TEMPLE OF DIANA
Concert The Lucky Duckies and presentation of single-tribute to the city of Mérida

The Portuguese group The Lucky Duckies arrives in the capital of Extremadura to offer an energetic tribute to the great figures of mid-century jazz and rockabilly . Their music, paying homage to artists like Sinatra, Elvis, and Dean Martin, will resonate among the columns of the Temple of Diana on the first of the Heritage Nights.

• Date and time: Friday, September 11, 22:30 p.m.
• Capacity: Free admission
• Location: Romero Leal Street
• Duration: 90 minutes

Tribute to Manolo García – Manolo, the donkey and company

A musical journey through the most recognized hits of Manolo García, performed by a band with a renowned professional background and more than 14 years of experience.

• Date and time: Saturday 12th, 23:00 PM.
• Capacity: Free admission
• Location: Romero Leal Street
• Duration: Approximately 90 minutes

PLAZA DE ESPAÑA
Concert by the Mérida Municipal Band

A musical performance by the Mérida Municipal Band, featuring a carefully curated selection of popular, classical, and contemporary pieces. This event is designed to liven up the day and provide an opportunity to enjoy live music in a relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere.

• Date and time: Saturday 12th, 20:15 PM.
• Capacity: Free admission
• Location: Plaza de España
• Duration: Approximately 60 minutes

ALCAZABA CULTURAL CENTER
Concert The Mérida Gospel Experience (gospel music)

The Alcazaba Cultural Center opens its terrace for a unique musical evening dedicated to gospel music. Under the Mérida sky, this concert offers a journey through the vocal harmonies and fundamental rhythms of a tradition characterized by its expressive intensity and message of unity.

• Date and time: Saturday 12th, 22:00 PM.
• Capacity: Free admission until full capacity is reached
• Location: Rooftop of the Alcazaba Cultural Center. John Lennon Street 5
• Duration: Approximately 60 minutes

PLAZA DE ESPAÑA
children's workshops

A fun and interactive space for children. The activity will include face painting, balloon twisting, and various creative and interactive workshops. A dynamic program designed to encourage fun, teamwork, and entertainment for the little ones throughout the day.

• Date and time: Saturday 12th. 18:00 PM to 21:00 PM.
• Capacity: Free admission
• Location: Plaza de España
• Duration: 180 minutes

Storytelling: Crazy Stories with Yörik , by Yörik Performing Arts

Stories to listen to, dance to and sing to, aimed at a children's and family audience.

• Date and time: Saturday 12th, 19:30 PM.
• Capacity: Free admission
• Location: Plaza de España
• Duration: 60 minutes

PARK OF THE MERIDAS OF THE WORLD
Craft Market, by the Association of Handcrafted Women Craftswomen Without Haste

The "A Mano Sin Prisas" (Handmade Without Haste) craft market brings together artisans from Mérida and other towns in Extremadura, offering a diverse display of talent and creativity. Here you can find handmade products such as natural cosmetics, illustrations, mosaics, wooden figures, textiles, jewelry, and other unique items. It's an opportunity to discover one-of-a-kind pieces, learn about artisanal work firsthand, and support those who keep traditions alive through their art.

• Date and time: Friday 11th from 20:00 PM to 12:00 AM. Saturday 00th from 10:00 AM to 00:00 AM.
• Capacity: Free admission
• Location: World Meridian Park
• Duration: two days

Workshop on making ceramic pendants with botanical prints, by the Association of Handcrafted Women Craftswomen Without Haste

Creative activity in which participants will be able to make a small ceramic pendant using botanical elements to create different impressions and textures on the piece.

• Date and time: Saturday 12th, 11:30 PM.
• Capacity: Free admission
• Location: World Meridian Park
• Duration: 120 minutes

Creative crafts workshop

A participatory space dedicated to the manipulation of materials and the design of handmade pieces. Through simple, guided techniques, participants will develop their artistic side, combining creativity, skill, and artisanal resources. An enjoyable opportunity to learn by doing and take home a custom-made souvenir.

• Date and time: Saturday 12th, 19:00 PM.
• Capacity: Free admission
• Location: World Meridian Park
• Duration: 60 minutes

TEMPLE OF DIANA
Mosaic workshop, by Ex Officina / Ex Antea

Presentation and development of a workshop dedicated to Roman mosaics, allowing participants to learn in a practical way about one of the most representative artistic manifestations of the heritage of Merida.

