This weekend is anchored by Semana Santa (Holy Week): the biggest “going out” program in the city is the official procession calendar with free street viewing across Centro and several neighborhoods. But we also have a couple of concerts, and comedy shows on Saturday and Sunday including Brunch Electronik on Saturday evening.
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Thursday
Date: Thu, Apr 2, 2026
🎺 Semana Santa — Jueves Santo (Holy Thursday) processions — The official “Carrera Oficial” and multiple routes light up Centro into the late night; great for families if you pick an early section and plan for crowds. Highlights from the official schedule include departures starting 17:00 and returns after 04:00. 📍 Málaga Centro (official routes) | ⏰ From ~17:00 through late night | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (crowds + late night) | 🔗 More Info: https://agrupaciondecofradias.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Horarios_ACC_SS_2026.pdf
🎨 Campamento Infantil de Semana Santa — “El arte se mueve ¡y tú también!” — A morning art-and-movement camp built around looking at art with your whole body (workshops vary by day). For kids 5–12; free with prior registration (capacity listed). 📍 MUCAC (Sede La Coracha) | ⏰ 10:30–13:30 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 🔗 More Info: https://cultura.malaga.eu/es/agenda/detalle-de-agenda/index.html?id=145272&tipoVO=2
🖼️ “Val del Omar: El laboratorio PLAT” (exhibition) — A deep dive into José Val del Omar’s experimental audiovisual “lab” (free entry). 📍 MUCAC Sede La Coracha (Edificio 1, Espacio 3) | ⏰ 10:00–20:00 (Tue–Sun) | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 🔗 More Info: https://cultura.malaga.eu/es/programacion-mensual/exposiciones-temporales/detalle-agenda/index.html?id=145770&tipoVO=2
🎞️ “Tríptico elemental de España” (Val del Omar) — audiovisual projection — Screening program at MUCAC’s audiovisual space; free entry and a strong “culture + history” pick. 📍 Espacio Audiovisual (MUCAC La Coracha) | ⏰ 10:00–20:00 (Tue–Sun) | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (best for older kids/teens) | 🔗 More Info: https://cultura.malaga.eu/es/agenda/detalle-de-agenda/index.html?id=145240&tipoVO=2
📷 MEET Tabacalera — triple exhibition block — Three concurrent shows in Tabacalera: Marisa Flórez (photojournalism), El arte de la Pintura (Austrian-era painting collection), and Vladimir Veličković (prints/graphics); all listed as free entry with the same venue hours. 📍 MEET - Tabacalera | ⏰ 09:00–20:00 (Tue–Sun) | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 🔗 More Info:
🖌️ “Alfonso Serrano. Pinturas” (free exhibition) — Over 70 works (including collage and acrylic series) in the Salas Mingorance at the municipal archive; free entry. 📍 Archivo Municipal de Málaga (Salas Mingorance) | ⏰ 11:00–14:00 & 18:00–21:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 🔗 More Info: https://cultura.malaga.eu/es/agenda/index.html
Friday
Date: Fri, Apr 3, 2026
🎺 Semana Santa — Viernes Santo (Good Friday) processions — The most solemn procession day in the official timetable; multiple brotherhoods/processions with departures beginning mid‑afternoon and returns after midnight. 📍 Málaga Centro + neighborhoods (official routes) | ⏰ From ~16:00 through ~03:30 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (crowds + late night) | 🔗 More Info: https://agrupaciondecofradias.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Horarios_ACC_SS_2026.pdf
🎨 Campamento Infantil de Semana Santa — final day — Same camp as Thursday; if you registered for multiple days, this is the last scheduled day (per listing). 📍 MUCAC (Sede La Coracha) | ⏰ 10:30–13:30 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 🔗 More Info: https://cultura.malaga.eu/es/agenda/index.html
🏛️ Museum-exhibition day (pick your vibe) — Many of the weekend’s headline exhibitions continue with published opening hours, including MUCAC (Val del Omar), the municipal archive (Alfonso Serrano), and MEET Tabacalera. 📍 Multiple venues | ⏰ Mostly daytime/early evening | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 🔗 More Info: https://cultura.malaga.eu/es/agenda/index.html
