Hello Málaga! Welcome to another great weekend —with first picks for families (workshops + kids’ theater + cultural walks), plus big concerts and a Sunday-night stadium plan.
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Thursday, Feb 19, 2026

🎭 Conserveras del tiempo — A new play set in 1975 inside a tuna cannery, following four women as routine cracks open into solidarity and resistance.
📍 Teatro Echegaray (Echegaray, 6, 29015) | 20:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No (adult/teen themes; best for older audiences) | 💶 Price: Ticketed (€15; single price) | 🔗 More info: https://www.teatrocervantes.com/es/programacion/factoria-echegaray/conserveras-del-tiempo-2070

🎙 Abián Díaz – “Show Patético” — Stand-up comedy night
📍 La Cochera Cabaret (Av. de los Guindos, 19) | 21:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No | 🔗 More info: https://lacocheraentradas.com/shows/seats/2096/2347/abian-diaz-show-patetico

Friday, Feb 20, 2026

🩰 LAB Fusión danza contemporánea — Contemporary dance lab session for people who want to move, train, and explore technique in a workshop format.
📍 La Térmica (Av. de los Guindos, 48) | 17:00–20:30 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No | 🔗 More info

🕹️ La Térmica Mini: Manga/anime & videogame design workshop (EducaGamer) — A creative workshop focused on animation, art, and graphic design for manga/anime/games fans.
📍 La Térmica (Av. de los Guindos, 48) | 17:00–19:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (kids/teens; exact ages TBC) | 💶 | 🔗 More info

🎭 Clara Ingold – “Paloma de parque” — A solo comedy show built around “self-destruction” (personal + society), with a sharp contemporary tone.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret (Av. de los Guindos, 19) | 19:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No | 🔗 More info

🎭 “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” — William Shakespeare’s early comedy staged under Declan Donnellan’s direction; a major theater night for Málaga.
📍 Teatro del Soho CaixaBank (C/ Córdoba 13, 29001) | 19:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No 16+ | 💶 Price: Ticketed (from €25) | 🔗 More info

🎸 Santiago Motorizado – “El retorno” tour — Solo set from the frontman of El Mató a un Policía Motorizado: new songs, new era.
📍 Sala Trinchera (C/ Parauta 25) | time TBC | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No (16+ per venue notice) | 💶 | 🔗 More info

🎤 Taburete – “El Perro Que Fuma” tour — Big singalong pop-rock night: new album + their classic hits.
📍 Sala París 15 (Calle la Orotava 25) | 21:00–23:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No | 💶 Price: Ticketed (€30) | 🔗 More info

🎭 IMPROV #SoloLosValientes — A fast, crowd-powered improv comedy show built on audience prompts (high-energy and unpredictable).
📍 La Cochera Cabaret (Av. de los Guindos, 19) | 22:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No | 💶 Price: Ticketed (promo €12) | 🔗 More info

Saturday, Feb 21, 2026

🧑‍💻 La Térmica Mini: Roblox + Unity videogame programming — A half-day tech session for young creators who want hands-on game development.
📍 La Térmica (Av. de los Guindos, 48) | | 10:00–14:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (Older kids) | 💶 | 🔗 More info

🧑‍💻 La Térmica Mini: Advanced Unity programming — For returning students (or confident learners) looking to level up Unity skills.
📍 La Térmica (Av. de los Guindos, 48) | | 10:00–14:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (teens) | 🔗 More info

🎨 Picasso en familia: “El tiempo libre” — A family workshop focused on Picasso’s creativity, designed for families with children.
📍 Museo Casa Natal Picasso (Plaza de la Merced, 13) | 11:00–12:30 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (families with kids ~3–12) | 🔗 More info: https://museocasanatalpicasso.malaga.eu/agenda/detalle-de-agenda/index.html?id=147200&tipoVO=5

