What to do today, Monday 17 August, at Málaga Fair 2026: verdiales, flamenco, magic and a night at the Real

The Málaga Fair 2026 continues today, Monday 17 August, with a programme where local traditions take centre stage. From midday, the Historic Centre will be filled with verdiales, flamenco and folk performances, while the atmosphere will gradually move towards the Cortijo de Torres fairground as evening approaches.

The schedule makes it possible to enjoy almost a full day at the Fair: children’s activities in the morning, music and dancing in the city centre, horses during the afternoon and, later, magic, DJs, verdiales and the election of the Fair Queen and Mister.

Verdiales and live music from midday in the Historic Centre

One of the best places to start the day is Calle Marqués de Larios, where traditional verdiales music will return to the heart of Málaga.

The Panda Raíces de Almogía, representing the Almogía style, will perform from 1pm to 4pm. The Panda Manolo Reina, representing the Montes style, will join the programme from 2pm to 5pm.

Just a short walk away, Plaza de la Constitución will also host music throughout much of the afternoon. Encarni Navarro performs from 1pm to 4pm, followed by María Cortés from 4pm to 6pm.

Plaza de las Flores, Plaza del Obispo and Plaza de San Pedro Alcántara will add further live entertainment between 3pm and 6pm.

Málaga folklore and flamenco throughout the day

Anyone looking for the more traditional side of the Fair will find several performances dedicated to Málaga’s music and dance.

The Popular Málaga Folklore Stage welcomes Coro Aires de Moscatel and the Reme Jiménez Dance Academy from 12pm to 2pm. Later, between 4pm and 5pm, the M. Carmen Mostazo and Elena Romero academies will take over.

Flamenco will also have one of its regular meeting points at Peña Juan Breva, at Calle Ramón Franquelo, 4.

At 3pm, Bonela will perform accompanied by guitarist José Fernández, followed at 4:30pm by Rocío Portillo’s Grupo Flamenco Malagueñas.

It is one of the best options for visitors who want to experience the Fair through verdiales, flamenco and traditional Andalusian culture rather than focusing only on the nightlife.

Things to do with children: magic, theatre and workshops in Plaza de la Merced

Families also have their own dedicated programme today.

From 12pm to 3:30pm, Plaza de la Merced hosts another session of the Magical Fair, De la Tierra a la Luna. 30 Aniversario.

The programme includes games, workshops, theatre, puppetry, street entertainment, magic and music, as well as an environmentally friendly carousel and performances by several theatre companies.

There is another family-friendly option in the evening. At 9:30pm, Mago Luigi presents Magia y chalauras at the Municipal Children’s Marquee at the Real.

Horses take centre stage at Cortijo de Torres

The horse and carriage parade will take place around the fairground from 12pm to 8pm, maintaining one of the most traditional images of Málaga Fair.

The Equestrian Exhibition Centre, located at Calle Antonio Rodríguez Sánchez, 39, will also host two performances of El Compás Ecuestre de Málaga, at 4pm and 10pm.

Flamenco begins early at the Real too. At 2pm, the Municipal Flamenco and Copla Marquee welcomes Ana Fargas, accompanied by guitarist Javier Jimeno, as well as Gema Garcés’ Grupo Flamenco Fandangos.

La Malagueta hosts a tribute to Málaga CF

Monday’s programme also includes a bullfighting event linked directly to the city.

At 7pm, La Malagueta bullring will host a special event dedicated to Málaga CF, featuring bulls from Juan Pedro Domecq and matadors Sebastián Castella, Daniel Luque and David de Miranda.

The event provides a natural transition between the daytime programme in the Historic Centre and the evening celebrations at Cortijo de Torres.

Fair Queen and Mister election: one of the main events of the night

At 10pm, Avenida de las Malagueñas, next to the entrance to the fairground, hosts the election of the Málaga Fair Queen and Mister 2026.

The event is organised by the Federación Malagueña de Peñas, Centros Culturales y Casas Regionales and will include performances by Hermanos Ortigosa and Patricia Gavilán.

It will be one of the main events at the Real tonight and will coincide with the start of much of the fairground’s late-night music programme.

Verdiales and DJs until the early hours

Music continues from 10pm in several areas of the Real.

The Verdiales Marquee first welcomes the Panda de Almogía, performing until 1am, followed by the Panda 1ª de los Montes from midnight until 3am.

At the Youth Area, DJ Manuel Pallarés will provide the music from 10pm.

The Municipal Flamenco and Copla Marquee will round off the traditional programme from 11pm with Alejandro Estrada on vocals, Ángel Vera on guitar and performances by Sergio Pérez ‘El Cindindi’ and Raúl Palomo.

Today’s Málaga Fair agenda at a glance

• 12pm-3:30pm: Magical Fair in Plaza de la Merced.
• 12pm-8pm: Horse and carriage parade at the Real.
• 1pm-5pm: Verdiales on Calle Larios.
• 1pm-6pm: Live performances in Plaza de la Constitución.
• 3pm and 4:30pm: Flamenco at Peña Juan Breva.
• 4pm and 10pm: El Compás Ecuestre de Málaga.
• 7pm: Bullfighting event in tribute to Málaga CF at La Malagueta.
• 9:30pm: Mago Luigi at the Municipal Children’s Marquee.
• 10pm: Fair Queen and Mister election.
• 10pm: Verdiales and DJ Manuel Pallarés at the Real.
• 11pm: Flamenco and copla at the municipal marquee.

This Monday offers one of the most complete programmes for anyone wanting to discover the different sides of Málaga Fair: from a family morning in Plaza de la Merced to verdiales on Calle Larios, flamenco, horses and a night at the Real that continues into the early hours.

All times, performers and any official updates can be checked in the official Málaga Fair 2026 programme published by Málaga City Council.