San Bernabe Feria Marbella 2025 |
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Feria de San Bernabé in Marbella
Marbella Feria 2025
Mon 9th to sun 15th June 2025
(Confirmed by Town Hall)
Every year at the beginning of June, Marbella pays homage to its patron saint San Bernabe (Saint Barnabus) with a weeklong fair. The Marbella féria includes all the traditional elements of an Andalusian fair: food, drink, dancing, entertainment and of course, the trademark “casetas” that are set up just for the fair.
See Full daily Schedule of events below.
The actual date of the Marbella fair is determined by San Bernabé Day, which is June 11th. This is always a local holiday and the fair takes place during the first or second week of June, typically from a Tuesday or Wednesday to a Sunday or Monday, depending on which day of the week that the 11th falls and how the Town Hall thinks it best fits with all the festivities. Town hall will vote on the date and the budget a few months before.
San Bernabe Fashion
In the runup to the Marbella Fair, a contest is held to choose the King and Queen of the festivities. The competition usually takes place the week before the fair begins at one of the town’s many well equipped hotels, and it is open to the public.
The fair itself generally receives an official inauguration the Sunday before the Monday when all the activity really starts. On Monday night everyone heads for the beach near the emblematic El Fuerte Hotel (one of the oldest in town) to see the fireworks before diving in to a full scale feria frenzy the next day. From there, you can expect the “day fair” to take over the old part of Marbella and the “night fair” (féria de noche) to be held outside of town near the La Cañada shopping centre. Bus service connects the city centre with all the action on the outskirts.
There are so many things going on during féria week you would do well to obtain one of the many guides available – either a free guide or one distributed in the local newspapers. Stop by the tourist office (there is a centrally located tourist office in the centre of Marbella’s old town in the Plaza del Naranjo) to load up on information and maps and also to get the friendly staff to help you come up with a workable plan in order to see the sights, experience the most authentic fair events and get in on the concerts, dance performances, parades and so many other activities that will be taking place throughout the week.
To really experience the Marbella Fair in style you might like to dress in authentic flamenco fashion. Ask your way to a shop selling “trajes de gitano” in the old town and you are sure to find someone who can deck you out like a native. Do be advised that flamenco dresses run into the hundreds of euros. However, as an alternative you can purchase a simple black lycra flamenco style skirt – the ones used in dance classes and some performances – and then combine it with a lycra flamenco-style body suit (they come with ruffles on the sleeves). Wear this outfit with your hair slicked back, strategically placed flowers, large plastic ear rings, necklaces and bracelets, artfully applied makeup – and don’t forget the flamenco shoes – and you’ll be ready to sing and dance with the rest of them (for a fraction of the cost of dressing in full flamenco gear)!
Agenda San Bernabé
Romeria San Bernabé - Sunday 1st June 2025
8:30 hrs:
Free chocalate and churros in Marbella la plaza de la Iglesia next to Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación church).
9:00 hrs:
Pilgrimage procession to the Chapel of the Patron Saint in Nagüeles Park. Itinerary: Departing from the Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación church on Carmen Street, the procession will continue through General Chinchilla Square, Naranjos Square, Estación Street, Victoria Square, Huerta Chica, Ricardo Soriano Avenue and Monsignor Rodrigo Bocanegra Square (Pirulí). It will then continue along Don Jaime de Mora y Aragón Avenue and Buchinger Avenue before reaching Nagüeles Park.
Upon arrival at Nagüeles Park, the first event will be the unveiling of the monolith in honour of Miguel Vida Palomo. This will name the Nagüeles Park Trail, which runs from the entrance to the Chapel of the Patron Saint.
12:00 hrs
The Pilgrims' Mass begins at the Chapel of the Patron Saint, located inside Nagüeles Park. This celebration will feature various commemorative and ceremonial events.
13:30 hrs
The Arenal Duo will perform on the Nagüeles Park stage (next to the Chapel), and all attendees will dance to well-known melodies in this iconic setting.
13:30 hrs
The Dance Academy Competition will take place in an exclusive setting decorated for the occasion. Performances will be given by the following academies: Eli García Dance Academy, Sandra Vázquez Dance Academy, Melania Leiva Dance Academy, Solera de Jerez Professional Flamenco School, Alba Urbano Dance Academy, Muévete Academy, María la Flamenca Dance Academy, Gema Piña Fitflamc and Cristina Ropero Dance Academy.
