Don Juan and Zahínos are hosting summer carnivals featuring themed parades, music festivals, and comedy shows throughout the August weekend.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-municipalities-host-summer-carnival-festivities

### 2026-08-19: Cultural festivals held in Alhama de Murcia and Almería

Cultural celebrations are underway in Spain, with Alhama de Murcia showcasing its heritage in Los Alcázares and Almería beginning its annual fair featuring herald David Bisbal.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cultural-festivals-held-in-alhama-de-murcia-and-almera

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