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Top 4 This Weekend

  1. Sueños Medievales de Colonia Santa Inés — A free, three-day medieval market with crafts, street theatre, puppets, magic, music and children’s workshops. malaga.eu

  2. 32nd French Film Festival Closing Party — An all-ages, open-air night of illustrated performance, live pop/electronic music and a late DJ set at La Térmica—all free. Festival de Cine Francés de Málaga

  3. Sara Baras: Infinita — The flamenco star brings her major new dance production to Teatro Cervantes on Saturday and Sunday. ECHEGARAY DE MÁLAGA

  4. Picasso’s 145th Birthday Open Day — Free museum admission and guided visits at the artist’s birthplace on Sunday. museocasanatalpicasso.malaga.eu

Thursday, 22 October

🎭 El hijo de la cómica – José Sacristán’s solo homage to actor, writer and filmmaker Fernando Fernán-Gómez.
📍 Teatro del Soho CaixaBank | 📅 Thu 22–Sun 25 Oct | ⏰ 19:00 daily | 💶 Ticketed; price not published | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes, recommended 12+
🔗 More info: https://teatrodelsoho.com/evento/el-hijo-de-la-comica/

🖼️ ¡Olé! The Myth of the Spanish through Andalusia – Seventy-five works explore how flamenco, bullfighting and Andalusian imagery shaped the visual idea of Spain.
📍 Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga | 📅 Thu 22–Sun 25 Oct | ⏰ 10:00–20:00 | 💶 €12 general, €8 reduced; under-18s free; Sunday from 16:00 free | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes
🔗 More info: https://carmenthyssenmalaga.org/exposicion/ole-mito-espanol-andalucia

🖼️ La Fiesta: Verdiales de Málaga – A new exhibition charting the history and contemporary artistic influence of Málaga’s distinctive verdiales tradition.
📍 MUCAC La Coracha | 📅 Thu 22–Sun 25 Oct | ⏰ 10:00–20:00 | 💶 Free | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes
🔗 More info: https://mucacmalaga.eu/exposiciones/la-fiesta-verdiales-de-malaga/

🧠 From Wound to Support: A Conversation on Trauma – Mental-health professionals discuss trauma, the body and care, followed by a commented visit to Eugenio Recuenco’s Fulgor y Delirio.
📍 La Térmica | 📅 Thu 22 Oct | ⏰ 18:30 | 💶 Admission conditions not published | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No
🔗 More info: https://latermicamalaga.com/mesa-redonda-sobre-el-trauma-de-la-herida-al-acompanamiento/

🎻 Málaga Philharmonic Orchestra: Programme 02 – Wagner’s Siegfried Idyll, Strauss’s Oboe Concerto and Schubert’s Fifth Symphony, conducted by Lucius A. Hemmer. OFM
📍 Teatro Cervantes | 📅 Thu 22 & Fri 23 Oct | ⏰ 20:00 | 💶 Ticketed; price varies by seat | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes; best for older children
🔗 More info: https://orquestafilarmonicademalaga.com/concierto/programa-02-a2027/

💃 Hasta el último baile – Contemporary dance, dance-theatre and live music meet in a compact new work.
📍 Teatro Echegaray | 📅 Thu 22 Oct | ⏰ 20:00 | 💶 €24 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No; adult programme
🔗 More info: https://teatroechegaray.com/es/genero/danza/danza-malaga-2026/hasta-el-ultmo-baile-2282

😂 Laila Roth – The Argentine comedian returns with a new, unfiltered 75-minute stand-up show.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | 📅 Thu 22 Oct | ⏰ 20:30 | 💶 Ticketed; price not published | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No, recommended 13+
🔗 More info: https://lacocheracabaret.com/evento/laila-roth/

🎤 Gonzalo Hermida: Bandera Libertad Tour – The Cádiz singer-songwriter presents his latest pop album with a full live band.
📍 Sala La Trinchera | 📅 Thu 22 Oct | ⏰ 21:30 | 💶 From €27.50 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No; late show and age policy not published
🔗 More info: https://salatrinchera.com/22-10-la-gira-bandera-libertad-de-gonzalo-hermida/

