Program of Carthaginians and Romans in Cartagena

Year 2022

It celebrates: From 16th September to 25th September
Place: Cartagena (Murcia)

In the second half of September, the festival of Carthaginians and Romans is celebrated in Cartagena, considered the great Mediterranean festival where historical events that took place in the city are commemorated.

Program of Carthaginians and Romans in Cartagena

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Activities Program 2022

Friday, September 9

  • 8:00 p.m. Concert “Angélica de la Riva” (Soprano)
    “Paco Martín” Auditorium - Torres Park
    Ticket €10

Saturday, September 10

  • Night Run - Arx Asdrubalis
    Departure from the Headquarters of Carthaginians and Romans
    10:00 a.m. - 10K hiking
    7:00 p.m. - 2K Young Warriors
    8:30 p.m. - 10K Night

Thursday, September 15

  • 5:00 p.m. at 9:00 p.m. Battle for Life - Blood Donation
    Cartagena West Health Center (Barrio de la Concepcion)

Friday, September 16

  • 11:00 a.m. Pregonillo
    streets of the historic center
  • 2:00 p.m. Iter Ignis
    Departure from Los Alcázares and arrival in Cartagena
  • 8:20 p.m. Lighting of the Sacred Fire
    Archaeological Park of “El Molinete”
  • 9:30 p.m. Party Proclamation 2022
    Town Hall Square
  • 11:40 p.m. Inauguration of the Festive Camp
    Party Camp

Saturday, September 17

  • 11:00 a.m. roman bike
    Tour of the historic center - Departure from the Festero Camp
  • 8:30 p.m. Hoisting of the Carthaginian Flag
    Town Hall Square
  • 9:00 p.m. Foundation of Qart-Hadast
    Port Scenario
  • 10:00 p.m. Parade to the Festero Camp
    Streets of Cartagena - Departure from the Plaza del Ayuntamiento

Sunday, September 18

  • Rugby matches
    La Asomada Rugby Field
    5:00 p.m. Women's Match
    6:00 p.m. Men's Match
  • 12:00 p.m. Children's act of the Roman Senate
    Town Hall Square
  • 12:30 p.m. Dies Lustricus
    Town Hall Square
  • 8:30 p.m. Destruction of Saguntum
    Port Scenario
  • 9:15 p.m. Plenary Session of the Roman Senate
    Port Scenario

Monday, September 19

  • 7:00 p.m. Lecture “Around the World by Juan Sebastian Elcano”, by Pepe Cánovas
    Roman Theater of Cartagena
  • 9:00 p.m. Wedding of Hannibal and Imilce
    Port Scenario
  • 10:00 p.m. Parade to the Festero Camp
    Streets of Cartagena - Departure from the Plaza del Ayuntamiento
  • 11:00 p.m. wedding celebrations
    Party Camp

Tuesday, September 20

  • 9:00 p.m. Oracle of the goddess Tanit
    Port Scenario

Wednesday, September 21

  • 11:00 a.m. I Biker Route “Punic Centimeters”
    Neighborhoods and City Center - Exit from Escalera Real. Carlos III Wall
  • 1:00 p.m. Inauguration of the Vintage Market
    Party Camp
  • 6:00 p.m. child battle
    Party Camp
  • 6:30 p.m. Aspar tests
    Party Camp
  • 7:00 p.m. Ludis Romany
    Party Camp
  • 7:30 p.m. Children's Foundation
    Party Camp
  • 8:30 p.m. Centuriate Elections
    Port Scenario
  • 9:15 p.m. Cultural Battle - Festeros
    Port Scenario
  • 9:30 p.m. Design of the Gods
    Port Scenario

Thursday, September 22

  • 11:00 a.m. children's parade
    Alcolea Square
  • 12:00 p.m. Childish games
    Carlos III Wall
  • 8:00 p.m. Levante Star Concert + C&R
    Esplanade C.C. The Rambla
    Ticket €10
  • 8:30 p.m. Landing and hiring of mercenaries
    Port Scenario
  • 9:45 p.m. Parade: Departure of Hannibal for Rome
    Town Hall Square

Friday, September 23

  • 10:45 a.m. sea ​​battle
    Cartagena Bay
  • 4:00 p.m. Landing of Naval Legions
    Real scale
  • 4:00 p.m. Departure Terrestrial Legions
    Spain Square
  • 4:30 p.m. Land Legions Military Parade
    General Captaincy Door
  • 4:45 p.m. Roman Landing Act
    Saint Francis Square
  • 6:00 p.m. Great Battle: From QartHadast to Carthago Nova
    Batel Slope
  • 7:30 p.m. The Victory of Rome
    Port Scenario
  • 8:40 p.m. Proclamation of Roman Law & Raising of the Flag
    Town Hall Square
  • 9:00 p.m. victory parade
    Town Hall Square

Saturday, September 24

  • 1:30 p.m. Tribute to the Fallen in Battle
    Torreciega
  • 7:00 p.m. Grand General Parade of Troops and Legions
    Streets of Cartagena - City Hall Square

Sunday, September 25

  • 8:30 p.m. Festive coexistence
    Party Camp
  • 9:30 p.m. Quenching of the Sacred Fire
    Party Camp
  • 10:00 p.m. Great Fireworks Display
    Party Camp

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