Benadalid becomes the stage for battles, music, and shows during five intense days with its Fair and Moors and Christians Festival.

Benadalid, a charming municipality in the Genal Valley close to Ronda, is celebrating this week to honor its patron saint, San Isidoro, and to celebrate one of its most emblematic events: the Festival of Moors and Christians, declared a Provincial Tourist Singularity Festival. The Benadalid Fair will take place from August 20 to 24, while the grand Moors and Christians spectacle will be held on Saturday, August 23. As a preview, an animated costume parade is scheduled for Friday the 22nd, which will fill the streets of the town with color.

From this Wednesday, August 20 until Sunday, August 24, Benadalid will celebrate its big days with numerous activities in honor of San Isidoro. The Parish Church of San Isidoro, named after the patron saint, is one of the most prominent spots in the town. The original temple was built in 1505, although the current construction dates back to the 18th century and retains a valuable Mudéjar door.

During these days, the municipality will transform into a true celebration stage, but the most anticipated moment will arrive on Saturday, August 23 at 7:30 PM, when the Castle of Benadalid will host the unique performance of Moors and Christians. "It is a theatrical performance in verse that recreates a small skirmish between Muslims and Christians," explain the town council. This popular staging will be the real focus of the festivities, around which all the festive programming will revolve.

All the programming of the Benadalid Fair

Wednesday, August 20: The Dishes

• 7:30 PM – PARADE BY THE MUNICIPAL BAND OF MUSIC OF JUBRIQUE
• 8:00 PM – MASS AND PROCESSION IN HONOR OF OUR PATRON SAN ISIDORO.
• 9:30 PM – XXIX GASTRONOMIC DAY WITH TASTING OF DISHES PREPARED BY LOCAL RESIDENTS.
• 11:00 PM – FLAMENCO-POP CONCERT WITH CURRO RUIZ AND DENI PEÑA
• 1:30 AM – NIGHT WITH THE BEST CURRENT MUSIC BY DJ MELGAR

Thursday, August 21: Flamenco

• 12:00 PM – PING-PONG CHAMPIONSHIP
• 7:30 PM – PARCHÍS AND DOMINOES CHAMPIONSHIP IN THE PLAZA
• 10:30 PM – XXXI FLAMENCO EVENING ANTONIO MARTÍN VÁZQUEZ, WITH HAM CUTTING AND WINE POURING FOR ATTENDEES.
• 1:00 AM – FLAMENQUITO CONCERT: COMPÁS FLAMENCO

Friday, August 22: Children's Day and Costumes

• 12:30 PM – FOAM PARTY IN THE ALAMEDA
• 4:30 PM – WATER INFLATABLES PARTY AT THE CASTLE
• 11:00 PM – EVENING ENTERTAINED BY THE DYNAMIC ORCHESTRA AND THE KALIMA GROUP
• 12:00 AM – TRADITIONAL DANCE AND COSTUME CONTEST WITH PRIZES FOR THE MOST ORIGINAL

Saturday, August 23: Festival of Moors and Christians

• 7:15 PM – PARADE AND PROCESSION OF MOORS AND CHRISTIANS FROM THE CHURCH OF BENADALID TO THE CASTLE BY THE MUNICIPAL BAND OF MUSIC OF JUBRIQUE
• 7:30 PM – TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL OF MOORS AND CHRISTIANS: FIRST AND SECOND ACT. DURING THE BREAK, THE CAPTIVITY WILL TAKE PLACE.
• 11:00 PM – EVENING ENTERTAINED BY THE DYNAMIC ORCHESTRA AND THE KALIMA GROUP
• 1:00 AM – SPANISH POP ROCK COVERS CONCERT WITH SUPERCOCOS

Sunday, August 24: Day Fair

• 3:30 PM – PARADE, MUSICAL ANIMATION BY THE CHARANGA FU-REMOL, POPULAR PAELLA AND CONCERT BY DANI MÁRQUEZ
• 7:00 PM – BICYCLE RIBBON RACE FOR CHILDREN IN THE PLAZA
• 10:30 PM – MUSICAL ANIMATION IN THE PLAZA WITH THE MARIACHI GROUP AL SON DE MÉXICO
• 12:00 AM – END OF FAIR WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF THE KALIMA GROUP