Friday, 23 October

🏰 Sueños Medievales de Colonia Santa Inés – A neighbourhood-wide medieval market with 38 stalls, traditional crafts, street performance, puppets and children’s activities.
📍 Calle Manuel Rivadeneyra and surrounding streets, Colonia Santa Inés | 📅 Fri 23–Sun 25 Oct | ⏰ Programme times vary | 💶 Free | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes
🔗 More info: https://www.malaga.eu/la-ciudad/agenda/detalle-actividad/index.html?id=149278

🌳 Guided Walk through Parque de Málaga – A museum-led exploration of the park’s landscape and heritage, departing from MUCAC.
📍 MUCAC La Coracha/Parque de Málaga | 📅 Fri 23 Oct | ⏰ 19:00–20:00 | 💶 Free; advance booking required | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes; general public
🔗 More info: https://mucacmalaga.eu/actividades/programa-de-mediacion-del-mes-de-octubre/

🎤 Carmen Linares – The acclaimed flamenco singer opens the Museum of Arts and Popular Customs’ 50th-anniversary programme. Fundación Unicaja
📍 Museo Fundación Unicaja de Artes y Costumbres Populares | 📅 Fri 23 Oct | ⏰ 19:30 | 💶 Free with prior reservation | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes; no formal age guidance published
🔗 More info: https://www.fundacionunicaja.com/event/programacion-de-actividades-por-el-50-aniversario-del-museo-fundacion-unicaja-de-artes-y-costumbres-populares/

💃 La vida perra de Ángel: Historias de supervivientes – Dance-theatre about empathy, care and second chances, told through entwined stories of survival.
📍 Teatro Echegaray | 📅 Fri 23 Oct | ⏰ 20:00 | 💶 €24 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No; adult programme
🔗 More info: https://teatroechegaray.com/es/genero/danza/danza-malaga-2026/la-vida-perra-de-angel-historias-de-supervivientes-2237

🎨 French Film Festival Closing Party – Illustrated performance by Fabian Menor and NØDO at 20:15, Bellboy at 21:00, Korashe at 22:00 and Nukki’s DJ set at 23:00.
📍 La Térmica | 📅 Fri 23 Oct | ⏰ From 20:00 | 💶 Free until capacity | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes; early programme is all-ages, with a late DJ finish
🔗 More info: https://festivalfrancesmalaga.es/events/clausura32fcfm/

🎸 No Te Va Gustar – The Uruguayan rock band brings its Florece en el caos tour to Málaga.
📍 Sala París 15 | 📅 Fri 23 Oct | ⏰ 20:00 listed | 💶 Ticketed; price not published | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No; venue age policy not published
🔗 More info: https://paris15.es/event/no-te-va-a-gustar/

🎺 Gata Brass Band – New Orleans brass, funk and jazz from the energetic Málaga ensemble.
📍 Sala Classic Malagueta, formerly Sala Marte | 📅 Fri 23 Oct | ⏰ 21:00 | 💶 From €10 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No; late show and age policy not published
🔗 More info: https://www.tomaticket.com/es-es/entradas-gata-brass-band-malaga-sala-classic-malagueta-antigua-sala-marte

🎤 Pedro Pastor: 10 Años Locos Descalzos – The songwriter celebrates a decade of touring and socially engaged music.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | 📅 Fri 23 Oct | ⏰ 21:30 | 💶 Ticketed; price not published | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No; late concert
🔗 More info: https://lacocheracabaret.com/evento/pedro-pastor-10-anos-locos-descalzos/

Saturday, 24 October

🎨 IV Ciudad de Málaga Outdoor Quick-Painting Contest – Artists work around the city before judging and exhibition at the Museo de Málaga; also enjoyable for spectators.
📍 Museo de Málaga and designated city locations | 📅 Sat 24 Oct | ⏰ 09:00–19:00 | 💶 Free to watch; participation rules apply | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes
🔗 More info: https://www.museosdeandalucia.es/web/museodemalaga/actualidad/-/asset_publisher/SxfJV5dJvqKr/content/iv-concurso-de-pintura-al-aire-libre-ciudad-de-malaga?inheritRedirect=true&redirect=%2Fweb%2Fmuseodemalaga%2Factualidad

