The Miniferia del Mar brings the Málaga Fair to Muelle Uno with games and storytelling under the stars

The 2026 Málaga Fair will also have a space created especially for families and younger visitors. Muelle Uno is bringing back the Miniferia del Mar, offering a chance to enjoy the festive atmosphere away from the busiest areas of the city centre, with games, stories and outdoor activities beside the port.

The event will take place from Saturday, 15 August, to Saturday, 22 August, coinciding with Málaga’s main fair week. Every evening, from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm, the square beside the Port Authority building will be transformed into a children’s entertainment area decorated with stars and polka dots, two of the main visual elements of this year’s edition.

A space for free play by the sea

The Miniferia del Mar offers a different way to experience the Málaga Fair. Instead of mechanical rides or large entertainment grounds, the programme focuses on free play, imagination and quality time with the family.

Children will be able to explore the different activities installed in the square, interact with other participants and enjoy the final hours of the afternoon in an open-air setting overlooking the Mediterranean and Málaga’s port.

The event has been designed so that each family can enjoy the experience at its own pace, without fixed time slots or advance registration. All activities will be free of charge, although children must remain accompanied by an adult throughout their visit.

Daily storytelling sessions as the main new feature

One of this year’s main additions will be a storytelling session every evening at 8.30 pm.

The stories will combine fantasy, adventure and learning, aiming to encourage children’s curiosity and introduce them to reading in an entertaining way. The activity will also provide a quieter moment between games, allowing families to share stories beneath the summer sky.

With this new feature, Muelle Uno is strengthening the cultural character of the initiative and expanding a programme that aims not only to entertain, but also to stimulate imagination and create family memories connected with the Málaga Fair.

More plans after the Miniferia

The visit can continue once the children’s activities have finished. During the summer, Muelle Uno’s Summer Market opens every day from 11 am to 11 pm, offering a variety of stalls and shopping options.

Families can also complete the evening with a walk around the port, an ice cream, dinner on one of the terraces or a visit to the shops, which remain open until 11 pm during the summer season.

Its location also makes it easy to combine the Miniferia with nearby attractions such as the Palmeral de las Sorpresas, Muelle Dos, La Farola lighthouse and La Malagueta beach. The event can therefore form part of a complete day beside the sea without travelling to other areas of the city.

A family-friendly alternative to the city-centre fair and the fairground

The programme offers an alternative for families who want children to experience the fair in a calmer atmosphere. Away from the crowds of the historic centre and the Cortijo de Torres fairground, Muelle Uno proposes a smaller-scale event focused on shared activities, entertainment and family time.

The evening schedule avoids the hottest hours of the day and takes advantage of the cooler temperatures beside the port. Free admission also allows residents and visitors to attend on any day during the fair week.

Muelle Uno’s car park includes spacious parking spaces, a guidance system and charging points for electric vehicles. The complex is also within walking distance of Málaga city centre.

2026 Miniferia del Mar programme

Dates: 15–22 August 2026
Opening hours: 7.30 pm–9.30 pm
Storytelling: Every day at 8.30 pm
Location: Square beside the Port Authority building, Muelle Uno
Price: Free activities
Admission: No advance registration required
Conditions: Children must be accompanied by an adult

With this new edition, the Miniferia del Mar once again shows that the Málaga Fair can also be enjoyed through creativity, calm and play. A family-friendly alternative for sharing stories, exploring the port at sunset and celebrating beneath the stars, with the Mediterranean as the backdrop.

Information sources: Diario SUR and the official Muelle Uno programme.