From February onwards the world of fiestas opens up in Mojácar and the surrounding villages.

On 28th February, Mojácar celebrates the Día de Andalucía, official day for the Andalucian region, with concerts and public acts.

Celebrated on the first Thursday in Lent (usually mid-March) is the Día de la Vieja (The Old Woman's Day).  At this time, locals celebrate by way of a picnic with family and friends. There is a custom whereby the family create  a home-made doll (a piñata), designed to look like an old woman (made from cardboard, paper and material), the inside of which is filled with sweets. As the day comes to a conclusion, the piñata is hung up and stoned by the children until the sweets fall out, thereby marking the end of winter season and the arrival of a fruitful spring.

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Semana Santa, Holy Week, which Mojacar celebrates in warm spring weather. It is a time of almond blossom, of oranges still on the trees, but also the beginning of the beach-days. Semana Santa activities begin with a concert from the local municipal band and are completed by the 'Procesion del Encuentro', which reaches its climax under the ancient 'Gate to the City'.

May sees the celebration of Romeria de San Isidro. On the Sunday nearest to the 15th May, carts are covered with flowers and are drawn through the streets and out into the countryside, completing their journey at Sopalmo where the fiesta and dancing commence.

Each June sees the famous Mojacar Moors and Christians Festival, Moros y Cristianos. Held on the weekend nearest to June 10th, it is generally a three-day event but partying often extends into the following week (any excuse!). This is without doubt Mojácar's biggest festival, partly because of the large participation from the townsfolk who prepare for this event all year long. The spectacular celebration of the peaceful submission of the Moorish stronghold to the army of the Catholic Kings, and the peaceful co-existence of the two cultures is renowned. The festival begins on a Friday with the opening of the Moorish and Christian camps (known respectively as 'kabilas' and 'cuarteles') and the continues uninterrupted until the final glorious parade on the Sunday evening.

San Juan Hogueras, Feast of St. John: On the night of 23/24 June, close to the summer solstice, friends gather to build large bonfires on the beaches of Mojácar Playa from any kind of wood, such as old furniture. The fires are lit at sunset and then the parties start. Drinks and food are shared around the fire and one custom is that couples jump hand-in-hand over the flames. Very much a party atmosphere and especially popular with the younger generation.

28th August is Mojácar's Patron Saint Day. A traditional festival in honour of San Agustin. This is held over several days around the date and always includes the nearest weekend. Evening dances with live groups abound. The 'Bringing of the Water' from the fountain to be offered for the Saint's blessing is when Mojaquera maidens wear their traditional outfits.

Dia de La Patrona Virgen del Rosario. The 7th October celebrates the Virgin of the Rosario with a traditional ribbon race on horseback.

Christmas in Mojácar - Locals celebrate with a large dinner at home on Christmas Eve, folllowed by Midnight Mass in the village church. Other special masses and concerts are usually held in the church.

New Year's Eve sees a ceremony involving the consumption of cava and the twelve lucky grapes, one at each stroke of midnight, held beneath the church clock-tower in Mojácar Pueblo. Afterwards, people wander from one village bar to the next, greeting old friends and making new ones, or move on to a club or private party.

Reyes, Three Kings. On the night of January 6th, the Three Kings bring presents for all good boys and girls, and on the 7th they lead a procession through Mojácar and hand out more presents and sweeets to the local children.