14:00 hrs
Popular paella tasting, offered by the Municipal Festival Delegation staff inside Nagüeles Park as part of a day of entertainment and fun in honour of our patron saint.
16.30 hrs
Concert by 'Los Calvin' a local group on the stage in Nagüeles Park next to the Hermitage of Saint Bernabé.
Monday 9th June 2025
19.00 hrs
The start of activities and mechanical attractions at the Fairgrounds, a recreational and fun venue located near Camino de la Cañada, at night.
22:00 hrs
The official opening of the 2025 San Bernabé Fair and Festivities will begin in Francisco Cuevas Blanco Park (Terrazas Puerto Deportivo). Reading of the Pregon (opening speech) for the 2025 San Bernabé Fair and Festivities by Ms Carmen Pastore Domínguez 'Pichu'.
Tuesday, 10 June 2025
11:30 hrs
Ceremonial event, review of the security forces in Church Square.
12:00 hrs
Local authorities will place the banner, which is a historic relic of Marbella, on the balcony of Marbella Town Hall. The Municipal Band of Marbella will accompany the ceremony. The event is accompanied by the ringing of bells and the playing of the national and Andalucian anthems.
Followed by a Giants and Bigheads Parade accompanied by the Marbella Musical Group. The parade will follow the following route:
Plaza de la Victoria → Estación Street → Plaza de los Naranjos → Nueva Street → Gloria Street → Francisco Echamendi Street. → Plaza José Palomo → Enrique del Castillo Street → Ramón y Cajal Avenue → Paseo de la Alameda → Ramón y Cajal Avenue. → Pedraza Street → FINISH. Plaza de la Victoria.
13:00 hrs
Official opening of the Day Fair. This important event in the fair's programme will take place at the arch in Alameda Park, next to the Virgen del Rocío fountain. First, the plaque naming the entrance arch to the Day Fair will be unveiled. This time, it will be in honour of Radio Televisión Marbella.
13:00 to 21:00 hrs
Bars on Paseo de la Alameda and Avenida del Mar will open, each with their own programme of events. Activities will begin at the Caseta Mi Hogar in the Market Square.
13:00 hrs
Coronation of the Queens and Kings of the Marbella Active Participation Centres for Seniors.
14:00 hrs
'Come Grandpa to the Fair' programme with the Marbella Volunteer Association and DYA Málaga. There will be live music and dancing.
17:00 to 19:00 hrs
Performance by María Lozano, a Se Llama Copla programme member, accompanied on the piano by José Riveros.
15:00 to 17:00 hrs
Enjoy the Feria live on Radiotelevisión Marbella from Plaza de los Naranjos. Remember you can also follow on rtvmarbella.tv and social media channels.
16:30 to 21:30 hrs
Performances by local dance academies and schools on the stage located in Parque de la Represa (in front of Calzados Millán), with the following dance academies: Mi Lema Melania Leiva, Alba Urbano Dance Academy, Cristina Ropero Dance Academy, Eli García Dance Academy, Sandra Vázquez Dance Academy, and Maribel Urbano Dance Academy.
19:00 hrs to 03:00 hrs
Opening hours for the rides at the Fairgrounds.
20:00 hrs
"Ronda de Cuarentunas" (Round of Forty-Ones) for the queens, king, ladies, and Miss Congratulations of the San Bernabé Fair and Festivities 2025, an event that will take place from the balcony of Marbella Town Hall (Plaza de los Naranjos).
Wednesday, 11 June 2025
10:00 hrs
A civic-religious procession led by local authorities will take place at the historic Humilladero Cross site on Calle Málaga. The Municipal Band of Marbella Town Hall will accompany this event.
The route will be as follows: Town Hall → Plaza de los Naranjos → Plaza General Chinchilla → Calle Carmen → Plaza de la Iglesia → Calle Caridad → Calle Misericordia → Plaza Altamirano → Calle Mendoza → Plaza Puente Málaga → Avenida Nabeul → Calle Málaga and the historic site of the Humilladero Cross.
10:30 hrs
Presentation of the commemorative Cross of Humilladero medals. This formal ceremony is organised by the Huerto Porral Association of Local Residents in collaboration with the Federation of Marbella Neighbourhood Associations.
After the formal ceremonies, the procession will return along the same route to the Parish of Our Lady of the Incarnation.