🎭 Carnaval de Churriana 2026 — The big neighborhood carnival day: parade first, then costumes, then performances (arrive early for the best vibe).
📍 Churriana (streets + Plaza de la Inmaculada) | from 12:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (all ages) | 💶 Price: Free | 🔗 More info: https://www.malaga.eu/la-ciudad/agenda/detalle-actividad/index.html?id=144747

🎶 Alejandro Astola – live set — Local-flavored songwriting and a warm live-show vibe (afternoon option).
📍 La Cochera Cabaret (Av. de los Guindos, 19) | 17:00 (also listed at 22:00 on venue ticketing) | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No | 💶 | 🔗 More info: https://lacocheracabaret.com/evento/alejandro-astola-2/

🎤 Dillom – live in Málaga — Alternative-leaning Argentine energy with a punk edge; doors at 20:00, show at 21:00.
📍 Sala París 15 (Calle la Orotava 25) | 21:00–23:15 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (16–17 with ID; under-15 with adult + paperwork per listing) | 💶 Price: Ticketed (€25.3) | 🔗 More info:

🎸 Quique González – “1973” tour — A songwriter night for Spanish rock fans (tickets via the link).
📍 Sala Trinchera (C/ Parauta 25) | | time TBC | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No | 💶 | 🔗 More Ivo: https://salatrinchera.com/quique-gonzalez-2026/

🎸 Carlos Escobedo – “En Estado Puro” (intimate tour) — A close-up format designed for real connection (and a good pick if you like Spanish rock history).
📍 Sala Marte Málaga (Calle San Nicolás 2) | | 21:30–23:45 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No | 💶 Price: Ticketed (€23–€40) | 🔗 More info

🎤 Delaossa – “Gira Delaossa 2026” — Málaga’s own rapper brings a major production to the big arena stage.
📍 Palacio de Deportes José María Martín Carpena (C/ Miguel de Mérida Nicolich, 2) | | 21:00–23:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (check age rules per ticketing) | 💶 Price: Ticketed (€40.04) | 🔗 More info

Sunday, Feb 22, 2026

🚶 Cuesta de La Coracha walk (MUCAC) — A guided walk explaining the history of the Coracha area with panoramic viewpoints (note: not accessible for reduced mobility).
📍 MUCAC sede La Coracha | 10:30–11:30 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (all ages) | 💶 Price: Free (registration required) | 🔗 More info: https://www.malaga.eu/la-ciudad/agenda/detalle-actividad/index.html?id=144728

🧒 La Piratessa María Teresa en la Isla de Japatú — A playful kids’ theater adventure about friendship, treasure maps, and imagination.
📍 Teatro Echegaray (Echegaray, 6, 29015) | 11:00 & 13:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (family theater) | 💶 Price: Ticketed (€8; single price) | 🔗 More info: https://www.teatroechegaray.com/es/genero/teatro-infantil/temporada-2025-26/la-piratesa-maria-teresa-en-la-isla-de-japatu-1988

🐱 El Gato con Botas (Jabetín Teatro) — A stage version of the classic tale: clever cat, big dreams, lots of kid joy.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret (Av. de los Guindos, 19) | 12:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💶 | 🔗 More info: https://lacocheraentradas.com/shows/details/1846/jabetin-teatro-el-gato-con-botas

🎶 Los Gandules – “Gandulfighter” — A cult-favorite comedy-music show: absurd lyrics, guitars, and their trademark deadpan style.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret (Av. de los Guindos, 19) | 19:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No | 💶 Price: 15 | 🔗 More info: https://lacocheraentradas.com/shows/seats/2389/2668/los-gandules-gandulfighter

Málaga CF vs Albacete BP (LaLiga Hypermotion) — Sunday-night home match: classic stadium atmosphere and a strong “local plan” if you want the city’s collective energy.
📍 La Rosaleda | 21:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (families welcome) | 💶 Price: Ticketed (range TBC) | 🔗 More info: https://www.malagacf.com/partidos

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