What to do today, Wednesday 19 August, at Málaga Fair 2026: Nancys Rubias, verdiales and family activities

The Málaga Fair 2026 continues today, Wednesday 19 August, with activities for almost every type of visitor. From midday, the Historic Centre will once again fill with music, verdiales and traditional performances, while the focus gradually shifts towards La Malagueta and the Cortijo de Torres fairground later in the day.

Highlights include the Magical Fair for children in Plaza de la Merced, equestrian shows, the bullfight featuring Talavante, Emilio de Justo and Roca Rey, and an evening concert at the Municipal Auditorium with Hoffman and Nancys Rubias.

Carlos Bravo and Cantando Bajito in Plaza de la Constitución

Those looking to start the day at the city-centre Fair can head to Plaza de la Constitución.

Carlos Bravo will perform from 1pm to 4pm, followed by Cantando Bajito from 4pm to 6pm.

There will also be live entertainment in Plaza de las Flores, Plaza del Obispo and Plaza de San Pedro Alcántara between 3pm and 6pm.

This makes it easy to move around the Historic Centre and enjoy several different performances throughout the afternoon.

Verdiales take over Calle Larios

Traditional Málaga music returns to one of the city’s most famous streets.

A new Verdiales Festival will take place on Calle Marqués de Larios, featuring two groups representing different styles.

The Panda Montes de Guadalmedina, performing in the Montes style, will play from 1pm to 4pm. The Panda Azahar de Algaidas, representing the Almogía style, will perform from 2pm to 5pm.

It is one of the best places in the city centre to experience one of Málaga province’s most distinctive musical traditions during the Fair.

Folklore and flamenco throughout the afternoon

Traditional culture remains a major part of Wednesday’s programme.

From 12pm to 2pm, the Popular Málaga Folklore Stage will welcome the choirs Guadalmedina, Los Laureles, Sueños Malagueños and Casa de Álora.

From 4pm to 5pm, Coro Aire del Sur and Coro Mediterráneo will take over.

Flamenco returns to Peña Juan Breva, at Calle Ramón Franquelo, 4.

At 3pm, Alfredo Tejada will perform accompanied by guitarist Antonio de la Luz. At 4:30pm, Grupo Flamenco Bulerías, featuring Gema Garcés, will take the stage.

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

Families will once again find one of the day’s most complete programmes in Plaza de la Merced.

From 12pm to 3:30pm, the Magical Fair De la Tierra a la Luna. 30 Aniversario continues with workshops, games, theatre, puppetry, street entertainment, magic and music, as well as an eco-friendly carousel.

Participating companies include Acuario Teatro, La Pili, Vibra Alto, Mago Luigi, La Carpa Teatro, Crystal Zircus, Manolo Supertramp, Sésamo Teatro and Grupo Tenguerengue, among others.

Families can also continue the day with another children’s show at the Real in the evening.

‘Los viajes de Julio Verne’ at the Municipal Children’s Marquee

At 9:30pm, Acuario Teatro will perform Los viajes de Julio Verne at the Municipal Children’s Marquee.

The show forms part of the Fair’s free programme for younger visitors and offers a family-friendly option before exploring the rides and other areas of Cortijo de Torres.

Horses and equestrian entertainment throughout the day

The equestrian side of the Fair remains another major attraction.

The traditional Horse and Carriage Parade will take place from 12pm to 8pm along its official route through the fairground.

The Equestrian Exhibition Centre, at Calle Antonio Rodríguez Sánchez, 39, will also host two performances of ‘Aires de galope por la Serranía’, at 4pm and 10pm.

Flamenco begins even earlier at the Real. At 2pm, the Municipal Flamenco and Copla Marquee will welcome Miguel Astorga on vocals, Aitor Escobar on guitar and Grupo Flamenco Taranto, featuring Rocío Portillo.

Talavante, Emilio de Justo and Roca Rey at La Malagueta

The bullfighting programme also continues today at La Malagueta bullring.

At 7pm, bulls from Victoriano del Río will be fought by Talavante, Emilio de Justo and Roca Rey.

The event takes place before the main evening entertainment begins at Cortijo de Torres.

Nancys Rubias and Hoffman headline the Municipal Auditorium

Live music is one of Wednesday night’s main attractions.

The Municipal Auditorium at Cortijo de Torres begins its programme at 9:30pm with a showcase of traditional Málaga and flamenco dance.

This will be followed by the main gala featuring Hoffman and Nancys Rubias.

Led by Mario Vaquerizo, Nancys Rubias bring their distinctive mix of pop, electronic music, glam and spectacle to one of the main free concerts of the day.

Flamenco, verdiales and DJs until late

Several other areas of the Real will remain busy into the early hours.

The Verdiales Marquee welcomes Panda La Cepa, representing the Montes style, from 10pm to 1am. From midnight until 3am, Panda El Capitán will continue with the Almogía style.

At 10:30pm, the Municipal Flamenco and Copla Marquee hosts the 7th Málaga Flamenco Dance Schools Festival.

Meanwhile, the Youth Area will feature DJ Manuel Pallarés from 10pm.

Today’s Málaga Fair programme at a glance

• 12pm-3:30pm: Magical Fair in Plaza de la Merced.
• 12pm-8pm: Horse and Carriage Parade.
• 1pm-6pm: Carlos Bravo and Cantando Bajito in Plaza de la Constitución.
• 1pm-5pm: Verdiales on Calle Larios.
• 3pm: Alfredo Tejada at Peña Juan Breva.
• 4:30pm: Grupo Flamenco Bulerías.
• 4pm and 10pm: Aires de galope por la Serranía.
• 7pm: Bullfight at La Malagueta.
• 9:30pm: Los viajes de Julio Verne at the Municipal Children’s Marquee.
• 9:30pm: Málaga and flamenco dance showcase at the Auditorium.
• 10pm: Main gala with Hoffman and Nancys Rubias.
• 10pm-3am: Verdiales Festival.
• 10pm: DJ Manuel Pallarés.
• 10:30pm: 7th Málaga Flamenco Dance Schools Festival.

Wednesday offers another full day of plans without leaving Málaga: start with children’s activities or verdiales in the city centre, continue with La Malagueta or the equestrian programme at the Real, and finish the night with concerts, flamenco and late-night music.

All times, performances, locations and any possible changes can be checked in the official Málaga Fair 2026 programme published by Málaga City Council.