🖼️ Families: ¡Olé tú! – Children and adults explore the museum’s ¡Olé! exhibition through an interactive family art session.
📍 Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga | 📅 Sat 24 Oct | ⏰ 11:00 | 💶 €6 per adult or child; minimum two tickets | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes, ages 4–8 with family
🔗 More info: https://entradas.carmenthyssenmalaga.org/actividades/

🪵 Celebrating Autumn: Wooden Keyring Workshop – A hands-on craft session inspired by the woods traditionally used in Málaga’s village fireplaces.
📍 Museo Fundación Unicaja de Artes y Costumbres Populares | 📅 Sat 24 Oct | ⏰ 11:00–13:00 | 💶 Free until capacity | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes; age range not published
🔗 More info: https://www.fundacionunicaja.com/event/taller-celebramos-el-otono-creacion-de-llaveros-de-madera-decorados-con-miniaturas-dentro-del-ciclo-sabados-en-el-macp/

🎮 Spanish Esports Championship: Rocket League Qualifier – A national competitive-gaming event organized by FEJUVES and Málaga City Council.
📍 La Caja Blanca | 📅 Sat 24 Oct | ⏰ 11:00 | 💶 Free until capacity | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes; no age limit published
🔗 More info: https://juventud.malaga.eu/es/la-caja-blanca/programacin/

🎨 Ruido visual: The Rhythm of Things – Families translate artworks into sound and build inventive instruments from everyday materials. MUCAC Málaga
📍 MUCAC La Coracha | 📅 Sat 24 Oct | ⏰ 11:30–13:00 | 💶 Free; booking required | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes, ages 5–12 with family
🔗 More info: https://mucacmalaga.eu/actividades/programa-de-mediacion-del-mes-de-octubre/

🖼️ Identity and Portraiture Guided Tour – A guided exploration of how identity is represented through portraits in the Museo de Málaga collection.
📍 Museo de Málaga, Palacio de la Aduana | 📅 Sat 24 Oct | ⏰ 12:00 | 💶 Free; 26 places, advance booking recommended | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes; best for older children
🔗 More info: https://www.museosdeandalucia.es/web/museodemalaga/actualidad/-/asset_publisher/SxfJV5dJvqKr/content/las-visitas-guiadas-de-los-sabados-visita-guiada-de-a-37?inheritRedirect=true&redirect=%2Fweb%2Fmuseodemalaga%2Factualidad

💃 Sara Baras: Infinita – A 90-minute celebration of flamenco’s limitless expressive possibilities.
📍 Teatro Cervantes | 📅 Sat 24 Oct at 20:00; Sun 25 Oct at 19:00 | ⏰ See dates | 💶 €22–€75 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes; best for older children, no formal age guidance published
🔗 More info: https://teatrocervantes.com/es/genero/danza/temporada-2026-27/infinita-2177

🎸 Puro Indie – A live tribute to Spanish indie favourites including Vetusta Morla, Izal, Los Planetas, Supersubmarina and Arde Bogotá.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | 📅 Sat 24 Oct | ⏰ 21:00 | 💶 Ticketed; price not published | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No; late concert
🔗 More info: https://lacocheracabaret.com/evento/puro-indie/

🎤 El Chojín: Balance Tour – The veteran Spanish rapper presents his new tour with doors at 21:00.
📍 Sala La Trinchera | 📅 Sat 24 Oct | ⏰ Show 22:00 | 💶 From €25.45 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No, 16+ with ID
🔗 More info: https://salatrinchera.com/24-10-el-chojin-en-directo-balance-tour-2026-2027/

🎻 El Nido – Contemporary Castilian folk and traditional rhythms on the final stretch of the band’s current tour.
📍 Sala Marte | 📅 Sat 24 Oct | ⏰ 22:00 | 💶 €16.50 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No; late show and age policy not published
🔗 More info: https://elnidomusica.es/conciertos/sala-marte-malaga/

🪩 Remember House – A late-night celebration of 2000s house featuring Rebeka Brown, Juanjo Martín and guests.
📍 Sala París 15 | 📅 Sat 24 Oct | ⏰ 23:59 | 💶 From €15 plus fees | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No, 18+
🔗 More info: https://paris15.es/event/remember-house/

