Fairs are the soul of summer on the Costa del Sol. Music, joy, booths full of atmosphere and flavors that conquer. These festivities are synonymous with meetings between friends, lively traditions and fun at street level. Here are some of the highlights of summer 2025. But there are many more to
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From fair to fair: this is how summer is celebrated on the Costa del Sol
Throughout the summer, the Costa del Sol is filled with colour, music and lots of fun. It is time to celebrate and let yourself be carried away by the rhythm of the music, the sound of the clapping and the joyful atmosphere that surrounds every corner of the province.
Choose your fair and get ready to live an unforgettable experience!
Malaga city: the queen of summer
The great protagonist of the summer is, without a doubt, the Malaga Fair 2025, which will be held from August 16 to 23.
During those eight days, the city becomes a continuous party. Both the historic centre and the Cortijo de Torres fairgrounds offer a varied programme for all audiences. Booths, live music, local cuisine and a cozy atmosphere fill the festive spaces.
At night, the party continues with concerts, attractions and booths that keep the energy alive until well into the morning. A complete experience for those looking to celebrate in a big way.
July fairs: first summer festivals
Throughout July, Corumbela kicks off with its fair on the first weekend of the month, while Rincón de la Victoria and Benajarafe celebrate their festivities in honour of the Virgen del Carmen around 16 July, with processions and atmosphere by the sea.
Estepona celebrates one of the most anticipated fairs on the coast. Its urban centre is transformed with booths, equestrian shows, concerts and activities for all audiences. An essential event for those looking for a traditional atmosphere by the sea.
Torre del Mar combines the best of the beach with the festive spirit of the Axarquia. Lively walks, live music, attractions and a gastronomic offer that you will fall in love with. Ideal for those looking to party by the Mediterranean Sea.
In towns such as Cómpeta, Álora, Sayalonga, Almáchar or La Viñuela, the fairs maintain their more local essence. Open-air dances, homemade dishes and a cosy atmosphere make these celebrations an authentic sample of summer in the interior of Malaga.
The coast shines again in the last week of July with the Fair of La Cala de Mijas, which bids farewell to the month with a wide variety of activities for all audiences.
August: endless nights and lively traditions
The Torre de Benagalbón fair, in Rincón de la Victoria, is a local gem. With family festivals, children's activities and outdoor performances, it is perfect for those looking to enjoy a great party.
At the beginning of August, the fairs of Torre de Benalgarbón, Alcaucín, Algarrobo, Casabermeja, Benamargosa and Canillas de Albaida are held, where the tradition is lived closely, between open-air dances, local activities and typical gastronomy.
Also taking place on these dates are the Manilva August Fair, the Alameda fair, which is held for several consecutive days throughout that first week, and the Emigrant Fair in Villanueva del Rosario, a celebration dedicated to those who return to the municipality in summer. The town of Chilches, belonging to Vélez-Málaga, also celebrates its fair at this time of the month.
In mid-August, celebrations such as the Fair of the Virgen de la Cruz in Benalmádena, with music and processions, stand out. Pizarra lives its festivities with cultural activities and a participatory atmosphere, as well as Villanueva de la Concepción and Benahavis, which also celebrate their fairs around those dates. In Tolox, the unique Fiesta de la Cohetá takes place, in honour of its patron saint, San Roque.
At the end of August, the province continues to celebrate with intensity. Antequera displays all its tradition with day and night fairs, equestrian shows and a monumental environment that enriches the experience. In El Burgo and Guaro, located in the heart of the mountains, the fairs retain their most authentic essence, with a rural, hospitable atmosphere full of local flavour.
Each of these fairs, with its particularities, reflects cultural diversity and makes the month of August a perfect opportunity to travel the province from party to party.
September: the great festive finale of summer
Ronda celebrates its Pedro Romero Fair, one of the most outstanding in Andalusia. The city dresses up with bullfighting, equestrian shows and a classic atmosphere that combines passion and tradition in a unique setting.
Torremolinos joins the celebrations with its fair in honour of San Miguel. The streets are filled with joy with cultural activities, musical performances and proposals for all ages.
In Mijas Pueblo, the fair becomes a living postcard: decorated streets, booths between white facades and performances in the square that bid farewell to the summer with style and local flavor.
Also in the last week of September, Vélez-Málaga celebrates its San Miguel Fair, with booths, concerts, activities for all audiences and a lively atmosphere that fills the streets of the center and the fairgrounds for several days.
Experience a summer full of fairs on the Costa del Sol
Fairs on the Costa del Sol are much more than popular celebrations: they are experiences that combine tradition, gastronomy, culture and a lot of joy.
In this tour we have highlighted some, but there are many others spread throughout the province that also deserve to be experienced. Check out our leisure agenda and don't miss any plans this summer on the Costa del Sol.
