Málaga is packed this weekend: the Book Fair takes over the center, a food festiaval, there’s a strong mix of cultural plans (flamenco, classical, exhibitions), and plenty of easy, flexible options if you just want to get out without overplanning.
- If you’re going out with kids, see the bottom section for the best family-friendly picks — there’s a great lineup this weekend.
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⭐ Top 4 Picks This Weekend
💃 Argentina — “Flamenco por Cantaora” — The strongest pure cultural performance of the weekend: high-level, modern flamenco that works even if you don’t usually go to flamenco shows.
📍 Teatro del Soho CaixaBank | ⏰ Fri 20:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💸 Ticketed
🔗 More info: https://teatrodelsoho.com/evento/argentina-flamenco-por-cantaora/
⚽ Málaga CF vs Real Sporting — Málaga CF is currently in a strong position to achieve promotion to the First Division and this game could prove crucial.
📍 La Rosaleda | ⏰ Sat 21:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💸 Ticketed
🔗 More info: https://www.malagacf.com/partidos/temporada-2025-2026-laliga-hypermotion-39-malaga-cf-vs-real-sporting
🍽️ FIG — Festival Internacional Gastronómico Málaga — The most flexible plan of the weekend: walk around, try food from different countries, grab drinks, stay as long (or short) as you want. Easy with friends or kids.
📍 Málaga Forum | ⏰ Fri–Sun (day → late) | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💸 Free entry
🔗 More info: https://www.malagaforum.com/
🎭 El Tesoro de Barracuda — The best family theater pick: visually strong shadow theater + a story that actually holds adults’ attention too.
📍 Teatro Echegaray | ⏰ Sun 11:00 & 13:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💸 Ticketed
🔗 More info: https://www.teatroechegaray.com/es/genero/teatro-infantil/temporada-2025-26/el-tesoro-de-barracuda-2055
Thursday, May 7
📚 Feria del Libro de Málaga (Main Fair Experience) — 71 book stalls + author talks + live programming + kids’ area (“Pequeteca”). This is the anchor plan: you can drop in anytime and build your own visit.
📍 Paseo del Parque 📅 Thu May 7 – Sun May 10 ⏰ ~11:00–14:30 & 16:30–21:30 (Sun closes earlier) 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 💸 Free 🔗 More info: https://ferialibromalaga.com/
🎻 W.A. Mozart, A. Berg, A. Dvořák — The Orquesta Filarmónica de Málaga plays a substantial classical program led by José María Moreno, with Francisco García Fullana on violin. 📍 Teatro Cervantes | ⏰ 20:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💸 Ticketed | 🔗 More info: https://www.teatrocervantes.com/es/genero/ofm/temporada-2025-26/w-a-mozart-a-berg-a-dvorak-2034
🎨 Taller de collage creativo — A monthly creative collage workshop for adults who want a hands-on arts plan rather than a performance. 📍 La Térmica, Avenida de los Guindos 48 | ⏰ 16:00–19:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No | 💸 Ticketed / registration required | 🔗 More info: https://latermicamalaga.com/taller-de-collage-creativo-mayo-2026/
🎶 24th “Con la Música a Otra Parte” School Festival — A free Ayuntamiento education program with live school choirs, bands, and student performances, including a “Peter Pan” musical number in the noon slot. 📍 La Caja Blanca | ⏰ From 09:45 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💸 Free | 🔗 More info: https://www.malaga.eu/la-ciudad/agenda/detalle-actividad/index.html?id=146220
🎧 Ynestrosa & Cybernene — A late urban-club concert at Sala París 15 featuring two artists linked to the Disobey collective. 📍 Sala París 15 | ⏰ Doors 21:00, start 22:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No | 💸 Ticketed | 🔗 More info: https://paris15.es/event/ynestrosa-cybernene/
😂 Daniel Fez — “La Vida Regulínchi” — Stand-up by the Spanish comic and influencer Daniel Fez, built around his awkward online life, love life, and self-help chaos. 📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 21:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No | 💸 Ticketed | 🔗 More info: https://lacocheraentradas.com/shows/details/2385/daniel-fez-la-vida-regulinchi
