Alcaucín celebrates its August Fair with David Civera, flamenco and free paella

Alcaucín is preparing for one of the liveliest weekends of the summer. The town will hold its 2026 August Fair from Thursday 6 to Sunday 9 August, with a programme designed to bring together residents, visitors and families through music, local traditions and celebrations in the streets.

Over four days, the programme will include concerts, flamenco performances, children’s games, water activities, free food tastings and religious events dedicated to San Sebastián, the town’s patron saint. Among the most anticipated events are a concert by David Civera, the 38th Flamenco Singing Festival and the traditional paella offered by the local council.

Erika Leiva opens the fair’s musical programme

The festivities will begin on Thursday, 6 August, a day devoted especially to younger visitors. Fairground rides will offer reduced prices as part of Children’s Day.

The first event will take place at 8 pm, with a performance of the play Cateura. Later that night, at 1 am, Erika Leiva, one of the best-known voices in contemporary copla, will take to the stage.

At 2 am, Infinity Show will continue the celebrations with a live musical performance.

Friday combines children’s activities and flamenco

Friday, 7 August will focus heavily on activities for children. At 12 noon, a water slide will be installed at the municipal swimming pool, while an evening parade will begin at 6.30 pm.

From 7 pm, the park will host entertainment, face painting, ribbon races and piñatas. The programme aims to create a family-friendly part of the fair where children can enjoy traditional games and outdoor activities.

Flamenco will take centre stage at 11.30 pm with the 38th Flamenco Singing Festival. At 1 am, the fair’s queens and male representatives will be chosen in both the children’s and adult categories.

Paella, a foam party and David Civera on Saturday

Saturday, 8 August will bring together several of the fair’s biggest attractions. At 1.30 pm, Alcaucín Town Council will offer residents and visitors a large free paella, one of the programme’s most popular gastronomic events.

At 2.30 pm, the celebrations will continue with a foam party and a 50-metre water slide installed on Calle Arcos. Infinity Show will provide the music and entertainment during an afternoon designed to offer relief from the summer heat.

Religious events will begin at 8 pm with a solemn Mass and procession in honour of San Sebastián, accompanied by the San Gabriel Association from El Borge.

At 11.30 pm, the Romero de Alcaucín Dance Group will perform. The most eagerly awaited moment will arrive at 1 am, when David Civera takes to the stage with a set expected to include some of the best-known songs from his career.

After the concert, Orquesta Sugar will keep the celebrations going into the early hours.

Dasoul brings the fair to a close on Sunday

The final day will begin on Sunday, 9 August, at 2 pm, with a free meat tasting offered by the local council. One hour later, the foam party will return, accompanied by Trío Infinity Show.

At 8 pm, another solemn Mass and procession in honour of San Sebastián will take place, again with the participation of the San Gabriel Association from El Borge.

The final major performance will come at 1 am, when Dasoul takes to the stage. Orquesta Sugar will then provide the closing music for four days of festivities.

Highlights of the 2026 Alcaucín Fair

Thursday 6 August: theatre, Erika Leiva and Infinity Show.
Friday 7 August: water and children’s activities, the 38th Flamenco Singing Festival and the selection of the fair’s queens and male representatives.
Saturday 8 August: free paella, foam party, San Sebastián procession, Romero Dance Group and David Civera concert.
Sunday 9 August: free meat tasting, foam party, religious events and a performance by Dasoul.

With this extensive programme, Alcaucín will once again turn its August Fair into a meeting point for visitors of all ages. The combination of major live performances, free food, flamenco, family entertainment and religious traditions offers a lively way to enjoy summer in one of the inland villages of the Axarquía.

Information source: Málaga Hoy and the official programme for the 2026 Alcaucín August Fair.