Guadalinde, the independent video game fair in Málaga, moves to summer and will have a free day.

Guadalinde, the first fair in Andalusia dedicated to independent video games which was initiated in 2024 by the MálagaJam developers association, is already shaping up ... the details of what will be its third edition, after two very successful initial events. It is doing so with new features that aim to consolidate the project and reaffirm Málaga as an important hub in the Spanish digital entertainment world.

The fair, which gathered more than 5,500 attendees in its first two editions, is moving to July. Previously held in May, the event will take place on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4, again at the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Málaga. These are exceptional dates to enjoy the city - visitors come from all over Spain - although it also coincides with the peak season for tourist accommodations. The date change will also create new synergies with other video game events in Málaga, as it will coincide that same weekend with RetroPixel, a veteran showcase of retro computing and video games, and with the Premios Iris Games awards. The three events will be held on the same weekend at the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos under the Andalucía Play Fest brand.

Another new feature affects ticket prices. Guadalinde was conceived from the start as a two-day event, the first day being more dedicated to professional attendees (developers, designers, studios...) and the second to the general public. In the 2025 edition, professional tickets cost 36 euros for both days, while general public tickets for Saturday were 6 euros. This year, the professional ticket remains at 36 euros, but Saturday's ticket for the general public will be free, which will allow more people to become interested in attending the fair. According to a statement from the organizers, Friday's professional ticket gives access to the exhibition area, the conference zone, and the networking space, and the free ticket for Saturday, July 4 is valid for anyone who wants to attend the fair.

Regarding the schedule, details of workshops, conferences, and parallel activities will be announced in the coming days, but this Thursday the first three guests were announced: Karla Zimonja (director, writer, and designer at the independent studio The Fullbright Company), Chipzel (composer, sound engineer, and actress) and Quinns (writer and presenter of the YouTube channel People Make Games).