Málaga Weekend: Jazz, Family Theatre, Comics & Marathon Weekend
Málaga packs a lot into Thursday 5–Sunday 8 November: four nights of international jazz, two illustration and photography festivals, excellent children’s theatre and museum workshops, Málaga CF at La Rosaleda, and Sunday’s citywide marathon. Many cultural activities are free, while the headline performances merit advance booking.
40th Málaga International Jazz Festival – Alfa Mist, Kurt Rosenwinkel, James Carter and Kenny Barron headline four consecutive nights at Teatro Cervantes. ECHEGARAY DE MÁLAGA
Gráficas! 2026 – A free festival celebrating women comic creators, with exhibitions, talks, live drawing, screenings and a drawn concert.
Moments Photo Weekend – Three days of photography talks, workshops, photobooks and portfolio sessions at MEET/Tabacalera.
Generali Málaga Marathon & Half Marathon – Around 17,000 runners take over the city on Sunday morning, creating a lively spectator event and significant traffic changes. 08/11/2026
Friday, 6 November
✏️ Gráficas! Friday Programme – Free talks, live shop-window drawing and a short-film discussion culminate in Lisa Blumen and DJ Raki’s illustrated concert.
📍 En Portada Cómics, UMA Rectorado and MIMMA | 📅 Fri 6 Nov | ⏰ Public programme 17:00–20:30 | 💶 Free until capacity | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes; individual age guidance not published
🔗 More info: https://www.juntadeandalucia.es/cultura/agendaculturaldeandalucia/evento/malaga-graficas-concierto-dibujado-con-lisa-blumen-y-dj-raki
📷 Moments Photo Weekend – Photography talks, book launches, workshops and portfolio sessions bring leading Spanish and international image-makers to Tabacalera.
📍 MEET/Tabacalera | 📅 Fri 6–Sun 8 Nov | ⏰ Fri 17:15–19:45; Sat 12:00–20:00; Sun 10:00–17:00 | 💶 Mostly free; some workshops require registration or are sold out | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No specific family programme; suitable for interested older teens
🔗 More info: https://www.meet-malaga.eu/moments-festival-2026/
🎭 Verborrea – Javier Cámara, Israel Elejalde, Marta Nieto and Emilio Tomé perform Pablo Remón’s tragicomic exploration of people who cannot stop talking. Teatro Soho CaixaBank
📍 Teatro del Soho CaixaBank | 📅 Fri 6–Sun 8 Nov | ⏰ 19:00 | 💶 From €25 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No; official minimum age not published
🔗 More info: https://teatrodelsoho.com/javier-camara-llega-por-primera-vez-al-teatro-del-soho-caixabank-con-verborrea-junto-a-israel-elejalde-marta-nieto-y-emilio-tome/
💃 Pueblo – Marcat Dance explores community, tradition and belonging in an award-winning contemporary dance production; Friday includes a post-show discussion.
📍 Teatro Cánovas | 📅 Fri 6–Sat 7 Nov | ⏰ 20:00 | 💶 €20 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Official age guidance not published
🔗 More info: https://www.juntadeandalucia.es/aaiicc/teatros/teatro-canovas/pueblo
🎸 Kurt Rosenwinkel – One of contemporary jazz’s most influential guitarists leads Friday’s festival concert.
📍 Teatro Cervantes | 📅 Fri 6 Nov | ⏰ 20:00 | 💶 €12–€36 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes; recommended for older children
🔗 More info: https://www.teatrocervantes.es/es/genero/musica/40-festival-internacional-de-jazz/kurt-rosenwinkel-2259
🎸 Málaga Popfest 2026 – Two nights of indie pop featuring The School, The Sweetest Ache, La Monja Enana, The Cords and other cult acts.
📍 Sala Marte | 📅 Fri 6–Sat 7 Nov | ⏰ Daily start time not published on the official festival page | 💶 Two-day pass from €45 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No age guidance published; late-night event
🔗 More info: https://malagapopfest.com/
🎤 Arde Bogotá – The Spanish alternative-rock favourites bring their arena-sized sound to París 15; currently sold out.
📍 Sala París 15 | 📅 Fri 6 Nov | ⏰ Doors 20:00; show 21:00 | 💶 Sold out; check authorized returns | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No; age conditions not published on the event page
🔗 More info: https://paris15.es/event/arde-bogota/
Saturday, 7 November
🍷 Wine Challenge 2026 – A guided bus excursion from Málaga to a winery, combining tastings with a light-hearted team challenge.
📍 Departs from Museo del Vino Málaga | 📅 Sat 7 Nov | ⏰ 10:00 | 💶 €15 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No; adults only
🔗 More info: https://rutavinorondamalaga.com/winechallenge/
🎨 Picasso in Family: Colorful Foamy Explosion – Children create a playful artwork inspired by Picasso in a hands-on family session.
📍 Museo Casa Natal Picasso | 📅 Sat 7 Nov | ⏰ 11:00–12:30 | 💶 Free; registration required, 15 places | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes, ages 3–12
🔗 More info: https://museocasanatalpicasso.malaga.eu/actividades/detalle-de-actividad/Picasso-en-familia-2026-2027/
🍪 Traditional Pastry Illusion Workshop – Children make trompe-l’œil versions of Málaga Christmas treats including roscos, mantecados and marzipan.
