Feria de Málaga 2026: City Centre Daily Programme (15–22 August)
Complete day-by-day, hour-by-hour guide to the Feria del Centro 2026 – flamenco, verdiales, folk choirs, dance academies and street events in Málaga's historic centre, 15–22 August.
The Feria de Málaga 2026 runs from 15 to 22 August. While the headline concerts happen out at the Cortijo de Torres fairground, the soul of the daytime fair belongs to the city itself. The Feria del Centro spreads across Málaga's historic squares and pedestrian streets in a week-long, open-air party of flamenco, verdiales folk music, folk choirs, dance academies and children's theatre. Below is our complete day-by-day guide — first the story of the day, then an hour-by-hour schedule box so you don't miss a thing. Every act, time and location is taken directly from the official municipal programme.
How the fair begins
Málaga eases into feria on Friday 14 August with the Cabalgata Histórica, a costumed historic parade that leaves Plaza de la Merced at 20:00 and re-enacts the entry of the Catholic Monarchs into the city. The keys of Málaga are handed over at Plaza de la Aduana at 20:30, and the night ends spectacularly: a drone light show over the port at 23:50, followed by a full pyromusical fireworks display at midnight from beside the cruise terminal.
Saturday 15 August — opening day
The first official day belongs to tradition. The Romería to the Basilica of Santa María de la Victoria sees carriages, riders and pilgrims gather at the Paseo del Parque from 10:00 before the floral-offering procession sets off at 11:00. This year the Málaga-born actress María Barranco carries the city flag as abanderada. In the centre, Calle Larios comes alive with two pandas de verdiales, the Folclore Popular stage fills Plaza de la Constitución's surroundings with choirs and dance academies, and the Peña Juan Breva opens its Flamenco en Feria series at 15:00. That evening the fair is inaugurated at the fairground with the Pregón at 21:30 and the artistic lighting switch-on at 22:00.
| Venue | What's on |
|---|---|
| Plaza de la Constitución | Carlos Bravo (13:00–16:00); Silverio Soto (16:00–18:00) |
| Calle Larios · Verdiales | Panda San Isidro de Periana — Comares (13:00–16:00); Panda Raíces de los Moras — Almogía (14:00–17:00) |
| Plaza Las Flores · Plaza del Obispo · Plaza de San Pedro Alcántara | 15:00–18:00 varied live music |
| Escenario Folclore Popular | 12:00–14:00 Academia de baile de Juan Reina, Coro Cenachero, Coro Esperanza Malagueña y Coro Aíre Compás · 16:00–17:00 Academia de Baile Nani Díaz y Grupo Castañuelas El Paraíso |
| Peña Juan Breva · Flamenco | 15:00 Grupo Flamenco "Cantiñas" — Gema Garcés |
Sunday 16 August
Sundays in the centre have a relaxed, family feel. Plaza de la Constitución fills with live music, Calle Larios trades Montes and Almogía verdiales styles through the afternoon, and the Folclore Popular stage brings the Marisol Egea folklore association, choirs and castanet groups. Flamenco lovers get two slots at the Peña Juan Breva. If you have little ones, Plaza de la Merced is the place: "La Feria Mágica" runs 12:00–15:30 with games, workshops, puppets, magic and street theatre, celebrating its 30th anniversary.
| Venue | What's on |
|---|---|
| Plaza de la Constitución | Lázaro Cruz (13:00–16:00); Cantando Bajito (16:00–18:00) |
| Calle Larios · Verdiales | Panda Primera de Benagalbón — Montes (13:00–16:00); Panda San Lorenzo Mártir — Almogía (14:00–17:00) |
| Plaza Las Flores · Plaza del Obispo · Plaza de San Pedro Alcántara | 15:00–18:00 varied live music |
| Escenario Folclore Popular | 12:00–14:00 Asociación Cultural de Folclore Marisol Egea, Coro Almendrales, Castañuelas el Sombrero y Coro Son de Málaga · 16:00–17:00 Coro Santa Rosalía Maqueda y Coro Cañadú |
| Peña Juan Breva · Flamenco | 15:00 Al cante: Chato de Vélez / A la guitarra: Antonio Soto · 16:30 Grupo Flamenco "Tientos" — Antonio Soto |
| Plaza de la Merced | 12:00–15:30 La Feria Mágica |
Monday 17 August
The rhythm settles into its weekday groove. Plaza de la Constitución hosts Encarni Navarro then María Cortés, Calle Larios keeps the verdiales tradition alive, and the Folclore stage brings Coro Aires de Moscatel and two dance academies. At the Peña Juan Breva, cantaor Bonela is followed by the "Malagueñas" group. The children's Feria Mágica carries on in Plaza de la Merced.
