Japanese Matsuri Festival

The Japanese Matsuri Festival brings Japanese popular culture to Alhaurín de la Torre through participatory activities, performances and food.

Usual dates and duration

Third Sunday in October.

View the 2026 programme.

Where it takes place

Parque Oriental Bienquerido in the Retamar area of Alhaurín de la Torre.

Province: Malaga.

Autonomous community: Andalusia.

Events and traditions

The day features kimono, decoration and photography workshops, taiko, sumo, virtual reality and wish activities, plus shows, parades, entertainment and Japanese food.

Organisation and visitors

The municipal Citizen Participation department promotes the free festival with the Retamar neighbourhood community.

Official sources