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Arjona Celebrates 21st 'Veladas Nazaríes' with a Three-Day Program

The municipality will offer a Medieval Souk, historical reenactments, workshops, and monument visits from July 17th to 19th.

Medieval market in Arjona with artisan stalls and the Alcázar in the background.
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Medieval market in Arjona with artisan stalls and the Alcázar in the background.

Arjona is preparing to host the 21st 'Veladas Nazaríes' from July 17th to 19th, an event that will transform the area around Plaza de Santa María and the Alcázar Rampart with a diverse program of cultural and leisure activities.

Throughout the weekend, attendees can enjoy an extensive Medieval Souk with artisans and themed stalls, as well as a Gastronomic Space. 'The Medina Comes Alive' will offer tourist information and thematic visits, while the exhibition "Water in Al-Ándalus" will feature guided tours and water tastings at the Almohad Cistern. The event also includes children's attractions and visits to monuments such as the Torre del Rastrillo and the "Ciudad de Arjona" Museum Collection.
The Andalusian Military Camp will be another point of interest, with exhibitions of period weapons, armor, and costumes, as well as activities like soldier patrols and combat demonstrations. The "The Potter" Recreational Ceramics Workshop will be available throughout the weekend, inviting participants to create their own pieces.

We are committed to offering an immersive experience that connects visitors with the history and culture of Al-Ándalus.

On Friday, July 17th, the event will kick off with an Inaugural Parade at 9:15 PM, touring the Historic Site, followed by Historical Theatricalizations in the market and the performance of the Moors and Christians Embassies from Carchelejo by AMOCRIC.
Saturday, July 18th, will feature continued theatricalizations and the ceramics workshop. The highlight of the evening will be the dance and theater performance "Alhamar's Dream", by the Arjona Dance School, narrating the story of the first Nasrid sultan and the founding of the Alhambra.
For more information and reservations, the Arjona Municipal Tourist Office, located at C/ Cervantes, 2, is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Contact phone numbers are 647 671 361 and 669 968 626.
Based on information from the official source: Ayuntamiento de Arjona (15/07/2026)