Friday, May 8
📚 Cuentos al aire — One of the nicest free family plans of the weekend: outdoor storytelling in the park, organized by Málaga’s municipal libraries. 📍 Parque María Luisa, near Biblioteca Francisco de Quevedo, C. Horacio Quiroga 6 | ⏰ 18:30 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💸 Free | 🔗 More info: https://cultura.malaga.eu/es/agenda/detalle-de-agenda/index.html?id=145656
🎶 24th “Con la Música a Otra Parte” School Festival — Day two of the city’s school music showcase, with youth groups including CRM Rock Band, Orgullo Palmillero, Music of Angel, and Los de Ciudad Jardín. 📍 La Caja Blanca | ⏰ From 09:45 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💸 Free | 🔗 More info: https://www.malaga.eu/la-ciudad/agenda/detalle-actividad/index.html?id=146223
🎮 Animación, arte y diseño gráfico para manga, anime y videojuegos — A La Térmica Mini workshop for ages 10 to 17 focused on character and environment design in 2D and 3D. 📍 La Térmica | ⏰ 17:00–19:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💸 Registration required | 🔗 More info: https://latermicamalaga.com/animacion-arte-y-diseno-grafico-para-manga-anime-y-videojuegos-con-educagamer-8-mayo/
💃 Argentina — “Flamenco por Cantaora” — One of the strongest pure-performance picks of the weekend: a major contemporary flamenco voice moving through key palos from soleá to alegrías and bulerías. 📍 Teatro del Soho CaixaBank | ⏰ 20:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💸 Ticketed | 🔗 More info: https://teatrodelsoho.com/evento/argentina-flamenco-por-cantaora/
🎻 W.A. Mozart, A. Berg, A. Dvořák — The second night of the Philharmonic program if Thursday sells out or Friday suits your schedule better. 📍 Teatro Cervantes | ⏰ 20:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💸 Ticketed | 🔗 More info: https://www.teatrocervantes.com/es/genero/ofm/temporada-2025-26/w-a-mozart-a-berg-a-dvorak-2034
🎤 Rebrote — A rock date at París 15 led by Rebrote, the band featuring Iñaki “Uoho” Antón of Platero y Tú and Extremoduro. 📍 Sala París 15 | ⏰ Start 21:00, doors 20:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No | 💸 Ticketed | 🔗 More info: https://paris15.es/event/rebrote/
😂 Daniel Fez — “La Vida Regulínchi” — Second Málaga session, earlier than Thursday’s. 📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 19:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No | 💸 Ticketed | 🔗 More info: https://lacocheraentradas.com/shows/details/2385/daniel-fez-la-vida-regulinchi
😂 Lamine Thior — “Españul” — Smart, sharp late-night comedy from the Afro-Andalusian comic and actor Lamine Thior. 📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 22:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No | 💸 Ticketed | 🔗 More info: https://lacocheraentradas.com/shows/seats/2184/2449/lamine-thior-espanul
🎸 De Acero — tribute to Extremoduro and Robe — The Trinchera’s Friday rock option, aimed squarely at fans of classic Spanish rock repertoire. 📍 Sala La Trinchera, C. Parauta 25 | ⏰ 22:30 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No | 💸 Ticketed | 🔗 More info: https://www.hoymalaga.app/planes/de-acero-el-homenaje-a-extremoduro-en-malaga-sala-la-trinchera-malaga/
🎭 Teatro infantil en tu zona — “Peneque. El sueño de los títeres” — Free neighborhood family theater from the Cervantes/Echegaray outreach program. 📍 Parque Virgen de las Cañas, Puerto de la Torre | ⏰ 19:30 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💸 Free | 🔗 More info: https://www.teatrocervantes.com/es/genero/teatro-infantil/teatro-infantil-en-tu-zona-2022/teatro-infantil-en-tu-zona-2026-2178
Saturday, May 9
🎮 Programación de videojuegos con Roblox y Unity — A longer La Térmica Mini session for ages 7 to 17, split by age and platform, with Roblox and Unity options. 📍 La Térmica | ⏰ 10:00–14:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💸 Registration required | 🔗 More info: https://latermicamalaga.com/programacion-de-videojuegos-con-roblox-y-unity-9-mayo/
