Welcome! This weekend is again packed with events. Both Unicaja and Malaga CF play at home. There is children’s theater at Teatro Echegaray and at La Cochera Cabaret, as well as a classic car exhibition and classical music both Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy the weekend!
Malaga Events Guide: Jan 22–25, 2026
Thursday, January 22, 2026
🎭 Kalderas “Canalla” – A stand-up comedy special by comedian Kalderas, delivering an hour of sharp, irreverent humor.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 21:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No | 💶 Ticketed
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🎬 “Oldboy” (2003) – Screening of Park Chan-wook’s cult thriller (Korean audio with Spanish subtitles), part of Cine Albéniz’s themed film series.
📍 Cine Albéniz | ⏰ 19:30 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No | 💶 Ticketed
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🎨 “Entelequia” – Contemporary Art Exhibition – A visually striking exhibition by Cuban artist Diana Fonseca exploring form, purpose, and imagination.
📍 La Térmica Málaga | ⏰ 11:00–14:00 & 17:00–20:30 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 🆓 Free
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Friday, January 23, 2026
🚗 Retro Málaga 2026 – Classic Cars & Motorbike Fair featuring vintage vehicles, retro memorabilia, and family-friendly exhibitions.
📍 FYCMA (Trade Fair & Congress Center) | ⏰ 16:00–20:00 (Fri), continues Sat & Sun | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💶 Ticketed
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⚽ Málaga CF vs. Burgos CF – Home league match at La Rosaleda as Málaga CF hosts Burgos in Segunda División action.
📍 Estadio La Rosaleda | ⏰ 20:30 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💶 Ticketed
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🎭 Preliminares Carnaval de Málaga (COAC) – Opening night of Málaga’s Carnival competition with chirigotas and comparsas performing satirical musical acts in Spanish.
📍 Teatro ESAD (Drama School) | ⏰ 20:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No | 💶 Ticketed
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🎻 “Mythos” – Orquesta Filarmónica & Abraham Cupeiro – A special concert blending symphonic music with ancient instruments from different cultures.
📍 Auditorio Edgar Neville | ⏰ 19:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💶 Ticketed
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🎸 Homenaje al Pop/Rock Español – 80s/90s Spanish rock tribute night featuring classics by Mecano, Hombres G, and El Último de la Fila.
📍 Sala La Trinchera | ⏰ 21:00 (doors 20:30) | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No | 💶 Ticketed
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Saturday, January 24, 2026
🎨 Picasso en Familia – Free family art workshop where children and parents explore Picasso’s life and creativity together.
📍 Museo Casa Natal Picasso | ⏰ 11:00–12:30 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 🆓 Free
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🎭 “TUC” – Imaginative children’s theater using humor and creativity to explore the worlds hidden inside a simple box.
📍 Teatro Echegaray | ⏰ 18:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💶 Ticketed
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🎤 Nach – Live in Concert – One of Spain’s most influential rap artists performs live as part of his national tour.
📍 Sala París 15 | ⏰ 21:30 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No | 💶 Ticketed
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🎻 John Williams vs. Hans Zimmer – A symphonic tribute to legendary film composers featuring iconic soundtracks from Star Wars, Gladiator, Harry Potter, and more.
📍 FYCMA | ⏰ 21:30 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💶 Ticketed
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Sunday, January 25, 2026
🐷 “Los Tres Cerditos” – Puppet-theater adaptation of The Three Little Pigs, full of music and humor for young audiences (Spanish).
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 12:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💶 Ticketed
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🎭 “TUC” – Second performance of the imaginative children’s theater show.
📍 Teatro Echegaray | ⏰ 12:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💶 Ticketed
🎶 The Jazz Room: Tributo al Blues – Intimate live blues performance celebrating classic and modern blues sounds.
📍 Sala Marte | ⏰ 17:30 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No | 💶 Ticketed
🏀 Unicaja vs. UCAM Murcia – Liga Endesa basketball action as Unicaja Málaga plays at home in a top-flight matchup.
📍 Palacio de Deportes Martín Carpena | ⏰ 18:00 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💶 Ticketed
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From family-friendly culture to live sports and nightlife, the city is packed this weekend. ¡Que lo pases bien! 🎉 I
