Marbella Fair 2025 – Feria de San Bernabé
Marbella Fair 2025, also known as Feria de San Bernabé 2025 and as Feria de Marbella 2025, will happen between June 9 and June 15, with the traditional procession (romería) happening before, on June 01. This Feria is named in honor of the patron saint of the city, San Bernabé. Let’s see up close what Marbella has prepared for its big week in 2025!
I have translated and summarized here the activities of the Feria de Marbella 2025, according to the original program (in Spanish only) that can be found on Marbella’s Town Hall page. I’ve also included locations and the routes that the different parades will follow. I hope you enjoy!
Use the table of contents (in blue) to go directly to the day you want to check, and don’t forget to bookmark this post for ease of use during the days of the Feria de San Bernabé 2025. 😉 Also, check our main post about Marbella Old Town, that gives an overview of the area and shows places where many of the Feria events will happen.
Sunday, June 01 – Romeria Procession
Free churros with chocolate tasting
08:30 am at the Plaza de la Iglesia (next to the Church of Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación)
Procession
Departure at 09:00 am from the Church of Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación until the Ermita del Santo Patrón located in the Parque de Nagüeles.
The procession will depart from Marbella’s Old town towards the Parque Nagüeles, where the other events of the day – mass, music and dance shows and paella distribution – will take place.
Itinerary: departure from the Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación Parish, Calle Carmen, Plaza General Chinchilla, Plaza de los Naranjos, Calle Estación, Plaza de la Victoria, Calle Huerta Chica, Avenida Ricardo Soriano, Plaza Monseñor Rodrigo Bocanegra (pirulí), Avenida Don Jaime de Mora y Aragón, Avenida Buchinger, ending in Parque de Nagüeles.
Once at Parque de Nagüeles, there will be the inauguration of the Monolith in honor to D. Miguel Vida Palomo, who will name the Senda del Parque of Nagüeles that goes from the entrance of the park till San Bernabé’s Hermitage.
Mass of the Romeros
Noon at San Bernabé’s Hermitage
Musical performance by Arenal Duo
1:30 pm on the stage located in Nagüeles Park (next to the Hermitage)
Popular Paella tasting
2:00 pm in Nagüeles Park
Concert by “Los Calvin”
4:30 pm in Nagüeles Park
Monday, June 09 – Opening of Marbella Fair 2025
Start of the activities and mechanical attractions
7:00 pm at the Night Fairgrounds near Camino de la Cañada.
Official opening of the San Bernabé 2025 Fair and Festivities
10:00 pm in Francisco Cuevas Blanco Park (Terrazas Puerto Deportivo) with the following activities:
– Reading of the opening speech for the San Bernabé 2025 Fair and Festivities, by Ms. Carmen Pastore Domínguez “Pichu”;
– Coronation of the Queens, King, Junior and Junior Ladies, as well as Miss Congeniality and her Ladies of the San Bernabé Fair and Festival 2025;
– Election of the “People’s Queen,” an appointment that will be made by selecting, among the ladies present at this ceremony, the person who stands out for their admirable kindness and friendliness;
– The traditional “Universe” Fireworks Session, with musicians and aeronautical displays launched from the vicinity of Faro Beach.
Above, the Night Fairgrounds near Camino de la Cañada; below, Francisco Cuevas Blanco Park (Terrazas Puerto Deportivo).
Tuesday, June 10 – Opening of the Day Fair
Ceremonial act of the Security Forces and Corps
11:30 am in the Church Square
Ringing of bells and National and Andalusian Anthems
Noon at Marbella Town Hall
Local Authorities will place the Banner, a historic relic of our city, on the balcony of Marbella Town Hall.