• Date and time: Saturday, September 12th, 18:00 a.m.
• Capacity: Free admission
• Location: Romero Leal Street
• Duration: 120 minutes

Showpainting , by Esther Nieto

Showpainting at the Temple of Diana is a live art experience that combines creativity, heritage, and history in a unique setting. During the event, attendees will witness the creation of a work inspired by Mérida's heritage and cultural legacy, discovering the different techniques and stages of the artistic process.

• Date and time: Saturday, September 12th, 21:00 a.m.
• Capacity: Free admission
• Location: Romero Leal Street
• Duration: 180 minutes

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ROMAN ART
Interpretation stations at the National Museum of Roman Art, by Ara Concordiae

An opportunity to explore the daily life, customs, and culture of ancient Rome in the setting of the National Museum of Roman Art. Through short thematic stops and the educational work of the association, visitors will discover key aspects of the Roman world (from clothing and rituals to military and social life) explained rigorously and dynamically alongside the museum's own artifacts.

• Date and time: Saturday, September 12th, 21:30 a.m.
• Capacity: Free admission
• Location: José Ramón Mélida Street, no number
• Duration: 150 minutes

FAIRGROUNDS
2nd Motorcycle Tourism Rally, by Mérida Custom

Mérida becomes the epicenter of the two-wheeled world with an event open to bikers and the general public, combining motorcycling, leisure, tourism, and live music. The event offers a comprehensive program including six concerts (En Guardia, Rock & Roll The Remayted, La Reserva, Maimona Rock, Héroe de Leyenda, and Rocking Girl), DJ sets, exhibitions, games, raffles, a children's area, and food options.

• Date and time: from Friday, September 11 to Sunday, September 13.
• Capacity: Free entry (Pre-registration of €25 in advance / €30 * on the day of the event to access food services, supervised area and participation in activities).
• Location: Avenida Emérita Augusta
• Duration: 3 days

ALCAZABA CULTURAL CENTER
In the name of Drusillaby Taptc Theatre

After the loss of his great love, Emperor Caligula decides to open the doors of his own home. The people are invited to a unique and provocative dinner held in Drusilla's name. Through this immersive, one-person journey, inspired by the literary world of Albert Camus, the spectator ceases to be a mere observer and becomes a direct guest in the delusions, vulnerability, and brutality of power. With live music and an intimate atmosphere, the work weaves a direct dialogue with the audience, exploring the darkest and most poetic corners of the human condition.

• Date and time: Friday, September 11, 21:00 p.m.
• Capacity: Free admission until full capacity is reached
• Location: Rooftop of the Alcazaba Cultural Center. C/ John Lennon, 5
• Duration: 60 minutes

First Steps Flamenco Workshop , by María del Mar Suárez, «la Chachi»

"La Chachi" will lead a participatory workshop for those interested in learning flamenco. The workshop will focus on rhythm: clapping and shouting in time with tangos; simple choreographic exercises where participants will practice arm and footwork techniques and body percussion; and will conclude with a short group choreography.

• Date and time: Saturday, September 12th, 12:00 a.m.
• Capacity: Free admission until full capacity is reached
• Location: C/ John Lennon, 5
• Duration: 60 minutes

TEMPLE OF DIANA
A performance of Extremaduran folklore, by the Nuestra Señora de la Antigua Folkloric Association

This association was founded in 1980 and has been dedicated to the research and promotion of the folklore of the Extremadura Autonomous Community since its inception. As part of Heritage Night, it will present a showcase of Extremaduran folk music and dance.

• Date and time: Saturday, September 12th, 11:00 a.m.
• Capacity: Free admission
• Location: Romero Leal Street
• Duration: 60 minutes

Fatum , by Mérida Flamenca

On the night Mérida reconnects with its Roman past, FATUM emerges as a dialogue between eternal Rome and the ancestral power of flamenco. Five dancers, dressed as Roman women, bring to the stage a story of destiny, passion, struggle, and freedom, accompanied by seven musicians performing live. The sound of heels, rhythm, guitar, singing, and percussion blend with an aesthetic inspired by ancient Rome to create a powerful and dynamic spectacle.

• Date and time: Friday, September 11, 20:00 p.m.
• Capacity: Free admission
• Location: Romero Leal Street
• Duration: 60 minutes

VILLAGE GATE
What do you know about IAM?

This session is dedicated to exploring the Institute of Archaeology of Mérida (IAM-CSIC). It will cover the history and evolution of the center itself, as well as its main lines of research, projects on historical heritage, and the scientific methods that position the institution as a key pillar in the safeguarding and study of Antiquity.

• Date and time: Friday, September 11, 19:00 p.m.
• Capacity: Free admission until full capacity is reached
• Location: Puerta de la Villa
• Duration: 180 minutes

MARIA LUISA THEATRE
Charity event, Fundación Once

Screening of the 2004 film Ray , winner of two Academy Awards. Cinema, music; a shared experience. In collaboration with Fundación ONCE.

