Free concerts, horses and five days of Spanish tradition « Euro Weekly News
Torrox will celebrate its 2026 Feria from Wednesday, September 30 to Sunday, October 4, with free concerts, traditional celebrations, horse riding displays and family entertainment.
The five-day programme of events gives residents and visitors plenty of chances to enjoy the town without having to pay to see the main evening concerts. Music includes Raya Real on the opening night, Miguel Campello on Thursday, Maki & Maria Artés on Friday, Javier Ojeda on Saturday and Paco Candela on Sunday. There will also be performances from Play, Malamanera and POP FM, plus music at the Caseta del Mayor.
Horse lovers have plenty to see
The Feria has a strong equestrian side, with three events taking place at La Granja. A traditional horse parade leaves La Granja at 5pm on Friday, October 2, heading towards the Convent. Riders will be dressed in traditional Spanish clothing.
Saturday brings a Grand Equestrian Show at Complejo La Granja from 5pm, followed by an equestrian ribbon race in the same area at 5pm on Sunday.
Family fun and a traditional finale
Sunday’s Feria de Día starts at 1pm, giving visitors a chance to enjoy the celebrations during daylight hours.
The religious side of the Feria takes centre stage later, with the patron saints Nuestra Señora de las Nieves and San Roque carried in procession from the parish church to their sanctuary at 8pm.
Fireworks are scheduled for 10.30pm before Paco Candela takes to the stage at 11.30pm.
Families are also catered for. Wednesday is Children’s Day, with reduced prices on the fairground rides, while the attractions at Llano de la Almazara will operate without music or noise until 9pm throughout the Feria.
For British residents looking for a taste of traditional Andalusian celebrations close to home, Torrox’s Feria combines live music with horses, fairground fun and some of the town’s oldest traditions.
