The festivities began with a night of fireworks and a drone show. Saturday morning was marked by the Pilgrimage to the Basilica Sanctuary of the Virgin of La Victoria, with the Málaga-born actress María Barranco serving as the standard-bearer. The procession departed from Paseo del Parque for the floral offering to the patron saint.
In the evening, the coach of Málaga CF, Juanfran Funes, delivered the proclamation at the Fairgrounds, officially inaugurating the festivities. Following the proclamation, the artistic lighting of the Real took place.
The Historic City Center also came alive with entertainment and shows. Plaza de la Constitución hosted performances by Carlos Bravo and Silverio Soto, while Las Flores, del Obispo, and San Pedro Alcántara squares offered varied musical entertainment. Calle Marqués de Larios featured a Fiesta de Verdiales with different groups and a Popular Folklore Stage.
The Peña Juan Breva presented a flamenco performance, and the Plaza de Toros La Malagueta hosted an extraordinary bullfight.
At the Fairgrounds (Real de la Feria), in addition to the proclamation and lighting ceremony, the Municipal Caseta of Flamenco and Copla offered singing and guitar performances. The Equestrian Exhibition Center presented the show "Málaga dreams on horseback," and the Children's Municipal Caseta featured the "Mastelchef" show. The Verdiales Caseta and the Municipal Auditorium completed the evening's offerings with music and dance performances.
The Explanada de la Juventud buzzed with the Los 40 Urban Session Málaga.