This will be accompanied by the Municipal Band of Marbella Town Hall
Giants and Bigheads Parade, accompanied by the Marbella Musical Group
Noon, right after the ringing of the bells ceremony, departing from Plaza de la Victoria
Itinerary: Plaza de la Victoria, Calle de la Estación, Plaza de los Naranjos, Calle Nueva, Calle Gloria, Calle Francisco Echamendi, Plaza José Palomo, Calle Enrique del Castillo, Avenida Ramón y Cajal, Paseo de la Alameda, Avenida Ramón y Cajal, Calle Pedraza, Plaza de la Victoria.
Official opening of the Day Fair
1:00 pm in the arch of Parque de la Alameda, next to the Virgen del Rocío Fountain (see below).
First, the plaque that gives its name to the entrance arch to the Day Fair will be unveiled, which on this occasion will be in honor of Radio Televisión Marbella.
Following this, from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm, the booths set up on Paseo de la Alameda and Avenida del Mar will be open, each with its own programming for the enjoyment of all visitors.
Activities begin at the Mi Hogar Booth, set up in the Plaza del Mercado (see below), which will feature various events:
1:00 pm: Coronation of the Queens and Kings of the Marbella Active Participation Centers for Seniors.
2:00 pm: “Come, Grandpa, to the Fair” program with the Marbella Volunteer Association and DYA-Málaga. Live music and dancing.
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm: Performance by the Se llama Copla artist María Lozano, accompanied on piano by José Riveros.
Enjoy the Feria live on Radiotelevisión Marbella
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm from Plaza de los Naranjos
Performances by local dance academies and schools
4:30 pm to 9:30 pm 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.
Mechanical attractions
from 7:00 pm to 3:00 am at the Night Fairgrounds
“Ronda de Cuarentunas”
8:00 pm from the balcony of Marbella Town Hall (Plaza de los Naranjos)
for the queens, king, ladies, and Miss Congeniality of the 2025 San Bernabé Fair and Festivities.
Wednesday, June 11 – Civic and religious processions
Civic-Religious Procession
10:00 am at the historic site of the Cruz de Humilladero (Calle Málaga).
Procession led and accompanied by local authorities.
This event will be accompanied by the Municipal Band of the Marbella City Council.
Itinerary: 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 de Málaga, Avenida Nabeul, Calle Málaga and historic place of the Cruz de Humilladero (this last one, shown below).
Presentation of the commemorative medals of the Cross of Humilladero
10:30 am on Calle Málaga
Formal ceremony, after which the civic-religious procession returns along the same route to the Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación Parish.
Gala Parade by the Cavalry Squadron of the Marbella Local Police
10:30 am at Plaza Puente Málaga (Avenida Nabeul)
This parade will join as the Civic-Religious Procession passes by, and will then proceed along the following route:
Avenida Nabeul, Calle Antonio Montero Sánchez, Avenida Duque de Ahumada, Avenida Arias Maldonado, Avenida Ricardo Soriano, Calle Huerta Chica, Plaza de la Victoria, Calle Estación, Plaza de los Naranjos, Plaza General Chinchilla, Calle Carmen, Plaza de la Iglesia (small stop before moving towards Calle Arte, where the Gala parade will head the civic-religious procession till Calle Huerta Chica).
Solemn Mass
11:00 am at the Parish of Our Lady of the Incarnation (Iglesia de la Encarnación)
with the participation of the Our Lady of the Incarnation Choir.
Procession in honor of Saint Bernabé
Following the Solemn Mass conclusion, the procession of Saint Bernabé begins.
Itinerary: departure from the Church (Iglesia de la Encarnación), Plaza de la Iglesia, Calle Trinidad, Calle Salinas, Calle Arte, Calle Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno, Plaza Puente Málaga, Avenida Nabeul, Calle Marques de Najera, Plaza Practicante Manuel Cantos, Calle Tetuán, Avenida Ramón y Cajal, Calle Huerta Chica, Plaza de la Victoria, Calle Estación, Plaza de Los Naranjos, Plaza General Chinchilla, Calle Carmen, Plaza de la Iglesia and back to the Church.