🤖 Máster Robótica Educativa Galilei Kids — Another strong family-tech plan, with separate age bands from 4 to 14. 📍 La Térmica | ⏰ 10:00–14:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💸 Registration required | 🔗 More info: https://latermicamalaga.com/master-robotica-infantil-lego-2021-9-mayo/
🖍️ Mediación y laboratorio creativo: El camino cuenta, Violeta Lopíz — A free family workshop tied to the exhibition, designed mainly for ages 7 to 12, with under-6s welcome if accompanied. 📍 La Térmica | ⏰ 12:00–13:30 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💸 Free | 🔗 More info: https://latermicamalaga.com/category/cursos-y-talleres/
🚗 Concentración de coches en Cruz del Humilladero — A free display of vintage and distinctive cars as part of the district cultural week. 📍 CEIP Doctor Fleming, C. Fernández Fermina | ⏰ Saturday daytime listing | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💸 Free | 🔗 More info: https://www.malaga.eu/la-ciudad/agenda/detalle-actividad/index.html?id=146214
🍲 XXX Muestra Gastronómica Popular Churriana 2026 — A free neighborhood food event with savory and dessert competition entries and same-day awards. 📍 Jardines Gerald Brenan, Plaza de la Inmaculada 11, Churriana | ⏰ From 14:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💸 Free | 🔗 More info: https://www.malaga.eu/la-ciudad/agenda/detalle-actividad/index.html?id=145861
⚽ Málaga CF vs Real Sporting — The weekend’s main football fixture in the city, at La Rosaleda, with Málaga at home in LaLiga Hypermotion. 📍 Málaga CF at La Rosaleda | ⏰ 21:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💸 Ticketed | 🔗 More info: https://www.malagacf.com/partidos/temporada-2025-2026-laliga-hypermotion-39-malaga-cf-vs-real-sporting
💃 Cía. Flamenca La Lupi — “Lo inédito” — A dance-led flamenco performance described by the theater as a new scenic manifesto from La Lupi. 📍 Teatro del Soho CaixaBank | ⏰ 20:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💸 Ticketed | 🔗 More info: https://teatrodelsoho.com/evento/cia-flamenca-la-lupi-lo-inedito/
😂 La Comedia de los 80’s y 90’s — A midday retro comedy built around nostalgia, jokes, and pop-cultural callbacks to the 1980s and 1990s. 📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 12:30 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💸 Ticketed | 🔗 More info: https://lacocheraentradas.com/shows/seats/2407/2686/la-comedia-de-los-80s-y-90s
🎺 Ketekalles — A Saturday-night live show with the Barcelona band Ketekalles, pitched as more than a standard concert and best for adult music crowds. 📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 21:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No | 💸 Ticketed | 🔗 More info: https://lacocheraentradas.com/shows/details/2347/ketekalles
🎤 Gemeliers — Remember Tour — A big youth-leaning pop date at París 15, celebrating the duo’s anniversary tour with live-band versions of their best-known songs. 📍 Sala París 15 | ⏰ 21:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💸 Ticketed | 🔗 More info: https://paris15.es/event/gemeliers-2/
🎚️ Natural: Universal Retro — Late-night electronic and revival sounds at París 15, with Felipe Volumen, Jordi Slate, Killer, and more on the bill. 📍 Sala París 15 | ⏰ 23:59 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No | 💸 Ticketed | 🔗 More info: https://paris15.es/event/natural-universal-retro/
🎸 Guasones — Argentine rock veterans Guasones bring one of the weekend’s strongest guitar-driven adult shows to La Trinchera. 📍 Sala La Trinchera, C. Parauta 25 | ⏰ 21:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No | 💸 Ticketed | 🔗 More info: https://www.entradas.com/event/guasones-sala-la-trinchera-20773046/
🎭 Teatro infantil en tu zona — “Peneque. El sueño de los títeres” — Another free open-air family stop, this time in Teatinos-Universidad. 📍 Parque del Cine | ⏰ 19:30 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💸 Free | 🔗 More info: https://www.teatrocervantes.com/es/genero/teatro-infantil/teatro-infantil-en-tu-zona-2022/teatro-infantil-en-tu-zona-2026-2178
