Dep. Legal MA-74-2004 - ISSN 2488-1562
Costa del Sol I No. 2145 I 13 - 19 August 2026 I FREE Newspaper
Malaga’s biggest party MALAGA CITY’S grandest celebration of the year begins on Friday, August 14, ahead of its official start on Saturday, August 15. The Feria de Malaga runs until Saturday, August 22, offering an energetic week of traditional music, dancing, food, horses, flamenco, and late nights across the city. For local residents and international visitors across the province, this annual festival represents a proud demonstration of regional identity, passed down through generations. Friday night opens with the Historic Parade leaving Plaza de la Merced at 8pm, featuring more than 200 people in period costume recreating the city’s past. Celebrations move to the port later in the evening, where a drone light show at 11.50pm precedes the traditional midnight pyromusical fireworks display by the waterfront. On Saturday, August 15, carriages, horses, and pilgrims gather at Paseo del Parque for the traditional pilgrimage to the Basilica Sanctuary of Santa Maria de la Victoria, culminating in a floral offering to the city’s patron saint. During the day, festivities focus on the Historic Centre. Calle Larios hosts traditional verdiales folk music, while surrounding city squares feature live performances. Flamenco artists will perform at venues including Peña Juan Breva. For families, Plaza de la Merced
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City prepares for eight days of fire, flamenco and fiesta
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hosts the Magic Fair, offering workshops, puppets, theatre, games, and magic shows for younger visitors. At night, activity shifts to the Real del Cortijo de Torres, home to fairground rides, equestrian displays, food tents, and marquees playing copla, flamenco, and modern music. The Municipal Auditorium will host major concerts throughout the week, including a free gala on Wednesday, August 19, featuring Hoffman and Nancys Rubias. Wednesday is a local public holiday commemorating the entry of the Catholic Monarchs into Malaga in 1487, with historical re-enactments taking place across the city centre. Visitors are strongly advised to use public transport due to heavy road congestion, traffic restrictions, and limited parking spaces around the main fairground. Special bus services, the Metro Malaga, and local suburban rail lines will run extended schedules throughout the event. During the 2025 festival, local buses recorded over 1.5 million passenger journeys, demonstrating the immense reliance on public transit during the festivities. The Feria de Malaga remains a central event in Andalucia’s cultural calendar, bringing together locals and foreign residents to celebrate rich regional heritage, distinct local gastronomy, and authentic community spirit.