• Date and time: Friday, September 11, 20:30 p.m.
• Capacity: Free admission until full capacity is reached
• Location: Camilo José Cela Street 11
• Duration: 160 minutes

Presentation of the book Soliloquy of Crickets , by Juan Copete, and dramatized reading by Ana Trinidad

The Crickets' Soliloquy is Juan Copete's masterpiece, a text that cemented his status as one of the most important dramatic voices on the Spanish stage, combining theatrical success with immense literary merit. After years out of print, the City Council has recovered and republished this emblematic text in a carefully crafted edition, produced with the permission and oversight of his family. The event will take place in the auditorium dedicated to him within the María Luisa Theatre and will include a moving dramatic reading by the actress Ana Trinidad, a close friend and confidante of the author.

• Date and time: Saturday, September 12th, 20:00 a.m.
• Capacity: Free admission until full capacity is reached
• Location: Camilo José Cela Street 11
• Duration: 60 minutes

TRAJAN'S ARCH
Military and civil parade of the Roman legions of Avgvsta Emerita, by Ara Concordiae and Emerita Antiqva

Several historical reenactment groups will parade through the main streets of the city center, offering the public an immersive experience that evokes different moments in the history of Augusta Emerita . Route: Arch of Trajan, Plaza de España, Calle del Puente, Plaza de las Méridas del Mundo, Calle Cava, Calle Romero Leal, Calle Sagasta, Calle José Ramón Mélida, and Plaza Margarita Xirgu.

• Date and time: Saturday, September 12th, 20:00 a.m.
• Capacity: Free admission
• Location: Historic city center
• Duration: 60 minutes

National Museum of Roman Art

• Schedule: From 09:00 to 00:00
• Capacity: Free
• Location: José Ramón Mélida Street, no number

Arab citadel

• Schedule: From 21:00 to 01:00
• Capacity: Free
• Location: Paseo de Roma S/N

Alcazaba Cultural Centre

• Schedule: From 21:00 to 01:00
• Capacity: Free
• Location: 5 John Lennon Street

Temple of Diana

• Schedule: Outdoors
• Capacity: Free
• Location: Romero Leal Street, no number

arch of trajan

• Schedule: Outdoors
• Capacity: Free
• Location: Trajan Street

Forum Portico

• Schedule: Outdoors
• Capacity: Free
• Location: Sagasta Street S/N

Aqueduct of Miracles

• Schedule: Outdoors
• Capacity: Free
• Location: Avenida Vía de la Plata S/N

Puente Romano (Roman Bridge)

• Schedule: Outdoors
• Capacity: Free
• Location: Plaza de Roma S/N

A literary stroll through Mérida , by Magdalena Ortiz Macías

The Literary Walk through Mérida is a literary route designed and guided by historian Magdalena Ortiz Macías, based on her book of the same name. The verses, novels, and chronicles of authors from all eras come alive on this itinerary, which unearths the hidden literary soul of the capital of Extremadura. Words that pay homage to the majestic heritage of Augusta Emerita will resonate among the Roman monuments, inviting visitors to discover universal history through the lens of literature.

• Date and time: Friday, September 11, 21:00 p.m.
• Capacity: 20, prior registration required
• Location: Historic area.
• Duration: 90 minutes

Guided tour of the House of Mithras, by the Emeritus Heritage Experts

Guided tour of the House of Mithras, one of the most fascinating Roman domus in the Mérida archaeological complex, renowned for its excellent state of preservation and the beauty of its pavements. Through an interpretive tour, participants will learn about the daily life of the Roman elite, the structure of the domus outside the city walls, and the meaning of the famous Cosmological Mosaic.

• Date and time: Friday, September 11. Showtimes at 21:00 PM, 21:45 PM, 22:30 PM and 23:15 PM.
• Capacity: 15 people per session, prior registration required
• Location: Oviedo Street, no number
• Duration: Approximately 45 minutes

Guided tour of the city of Mérida by Tourist Train

A comfortable and panoramic tour of the main historical sites of the capital of Extremadura. The route allows you to see such emblematic monuments as the Roman Theatre, the Amphitheater, the Temple of Diana, and the Roman Bridge over the Guadiana River, accompanied by a narrated explanation of the city's history and archaeological heritage.

