Manilva is preparing for one of the most eagerly awaited weeks of the year with its August Fairs and Festivities 2025. From 6 to 10 August, residents and visitors can enjoy a programme full of activities for all ages, combining tradition, live music and the festive atmosphere that characterises the town.
The Opening Day: Wednesday 6 August
The fair will begin on Wednesday 6 August at 22:30 with the official lighting of the illuminations, followed by the traditional opening speech (pregón), which this year will be given by Diego Centeno Tineo, director of the parranda «La juventud Manilveña». On this day, all rides will cost €1.50 as it is Children’s Day.
At 23:30 the coronation will take place of the Queens, Ladies and Misters of the Youth and Children’s categories, the Mis and Mister Segunda Juventud, as well as the Queen and King of the Elderly of the municipality.
In the Caseta de la Juventud (youth marquee), the resident DJs Pablo Drazza, Pájaro and Becerra will be playing the best current hits throughout the night.
At 3:00, performance by the national DJ Batanero.
Thursday 7 August
At 22:00 the group «Latidos» will perform in the Municipal Marquee.
At 00:00, a major performance by «Raya Real», a group with more than 30 years of experience, who will delight the audience with their sevillanas and rumbas.
02:00 Performance by the group «Los enganches», after which «Latidos» will return to the stage and play until the early hours of the morning.
In the Caseta de la Juventud (youth marquee), the resident DJs Pablo Drazza, Pájaro and Becerra will be playing the best current hits throughout the night.
03:00 Performance by «Santo Perreo» with their DJ «Tony Toba»
Friday 8 August
At 21:30 it will be the turn of the youngest in the Caseta de la Juventud (youth marquee) with the children’s show «Cuéntame un Cuento», a story about the power of the Disney classics.
22:30 Music and dancing in the Municipal Marquee with the group Kalima.
00:00 A highlight of the night with a performance by the Andalusian rock group Triana.
02:00 Performance by the group «Chicos G», who will delight the audience with a tribute to the legendary Madrid band «Hombres G», after which the group «Kalima» will return to the stage to continue the party.
In the Caseta de la Juventud (youth marquee), the resident DJs Pablo Drazza, Pájaro and Becerra will be playing the best current hits throughout the night.
03:00 Performance by DJ Pedro Calderón, a Spanish producer and one of the most listened-to artists on Spotify.
Saturday 9 August
20:00 Parade of floats and street procession through the main streets of the Manilva town centre, accompanied by the Charanga Mihitas.
22:30 Music and dancing in the Municipal Marquee with the group Kalima.
00:00 Performance by the musical group «Los inhumanos»
02:00 Performance by the group «Compás flamenco», after which the group Kalima will return to the stage to continue the party.
In the Caseta de la Juventud (youth marquee), the resident DJs Pablo Drazza, Pájaro and Becerra will be playing the best current hits throughout the night.
Sunday 10 August
19:30 Parade of floats and street procession through the main streets of the Castillo area, continuing through the streets of San Luis de Sabinillas, accompanied by the Charanga Mihitas.
22:30 Music and dancing in the Municipal Marquee with the group Kalima.
00:30 Performance by the musical group «Los Mickis», playing covers of the best songs of the 60s, 70s and 80s and other, more recent hits, after which the group Kalima will return to the stage to continue the party.
In the Caseta de la Juventud (youth marquee), the resident DJs Pablo Drazza, Pájaro and Becerra will be playing the best current hits throughout the night.
03:00 Performance by the famous DJ «Ezequiel Rodríguez»
Please note that the Municipal Marquee will open its doors every day from 21:00. The Caseta de la Juventud will be open from 22:00 to 01:00 for young people aged 12 to 16 and no alcohol will be sold during these hours.
Location of the stops:
*1: Manilva: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NZpgPA2EtgogYQp96
*2: El Castillo: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kF8UtRMDjqyXyyBz7
*3: Puerto de la Duquesa: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FpdPp5pDKHQDMcSk6
*4: Sabinillas: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xYXjdfix7i2Lyx288
*5: Fairground: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Uo4577upx1u4rEtZ6
*6: Sabinillas petrol station: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pDG8KfbF5rkUsmcR6
