The Málaga Fair 2026 closed its doors on August 22 after a week marked by a good atmosphere and massive attendance. The balance, aside from some temporary closures of booths, was positive.
The Málaga Fair 2026 has come to a close after a week that took place from August 15 to 22 with a large turnout both in the city centre and at the Real Cortijo de Torres. This edition, which featured the poster “Flowers for Victory” by artist Patricia Castro, unfolded with almost total normality and hardly any significant incidents.
The opening was marked by the traditional fireworks display over the Mediterranean Sea, which gathered hundreds of people at the usual spots in the city. The revamped entrance on Marqués de Larios Street was one of the major visual attractions of this edition.
The opening speech was delivered by Juan Francisco Funes, coach of the Málaga Football Club, who last season achieved promotion to the top tier of Spanish football. His speech, filled with references to the team and the fans, was one of the most applauded moments of the festive start.
During the eight days, the Municipal Auditorium hosted free concerts featuring artists such as Zenet, Medina Azahara, and Antonio Carmona. The booths and the streets of the centre also hosted performances of singing and dancing, including verdiales groups of various styles that filled the most emblematic corners with music.
The public, both local and visiting, agreed on highlighting the overall good atmosphere. The attractions and food stalls saw high demand throughout the week, especially in the Real Cortijo de Torres area.
Not everything was praise. During the first few days, several booths had to close for 24 hours for violating regulations, a situation that required intervention from security agents. Additionally, some attendees noted that prices had risen compared to previous editions and that the atmosphere in the centre “is no longer the same.”
With the end of the fair, it’s time to put away the flamenco dresses, fans, and lanterns, although not for long. The city is already preparing for other major events that will adorn the Málaga calendar before the next edition arrives.
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