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November 14-27 A celebration of music in San Javier
San Javier celebrates the patron saint Santa Cecilia with a jam-packed schedule of musical activities
Santa Cecilia, the patron saint of music, poetry and the blind, is celebrated with a feast day on November 22 and this year, San Javier is pulling out all the stops with a series of concerts, talks and events that showcase the town’s rich cultural heritage.Over the two-week festival, attendees will enjoy a wide selection of free concerts organised by the San Javier Conservatory of Music's talented students, showcasing a range of musical styles and instruments.
Plus, catch the San Javier Symphonic Band performing twice on November 24 at the parish church of San Francisco Javier and the Winter Theatre.
Some highlights include a festive day for the Conservatory's educational family with treats and games on November 20, and a talk and round table discussion, ‘Where does the music you like come from?’ with local musician and singer, Pepe Albaladejo.
Concerts and events
- November 14-27: Multiple concerts at various venues, including the Winter Theatre, Youth Department auditorium, Library and Santiago de la Ribera Day Centre.
- November 24: San Javier Symphonic Band performs at 12 noon (parish church of San Francisco Javier) and 6pm (Winter Theatre).
All concerts are FREE and open to the public until capacity is reached.
For more local information go to the home page of San Javier Today
Image: Ayuntamiento de San Javier
Address
Calle Padre Juan. Centro Cultural Principe de Asturias 30720 SAN JAVIERTel: 968 571 704
Oficina de Turismo de San Javier
The municipality of San Javier has three main offices giving tourist information to visitors, as well as two information points. The tourist offices are located in Santiago de la Ribera, on the ground floor of the town hall in San Javier and at the start of La Manga. There is also a summer tourist information point located on the seafront in Santiago de la Ribera as well as one at kilometre 12-13 of La Manga del Mar Menor next to Playa Mistral.
Due to its location on the fringes of the Mar Menor and Mediterranean, San Javier has a period of intense summer tourism activity during the peak summer months, although it is popular with retirees of all nationalities out of peak season.
Tickets for the annual San Javier Jazz Festival can be purchased at the Festival office in San Javier Town Hall, Plaza de España.
Timetables summer 2024:
Tourist office Santiago de la Ribera (Calle Padre Juan 30720, Santiago de la Ribera)
Weekdays 9.00 to 14.00 and 18.00 to 21.00
Weekends and public holidays 10.00 to 13.00
Telephone: 661 572285
Email: turismo@sanjavier.es
La Manga del Mar Menor (Gran Vía Km. 0 30380, La Manga del Mar Menor):
May 1 to September 30:
Weekdays 10.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 19.00
Weekends and public holidays 10.30 to 13.00
Telephone 968 128955 ext. 2
Tourist information point of San Javier (Plaza de España, 30730 San Javier):
Weekdays 9.00 to 14.00
968 573 700 ext #5351
Email: concejaliadeturismo@sanjavier.es
Tourist information point of Santiago de la Ribera (Paseo Colón on the seafront)
Weekdays 9.00 to 14.00 and 18.00 to 21.00
Weekends and public holidays 10.00 to 13.00
Tourist information point of La Manga del Mar Menor (Playa Mistral, km 12)
Weekdays 11.00 to 18.00
Weekends and public holidays 11.00 to 14.00
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Office 968 018 268
