Málaga is packed this weekend: a citywide dance festival, big concerts at Sala París 15, and one of the best family days of the month at La Térmica.
There’s a strong mix of free cultural events, flamenco, theater, and kids’ activities—plus a few solid late-night options if you want something more lively.
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⭐ Top picks this weekend
🎯 TIP TOE Festival (citywide / Soho) — The anchor cultural event: contemporary dance across venues, with standout performances at Teatro del Soho CaixaBank.
📅 Thu–Fri | 👨👩👧 Mixed (mostly adult)
👨👩👧 ANCA La Térmica (Saturday) — The best all-around plan: workshops, music, food trucks, and activities for kids.
📍 La Térmica Málaga | Free (invite)
🎤 Los Auténticos Decadentes (Friday) — Biggest concert of the weekend, fun crowd and very accessible.
📍 Sala París 15
💃 Flamenco at Teatro Cervantes (Thu–Sun) — Multiple high-quality performances across the weekend if you want something more cultural.
Thursday April 16
📚 Cuentos al aire — A free storytime-in-the-park outing for children and families, run through the municipal library program.
📍 Near Biblioteca Serafín Estébanez Calderón, Campanillas | 📅 Thu Apr 16 | ⏰ Check listing | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 🎟 Free
🔗 More info: https://www.malaga.eu/la-ciudad/agenda/
🎬 El otoño de la familia Kohayagawa — A screening of Yasujirō Ozu’s film, paired with a post-screening discussion.
📍 La Térmica Málaga | 📅 Thu Apr 16 | ⏰ 18:30 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No | 🎟 Free
🔗 More info: https://latermicamalaga.com/ciclo-cine-irene-gonzalez-si-recordar-fuera-olvidar-2/
✂️ Taller de collage creativo — A hands-on collage workshop for adults.
📍 La Térmica Málaga | 📅 Thu Apr 16 | ⏰ 16:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No | 🎟 Ticketed
🔗 More info: https://latermicamalaga.com/taller-de-collage-creativo-abril-2026/
🎭 Folia (TIP TOE Festival) — Contemporary dance with live music.
📍 Teatro del Soho CaixaBank | 📅 Thu Apr 16 | ⏰ 19:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No | 🎟 Ticketed
🔗 More info: https://teatrodelsoho.com/evento/tip-toe/
😂 Cómo pasar de los 60 y no morir en el intento — Comedy about aging and everyday absurdity.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | 📅 Thu Apr 16 | ⏰ 21:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No | 🎟 Ticketed
🔗 More info: https://lacocheraentradas.com/shows/seats/2414/2693/como-pasar-de-los-60-y-no-morir-en-el-intento
Friday April 17
🎧 RED Friday abril 2026 — One of the strongest free cultural nights: DJs, concerts, exhibitions.
📍 La Térmica Málaga | 📅 Fri Apr 17 | ⏰ 18:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No | 🎟 Free (invite)
🔗 More info: https://latermicamalaga.com/red-friday-abril-2026/
🎤 Los Auténticos Decadentes — Big Latin rock concert (one of the weekend’s anchors).
📍 Sala París 15 | 📅 Fri Apr 17 | ⏰ 21:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No | 🎟 Ticketed
🔗 More info: https://paris15.es/event/los-autenticos-decadentes/
🎤 Uña y Carne — Rumba duo on tour.
📍 Sala Trinchera Málaga | 📅 Fri Apr 17 | ⏰ 21:30 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No | 🎟 Ticketed
🔗 More info: https://ticketrona.com/evento/una-y-carne-en-malaga
😂 IMPROV — Fast-paced improv comedy night.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | 📅 Fri Apr 17 | ⏰ 22:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No | 🎟 Ticketed
🔗 More info: https://lacocheraentradas.com/shows/seats/2439/2719/improv
Saturday April 18
👨👩👧 ANCA La Térmica — The best family plan of the weekend: workshops, games, food, music.
📍 La Térmica Málaga | 📅 Sat Apr 18 | ⏰ 12:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 🎟 Free (invite)
🔗 More info: https://latermicamalaga.com/anca-la-termica-18-de-abril/
🏀 Unicaja Mijas vs Osés Construcción — Live basketball in the city.
📍 Pabellón José María Martín Urbano | 📅 Sat Apr 18 | ⏰ 17:30 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 🎟 Ticketed
🔗 More info: https://venta.unicajabaloncesto.com/es/proximos-partidos
🎸 Tributo Serrat & Sabina — Classic Spanish tribute concert.
📍 Sala París 15 | 📅 Sat Apr 18 | ⏰ 21:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No | 🎟 Ticketed
🔗 More info: https://paris15.es/event/tributo-serrat-sabina-dos-pajaros-de-un-tiro/
🎤 Antony Z — Urban/pop concert.
📍 Sala Trinchera Málaga | 📅 Sat Apr 18 | ⏰ 22:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No | 🎟 Ticketed
🔗 More info: https://salatrinchera.com/18-04-new-album-tour-2026-de-antony-z/
Sunday April 19
🎭 Cuentos mágicos, Kamishibai — Children’s theater with paper storytelling.
📍 Teatro Echegaray | 📅 Sun Apr 19 | ⏰ 11:00 & 13:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 🎟 Ticketed
🔗 More info: https://www.teatroechegaray.com/es/genero/teatro-infantil/temporada-2025-26/cuentos-magicos-kamishibai-2053
🎤 Mayte Martín — High-level flamenco recital.
📍 Teatro Cervantes | 📅 Sun Apr 19 | ⏰ 19:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No | 🎟 Ticketed
🔗 More info: https://www.teatrocervantes.com/es/programacion/teatro-cervantes/
🎭 El Estado de la Unión — Spanish adaptation of Nick Hornby’s play.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | 📅 Sun Apr 19 | ⏰ 20:30 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No | 🎟 Ticketed
🔗 More info: https://lacocheraentradas.com/shows/seats/2488/2769/estreno-el-estado-de-la-union
