Orihuela's Record Fair Attracts 3,000 Visitors, Boosts Local Commerce

The first edition of the fair, held at La Lonja Auditorium, combined music, culture, and collecting, stimulating the local economy.

Generic image of vinyl records and CDs displayed in a venue with Mediterranean architecture.
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Generic image of vinyl records and CDs displayed in a venue with Mediterranean architecture.

The inaugural edition of the Orihuela Record Fair attracted nearly 3,000 visitors on November 7th and 8th at the La Lonja Auditorium, an initiative by the Orihuela City Council's Department of Commerce.

The event, which blended music, culture, and collecting, contributed to revitalizing the municipality's economy, particularly in the local commerce and hospitality sectors. Throughout the weekend, La Lonja served as a meeting point offering a wide array of music formats, including vinyl, CDs, cassettes, special editions, and second-hand items, thanks to the participation of specialized stores.
The significant public turnout highlighted the appeal of such events, which not only provide cultural alternatives but also generate economic impact and support local businesses.
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"The initiative precisely aims to create new reasons for visiting the city, encourage foot traffic in its commercial areas, and support local establishments."

Vicente Pina · Councillor for Commerce
The Councillor for Commerce, Vicente Pina, positively assessed the fair's reception, emphasizing the importance of promoting activities that draw visitors and benefit the local economy. The musical program featured three vinyl DJ sets by Vanessa Beegirl, Don Gonzalo (from Discos Bora Bora), and Pana Pinchadiscos (owner of La Gramola). Genres ranged from rock, pop, indie, and punk to soul, funk, jazz, blues, electronic, hip-hop, and Spanish music, complemented by an exhibition on the history of records and the evolution of music formats.
Based on information from the official source: Ayuntamiento de Orihuela (10/11/2026)