The Gala Parade will be led by the Marbella Local Police Cavalry Squadron, which will begin its events in Málaga Bridge Square as the Procession passes by. It will then proceed along the following route:
Nabeul Avenue, Antonio Montero Sánchez Street, Duque de Ahumada Avenue, Arias Maldonado Avenue, Avenida Ricardo Soriano, Calle Huerta Chica, Plaza de la Victoria, Calle Estación, Plaza de los Naranjos, Plaza General Chinchilla, Calle Carmen, Plaza Iglesia. A brief stop will be made here before heading to Calle Arte to meet the procession and lead it to Calle Huerta Chica.
11:00 hrs
Celebration of a Solemn Mass at the Parish of Our Lady of the Incarnation, accompanied by the Our Lady of the Incarnation Choir.
Afterwards, the procession in honour of our patron saint, Saint Barnabas, will begin.
Our Lady of the Incarnation Parish, Plaza Iglesia, Calle Trinidad, Calle Salinas, Calle Arte, Calle Jesus Nazareth, Plaza Puente Málaga, Avenida Nabeul, Calle Marqués de Najera, Plaza Practicante Manuel Cantos, Calle Tetuán, Avenida Ramón y Cajal, Calle Huerta Chica, Calle Victoria, Calle Stacion, Plaza Los Naranjos, Plaza General Chinchilla, Calle Carmen, Plaza Inglesia.
13:00 to 21:00 hrs
The bars on Paseo de la Alameda and Avenida del Mar open, each with its own programme.
Activities begin at the Caseta Mi Hogar in the Market Square, and in the Plaza de Toros Active Participation Centre for Seniors and the Marbella Active Participation Centre for Seniors (Peñuelas Street):
14:00 hrs. Live music and dancing.
16:00 hrs Choir performance, sevillanas and flamenco dance workshops.
17:30 to 20:00 hrs
Live music and dancing.
13:30 to 20:00 hrs.
Performances by various dance academies and schools on the stage in Parque de la Represa (in front of Calzados Millán). Participating dance academies include: Alba Donoso Dance School, Solera de Jerez Professional Flamenco School, Fitflamc Germán Cervera, María la Flamenca Dance Academy and Fitflamc Gema Piña.
15:00 to 17:00 hrs
Tune in to Radiotelevisión Marbella for live coverage of the Fair from Plaza de los Naranjos. You can also follow at rtvmarbella.tv and on our social media channels.
19:00 to 03:00 hrs
Opening hours for the fairground attractions.
Thursday 12th June 2025
1:00 pm to 9:00 pm
The bars on Paseo de la Alameda and Avenida del Mar are open, each with its own feria programme.
Activities begin at the Caseta Mi Hogar in the Plaza del Mercado with the Active Participation Centre for Seniors' Day. The following performances and activities are scheduled:
14:00 hrs: Live music and dancing
16:00 hrs: Sevillana and flamenco dance workshops
17:00 hrs to 20:00 pm: Live music and dancing
16:00 to 21:00 hrs
There will be performances by local dance academies on the stage in Parque de la Represa (in front of Calzados Millán). The following dance academies will participate: Muévete Academy, Paquita Jesús Dance Academy, Melania Leiva Dance Academy, Sandra Vázquez Dance Academy, Eli García Dance Academy and Danza Marbella Sylvia Shazady.
19:00 to 03:00 hrs
CHILDREN'S DAY: During this time slot, reduced prices will apply to all fairground attractions.
20:30 to 01:00 hrs
Back to the '80s and '90s. There will be a concert by Los Calvin and Alejados on the stage in the Parque de la Represa, near the Antonio Gil Bandstand.
Antonio Gil Guerrero, (1932-2015) known as "El Nejo," was a local figure deeply involved in musical groups and bands, particularly the "Batallón Infantil" (Children's Battalion), and dedicated to teaching music to young people in the city.
Friday 13th June 2025
13:00 to 21:00 hrs
The bars on Paseo de la Alameda and Avenida del Mar open, each with its own programme.
Activities will begin at the Caseta Mi Hogar in the Market Square, involving the following centres:
Los Paisajes Active Participation Centre for Seniors and the Santa Marta Active Participation Centre for Seniors:
14:00 hrs. Live music and dancing.
16:00 hrs: Choir performance, sevillanas and flamenco dance workshops.
17:00 hrs: Rumba-Bolero performance with Conchi and José Antonio.
17:30 20:00 hrs. Live music and dancing.