Saturday
Date: Sat, Apr 4, 2026
🎧 BRUNCH! Spring Season Málaga — A major electronic-music date on the city events calendar (check the official event site for set times and entry conditions). 📍 Auditorio Municipal Cortijo de Torres | ⏰ Schedule on event site | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Maybe (depends on entry rules; confirm before buying) | 🔗 More Info: https://malaga.brunchelectronik.com/
🏀 Basketball — Unicaja game day (away fixture) — Official club calendar lists a Saturday game at 18:00 against Bilbao (listed as “Surne Bilbao”). 📍 Bilbao (away) | ⏰ 18:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (for fans; late-ish) | 🔗 More Info: https://www.unicajabaloncesto.com/calendario
⚽ Football — Málaga CF away match vs Deportivo — LaLiga fixture listing shows RC Deportivo vs Málaga CF at 18:30 (away). 📍 A Coruña (away) | ⏰ 18:30 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (for fans; travel required) | 🔗 More Info: https://www.laliga.com/clubes/malaga-cf/proximos-partidos
😂 Jazmín Abui — “Riquiña” — Midday comedy/humor set (ticketed). 📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 12:30 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No (comedy/humor; age guidance not specified—assume adult) | 🔗 More Info: https://lacocheraentradas.com/shows/details/2408/jazmin-abui-riquina
🎤 El Polaco — Live show — Ticketed live music (standing). 📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 20:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No (late night) | 🔗 More Info: https://lacocheraentradas.com/shows/details/2326/el-polaco
Sunday
Date: Sun, Apr 5, 2026
🎺 Semana Santa — Domingo de Resurrección procession — The official Sunday Resurrection procession timetable is listed with a 10:00 departure and early‑afternoon finish. 📍 Centro / route from Parroquia de San Julián | ⏰ 10:00–15:15 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 🔗 More Info: https://agrupaciondecofradias.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Horarios_ACC_SS_2026.pdf
🐦 Concurso Canto de Aves — Neighborhood community event (morning block). 📍 Campo de Fútbol de la Junta de los Caminos del Puerto de la Torre | ⏰ 09:00–14:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 🔗 More Info: https://www.malaga.eu/la-ciudad/agenda/
🎭 Museum Sunday tip — Carmen Thyssen free entry window — Both the Fortuny exhibition listing and the archaeological site listing specify free entry Sundays 16:00–20:00 (with the archaeological space requiring reservation). 📍 Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga | ⏰ Free-entry window 16:00–20:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 🔗 More Info: https://cultura.malaga.eu/es/programacion-mensual/exposiciones-temporales/
🎤 Pablo López — “El niño del espacio en concierto 2026” — Major Sunday-night concert in the city’s main theatre calendar. 📍 Teatro Cervantes | ⏰ 19:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (but late for small kids) | 🔗 More Info: https://www.teatrocervantes.com/es/programacion/
😂 Virgen del Karma (comedy/humor) — Ticketed comedy/humor slot. 📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 17:30 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No (comedy/humor; assume adult) | 🔗 More Info: https://lacocheraentradas.com/shows/details/2327/virgen-del-karma
🎸 Pancho Varona — Live show — Ticketed Sunday concert slot. 📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 20:30 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No (late night) | 🔗 More Info: https://lacocheraentradas.com/shows/details/2475/pancho-varona
🧒 Free kids’ activities (shopping-center workshops) — Local family listing points to free children’s activities in April for ages roughly 3–10; use the schedule page for exact Sunday programming and times. 📍 Centro Comercial Rosaleda | ⏰ Varies—check schedule | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 🔗 More Info: https://ladiversiva.com/actividades-para-ninos-gratis-en-abril-del-centro-comercial-rosaleda-de-malaga-2/
