From 25 to 29 September, this town in Málaga hosts one of its biggest events of the year, featuring concerts, a daytime fair, family activities and a programme that combines tradition and entertainment.
Torremolinos is already in the midst of celebrating its San Miguel Fair 2026, one of the most well-known events on the Costa del Sol’s festive calendar.
See you next time 29 September, the municipality combines activities in the town centre and at the fairground, featuring musical, cultural, family-friendly and traditional events designed for a wide range of audiences.
This year’s event once again places the emphasis on public participation and on one of the elements that have historically characterised these festivities: the sense of community between residents and visitors.
Music for fair nights
Music plays a central role in the programme.
The Príncipe de Asturias Municipal Auditorium is currently hosting a variety of artists and groups. Following the performance by Falete On the opening day, Saturday 26th, it will be the turn of The Aslándticos, with Ochentados as the support act.
They will be performing on Sunday 27th Pepe and Vizio, whilst Monday 28th will feature a day also dedicated to folklore and dance, with the Juan Navarro ensemble and the groups led by Manuel Roldán and Lucía Barroso.
The event will come to a close on Tuesday 29th, the feast day of St Michael the Archangel, with El Kanka, who will be performing at 8.00 pm in Plaza Pablo Ruiz Picasso.
A fair that’s also enjoyed during the day
The celebrations are not confined solely to the exhibition grounds.
From Saturday 26th until Tuesday 29th, much of the action will take place in the centre of Torremolinos.
Plaza San Miguel will feature live music and food and drink outlets, whilst Plaza de la Unión Europea will also host events organised by local groups.
The refurbished Plaza de la Nogalera is also included in the daytime programme, with performances by groups such as Money Makers, Captain Vinyl and Mister Propper.
This combination of day and night festivities transforms the town centre into one of the main venues for the celebrations and allows residents and visitors to take part in the festivities without confining the experience to the fairground.
Equestrian traditions, flamenco and family activities
The San Miguel Fair also features a wide range of activities linked to local traditions.
On Saturday 26th, the 2nd Horse Parade and Horse-Drawn Carriage Competition, with participants gathering at 11.00 am on Calle Cuba, setting off at 12.00 noon and expected to arrive at the exhibition grounds at 1.30 pm.
On Sunday 27th, the Plaza Costa del Sol will host a Flamenco Cajón Masterclass by Sevillanas, with Francis Cerdán on guitar, Rocío La Boterita on vocals, and Isaac García and Lorena Negrillo on percussion.
On Monday 28th, the Torremolinos Bullring will host the equestrian show “Rhythm on Horseback”, featuring the dancer Esperanza Márquez.
The programme also includes activities specifically aimed at children and young people, rounding off a fair designed for a variety of audiences and age groups.
A festival closely linked to Torremolinos
The San Miguel Fair is deeply rooted in the town’s identity.
This year, the promotional poster was designed by Lorenzo Saval, editor of the magazine Coastline, with a play that forges a link between Torremolinos’ cultural memory and its local festival.
The celebrations will come to a close on Tuesday 29th, the feast day of Saint Michael the Archangel, the town’s patron saint.
Festivals that are also part of the tourist experience
Large public festivals are also a way of getting to know a destination.
At this time of year, Torremolinos reveals a side to itself that goes beyond its beaches, hotels and usual leisure activities.
The fair enables visitors to experience the traditions, music, cuisine and ways of socialising that form part of the local identity.
In an established tourist destination such as Torremolinos, events of this kind also help to generate activity outside the peak summer months and ensure that visitors’ experiences are linked to the town’s culture and everyday life.
The photography exhibition 29 September, Torremolinos once again transforms its streets, squares and fairground into a major gathering place for the San Miguel festival.
Skål is also celebrating the San Miguel Fair
Skål Málaga-Costa del Sol It adds to the festive atmosphere of the San Miguel Fair with a gathering of members and their guests at its Torremolinos venue.
The event will take place on Tuesday 29 September and will include light refreshments, rice and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere, coinciding with the celebration of the World Tourism Day.
An opportunity for professionals in the sector to come together to enjoy the trade fair, sightseeing and the company of one another.
