27 Aug · 20:30
Quinteto XXI – Jazz
🎵 Music 📍 Centro Historico Recinto Eduardo Ocón
A live jazz concert by Quinteto XXI at Recinto Eduardo Ocón.
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Last updated 24 August 2026 · 22 events in Malaga, today through April 2027 · Malaga area guide
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The nights everyone will be talking about📅 This week 4
27 Aug
Chess Time: Children's Chess Workshop at BPM Cristóbal Cuevas
👪 Family 📍 Malaga Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Cristóbal Cuevas" (Bailén-Miraflores)
A children's chess workshop organised at the municipal library BPM Cristóbal Cuevas.
28 Aug · 19:00
Special visit: Málaga Park sculptural tour
🎭 Culture 📍 Centro Historico MUCAC La Coracha. Edificio 1 y Parque de Málaga
A guided sculptural tour around Parque de Málaga starting at MUCAC La Coracha.
1 Sept · 20:00
K-pop Exhibition by Asociación Hallyu
🎵 Music 📍 Centro Historico Recinto Eduardo Ocón
An event focused on K-pop culture organised by Asociación Hallyu at Recinto Eduardo Ocón.
🔮 Coming up 10
9 Sept · 20:00
OFMA – Málaga Flute Orchestra
🎵 Music 📍 Centro Historico Recinto Eduardo Ocón
A concert by the Málaga flute orchestra OFMA at Recinto Eduardo Ocón.
9 Sept - 18 Sept
Training in Personal Skills for Employment (Edition 2)
✨ Other 📍 Malaga Sesiones presenciales en C/ Concejal Muñoz Cerván 3. Módulo 5 (Tabacalera)
A short programme of in-person sessions to develop personal skills for employment.
10 Sept - 20 Sept
Candlelight: Disney Love Songs
🎵 Music 📍 La Malagueta Salón Real del Gran Hotel Miramar
An intimate candlelit concert of romantic Disney songs at the Gran Hotel Miramar.
13 Sept - 4 Oct
Candlelight: Tribute to Mecano
🎵 Music 📍 La Malagueta Salón Real del Gran Hotel Miramar
A candlelit tribute concert celebrating the songs of Mecano at Gran Hotel Miramar.
20 Sept
Grupo Firme Spain Tour 2026 – Málaga
🎵 Music 📍 Teatinos Málaga Forum (Antiguo Autocines Málaga)
Grupo Firme perform as part of their Spain tour at the Málaga Forum venue.
9 Oct
The Round Kermesse in Málaga (La Trinchera)
🎵 Music 📍 Centro Historico La Trinchera
A live music night billed as La Kermesse Redonda at La Trinchera venue.
25 Oct
Candlelight: Queen vs. The Beatles
🎵 Music 📍 La Malagueta Salón Real del Gran Hotel Miramar
An evening of candlelit arrangements juxtaposing Queen and The Beatles classics.
30 Oct
Candlelight: Michael Jackson
🎵 Music 📍 Centro Historico Sala Fundación Unicaja Mª Cristina
Candlelit concert featuring orchestral arrangements of Michael Jackson hits.
21 Nov
Candlelight: Tribute to Adele
🎵 Music 📍 Centro Historico Sala Fundación Unicaja Mª Cristina
An intimate candlelit performance of Adele songs in Sala Fundación Unicaja Mª Cristina.
30 Apr
Balkan Paradise Orchestra in Málaga
🎵 Music 📍 Centro Historico La Cochera Cabaret
A Balkan-fusion performance by Balkan Paradise Orchestra at La Cochera Cabaret.
🏛️ Ongoing exhibitions & seasons 8
Running for weeks - drop in whenever suits you.
1 Jul - 31 Aug On today
Family Workshop Visit: Atrapaluz – The Secret Behind the Shadow
👪 Family 📍 Malaga
A hands-on family workshop exploring light, shadow and creative play.
24 Jul - 27 Sept On today
Exhibition: The Name of the Bug, I've Told You – Juanjo Fuentes
🎭 Culture 📍 Malaga
A contemporary exhibition of works by Juanjo Fuentes reflecting on identity and form.
22 May - 4 Oct On today
Exhibition: The Ribalta Family and Naturalist Baroque
🎭 Culture 📍 Malaga
An exhibition focusing on the Ribalta painters and the naturalist Baroque tradition.
26 Jun - 15 Nov On today
Paz Errázuriz exhibition: Poetics of Resistance
🎭 Culture 📍 Malaga
A major photography exhibition by Paz Errázuriz exploring poetics of resistance.
9 Apr - 30 Aug On today
Guided visits: Architecture Without a Centre – Archipelagos
🎭 Culture 📍 Malaga
Daily guided visits to the temporary exhibition on dispersed architecture and archipelagos.
29 Apr - 27 Sept On today
Exhibition: A recent history of textile art – Weaving Stories
🎭 Culture 📍 Malaga
An exhibition tracing recent developments in textile art and techniques.
27 Mar - 6 Sept On today
Exhibition: Archipelago – Imaginary Cartography from the Suñol Soler Collection
🎭 Culture 📍 Malaga
A thematic exhibition presenting imaginative cartographies from the Suñol Soler collection.
