thanks in advance. to get trip updates and message other travellers. Runs from evening thru to 5am each of the 5 days. What date will this be next year please? 100% guaranteed San Juan is the 24th June every year. When is the San Juan Festival; Show More . As well as the bonfires that burn continuously, there are also muecos or dolls that are burnt. It's celebrated on June 23rd, St. John's Eve and the day of the summer solstice. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. A host of events will be taking place in Benalmadena, starting on the evening of June 23 and running until June 29. Our apartment overlooks the Feria ground A big drink helps you sleep LOL. And when it almost burns out, residents jump through the hot coals in order to purify themselves and get rid of the problems. SPAINS San Juan festival has its roots in a pagan celebration that takes place every year to mark the start of summer. Following two years of San Juan celebrations being cancelled in Malaga (one of the most popular destinations for the festivals celebrations), the significance of the effigy is more important than ever. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. I was just told that there will be fireworks in the San Juan night 23/24 of June around 1.00 am near the Bil Bil castle>>. This festival honoring the patron saint of fishermen is held in all municipalities of the Costa del Sol. Something great going on in your area that we havent mentioned? In Malaga, for example, as well as in lots of other spots in Spain, some people make wishes when midnight comes around on the night of the fiesta of San Juan. This celebration is known as the 'Veladilla del Carmen' and has become more than simply the procession of the sailor and is now something of a favourite local tradition, with a special mass and then the carrying of the virgin to the sea, where the procession continues by boat. - Carnival in Benalmadena is celebrated during 10 days with parades, masquerades and competitions. In the meanwhile, the rest of the locals lead roundelays and sing songs by the fire. Bring plenty to drink, something to eat, carry a sweater if you are going to be near the water, and be prepared to see the sun rise on the morning of the 24th. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. I would like to know what not to miss and also will there be any fireworks this year? - San Juan Fair in Arroyo de la Miel, from June 24 to 29. The official date is the 19th & 20th in March. Another outstanding event is the staging of the Passion of Christ "El Paso" in the hills of Benalmdena, where residents of the municipality become actors for one day. June 24th is the day of San Juan. Re: San Juan festival 4 years ago Save Thanx Mantalk So make sure that you reserve the night of June 23rd for La noche de San Juan. Oh that's a shame! Known as 'El Paso' the procession, made up of locals, starts at sunrise on Friday of the 'Virgen de la Soledad'. Fire and water, purification and rejuvenation, turning away from the past and looking forward to the future: This is what the Night of San Juan is all about. ian_janice. We were planning on visiting Paloma Park anyway as our 3 year old will love it, so this will just give us even more to do. This year artist Fernando Wilson was chosen to design the jua with a focus on the war in Ukraine. Although Fiesta de San Juan is dedicated to Saint John, its tradition refers to pagan times. Learn how your comment data is processed. [CDATA[// >