Málaga Fair Cools Hotel Bookings: 88.4% Occupancy Expected
Hotel occupancy for the Málaga Fair drops to 88.4%, five points lower than in 2025, although the last weekend rises to 95%.
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UCE estimates that Málaga residents will spend €76.63 on the August Fair, €12 less than in 2025. The bus will be the preferred transport.
Hotel occupancy for the Málaga Fair drops to 88.4%, five points lower than in 2025, although the last weekend rises to 95%.
Málaga City Council activates a special mobility plan for the 2026 Fair with 3,185 parking spaces, traffic cuts, and EMT and taxi reinforcements.
The Málaga Fair 2026 begins on August 14 with 440 drones and a pyromusical display of 5,694 shots and 500 kilos of gunpowder.
The Málaga Fair 2026 will take place from August 14 to 22 with free concerts, bullfights, and shows.
The Málaga City Council offers a free collection of fair stickers created by José Luis Puche, featuring Cortijo de Torres, biznaga, and more.

Málaga Local Police arrested a 40-year-old man for stabbing another after a street argument. The victim is in ICU but not in danger.

Málaga has seen the construction of a new clean point as part of the Junta de Andalucía's push to modernise waste management.

A total of 126 educational centres in Málaga have participated in the aulaDjaque programme, promoting chess education. The Education Department encourages more centres to sign up by the end of September.

The Junta of Andalucía has announced €17.6 million in aid for local entities, the third sector, and public universities to promote reconciliation.

The Junta of Andalucía has approved a plan to mobilise public land for 3,678 new homes, including 232 in Málaga.
The Málaga Metropolitan Transport Consortium boosts services with 188,232 extra seats during the Fair, nearly double last year, with a new route to Almogía.