Guide
The Feria de Malaga
For eight days every August, Malaga stops being a city you visit and becomes a city having the best week of its year. I live here, and the Feria is still the week I recommend to anyone weighing up a move to this coast.
What exactly is the Feria de Malaga
It is the city's yearly fair, tracing back to 1487, when Malaga fell to the Catholic Monarchs. Locals call it Feria de Agosto. Expect flamenco, sevillanas, fairground rides, sweet muscatel wine called cartojal, and jasmine posies called biznagas sold on every corner.
When: the 2026 edition
The Malaga city council confirmed the 2026 dates on 10 March: 15 to 22 August, opening night with a firework display at La Malagueta beach. The official 2026 poster, "Flores para la Victoria" by Patricia Castro Bohorquez, was chosen by public vote on 29 June.
Two fairs in one city
By day, Calle Larios and Plaza de la Constitucion fill with music and dancing until the traditional 18:00 cut-off. After dark, everything moves to the Real de la Feria in Cortijo de Torres: rows of casetas (most of them open to everyone, unlike Seville), fairground lights, concerts and horse-drawn carriages.
More than one week a year?
The Feria is the week Malaga shows you exactly who she is: warm, loud, proud, alive. Most people who fall for this city do it during a week like this one. If that is you, the honest next question is whether you want that feeling once a year, or as your normal Tuesday.
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Getting there and how busy it gets
The council actively pushes public transport: EMT buses run 16 special night lines between 20:00 and 06:00 during Feria week, and line F connects the centre with Cortijo de Torres around the clock. By train, get off at Victoria Kent station, about 800 metres from the fairground. Expect the centre to be genuinely packed after dark.
If it is your first Feria
Wear light, comfortable shoes, you will be on your feet for hours. The daytime fair in the centre is free and low-key enough to just wander into; the night fair rewards a plan, since 08:00 pm onward the crowds and the queues for the best casetas build fast.
Feria de Malaga 2026 at a glance
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 15 to 22 August 2026 |
| Day fair | Historic centre, Calle Larios, until 18:00 |
| Night fair | Real de la Feria, Cortijo de Torres |
| Cost | Free to enter; you pay for rides and drinks |
| Official source | Ayuntamiento de Malaga (malaga.eu) |
FAQ
When is the Feria de Malaga in 2026?
From 15 to 22 August 2026, confirmed by Malaga city council on 10 March 2026. The opening night includes a firework display at La Malagueta beach.
What is the difference between the day fair and the night fair?
The day fair (feria de dia) takes over the historic centre with music and dancing until 18:00. The night fair (feria de noche) happens at the Real de la Feria in Cortijo de Torres, with casetas, concerts and fairground rides into the small hours.
Is the Feria de Malaga free?
Yes, the streets, the fairground and almost all casetas are free to enter. You pay per ride on the fairground attractions and for food and drink inside the casetas.
How do I get to Cortijo de Torres?
Public transport is strongly recommended. EMT runs 16 special night bus lines from 20:00 to 06:00 during Feria week, and line F connects the centre with the fairground 24 hours a day. By Cercanias train, get off at Victoria Kent station.
Is the Feria de Malaga worth visiting if I am considering moving here?
It is one of the fastest ways to feel the real rhythm of the city rather than the postcard version. Many buyers I work with first fell for Malaga during Feria week, then came back to look at neighbourhoods with a clearer head.