| Venue | What's on |
|---|---|
| Plaza de la Constitución | Encarni Navarro (13:00–16:00); María Cortés (16:00–18:00) |
| Calle Larios · Verdiales | Panda Raíces de Almogía — Almogía (13:00–16:00); Panda Manolo Reina — Montes (14:00–17:00) |
| Plaza Las Flores · Plaza del Obispo · Plaza de San Pedro Alcántara | 15:00–18:00 varied live music |
| Escenario Folclore Popular | 12:00–14:00 Coro Aires de Moscatel y Academia de Baile Reme Jiménez · 16:00–17:00 Academia de baile M. Carmen Mostazo y Academia de baile Elena Romero |
| Peña Juan Breva · Flamenco | 15:00 Al cante: Bonela / A la guitarra: José Fernández · 16:30 Grupo Flamenco "Malagueñas" — Rocío Portillo |
| Plaza de la Merced | 12:00–15:30 La Feria Mágica |
Tuesday 18 August
A good day for folk-music fans: Calle Larios brings the Aires del Torcal and El Borge pandas in contrasting styles, while the Folclore stage lines up choirs A Compás, Cantares, Luz de Alba and more. Plaza de la Constitución welcomes Lázaro Cruz and Silverio Soto, and the Peña Juan Breva serves up the "Bambera" group from 15:00.
| Venue | What's on |
|---|---|
| Plaza de la Constitución | Lázaro Cruz (13:00–16:00); Silverio Soto (16:00–18:00) |
| Calle Larios · Verdiales | Panda Aires del Torcal — Almogía (13:00–16:00); Panda El Borge — Comares (14:00–17:00) |
| Plaza Las Flores · Plaza del Obispo · Plaza de San Pedro Alcántara | 15:00–18:00 varied live music |
| Escenario Folclore Popular | 12:00–14:00 Coros A Compás, Cantares, Luz de Alba y La Alegría · 16:00–17:00 Coros Málaga por Bandera y Coro Siempre Málaga |
| Peña Juan Breva · Flamenco | 15:00 Grupo Flamenco "Bambera" — José Lucena |
| Plaza de la Merced | 12:00–15:30 La Feria Mágica |
Wednesday 19 August
Midweek and the centre is in full swing. Plaza de la Constitución pairs Carlos Bravo with Cantando Bajito, the Larios verdiales feature Montes de Guadalmedina and Azahar de Algaidas, and the Folclore stage gathers the Guadalmedina, Los Laureles and Sueños Malagueños choirs. The flamenco highlight is Alfredo Tejada at the Peña Juan Breva, followed by the "Bulerías" group.
| Venue | What's on |
|---|---|
| Plaza de la Constitución | Carlos Bravo (13:00–16:00); Cantando Bajito (16:00–18:00) |
| Calle Larios · Verdiales | Panda Montes de Guadalmedina — Montes (13:00–16:00); Panda Azahar de Algaidas — Almogía (14:00–17:00) |
| Plaza Las Flores · Plaza del Obispo · Plaza de San Pedro Alcántara | 15:00–18:00 varied live music |
| Escenario Folclore Popular | 12:00–14:00 Coros Guadalmedina, Los Laureles, Sueños Malagueños y Casa de Álora · 16:00–17:00 Coro Aire del Sur y Coro Mediterráneo |
| Peña Juan Breva · Flamenco | 15:00 Al cante: Alfredo Tejada / A la guitarra: Antonio de la Luz · 16:30 Grupo Flamenco "Bulerías" — Gema Garcés |
| Plaza de la Merced | 12:00–15:30 La Feria Mágica |
Thursday 20 August
Encarni Navarro and María Cortés return to Plaza de la Constitución, while the Larios stage hosts La Axarquía and Moclinejo. The Folclore Popular stage brings Coro Aire Andaluz and the dance academies of José Lucena and Cortijillo Bazán, with María Pérez's academy at 17:00. At the Peña Juan Breva, the "Peteneras" group takes the floor from 15:00.