25 Apr - 12 Oct On today
Nature in Resistance: Re-thinking the Collection
🎭 Culture 📍 Malaga
A curated selection that invites rethinking nature within the museum collection.
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Worth the drive
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27 Jun - 13 SeptEstepona
Dino Expo XXL 2026 (Estepona)
A large dinosaur exhibition at Estepona's Palacio de Congresos running through mid-September.
26 Aug · 22:00Marbella
Nile Rodgers & Chic at Starlite Occident
A headline funk and disco set by Nile Rodgers & Chic at Starlite in Marbella.
26 Aug · 23:59Marbella
Site Veo at Starlite Occident
A Starlite late-night performance by Site Veo in Marbella.
27 Aug · 23:59Marbella
Pool Party at Starlite Occident
A themed late-night pool party event at the Starlite festival in Marbella.
28 Aug · 23:59Marbella
Old Money at Starlite Occident
A late-night show by Old Money at Starlite festival in Marbella.
28 Aug · 20:00Marbella
5th Jiuuu Festival (Marbella)
A festival event taking place at Marbella's bullring plaza.
28 Aug · 21:00Marbella
La Danza Macabra: Fantastic Nocturnes
A musical performance titled La Danza Macabra at Marbella's José Pernía Calderón auditorium.
29 Aug · 22:00Marbella
Love of Lesbian at Starlite Occident
Indie-rock band Love of Lesbian headline at Starlite Occident in Marbella.
29 Aug · 23:59Marbella
Daddy at Starlite Occident
A late-night Starlite performance by Daddy in Marbella.
29 Aug · 22:00Estepona
Equestrian Art Festival (Estepona)
An equestrian arts festival held at the Plaza de Toros in Estepona.
3 Sept · 20:00Marbella
Premios Juventud at Starlite Occident
The Premios Juventud show takes place as part of the Starlite festival programme.
4 Sept · 21:30Puerto Banus
The Beatles Symphonic Fantasy at Marbella Arena
A symphonic tribute to The Beatles at the Marbella Arena in Puerto Banús.
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Weekly street markets
Malaga's mercadillos run every week, all year round - no dates needed, just turn up.
Monday to Saturday08:00 - 14:00
Atarazanas Market
Market 📍 Centro Calle Atarazanas, Centro
The 1879 iron market hall - fresh fish, produce and tapas counters. Closed Sundays.
Every Sunday09:00 - 15:00
Malaga Sunday rastro
Market 📍 Malaga Recinto Ferial, Cortijo de Torres
Over 300 stalls - one of the biggest Sunday flea markets in Andalusia, at the fairground.
Beaches
Beach
Playa de la Malagueta
📍 La Malagueta Steps from the centre
The city beach - promenade, chiringuitos and the famous MALAGUETA sand sign.
Beach
Playa de la Caleta
📍 La Caleta East of La Malagueta
Leafier and calmer than its neighbour - locals' pick for a quieter swim near town.
Beach
Playa de Pedregalejo
📍 Pedregalejo The old fishing barrio
Small coves lined with the city's best espeto chiringuitos - sardines grilled on boats.
Beach
Playa de El Palo
📍 El Palo Further east
Deeply local - fishing boats on the sand and legendary seafood at every corner.
Beach
Peñón del Cuervo
📍 El Palo City's eastern edge
A wilder cove split by a rock outcrop - a favourite for evening barbecues.
Beach clubs
Beach club
El Balneario
📍 El Palo Baños del Carmen
The 1918 bathing club on the rocks - voted Spain's best chiringuito 2025; sunset drinks under century-old trees.
Beach club
Chiringuito El Cachalote
📍 La Malagueta Playa de la Malagueta
Big covered beach terrace on the city sand - seafood, tapas and cold Victoria.
Beach club
Gutiérrez Playa
📍 Huelin Antonio Banderas promenade
Espetos and seafood done properly on the western promenade.
Michelin-starred restaurants
Restaurant
José Carlos García
📍 Centro Muelle Uno, the port
One Michelin star on the port - Malaga's original starred kitchen, seafood-led tasting menus.
Restaurant
Kaleja
📍 Centro Old Jewish quarter
One Michelin star - Dani Carnero's stew-centric, fire-driven Malaga cooking.
Restaurant
Blossom
📍 Centro Museum of Malaga building
One Michelin star - Emi Schobert's refined tasting menus for just 30 diners.
Restaurant
Palodú
📍 Centro Historic centre
New star for 2026 - Cristina Cánovas and Diego Aguilar's creative, approachable tasting menus.
Nightlife
Nightlife
Sala Gold
📍 Centro Calle Luis de Velázquez
Open 365 nights a year - themed parties and a serious light rig in the historic centre.
Nightlife
Theatro Club
📍 Centro Historic centre
Club nights meet cabaret, jazz and live shows in a theatrical setting.
Nightlife
Amazonia by Wengé
📍 Centro Historic centre
Rainforest-themed rooms for house and electronic sessions.
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