When is the Malaga Fair 2025?

Málaga/The countdown for the Málaga Fair 2025 has begun. The official announcer for this year has been revealed, undertaken by the writer from Málaga Javier Castillo, and the voting to choose the promotional poster is still open. Once again, the city is gearing up for these days of celebration, which are split between the city center and the Real Cortijo de Torres. This Málaga Fair is held from August 16 to 23. As usual, it coincides with the local holiday on the 19th.

Why August 19th is a holiday

Tuesday, August 19th is a holiday in Málaga. The reason for choosing this holiday dates back to the era of the Catholic Monarchs, which is the origin of the Málaga Fair. The Municipal Fair Ordinance of the Council states: "For the annual determination of its calendar, it is established as a reference the necessary inclusion of the 19th, in commemoration of the Reconquest of Málaga by the Catholic Monarchs and its incorporation into the Crown of Castile".

Voting open for the Fair poster

Voting for the selection of the promotional poster for the Málaga Fair 2025 opened on Friday. The deadline is Wednesday, July 2 at 10:00 AM. There are five finalists, from a total of 157 submissions received, competing for the honor of being this year's poster. The process is online, by clicking here you can access the website set up by the council for voting. All adult citizens can participate, and they must select one of the five finalist works. Once the user is identified, the vote will be counted.

The five finalists are:

• Aires de Málaga
• Lady Málaga
• Málaga, Biznaga de Arte
• Málaga Cubista
• Tattoo

Javier Castillo, announcer of the Fair in 2025

This year, the mayor of Málaga, Francisco de la Torre, has again introduced the announcer through a video. On Sunday morning he shared that the name of the person would be announced soon, and by late afternoon, with just 12 hours difference, it was revealed that it would be the writer Javier Castillo. The proclamation will take place on August 16, at the Cortijo de Torres, marking the start of this year's festivities.

Castillo, an author of international fame, is considered a contemporary phenomenon of the novel. His first book, The Day Sanity was Lost, would catapult him to fame. From there, would follow the publications of The Day Love was Lost, Everything that Happened with Miranda Huff, The Snow Girl, The Soul Game, The Crystal Cuckoo, and The Crack of Silence. Additionally, his work has also made the jump to the audiovisual world through Netflix, with a series adaptation of The Snow Girl.

With this appointment, Javier Castillo takes over from El Kanka, who announced the Fair in 2024. Before them, other notable names such as Alberto Díaz, María Peláe, Manolo Sarria, Antonio de la Torre, Dani Rovira, Pablo Alborán, Julio Iglesias, Chiquito de la Calzada, or María Teresa Campos have done the same.