Largest and Most Fervent Celebration in Malaga
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The much-anticipated Feria de Málaga 2025, Southern Europe's largest summer festival, is set to take place from August 16 to 23 in the vibrant city of Málaga, Spain. This annual event is a vibrant mix of tradition, music, and cultural activities, with day and night venues offering a diverse range of entertainment [1][2][3].
Main Events and Attractions
The Feria de Málaga kicks off with a spectacular fireworks display and a drone and pyromusical show at the midnight opening ceremony on August 15-16 [1][2]. On August 19, a grand historical parade retraces the entry of the Catholic Kings into Málaga during the Reconquest, starting at Plaza de la Aduana and ending in Calle Alcazabilla [1][2][3].
During the day, the lively historic centre—with streets like Larios, Granada, and Plaza de la Constitución—hosts over 200 free performances, including flamenco, verdiales (local folk music), street entertainment, and children’s activities until about 6 p.m. Key squares include Plaza de las Flores and Plaza de la Merced, with popular live music spots like Plaza de las Flores offering diverse musical styles beyond flamenco [1][2][3][4].
By night, the Real del Cortijo de Torres Fairground comes alive with over 120 booths, a funfair with rides and attractions, equestrian shows, municipal auditorium concerts, and youth events. Musical styles include salsa, sevillanas, disco, and Andalusian gastronomy is prominent in the tents. Decorated horses and carriages add to the ambiance [1][2][4][5].
Additional Highlights
The Feria de Málaga 2025 will feature concerts by popular artists such as Chambao, Camela, Merche, and Mojinos Escozíos [1][2]. The nighttime fair’s entrance arch at the Real will be illuminated with 145,000 LED lights, a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II [1][3]. Children’s entertainment includes attractions like bumper cars, the grasshopper ride, and a small train, along with sweets like toffee apples and cotton candy [2][4].
Religious and cultural traditions are also an integral part of the Feria, with a pilgrimage to the Basilica of Santa Maria de la Victoria held on the first Saturday of the fair, featuring a procession related to Málaga’s history [3].
Accessibility and Accommodation
Global visitors are expected to flock to the Feria de Málaga 2025 by train and plane. Free buses, including the 24-hour Line F and regional routes, provide easy access from across Malaga province. Regional delicacies like pescaíto frito and Cartojal, the archetypal sweet rose wine, will be available during the Feria de Día [1][2].
Experience the Passion of Andalusia
The Feria de Málaga 2025 is renowned for its combination of historic tradition, extensive live music, folkloric displays, vibrant street parties by day in the city centre, and lively dance and fairground attractions by night at the Cortijo de Torres, making it a multicultural and joyous celebration of Andalusian culture [1][2][3][4][5]. This year's event promises to be the most passionate expression of belonging in the province.
[1] Feria de Málaga Official Website [2] Visit Málaga [3] Spain.info [4] The Local Spain [5] Malaga Today
During the Feria de Málaga 2025, you can immerse yourself in outdoor-living and home-and-garden charms as you stroll through the vibrant historic centre,filled with flower-adorned squares such as Plaza de las Flores and Plaza de la Merced, where you'll find a array of live music performances [1][2][3]. Furthermore, for those who appreciate gardens and landscaping, the Real del Cortijo de Torres Fairground transforms into a stunning showcase of Andalusian culture at night, with decorated horses and carriages adding to the charming ambiance [1][2][4][5].
