Marbella Fair 2026 San Bernabe festival dates, concerts, and exciting upgrades

Marbella’s summer celebration is here as the town hall officially unveils the schedule for the 2026 San Bernabe Fair. A full few days running from Monday, June 8 to Sunday, June 14, this year’s patron saint festivities will give you the mix of traditional Andalucian culture, live music, sport and more

What is the San Bernabe fair schedule for 2026?

On Monday, June 8 at 10pm at Parque Francisco Cuevas Blanco, the opening night will hold the official opening speech, local coronation ceremonies, and a dazzling fireworks display titled “Efecto Prisma” at Faro Beach.

From Tuesday, June 9 onwards, the celebration splits into two different experiences

The day fair held in Marbella’s core at Parque de la Alameda and Avenida del Mar, runs daily from 1pm to 9pm. This year’s central entrance archway pays tribute to the local motorcycle club, Motoclub Peña Los Mentirosos.
The night fair, takes place at the Arroyo Segundo fairgrounds near La Cañada from 9pm until late.

What can visitors do at the day and night fairs?

Day fair is all about Andalucian culture. Visitors can jump between traditional open-air tented bars and local venues like La Viña and Gallery Marbella to enjoy local wines, manzanilla, and classic tapas. The streets will come alive with afternoon pop-rock and flamenco performances. You can catch live music sets by local favourites like Monty Montero, Tony Cultura, and Versionados directly in old town venues. The streets transform with bursts of colour, with locals dressed in traditional flamenco attire, with spontaneous dances across the plazas.

When the sun goes down, the action moves to the newly expanded Arroyo Segundo fairground, which has grown by more than 10,000 square metres this year to accommodate crowds and fresh additions.

The site features an huge array of fairground rides for all ages, classic skill games, and carnival stalls. The new Espacio Joven is a dedicated youth zone with experiences tailored to suit younger festival-goers. Large-scale marquee tents will serve food, fully stocked bars will be available, and larger dancefloors hosting nightly DJs and live party bands.

To make the night fair accessible to everyone, dedicated “Noise-Free Periods” will take place on select days from 7pm to 10pm, turning off loud music, sirens, and flashing lights for individuals with extreme sensory sensitivities.

What traditions will I see and what sporting events are scheduled?

San Bernabe honours the historical 1485 conquest of Marbella by the Catholic Monarchs. On Thursday, June 11 (the official Feast Day), a Solemn Mass will be held at the Parish Church of Nuestra Señora de la Encarnacion at 11am, followed by a civic-religious procession through the historic center. Families can also enjoy the classic parade of “Giants and Big-Heads” and historical re-enactments winding through the streets.

For sports lovers, an amazing town programme features over 800 participants. There will be the 51st Feria Tennis Tournament at the Paco Cantos Sports Complex, a local Petanca Tournament at Rio Huelo, and the return of the popular official Feria Golf Tournament concluding on June 14.

Public access to both the fair grounds is completely free, with food and drink available for purchase inside individual booths.

Parking and public transport are all close by. For the full schedule, official programme and more details visit the Marbella Town Hall website.