Almayate Fair 2026: full programme, concerts and times from 26 to 28 June

Almayate is celebrating one of the most eagerly awaited weekends in its local calendar. The Almayate Fair 2026 brings live music, popular traditions, family activities and food events to the village from Friday 26 to Sunday 28 June.

The programme includes concerts by Kike y Manu and Rasel, the Hakuna Matata musical show, a Glow Fest with DJs, traditional ribbon races, performances by local academies and a community paella. The celebrations will end on Sunday night with a tribute concert to Medina Azahara.

Most of the evening activities will take place at the fairground in Almayate Bajo, while the daytime fair will be held on Calle Farmacéutico Moreno Chica throughout the weekend.

Where the Almayate Fair 2026 is being held

The fairground in Almayate Bajo will host the attractions, concerts and main activities included in the programme.

The daytime fair will take place from Friday to Sunday on Calle Farmacéutico Moreno Chica. During the central hours of each day, this area will bring together the festive atmosphere, bar service and scheduled performances.

The fair bar will be managed by the Almayate Sports Association.

Friday 26 June programme: Kike y Manu and DJ Guti

Friday’s programme begins with a traditional activity before continuing with the official switch-on of the fair lights, live music and the selection of the fair representatives.

• 6:30 pm: bicycle ribbon race at the fairground.
• 9:30 pm: switching-on of the fair lights, accompanied by the Municipal Music Band.
• 9:45 pm: performance by the duo Cantando Bajito.
• 10:30 pm: selection of Miss, Mister and Maids of Honour of the Almayate Fair.
• After the selection: a second performance by Cantando Bajito.
• 12:30 am: concert by Kike y Manu.
• 2:00 am: DJ Guti session.
• 3:30 am: background music to close the evening.

The Kike y Manu concert will be one of the main highlights of the first night of the weekend. The duo will bring their musical show to the stage before DJ Guti keeps the celebrations going into the early hours.

Saturday 27 June programme: Rasel and Glow Fest

Saturday combines one of the fair’s best-established traditions with performances for all ages and a major late-night party.

• 6:00 pm: horse ribbon race, organised by Alfonso Lozano Pardo.
• 10:30 pm: Hakuna Matata musical show.
• 12:30 am: concert by Rasel.
• 1:30 am: Glow Fest with DJs, prizes and surprises.

The horse ribbon race will once again highlight a tradition closely associated with local festivals across the Axarquía.

Later in the evening, the Hakuna Matata show will be followed by a performance from Rasel, one of the leading names on the programme. The Glow Fest will begin after the concert, combining electronic music, lighting, gifts and entertainment into the early hours.

Sunday 28 June programme: community paella and Medina Azahara tribute

The final day will have a particularly family-friendly atmosphere, beginning at midday with dance, sport and traditional Andalusian music.

• 12:00 pm: performance by the Sweet Dreams Dance Academy.
• 1:00 pm: taekwondo exhibition by Club Deportivo Buda.
• 2:00 pm: performance by the Nuestra Señora del Carmen de Almayate Rociero Choir.
• 2:30 pm: community paella.
• From 3:30 to 5:30 pm: performances by Álvaro Olmedo and Nexo.
• 10:00 pm: Medina Azahara tribute concert.

The paella will be organised by the Brotherhoods of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Virgin of Carmen of Almayate. A symbolic donation of one euro will be requested, with the proceeds going towards a new processional float for the Virgin of Carmen.

The afternoon programme will continue with performances by Álvaro Olmedo and Nexo. A show featuring the music of Medina Azahara will then bring the Almayate Fair 2026 to a close.

A quiet hour without music or noise on the fairground rides

Every day, the period between 8:30 and 9:30 pm will be reserved as a quiet hour.

During this time, sound levels in the fairground ride area will be reduced to make the event more accessible to children and adults with sound sensitivity, autism spectrum disorder or other needs related to excessive sensory stimulation.

The measure aims to make the fair more inclusive and allow more families to enjoy the attractions.

Music, traditions and activities for all ages

The programme combines concerts and DJ sessions with activities closely connected to Almayate’s identity.

The bicycle and horse ribbon races, community paella, rociero choir and performances by local academies and clubs allow associations, residents and community groups to take an active role in the celebrations.

The music programme is also designed to appeal to different audiences. It ranges from Rasel’s urban pop to the Andalusian rock of the Medina Azahara tribute, alongside performances by local artists and groups.

How to get to the Almayate Fair

Almayate forms part of the municipality of Vélez-Málaga and is located in the Axarquía, between Málaga city and Torre del Mar.

From Málaga, drivers should take the A-7 motorway towards Motril and Almería before using the signposted exit for Almayate. The journey normally takes around 30 minutes, although traffic may be heavier during the weekend on routes towards the eastern Costa del Sol.

Intercity bus services also connect Málaga, Torre del Mar and Vélez-Málaga. Visitors using public transport should check the latest timetables in advance, particularly when planning their return journey after the evening concerts.

A fair to welcome the summer in the Axarquía

The Almayate Fair is one of the main events taking place in Málaga province during the final weekend of June.

Free concerts, traditional activities, the daytime fair and the community paella provide entertainment for residents and visitors of all ages. Almayate’s proximity to the coast also makes it possible to combine the festivities with a day at the beach.

The programme and times for the Almayate Fair 2026 have been published by Vélez-Málaga Town Council on its official website.