Booths open
from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Paseo de la Alameda and Avenida del Mar
Each with its own program for the enjoyment of all visitors.
Activities begin at the Caseta Mi Hogar, located in the Market Square, with the following centers:
The Plaza de Toros Active Participation Center for Seniors and the Marbella Active Participation Center for Seniors (Peñuelas Street):
2:00 pm – Live music and dancing.
4:00 pm – Performance of choir, sevillanas, and flamenco dance workshops.
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm – Live music and dancing.
Performances by various dance academies
1:30 pm to 8:00 pm on the stage located in Parque de la Represa (in front of Calzados Millán)
with the participation of the following dance academies: Alba Donoso Dance School, Solera de Jerez Professional Flamenco School, Fitflamc Germán Cervera, María la Flamenca Dance Academy, and Fitflamc Gema Piña.
Enjoy the Feria live on Radiotelevisión Marbella
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm from Plaza de los Naranjos
Mechanical attractions
from 7:00 pm to 3:00 am at the Night Fairgrounds
Thursday, June 12 – Children’s Day
Booths open
from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Paseo de la Alameda and Avenida del Mar
Each with its own program for the enjoyment of all visitors.
Activities begin at the Caseta Mi Hogar, located in the Plaza del Mercado, with the Encarna Cantero Active Participation Center for Seniors Day, with the following scheduled performances and activities:
2:00 pm – Live music and dance
4:00 pm – Sevillana and flamenco dance workshops
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm – Live music and dance
Enjoy the Feria live on Radiotelevisión Marbella
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm from Plaza de los Naranjos
Performances by various dance academies
4:00 pm to 9:00 pm on the stage located in Parque de la Represa (in front of Calzados Millán)
with the participation of the following dance academies: Muévete Academy, Paquita Jesús Dance Academy, Mi Lema Melania Leiva Dance Academy, Sandra Vázquez Dance Academy, Eli García Dance Academy, and Danza Marbella Sylvia Shazady.
Children’s Day
From 7:00 pm to 3:00 am at the Night Fairgrounds
During this time slot, reduced prices will apply to all mechanical attractions
Back to the 80s/90s
8:30 pm to 1:00 am on the stage located in the Parque de la Represa, near the Antonio Gil “El Nejo” Temple.
Concert by “Los Calvin” and “Alejados”
Get ready for an unforgettable night full of energy and nostalgia with the best hits from a legendary decade. Dance, sing, and relive the most iconic moments of the 1980s in a unique Feria atmosphere.
Friday, June 13 – Noise-free Day
Booths open
from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Paseo de la Alameda and Avenida del Mar
Each with its own program for the enjoyment of all visitors.
Activities begin at the Caseta Mi Hogar, located in the Plaza del Mercado, with Los Paisajes Active Participation Center for Seniors and Santa Marta Active Participation Center for Seniors.
2:00 pm – Live music and dance.
4:00 pm – Performance of choir, sevillanas, and flamenco dance workshops.
5:00 pm – Rumba-Bolero performance with “Conchi and José Antonio.”
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm – Live music and dance.
Enjoy the Feria live on Radiotelevisión Marbella
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm from Plaza de los Naranjos
Performances by various dance academies
5:00 pm to 9:30 pm on the stage located in Parque de la Represa (in front of Calzados Millán)
with the participation of the following dance academies: 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.
Mechanical attractions
from 7:00 pm to 3:00 am at the Night Fairgrounds
Noise-free day
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the Night Fairgrounds
During this time slot the mechanical rides area of the Night Fairgrounds will be free of loud music and sounds in consideration for, and for the full enjoyment of, all those extremely sensitive to loud sounds and noises.
