The Malaga Fair 2024 lasts for one week, from 16 to 23 August 2025, when the whole city takes to the streets and parties.
By Nick Nutter | Updated 24 Oct 2024 | Málaga | Events |
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The August Fair in the city of Málaga is celebrated in the middle of August. It is the biggest summer party on the Costa del Sol and one of the largest in Spain. It's the best time to enjoy a wide range of activities: concerts, exhibitions, bullfights, children's games, folklore and flamenco.
The fair has two sessions: the Day Fair and the Night Fair. Both are equally fun and you shouldn't miss either one!
Feria de Malaga will take place from 16 to 23 August 2025.
The City Center, or "Day Fair ", is where you can taste wines and tapas accompanied by good music.
The streets are decorated with lanterns and floral decorations. Playgrounds are installed where shows for children and adults are held. The dances and parades with orchestras flood every corner. The "Pandas de Verdiales" stand out. They show their unique folklore.
This Feria de Dia typically starts getting bust around noon and will end at 6.00pm... and then it's time to get ready for the Feria de Noche.
The Trade Fair, or "Night Fair ", is located in Real del Cortijo de Torres, with market stalls and live performances and amusement rides. Here, you'll also find casetas and they're usually more accessible to visitors compared to Seville.
The party typically starts about 9.00pm and lasts until late at night. The atmosphere is festive, with bright lights and colourful banners.
This is the ideal place to try the typical dishes of the area, such as " buñuelos de viento", a traditional sweet.
If it's anything like last year, the celebrations is likely to begin at midnight on Friday, 15 August, with the proclamation and a great fireworks show, next to the beach of La Malagueta.
On the Saturday of the fair, there is the pilgrimage to the Basilica of Our Lady of Victory, the patron saint of Malaga. It is a beautiful procession in which horsemen, carriages and neighbours accompany the flag-bearer of the fair to the sanctuary.
The festivities continue all week, throughout the city, and the festive atmosphere is truly infectious.
More details on the 2025 programme will be available closer to the date. For now, take a look at some highlights of the 2024 event for an idea of what to expect:
Friday, 16 August 2024:
Saturday, 17 August 2024:
From Sunday, 18 August 2024 to the end of the Malaga Fair:
The main areas where you can find the festivities are:
You can find the full festival programme on the official festival page.
The Feria de Málaga is an event for all the family and not to be missed!
If you're planning to visit Malaga during this time, it's important to know that the festival attracts a huge crowd.
Accommodation in the city is almost impossible to find as people travel from all over the region to experience the festival. Parking is also problematic. We recommend staying nearby and using the regular bus or train service to make the best of your Malaga Festival experience.
As mentioned above, the Malaga Festival is super popular so don't leave your accommodation booking to the last minute! You'll be much better off booking your hotel in advance so that you can still have options and get the best prices.
Here are some hotels to consider:
For more recommendations, check out our in-depth guide on where to stay in Malaga.
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Booking.comWhile you're in Málaga to enjoy the fair, don't forget to check out the city's main attractions. Here are our top recommended activities and tours:
Read our guide to Malaga to help plan your visit to the city. You may also want to read our guide on the best things to do in Malaga.
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For the full festival programme, check the official festival page here
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