Sunday, 25 October

🏃 46th Málaga City Run and 17th Mini Run – More than 12,000 runners are expected for simultaneous 10 km and 5 km races through the city. deporte.malaga.eu
📍 Start and finish on Avenida de Andalucía, beside El Corte Inglés | 📅 Sun 25 Oct | ⏰ 09:30 | 💶 Registration required; fee not published on the city listing | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes; 5 km has no published age limit, 10 km for those born in 2010 or earlier
🔗 More info: https://deporte.malaga.eu/agenda-deportiva/detalle-de-la-agenda/13-Carrera-Urbana-Ciudad-de-Malaga/

✏️ Sketchers at the Port – An introductory urban-sketching walk from MUCAC to La Farola and other port landmarks; no previous experience required.
📍 Departing MUCAC La Coracha | 📅 Sun 25 Oct | ⏰ 10:30–12:00 | 💶 Free; booking required | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No, 16+
🔗 More info: https://mucacmalaga.eu/actividades/programa-de-mediacion-del-mes-de-octubre/

💃 Únicos – Award-winning poetic dance-theatre inspired by Alexander Calder and the singularity of every body and identity.
📍 Teatro Echegaray | 📅 Sun 25 Oct | ⏰ 11:00 & 13:00 | 💶 €8 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes; designed for young audiences
🔗 More info: https://www.teatroechegaray.com/es/genero/teatro-infantil/temporada-2026-27/unicos-2148

🎭 Jabetín Teatro: The Three Little Pigs – A lively stage adaptation of the familiar children’s story.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | 📅 Sun 25 Oct | ⏰ 12:00 | 💶 Ticketed; price not published | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes
🔗 More info: https://lacocheracabaret.com/evento/jabetin-teatro-los-tres-cerditos-5/

🎼 Romeo and Juliet, La traviata and Scheherazade – Málaga’s Municipal Band performs music inspired by literature, including works by Prokofiev, Verdi and Rimsky-Korsakov. malaga.eu
📍 IES Vicente Espinel (Gaona) | 📅 Sun 25 Oct | ⏰ 12:00 | 💶 Free with advance reservation | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes
🔗 More info: https://www.malaga.eu/el-ayuntamiento/notas-de-prensa/detalle-de-la-nota-de-prensa/index.html?id=178877

🎨 Picasso’s 145th Birthday Open Day – Free access to the birthplace museum and Picasso: Propaganda and Political Activism, with guided visits at noon and 18:00.
📍 Museo Casa Natal Picasso | 📅 Sun 25 Oct | ⏰ Museum hours; tours at 12:00 & 18:00 | 💶 Free | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes
🔗 More info: https://museocasanatalpicasso.malaga.eu/actividades/detalle-de-actividad/XXXIX-Octubre-Picassiano/

💃 Art in Motion: ¡Pies quietos! – Children use movement and dance to reinterpret images from the museum’s temporary exhibition.
📍 Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga | 📅 Sun 25 Oct | ⏰ 12:00 | 💶 €6 per participant | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes, ages 6–12 without accompanying adults
🔗 More info: https://www.carmenthyssenmalaga.org/visita-educativa/arte-en-movimiento-pies-quietos

🎭 Intrusos – An accessible, all-ages comedy presented through Andalucía’s Sur Escena performing-arts programme.
📍 Museo de Málaga, Palacio de la Aduana | 📅 Sun 25 Oct | ⏰ 12:00 | 💶 Free | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes, all ages
🔗 More info: https://www.museosdeandalucia.es/web/museodemalaga/actualidad/-/asset_publisher/SxfJV5dJvqKr/content/sur-esce-1?inheritRedirect=true&redirect=%2Fweb%2Fmuseodemalaga%2Factualidad

🎸 Blue Angel: Elvis Tribute – Blue Angel & The Devils in Disguise recreate Elvis classics from the 1950s through the 1970s.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | 📅 Sun 25 Oct | ⏰ 19:00 | 💶 Ticketed; price not published | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes, officially suitable for all audiences
🔗 More info: https://lacocheracabaret.com/evento/blue-angel-tributo-a-elvis/

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