Youth Space
8:00 pm to 2:00 am on the stage located in the Parque de la Represa in the area of the Antonio Gil “El Nejo” Temple
A space full of energy and creativity as the perfect entertainment setting for sharing the passion for music. With the following DJs:
8:00 pm to 9:30 pm: Enzobv
9:30 pm to 11:00 pm: Chaver
11:00 pm to 12:30 am: Demo
As a closing and main performance, a stellar set by DJ José de las Heras
Saturday, June 14 – Entry of King
6th Historical Reenactment of the Entry of King Ferdinand the Catholic into Marbella on June 11, 1485
11:00 am starting at the intersection of Salinas and Trinidad Streets and moving through Church Square and Plaza de los Naranjos.
Performances by various dance academies
11:30 am to 9:30 pm on the stage located in Parque de la Represa (in front of Calzados Millán)
with the participation of the following dance academies: Mi Lema Melania Leiva Dance Academy, Solera de Jerez Professional Flamenco School, María la Flamenca Dance Academy, Paquita Jesús Dance Academy, Fitflamc Gema Piña, Karina Parra Dance Academy, and Danza Marbella Sylvia Shazady.
Booths open
from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Paseo de la Alameda and Avenida del Mar
Each with its own program for the enjoyment of all visitors.
Activities begin at the Caseta Mi Hogar, located in the Plaza del Mercado, with the Jaime Molina de Prado Active Participation Center for Seniors of Miraflores.
2:00 pm – Live music and dance.
4:00 pm – Choir, sevillanas, and world dance workshops
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm – Live music and dance.
Enjoy the Feria live on Radiotelevisión Marbella
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm from Plaza de los Naranjos (see below).
Mechanical attractions
from 7:00 pm to 3:00 am at the Night Fairgrounds
Bullfighting event
7:30 pm at the Marbella bullring
featuring bullfighters José María Manzanares, Alejandro Talavante, and Saúl Jiménez Fortes.
Youth Space
8:00 pm to 2:00 am on the stage located in the Parque de la Represa in the area of the Antonio Gil “El Nejo” Temple
A space full of energy and creativity as the perfect entertainment setting for sharing the passion for music. With the following DJs:
8:00 pm to 9:30 pm: Dyne
9:30 pm to 11:00 pm: Costi
11:00 pm to 12:30 am: Felipe Nogueira
As a closing and main performance, a stellar set by DJ Vilu Gontero
Sunday, June 15 – Water party!
Children’s Water Festival
Noon at the Arroyo Primero sports facilities (Arroyo I soccer field, shown below)
Featuring numerous surprises and inflatable attractions for the enjoyment and entertainment of the little ones.
Performances by various dance academies
Noon to 2:30 pm on the stage located in Parque de la Represa (in front of Calzados Millán)
with the participation of the following dance academies: Muévete Academy and Alba Donoso Dance School.
Booths open
from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Paseo de la Alameda and Avenida del Mar
Each with its own program for the enjoyment of all visitors.
Activities begin at the Caseta Mi Hogar, located in the Plaza del Mercado, with a get-together between the municipal Active Participation Centers for Seniors.
2:00 pm to 6:30 pm – Live music and dancing.
Enjoy the Feria live on Radiotelevisión Marbella
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm from Plaza de los Naranjos
Mechanical attractions
from 7:00 pm to 3:00 am at the Night Fairgrounds
Noise-free day
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the Night Fairgrounds
During this time slot the mechanical rides area of the Night Fairgrounds will be free of loud music and sounds in consideration for, and for the full enjoyment of, all those extremely sensitive to loud sounds and noises.
Concert by El Arrebato
8:00 pm on the stage located on Avenida Ramón y Cajal next to the Paseo de la Alameda.
A musical show will round off the days of celebration in honor of our patron saint, Saint Bernabé.
Conclusion
Marbella Fair is part of the Spanish tradition of celebrating a town’s history every year, with a week-long event that values tradition and community. Suring the fair, Marbella will be even more beautiful, with locals celebrating Marbella, San Bernabé and more than anything, life. Fair time is a very special time. I hope you and your family appreciate it and join in the celebration. Viva la Feria de Marbella! Olé!
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