| Venue | What's on |
|---|---|
| Plaza de la Constitución | Encarni Navarro (13:00–16:00); María Cortés (16:00–18:00) |
| Calle Larios · Verdiales | Panda La Axarquía — Comares (13:00–16:00); Panda Moclinejo — Montes (14:00–17:00) |
| Plaza Las Flores · Plaza del Obispo · Plaza de San Pedro Alcántara | 15:00–18:00 varied live music |
| Escenario Folclore Popular | 12:00–14:00 Coro Aire Andaluz y Academias de baile de José Lucena y Cortijillo Bazán · 16:00–17:00 Academia de Baile María Pérez (17:00) |
| Peña Juan Breva · Flamenco | 15:00 Grupo Flamenco "Peteneras" — Antonio Soto |
| Plaza de la Merced | 12:00–15:30 La Feria Mágica |
Friday 21 August
As the weekend approaches the energy lifts again. Plaza de la Constitución features Carlos Bravo and Lázaro Cruz, the Larios verdiales showcase two Montes-style bands, and the Folclore stage brings the Málaga y Olé and Ecos del Perchel choirs plus the Montse Bravo academy. The Peña Juan Breva presents Isabel Guerrero, then the "Saeta" group.
| Venue | What's on |
|---|---|
| Plaza de la Constitución | Carlos Bravo (13:00–16:00); Lázaro Cruz (16:00–18:00) |
| Calle Larios · Verdiales | Panda Los Cabales — Montes (13:00–16:00); Panda La Torre — Montes (14:00–17:00) |
| Plaza Las Flores · Plaza del Obispo · Plaza de San Pedro Alcántara | 15:00–18:00 varied live music |
| Escenario Folclore Popular | 12:00–14:00 Coros Málaga y Olé y Ecos del Perchel y Academia de baile Montse Bravo · 16:00–17:00 Coros Mi Gente y Rebujito |
| Peña Juan Breva · Flamenco | 15:00 Al cante: Isabel Guerrero / A la guitarra: Ismael Rueda · 16:30 Grupo Flamenco "Saeta" — Rocío Portillo |
| Plaza de la Merced | 12:00–15:30 La Feria Mágica |
Saturday 22 August — closing day
The final flourish. Plaza de la Constitución closes the week with Carlos Bravo and Silverio Soto, Calle Larios gives the verdiales one last outing, and the Folclore stage signs off with the Cantares de Andalucía and Las Flores de Santa Paula choirs, plus Maragatas Asociación Jazmín at 17:00. The Peña Juan Breva ends with Pepe de Campillos and the "Alboreá" group. Bring the family one more time to Plaza de la Merced for the closing "Feria Mágica".
| Venue | What's on |
|---|---|
| Plaza de la Constitución | Carlos Bravo (13:00–16:00); Silverio Soto (16:00–18:00) |
| Calle Larios · Verdiales | Panda Montes de Guadalmedina — Montes (13:00–16:00); Panda San Lorenzo Mártir — Almogía (14:00–17:00) |
| Plaza Las Flores · Plaza del Obispo · Plaza de San Pedro Alcántara | 15:00–18:00 varied live music |
| Escenario Folclore Popular | 12:00–14:00 Coros Cantares de Andalucía, Las Flores de Santa Paula y Coro Agua Marina · 16:00–17:00 Maragatas Asociación Jazmín (17:00) |
| Peña Juan Breva · Flamenco | 15:00 Al cante: Pepe de Campillos / A la guitarra: Andrés Cansino · 16:30 Grupo Flamenco "Alboreá" — José Lucena |
| Plaza de la Merced | 12:00–15:30 La Feria Mágica |
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