What's On in Malaga: October 2026 - Concerts, Festivals and Markets

Published 26 September 2026

Welcome to Malaga in October 2026 - a mellow month of culture, markets and seaside strolls. Whether you are visiting or a local, our guide highlights 10 curated events - from family outings to late-night art walks. There are no headline concerts this month, so smaller gems shine.

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Running all month

• The Ribaltas and Naturalist Baroque
  Until 4 October · Malaga
  An exhibition on the Ribalta family and naturalist baroque painting open until 4 October.
• Screening: Self Portrait, based on Marina Abramović's Nude with Skeleton
  Until 11 October · Malaga
  A scheduled screening based on Marina Abramović's video work running until 11 October.
• Nature in Resistance: Rethinking the Collection
  Until 12 October · Malaga
  An exhibition inviting reflection on nature and the museum collection, open until 12 October.
• TodoDanza Dance Festival
  3 October to 6 November · Marbella
  A dance festival in Marbella featuring performances across October and early November.
• Salvador Dalí: Ten Recipes for Immortality
  Until 15 November · Museo del Grabado Español Contemporáneo, Marbella
  A Dalí exhibition at Marbella's Museo del Grabado Español Contemporáneo running until 15 November.
• Paz Errázuriz: Poetics of Resistance
  Until 15 November · Malaga
  A major photographic exhibition by Paz Errázuriz exploring themes of resistance, open until 15 November.
• Revello de Toro and the 25th Anniversary of the Coronation of the Trinity
  7 October to 30 November · Malaga
  An autumn exhibition on Revello de Toro timed to the 25th anniversary of the Coronation of the Trinity.
• Heavy Vehicle Driving for Road (C + CAP)
  Until 3 December · Calle Lope de Rueda nº 35. (Puerto de la Torre), Malaga
  A professional course for obtaining heavy vehicle driving and CAP certification starting in September.
• Anna Pavlova: A Life Without Borders
  Until 31 December · Malaga
  A long-running exhibition on the life and legacy of ballet icon Anna Pavlova, open through December.
• Picasso for Families: Stay Framed!
  Until 19 September · Malaga
  A year-long family programme of activities exploring Picasso and his work in Málaga.

Weekly street markets

The 1879 Atarazanas market hall trades Monday to Saturday mornings (08:00 - 14:00), and the big Sunday rastro runs at the Recinto Ferial (Cortijo de Torres) from 09:00 to 15:00 with 300+ stalls.

Plan it in one tap

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