17:00 to 21:30 hrs
There will be performances by local dance academies and schools on the stage in Parque de la Represa (in front of Calzados Millán). The following dance academies will participate: Alba Donoso Dance School, Alba Urbano Dance Academy, Cristina Ropero Dance Academy, Karina Parra Dance Academy, Eli García Dance Academy and Sandra Vázquez Dance Academy.
19:00 hrs to 03:00 am:
Opening hours for the fairground attractions.
19:00 to 22:00 hrs
Noise-free day: During this time slot, the mechanical rides area of the fairgrounds will be completely free from music and loud sounds.
This is for the full enjoyment of those extremely sensitive to loud sounds and noise.
20:00 to 02:00 am
Youth Centre of the San Bernabé Fair and Festival, on the stage in the park by the dam, near the Antonio Gil 'El Nejo' Temple.
Thanks to the collaborative work of the Festival and Youth Delegations, we present a vibrant and creative space, providing the perfect setting to share a passion for music. All attendees will enjoy performances by the following DJs:
20:00 to 21:30 hrs : ENZOBV
21.30 to 23:00 hrs : CHAVER
23:00 to 00.30 hrs : DEMO
The closing performance will be a stellar set by DJ José de las Heras.
Saturday 14th June 2025
11.00 hrs.
The 6th historical reenactment of the entry of King Ferdinand the Catholic into Marbella on 11 June 1485 begins.
Starting at the intersection of Salinas and Trinidad Streets, it will proceed through Church Square and Plaza de los Naranjos.
11.30 to 21.30 hrs.
Performances by local dance academies and schools on the stage in Parque de la Represa (in front of Calzados Millán). Participating dance academies include: Mi Lema, Melania Leiva Dance Academy, Solera de Jerez Professional Flamenco School, María la Flamenca Dance Academy, Paquita Jesús Dance Academy, Fitflamc, Gema Piña Dance Academy, Karina Parra Dance Academy and Danza Marbella, Sylvia Shazady.
13:00 to 21:00 hrs.
Opening of the bars on Paseo de la Alameda and Avenida del Mar, each with its own programme to entertain all visitors.
Activities will begin at the Caseta Mi Hogar in the Plaza del Mercado with the Jaime Molina de Prado Active Participation Centre for Seniors of Miraflores. The following performances and activities are scheduled:
14.00 hrs. Live music and dance.
16.00 hrs. Performance of choir workshops, sevillanas and world dances.
17.30 to 20.00 hrs. Live music and dance.
19.00 to 03.00 hrs.
The opening hours for the fairground attractions.
19.30 hrs.
Bullfighting event for the San Bernabé Fair and Festival at the Marbella Bullring, featuring José María Manzanares, Alejandro Talavante and Saúl Jiménez Fortes.
20:00 to 02:00 hrs.
The Youth Space for the San Bernabé Fair and Festival is open on the stage in the reservoir park, near the Antonio Gil 'El Nejo' Templete.
Thanks to the collaboration of the Festival and Youth Delegations, we present an energetic space.
20.00 to 21.30 hrs. DYNE
21.30 to 23.00 hrs. COSTI
23.00 to 00.30 hrs. FELIPE NOGUEIRA
The closing performance will be a headline set by DJ VILU GONTERO.
Sunday 15th June 2025
12.00 hrs.
Children's Water Festival begins. This event will be held at the Arroyo Primero sports facilities (Arroyo I football pitch) and will feature a variety of surprises and inflatable attractions.
12.00 to 14.30 hrs.
Local dance academies and schools will perform on the stage in Parque de la Represa (in front of Calzados Millán). The following dance academies will participate: Muévete Academy and the Alba Donoso Dance School.
13:00 to 21:00 hrs.
The bars on Paseo de la Alameda and Avenida del Mar will open, each with its own programme.
Activities will begin at the Mi Hogar booth in the Market Square with the following scheduled events:
Community event organised by the municipal Active Participation Centres for the Elderly.
14.00 to 18.30 hrs.
Live music and dancing
19.00 to 03.00 hrs.
Opening hours for the fairground attractions.
19.00 to 22.00 hrs.
Noise-Free Day: During this time, the fairground rides will be free of music and noise, to allow for the enjoyment of the fairground by those who are sensitive to loud sounds.
20.00 hrs.
El Arrebato concert on the stage on Avenida Ramón y Cajal, next to Paseo de la Alameda. This concert will close the celebrations in honour of Marbella's patron saint, Saint Bernabé.
