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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026
By Jose Maestro · Editor · MadridFact-checked by Suites & Sunsets editorial desk
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Fire festival · Murcia
Entierro de la Sardina
Saturday after Easter, 11 April 2026
2026
Saturday after Easter, 11 April 2026
2027
Dates confirmed later — moveable feast
Where
Murcia
What it is
Entierro de la Sardina explained
A night parade of mythological floats throwing tens of thousands of toys to the crowd, ending with a giant sardine burnt on the riverbank.
Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Murcia tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.
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Asked by first-time visitors
Entierro de la Sardina: the questions travellers actually ask
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Entierro de la Sardina, explained
What is Entierro de la Sardina?
A night parade of mythological floats throwing tens of thousands of toys to the crowd, ending with a giant sardine burnt on the riverbank. It's a fire event held in Murcia.
When is Entierro de la Sardina in 2026?
Entierro de la Sardina runs Saturday after Easter, 11 April 2026 in Murcia. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.
Is Entierro de la Sardina free to attend?
Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Entierro de la Sardina is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.
Where should I stay for Entierro de la Sardina?
Book a room in Murcia itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Murcia also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.
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- I'm visiting Entierro de la Sardina for the first time. List the 5 things I must see and 3 I can skip, and say why.
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- What in Entierro de la Sardina must be booked weeks ahead, and what can I buy on the day?
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- What are the common tourist scams in Entierro de la Sardina and how do I avoid each one?
- Give me a mid-range daily budget for Entierro de la Sardina broken down by food, transport and attractions.
- Act as a Entierro de la Sardina local: what's your favourite corner that isn't in the guidebooks?
- I have half a day in Entierro de la Sardina. What is the most representative thing to do?
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