• Date and time: Friday 11 at 21:00 p.m. Saturday 12 September at 12:00 p.m. and 21:00 p.m.
• Capacity: Free admission until full capacity is reached
• Location: Margaret Xirgu Square
• Duration: Approximately 45 minutes

Guided tour of the Aqueduct of Miracles and the Castellum Aquae , by the Heritage Emeritus

Guided tour of the Aqueduct of Miracles and the Castellum Aquae , one of the most monumental and impressive hydraulic engineering works in the Mérida archaeological complex, renowned for its imposing architecture and bold design. Through an interpretive tour, participants will learn about the advanced water supply system of ancient Augusta Emerita , the technical workings of the distribution network, and the construction secrets of these colossal structures.

• Date and time: Saturday, September 12th, 10:00 a.m.
• Capacity: 15 people per session, prior registration required
• Location: Avenida Vía de la Plata S/N
• Duration: Approximately 60 minutes

Guided tour of the Crypt of the Basilica of Santa Eulalia, by the Consortium of the Monumental City of Mérida

Guided tour of the crypt of the Basilica of Santa Eulalia, one of Mérida's most fascinating archaeological and spiritual sites, renowned for its excellent state of preservation and the layering of its historical structures. Through an interpretive tour, participants will learn about the origins of Christianity in ancient Augusta Emerita , the evolution of the original Roman domus into the later Paleochristian temple, and the secrets of the necropolises and burial sites that safeguarded the memory of the martyr.

• Date and time: Saturday, September 12. Showtimes at 21:00 PM, 21:30 PM, 22:00 PM, 22:30 PM, 23:00 PM and 23:30 PM
• Capacity: 15 people per session, prior registration required
• Location: Avenida de Extremadura S/N
• Duration: Approximately 30 minutes

Legendary Mérida: Hidden Heritage, by Israel J. Espino

A tour through the city center that will reveal its most unknown and hidden tangible and intangible heritage, uncovering its myths and legends.

• Date and time: Saturday, September 12. Show starts at 20:30 PM
• Capacity: 30 people per session, prior registration required
• Location: –
• Duration: Approximately 80 minutes

Guided tour of the María Luisa Theatre, by Carlos Robustillo Yagüe

A tour of one of Mérida's most emblematic cultural spaces, led by Carlos Robustillo Yagüe, the architect responsible for its rehabilitation project. The tour offers a journey from the inauguration of the art deco theater-cinema in 1930 to its recent transformation, addressing the architectural challenges of the project, its structural secrets, and the balance achieved between the memory of the original building and the stage demands of the 21st century.

• Date and time: Saturday, September 12. Show starts at 19:00 PM
• Capacity: 20 people per session, prior registration required
• Location: Camilo José Cela Street 11
• Duration: Approximately 60 minutes

Guided tour of the Luxuria exhibition at the Open Museum of Mérida

A visit to this exhibition allows you to delve into the most intimate, sensory, and often hidden aspects of Roman life, exploring the concept of Luxuria , or the excesses of pleasure and the pursuit of delight in all its forms: from gastronomy and the pleasures of the baths to festivities and spectacles. Through its rooms, you can explore the daily life of the inhabitants of Augusta Emerita.

• Date and time: Friday 11th Saturday at 19:00 pm. Saturday 12th September at 12:00 pm and 19:00 pm. Sunday 13th September at 12:00 pm and 19:00 pm.
• Capacity: Free admission until full capacity is reached
• Location: Cabo Verde Street S/N

Guided tour of the monumental complex of the city of Mérida

A visit to the archaeological site of Augusta Emerita offers an immersive experience in the splendor of the ancient capital of Lusitania through its most imposing monumental remains. The tour allows visitors to appreciate the grandeur of the engineering and architecture of the period, connecting ancient spaces for public entertainment, religious and defensive precincts, and civic structures that reflect daily life in the Roman Empire.

• Date and time: Friday 11 at 18:30 p.m. Saturday 12 September at 11:30 a.m. and 18:30 p.m.
• Capacity: prior registration until full capacity is reached

TEMPLE OF DIANA
IX HERITAGE STAGE FESTIVAL.
MARÍA DEL MAR SUÁREZ, LA CHACHI. The unscalable Alps, looking for Currito

The Unscalables, Searching for Currito is a tragic and adventurous journey where the body is atoned for and transformed into penance. On this path toward the unattainable, supplication and entreaty twist the flesh until reaching ecstasy through a unique collision between flamenco and krump. A physical and spiritual quest without map or certain destination: only the scream, the trance, and devotion.

• Date and time: September 12th, 21:00 PM.
• Duration: 60 minutes.
• Artist in residence.
• Free entry until complete seats

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* The vast majority of activities at HERITAGE NIGHTS are free. Some events have a nominal entrance fee* due to the specific conditions of each venue or activity.