Málaga Fair 2026 will be held from August 15 to 22 with two venues: the historic centre and the Real Cortijo de Torres. Verdiales, sweet wine, and local cuisine will mark an event celebrating 139 years of history.
Málaga Fair 2026 will once again transform the city into a continuous party for eight days. From August 15 to 22, the historic centre and the Real Cortijo de Torres will host a celebration that combines tradition, music, and local cuisine, as reported by the Málaga City Council.
The festivities will be experienced with two complementary rhythms. During the day, the squares and streets of the centre—such as Calle Larios, Plaza de la Constitución, Uncibay, or Mitjana—will be filled with verdiales groups, terraces, and an urban atmosphere. In the evening, the Real Cortijo de Torres will take over with its booths, concerts, and attractions.
This duality is one of the hallmarks of the Málaga fair, which has commemorated the city’s incorporation into the Crown of Castile since 1887. The celebration has evolved, but it maintains its open character: locals and visitors share spaces without losing the popular essence of the festival.
Typical Cuisine and Drinks
Traditional cuisine will be a highlight both in the centre and at the Real. The sweet wine of Málaga, made from muscatel and Pedro Ximénez, will be served cold in small glasses, while rebujito, beer, and white wines will complete the offerings. There will also be non-alcoholic options available.
On the tables, you will find Málaga-style fried fish, aubergines with cane honey, porra antequerana, gazpacho, ham, cheese, montaditos, or churros with chocolate for the long nights. The espetos, although typical of beach bars, will continue to be part of the city’s gastronomic imagery.
Music and Popular Tradition
The verdiales, with their violins, guitars, tambourines, and cymbals, will be the essential soundtrack of the fair. The groups will perform at various locations, keeping alive one of the most unique musical expressions of the province.
Flamenco, sevillanas, and copla will also be present. The traditional dresses, fans, and flowers will fill the streets with colour, although the fair accommodates everything from traditional attire to lighter clothing to cope with the August heat.
The Málaga Fair is not observed from the outside: it is lived by walking, eating, dancing, and toasting in the street.
Tips for Enjoying the Fair
For attendees, the recommendation is not to try to do everything in one day. The ideal is to explore the centre during the morning and early afternoon, reserving the evening for the Real Cortijo de Torres.
It is advisable to use public transport, stay hydrated frequently, and alternate alcoholic drinks with water. Those travelling with children or seeking a quieter atmosphere should avoid peak hours.
From August 15 to 22, Málaga will once again demonstrate that its traditions are sung, eaten, toasted, and danced in the street.
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