Manilva sets up for six days of live music, parades and family fun at the feria 2026

Manilva hosts six days of music, fun and family activities at the Feria 2026


Manilva’s annual August Feria will take place from Tuesday, 4 August to Sunday, 9 August 2026. Get ready to enjoy six days of live entertainment and tradition as Manilva prepares for its August Feria.

The Senior Dinner is followed by the Children’s Day.

On Tuesday, senior residents will kick off the holiday week with a special dinner in Plaza de la Vendimia. Maribel castillo will entertain guests after the meal. Se Me Enamora el AlmaA live orchestra pays tribute to Spanish icon Isabel Pantoja

Children can look forward to taking advantage of the fair with discounted rides on Wednesday during Children’s Day, with attraction tickets priced at just €1.50 from 9pm. The official opening ceremony begins at 10:30pm, with the lighting of the entrance lights to the fairground. A welcome speech by Elisa Luque Pacual from the local community will follow. At 11:30pm the Feria Queens of each town will be crowned, followed by live music. The New Velada ensemble and DJs along with guest DJ Batanero will perform in the marquee.

Main marquees to host live music

Entertainment continues into Thursday night with New Velada, followed at midnight by flamenco-pop duo Maki & Maria. Spanish pop rock band Los Twingo takes the stage at midnight with a mixture of covers and humor, while DJ Jose Peibol is the star of the Youth Tent. He will be performing urban and reggaeton. Radio Petrarca will cover classic hits from the 1970s to the 1990s. Flamenco-pop singer Calet, and DJ Tony Toba will perform until the early morning hours.

Parades of floats in Manilva and Sabinillas

The colourful float procession will take place in the streets of locality on Saturday night at 8pm. Brass bands Los Mihitas, and Cadiz are also expected to join. Main marquee performances feature Latidos, flamenco group El Callejon, Compas Flamenco and guest DJ Ezequiel Rodriguez.

Street performers and their floats are back on Sunday night at 7:30pm. They will be traveling through El Castillo de la Duquesa as well as San Luis de Sabinillas. Demarco Flamenco, a popular flamenco-fusion act, will headline the final night of the festival at 12:30am. DJ Pedro Calderon will perform until late.

A week packed with family fun and activities for all ages. The full programme can be found on the Manilva city hall website or social media.


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