Name: Celebration of Saint John – Coastal Municipalities
Start: 2026-06-23T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-23T23:00:00+02:00
Location: malaga

Celebration of Saint John – Coastal Municipalities

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malaga, malaga

23 June 2026 until 23 June 2026

# Málaga (Provincia)

Celebration of Saint John – Coastal Municipalities

The night of San Juan is one of the most popular and widely celebrated (and crowded) events in Málaga. Thousands of people gather on the beaches until late hours to welcome summer with festivals where fire and water become the main elements of the most magical night of the year. A very typical ritual is taking a dip at midnight to attract good luck.

You just have to go to your nearest beach and immerse yourself in the celebration. On the most popular beaches, there are usually also live concerts and fireworks at midnight. San Juan is the grand kickoff for the summer on the Costa del Sol, don't miss it!

When: June 23

Traditionally, it was celebrated with the arrival of the summer solstice on June 21. It was a sun worship festival where rituals involving fire and water played a very important role as purifying elements: they warded off bad omens and attracted good wishes.

Christianity eventually moved the festival to June 23, coinciding with the birthdate of Saint John the Baptist, as stated in the Bible.

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