The mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, alongside the councillor for festivities, Rosario Martínez, the parish priest of the Church of the Inmaculada, José Antonio Gea, and the president of the Royal Association of Sons of the Inmaculada, Paloma Cánovas, has unveiled the poster announcing the Fiestas Patronales in honour of the Inmaculada Concepción for 2026.
The poster features the Purísima as the focal point, depicted in soft tones, accompanied by white flowers and the bell tower of the Archpriest Church of the Inmaculada. This image encapsulates elements closely tied to the devotion and identity of the patronal festivities in Torrevieja.
Key events in the festivities
The celebrations will commence with a Eucharistic celebration on Sunday, 15 November, at 11:00 hours in the Archpriest Church, which will include the admission rite and medal presentation for new members of the Sons of the Inmaculada, featuring the Manuel Barberá choir. At 12:45 hours, Amparo Cos Boj will deliver the proclamation for the 2026 Fiestas Patronales, accompanied by a chamber group from the Torrevieja Symphony Orchestra.
A communal meal to honour the proclaiming speaker will follow at 14:30 hours at the Las Columnas restaurant, with limited seating and prior reservation required through association members.
On Sunday, 22 November, from 9:00 to 13:30 hours, the temple's Poniente courtyard will host a gastronomic and Christmas market to benefit the projects of the Royal Association of Sons of the Inmaculada. Attendees can enjoy sweets, pastries, snacks, tapas, and rice dishes at popular prices, and are encouraged to contribute by bringing culinary creations or purchasing products.
From 28 November to 7 December, the programme includes the Holy Rosary, the recitation of the novena to the Purísima, and Eucharistic celebrations starting at 18:50 hours, with participation from the Archpriest Choir of the Parish of the Inmaculada. The intentions will focus on peace, the defence of life, migrants, the elderly and sick, job seekers, the education of children and youth, public responsibilities, and the parish community.
A special mass with blessings for pregnant women will take place on Sunday, 29 November, at 19:30 hours. On Friday, 4 December, at 20:15 hours, the Solemn Vigil of the Purísima will be celebrated, featuring the choir from La Purísima school.
Magna Ofrenda Floral and Solemn Procession
The Magna Ofrenda Floral will take place on Saturday, 5 December, starting at 17:00 hours, beginning from the Sagrado Corazón de Jesús Temple to the Archpriest Church of the Inmaculada, passing through Moriones and Caballero de Rodas streets. The event invites all local entities and groups to participate, with prior registration through the Councillor for Festivities, and encourages the use of predominantly white flowers.
Following the floral offering, a Eucharistic celebration will occur at 19:30 hours, featuring the Ricardo Lafuente choir, and at 20:30 hours, an exhibition of the floral compositions offered to the Patron will be opened in the Poniente courtyard.
On Monday, 7 December, at 19:30 hours, the closing Eucharist of the novena will be held, commemorating the 66th anniversary of the Day of the Absent Torrevejense, accompanied by the José Hódar choral group.
The Solemn and Magna Procession will take place on Tuesday, 8 December, the feast day of the Patron, with Eucharistic celebrations at 9:00 and 11:00 hours, and a Solemn Eucharistic Celebration at 12:00 hours, featuring the Maestro Casanovas choir. A further Eucharist will be held at 18:30 hours, accompanied by the Francisco Vallejos choir.
The procession will traverse various streets, concluding at the Cultural Casino, where the Patron's image will face the sea, followed by the National Anthem and a fireworks display. The procession will also feature the José Hódar choral group and will end with the Salve Marinera and the Anthem, sung by the people of Torrevieja alongside soloists and the Torrevejense Musical Union band.
The festivities will conclude on Wednesday, 9 December, at 19:30 hours with a Thanksgiving Eucharist, performed by the Archpriest Choir of the Parish of the Inmaculada, with Belén Puente as the soloist.
The Royal Association of Sons of the Inmaculada encourages residents to decorate balconies and façades along the procession route and to participate as light bearers. Balconies featuring the image of the Virgin and windproof candles will be available for purchase at the Museum of the Purísima. The programme also includes museum openings during November and December and visits to the chapel on 1 November and 6 December. Updates to the programme will be communicated via the Association's official social media profiles, @HijosInmaculada.