📍 Museo Fundación Unicaja de Artes y Costumbres Populares | 📅 Sat 7 Nov | ⏰ 11:00–13:00 | 💶 Free; booking arrangements not published | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes; exact ages not published
🔗 More info: https://www.fundacionunicaja.com/event/taller-infantil-celebramos-la-reposteria-tradicional-creacion-de-trampantojos-de-roscos-mantecados-y-mazapanes-dentro-del-ciclo-sabados-en-el-macp/
🎶 De tal palo… – An interactive early-years introduction to music using voices, movement and simple instruments.
📍 Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga | 📅 Sat 7–Sun 8 Nov | ⏰ Sat 12:00, ages 19–36 months; Sat 13:00, ages 3–6; Sun 12:00, ages 0–18 months; Sun 13:00, ages 19–36 months | 💶 €6 per participant; booking required | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes, ages 0–6 by session
🔗 More info: https://entradas.carmenthyssenmalaga.org/actividades/
⚽ Málaga CF vs Racing Club de Santander – A lunchtime Segunda División fixture at La Rosaleda. Web Oficial
📍 Estadio La Rosaleda | 📅 Sat 7 Nov | ⏰ 13:00 | 💶 Ticketed; prices vary by section | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes
🔗 More info: https://www.malagacf.com/partidos
✏️ Gráficas! Saturday Programme – Live drawing in city bookshops is followed by illustrated food events and a free conversation with Léa Mazé and Lisa Blumen.
📍 Various central venues; main talk at Centro Fundación Unicaja Málaga | 📅 Sat 7 Nov | ⏰ 10:00–20:15; main talk 17:30 | 💶 Free until capacity | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes; best for older children and teens
🔗 More info: https://www.juntadeandalucia.es/cultura/agendaculturaldeandalucia/evento/malaga-graficas-otros-universos-del-comic
🎷 The James Carter Organ Trio – The powerhouse Detroit saxophonist brings blues, swing and fiery improvisation to the jazz festival.
📍 Teatro Cervantes | 📅 Sat 7 Nov | ⏰ 20:00 | 💶 €12–€36 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes; recommended for older children
🔗 More info: https://teatrocervantes.com/es/genero/musica/40-festival-internacional-de-jazz/the-james-carter-organ-trio-2173
🎭 Migue de Antílopez: Yo, Me, Mi… ConMigue – Music, comedy and poetic storytelling meet in the Andalusian singer-songwriter’s latest show.
📍 Sala La Trinchera | 📅 Sat 7 Nov | ⏰ Doors 21:30; show 22:30 | 💶 From €26.50 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No, ages 16+
🔗 More info: https://salatrinchera.com/07-11-yo-me-mi-conmigue-de-migue-de-antilopez/
🔊 Aleron Club – Cera Khin, Selecta, Luxi Villar and ArceX lead a late-night techno programme.
📍 Sala París 15 | 📅 Sat 7 Nov | ⏰ 23:59 | 💶 €15 plus booking fees | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No, 18+
🔗 More info: https://paris15.es/event/aleron/
Sunday, 8 November
🏃 Generali Málaga Marathon & Half Marathon – Elite athletes and thousands of amateur runners race through the city, with excellent spectator spots around Paseo del Parque and the historic centre.
📍 Start at Paseo del Parque; citywide route | 📅 Sun 8 Nov | ⏰ 08:30 | 💶 Free to watch; runner registration required | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes as spectators; races are for adults
🔗 More info: https://www.generalimaratonmalaga.com/
🎭 Nera: Journey to Mother Island – Puppetry, music and visual storytelling follow a young heroine searching for her origins.
📍 Teatro Echegaray | 📅 Sun 8 Nov | ⏰ 11:00 and 13:00 | 💶 €8 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes, all ages; particularly suitable from around age 4
🔗 More info: https://teatroechegaray.com/es/genero/teatro-infantil/temporada-2026-27/nera-viaje-a-isla-madre-2150
🎸 Beatelitis – A lively children’s show introduces The Beatles through music, humour and audience participation.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | 📅 Sun 8 Nov | ⏰ 12:00 | 💶 €9 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes, ages 3–10
🔗 More info: https://www.lacocheraentradas.com/shows/details/2671/beatelitis
🧸 Dadadá – A gentle first-childhood theatre piece using objects, sound, colour and movement to spark curiosity.
📍 Teatro Cánovas | 📅 Sun 8 Nov | ⏰ 12:00 | 💶 €8 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes; exact age range not published
🔗 More info: https://www.juntadeandalucia.es/cultura/agendaculturaldeandalucia/evento/dadada-1
💃 Zalamerías – An intimate contemporary-flamenco performance combining dance, theatre and personal storytelling.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | 📅 Sun 8 Nov | ⏰ 18:00 | 💶 Ticketed; price not published on the event page | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Official age suitability not published
🔗 More info: https://lacocheracabaret.com/evento/zalamerias/
🎹 Kenny Barron Songbook – The legendary American pianist closes the jazz festival with an elegant survey of his celebrated compositions.
📍 Teatro Cervantes | 📅 Sun 8 Nov | ⏰ 20:00 | 💶 €18–€54 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes; recommended for older children
🔗 More info: https://teatrocervantes.com/es/genero/musica/40-festival-internacional-de-jazz/kenny-barron-songbook-2174
