Welcome to another great weekend in Málaga. The Festival de Málaga is in full swing, Unicaja has a big home game, and theatres and music venues across the city are packed with shows.
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⭐ My Picks This Weekend
🎬 Festival de Málaga screenings — The city’s biggest film event continues through March 15 with screenings and premieres across Málaga.
🏀 Unicaja vs Casademont Zaragoza — Big Liga Endesa home game Saturday night at Martín Carpena.
🎶 Havana D’ Primera — One of the best live salsa/timba bands in the world plays Sala París 15 Sunday.
🏃 Media Maratón Ciudad de Málaga — The city’s major half-marathon takes over central Málaga Sunday morning.
Thursday, Mar 12
🎬 Festival de Málaga (Teatro Cervantes screening) — Festival programming includes the tribute session “Premio retrospectiva + El corazón del lobo.”
📍 Teatro Cervantes (C/ Ramos Marín s/n)
⏰ 21:30
👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (teens depending on film rating)
💶 Price: Ticketed (festival passes or tickets)
🔗 https://festivaldemalaga.com/
🎤 Marina Heredia — “¡En libertad!” — Flamenco concert presented as part of Teatro del Soho’s flamenco season.
📍 Teatro del Soho CaixaBank (C/ Córdoba 13)
⏰ 20:00
👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (older kids/teens)
💶 Price: From €22.50
🔗 https://teatrodelsoho.com/evento/marina-heredia-en-libertad/
🎸 Virus — “Locura (40 años)” — Anniversary tour celebrating the classic album with a Spanish-language rock set.
📍 Sala Trinchera (C/ Parauta 25)
⏰ 21:00
👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No (16+)
💶 Price: €25–€30
🔗 https://conciertosya.com/compra/precompra/Virus-en-Malaga/123/
📚 Comic author book club: Nora Krug (“Heimat”) — Monthly reading club session focused on the graphic memoir Heimat.
📍 La Térmica (Av. de los Guindos 48)
⏰ 18:00
👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No
💶 Price: Free (registration; currently full)
🔗 https://latermicamalaga.com/club-de-lectura-comic-de-autora-nora-krug/
💃 “La Revisión” (Carne de Baile) — Contemporary dance piece by Sergio R. Suárez.
📍 La Térmica
⏰ 19:00
👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (older teens)
💶 Price: Free (until full)
🔗 https://latermicamalaga.com/agenda/
🎶 Mafalda Cardenal (live) — Intimate pop/indie concert night.
📍 Sala Marte (C/ San Nicolás 2)
⏰ 21:00
👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (teens; check venue policy)
💶 Price: ~€22+
🔗 https://tevienes.com/en/spain/malaga/events/mafalda-cardenal-live-vvd4n
😂 Enrique El Grande — “Impro-monólogos” — Spanish-language stand-up comedy night.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret (Av. de los Guindos 19)
⏰ 21:00
👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No
💶 Price: Ticketed
🔗 https://lacocheraentradas.com/
Friday, Mar 13
🎭 Poncia — Spanish-language theatre starring Lolita Flores, inspired by Lorca’s universe.
📍 Teatro del Soho CaixaBank
⏰ 19:00
👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No
💶 Price: From €25
🔗 https://teatrodelsoho.com/programacion/?temporada=temporada-2025-2026
🎸 Alchemy Project — Tribute show recreating Dire Straits’ legendary Alchemy live era.
📍 Sala París 15
⏰ Doors 20:00 | Show 21:00
👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No
💶 Price: €25
🔗 https://paris15.es/event/alchemy-project/
🎸 Rock Legends Tribute Fest — Classic hard-rock and metal tribute night.
📍 Sala Trinchera
⏰ 21:30
👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No (16+)
💶 Price: €12–€18
🔗 https://salatrinchera.com/13-03-rock-legends-tribute-fest/
🎛️ El Virtual — “20k0VIRTOUR” — Electronic club-style performance.
📍 Sala Marte
⏰ Doors 21:00
👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No (18+)
💶 Price: ~€18
🔗 https://dice.fm/event/8gxpq-el-virtual-20k0virtour-13th-mar-sala-marte-malaga-tickets
🩰 LAB Fusión danza contemporánea — Contemporary dance lab/workshop.