Sunday, May 10
🏴☠️ El Tesoro de Barracuda — Beautiful-looking shadow theater at Teatro Echegaray, adapted from the award-winning pirate novel and recommended from age 6. 📍 Teatro Echegaray | ⏰ 11:00 and 13:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💸 Ticketed | 🔗 More info: https://www.teatroechegaray.com/es/genero/teatro-infantil/temporada-2025-26/el-tesoro-de-barracuda-2055
👻 La Mansión Encantada… de Conocerte — One of the clearest family theater picks of the weekend, recommended for children and families. 📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 12:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💸 Ticketed | 🔗 More info: https://lacocheraentradas.com/shows/details/742/la-mansion-encantada-de-conocerte
🎞️ Lulú — A theater/cinema hybrid with live original music performed to the 1929 silent-film classic “Pandora’s Box.” 📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 17:30 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No | 💸 Ticketed | 🔗 More info: https://lacocheraentradas.com/shows/details/2345/lulu
🎭 Los Hombres No Se Sonrojan — A late Sunday play at La Cochera; the accessible public listings I found confirm the title, venue, and time, but not a reliable synopsis. 📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 20:30 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No | 💸 Ticketed | 🔗 More info: https://lacocheraentradas.com/categoria/teatro
🏀 Unicaja Mijas vs MCR Lima-Horta Barcelona — The city’s confirmed home basketball game this weekend: LF Challenge playoff quarterfinal action, with low general prices and very family-friendly access. 📍 Pabellón José María Martín Urbano | ⏰ 18:30 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💸 From €5 | 🔗 More info: https://venta.unicajabaloncesto.com/es/entradas/ver/id/202526051
🖼️ “Museum: La historia del arte para niños y niñas” — Free family street theater that introduces art history to children through performance. 📍 Bulevar José Iturbi, Bailén-Miraflores | ⏰ 19:30 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💸 Free | 🔗 More info: https://www.teatrocervantes.com/es/genero/teatro-infantil/teatro-infantil-en-tu-zona-2022/teatro-infantil-en-tu-zona-2026-2178
👨👩👧 Top Picks This Weekend (If You Have Kids)
📚 Cuentos al aire — The easiest “just show up” plan of the weekend: outdoor storytelling in a relaxed park setting. Perfect for younger kids and zero logistics.
📍 Parque María Luisa | ⏰ Fri 18:30 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💸 Free
🔗 More info: https://cultura.malaga.eu/es/agenda/detalle-de-agenda/index.html?id=145656
🎭 El Tesoro de Barracuda — The strongest kids’ theater pick: shadow puppetry + adventure story that actually keeps adults engaged too.
📍 Teatro Echegaray | ⏰ Sun 11:00 & 13:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💸 Ticketed
🔗 More info: https://www.teatroechegaray.com/es/genero/teatro-infantil/temporada-2025-26/el-tesoro-de-barracuda-2055
🍽️ FIG — Festival Internacional Gastronómico Málaga — A very easy family plan: lots of space, different food options, and you can stay 30 minutes or 3 hours depending on how kids behave.
📍 Málaga Forum | ⏰ Fri evening + Sat/Sun daytime | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💸 Free entry
🔗 More info: https://www.malagaforum.com/
🎮 La Térmica Mini (Workshops) — Structured activities if you want something more organized: gaming, robotics, and creative workshops by age group.
📍 La Térmica | ⏰ Fri–Sat sessions | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💸 Registration required
🔗 More info: https://latermicamalaga.com/
🎭 Teatro infantil en tu zona — Peneque — Free neighborhood puppet theater outdoors — great backup plan if you don’t want to commit to tickets.
📍 Parque del Cine / Parque Virgen de las Cañas | ⏰ Fri & Sat 19:30 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💸 Free
🔗 More info: https://www.teatrocervantes.com/es/genero/teatro-infantil/teatro-infantil-en-tu-zona-2022/teatro-infantil-en-tu-zona-2026-2178
