A corner of Marbella you’ve probably never explored, Verbena de Leganitos invites everyone to join

For two nights every August, this one Marbella neighbourhood turns to music, dancing and a multigenerational gathering, everyone is welcome to Verbena de Leganitos on Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8.

What is a Verbena, and where is Leganitos?

A verbena is a Spanish open-air street party, usually held over one or two summer nights in a town square, with live music, dancing and food stalls, and typically organised by a local residents’ group or parish rather than the town hall. Leganitos, where this one takes place, sits close to Marbella’s centre next to the chapel of Nuestra Señora de la Amargura, and is known locally as one of the city’s most symbolic and deeply rooted neighbourhoods.

A night the neighbourhood looks forward to

Leganitos will hold its verbena again this year, with the party beginning at 9.30pm on both evenings in Plaza Jose Antonio Perez Cervera. Councillor for Citizen Participation Enrique Rodriguez confirmed the council’s support, calling it one of the most important events on the neighbourhood associations’ summer calendar. He described the square as a gathering place in one of the city’s most traditional corners, and encouraged both residents and visitors to come along to enjoy the two evenings.

Music, dancing and something for the children

Both nights will keep you dancing with live music from orchestra La Gala, in true Spanish style going well past midnight. Bouncy castles will be set up for younger visitors, and organisers will crown this year’s queens, ladies-in-waiting and popular queen, a tradition that has been part of the festival for years. A bar staffed by the Hermandad de la Amargura (a local brotherhood) will be keeping you refreshed serving drinks across the two evenings.

An important event for the neighbourhood each year

Manuel Sanchez, president of the residents’ association, invited everyone who would like to join in, describing the atmosphere as relaxed and cool on summer nights, and thanked everyone who helps make it happen each year. Ivan Vega, deputy head of the Amargura brotherhood, thanked the council and the wider community for their support. Money raised at the bar, he said, will go towards new projects planned for 2027 and towards the brotherhood’s preparations for Sabado de Pasion (Passion Saturday), the Holy Week procession.

Anyone free on August 7 or 8 should go along to explore a new part of town, get involved and enjoy two easy-going evenings of music, tradition and new neighbourly company.