📍 La Térmica
⏰ 17:00–20:30
👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No
💶 Price: See listing
🔗 https://latermicamalaga.com/agenda/
🎶 San Tosielo (live) — Late-night concert at La Cochera.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret
⏰ 22:00
👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No
💶 Price: TBC
🔗 https://lacocheraentradas.com/
Saturday, Mar 14
🏀 Unicaja vs Casademont Zaragoza (Liga Endesa) — Major home matchup.
📍 Palacio de Deportes José María Martín Carpena
⏰ 18:00
👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes
💶 Price: Ticketed
🔗 https://www.acb.com/partido/previa/id/104648
🎤 Alejo (Spain tour stop) — Urban/reggaetón concert night.
📍 Sala París 15
⏰ Doors 20:30 | Show 21:30
👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No
💶 Price: €25
🔗 https://paris15.es/event/alejo/
🎸 Los Espíritus — Argentine psych-blues-rock band on European tour.
📍 Sala Trinchera
⏰ 21:00
👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No (16+)
💶 Price: ~€27.99
🔗 https://salatrinchera.com/14-03-la-gira-europea-de-los-espiritus-pasara-por-trinchera/
🎸 Axolotes Mexicanos — Indie pop/punk energy concert.
📍 Sala Marte
⏰ 21:30
👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (teens)
💶 Price: €16.50
🔗 https://elefant.com/concierto/18360
🎭 “Señoras y Señoras” — Midday theatre performance.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret
⏰ 12:30
👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No
💶 Price: TBC
🔗 https://lacocheraentradas.com/categoria/teatro
Sunday, Mar 15
🏃 TotalEnergies Media Maratón Ciudad de Málaga — The city’s major half marathon with routes around Paseo del Parque.
📍 Paseo del Parque
⏰ Morning
👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (great for spectating)
💶 Price: Registration required
🔗 https://deporte.malaga.eu/agenda/
⚽ Málaga CF vs SD Huesca (LaLiga Hypermotion)
📍 La Rosaleda
⏰ 18:30
👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes
💶 Price: Ticketed
🔗 https://www.laliga.com/partido/temporada-2025-2026-laliga-hypermotion-malaga-cf-sd-huesca-30
🎶 Havana D’ Primera (Alexander Abreu) — Cuban timba/salsa powerhouse live.
📍 Sala París 15
⏰ Doors 19:30 | Concert 21:00
👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (check venue policy)
💶 Price: From €35
🔗 https://paris15.es/event/havana-dprimera/
🧒🎭 Jabetín Teatro — “La Ratita Presumida” — Classic children’s story on stage.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret
⏰ 12:00
👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes
💶 Price: €10
🔗 https://lacocheraentradas.com/shows/details/2331/jabetin-teatro-la-ratita-presumida
🖼️ MUCAC Málaga — Free guided visit (Rebajes exhibition)
📍 MUCAC La Coracha (Paseo de Reding 1)
⏰ 12:00–13:00
👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes
💶 Price: Free
🔗 https://mucacmalaga.eu/
🎺 Banda Municipal de Música de Málaga — Concierto Extraordinario de Cuaresma
📍 Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón
⏰ 20:30
👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes
💶 Price: Free
🔗 https://www.malaga.eu/la-ciudad/agenda/detalle-actividad/index.html?id=145284
😂 El Show de Chares y Teresa — Sunday comedy show.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret
⏰ 18:00
👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No
💶 Price: TBC
🔗 https://lacocheraentradas.com/
Museums & Anytime Plans
🖼️ MUCAC Málaga (free entry)
Open Tue–Sun 10:00–20:00 with multiple exhibitions including “Rebajes – Del Óvulo al origen” and “Val del Omar. El laboratorio PLAT.”
🔗 https://mucacmalaga.eu/
🖼️ Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga — “Mariano Fortuny. Dibujos”
Runs Feb 6 – May 3, 2026.
Open Tue–Sun 10:00–20:00.
💶 €12 / €8 reduced | Free Sundays 16:00–20:00
🔗 https://www.carmenthyssenmalaga.org/exposicion/mariano-fortuny-dibujos
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