The Málaga Fair 2026 concludes with an average spending of 20 to 50 euros per person per day

Málaga's big week, which began on August 15 and ends this Saturday the 22nd, leaves a bittersweet balance: a lively daytime atmosphere, but criticism of nighttime drinking and prices.

The Málaga Fair 2026 reaches its final midpoint. Since August 15 and until this Saturday the 22nd, thousands of locals and tourists have filled both the Cortijo de Torres and the city centre. A week of celebrations that, like every year, is also measured by the average spending of attendees.

According to a survey conducted among the fairgoers themselves, each person spends on average between 20 and 50 euros per day at the fair. Some admit that they do not have a fixed budget and that the money 'just goes' among booths, attractions, and refreshments. Prices, however, generate mixed opinions: while some consider them high, others claim that the Málaga fair is cheaper than those in Seville or Jerez.

The most highly valued aspect by respondents is undoubtedly the atmosphere. Both in the fairground and in the centre, the afternoons are experienced with a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere, as several people highlight. That festive and family-friendly vibe is what comes up most often when asked about the best part of the fair.

In contrast, the night is the weak point. Many point out that the atmosphere changes completely when the sun sets, making it the main aspect to improve. One respondent openly criticized the

“bad image”

that nighttime drinking gives, an opinion echoed by others consulted.

Attendance has been massive, although uneven. Some have attended every day, while others took advantage of this Friday, August 21 to visit the Cortijo de Torres for the first time. Most have enjoyed both fairs, the daytime and the nighttime, and both have been well received. Still, the more nostalgic voices remember the fair from decades ago and lament that something has been lost along the way.

With the end of the festivities in sight, some are already looking towards the Málaga Fair 2027, although others prefer not to rush and enjoy the upcoming Andalusian festive events, such as Holy Week or carnivals. Among the wishes, one lady summed up the general feeling: that next year

“we are here”

.

This Saturday the 22nd, with the traditional fireworks display and the booths of the fairground closing their doors, the edition will come to an end, which, despite the criticisms, has once again demonstrated that the fair is one of the unmissable events on the Málaga calendar.