Málaga’s weekend brings a free comic-and-fantasy festival, creative mornings for families, flamenco, swing, live music and a new exhibition celebrating verdiales. Sunday is particularly busy: IRONMAN arrives on the waterfront, children’s theatre fills the morning, and Málaga CF welcomes Real Sociedad to La Rosaleda.
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Top 4 This Weekend
Best free festival: ImaginaMálaga. Three days of comics, author encounters, magic, film soundtracks and anime music at La Caja Blanca. malaga.eu
Best family morning: Saturday’s museum workshops. Choose Picasso-inspired creativity at the Casa Natal, art-and-sound experiments at MUCAC, or a Roman adventure beneath the Thyssen. museocasanatalpicasso.malaga.eu
Standout stage production: Vivaldianno. Live music, dance and 3D projections bring Vivaldi’s Venice to the Teatro del Soho for four evenings. Teatro Soho CaixaBank
Sporting Sunday: IRONMAN + Málaga CF. Watch the triathlon along the waterfront, then head to La Rosaleda for the 18:30 football match. InforMálaga
Thursday, 15 October
Thursday events
🎮 Periscopio: Recreativos Federico + Poetry Performance – Discover Alex Peña’s Lorca-inspired arcade installation, followed by a reading-performance from Violeta Gil and Marcos Nadie.
📍 La Térmica, Av. de los Guindos 48 | 📅 Thu 15 Oct | ⏰ Installation tour 18:00–19:00; performance 19:00–19:30 | 💶 Price not published; advance registration required | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No—adult cultural programme; minimum age not published
🔗 More info: https://periscopio.fundacioncontemporanea.com/encuentro/cultura-y-territorio-malaga-2026/ La Térmica
💃 An Evening with Luz Arcas – The award-winning choreographer discusses her work with journalist Regina Sotorrío and performs a short piece.
📍 Centro Fundación Unicaja Málaga, Plaza del Obispo 6 | 📅 Thu 15 Oct | ⏰ 19:00 | 💶 Free until full | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No—adult-oriented talk; age restriction not published
🔗 More info: https://www.fundacionunicaja.com/event/encuentro-con-luz-arcas-dentro-del-ciclo-aula-de-cultura-de-diario-sur/ Fundación Unicaja
🎼 Vivaldianno — El resplandor de Venecia – Vivaldi’s music meets contemporary arrangements, dance and spectacular projections, with narration voiced by Carlos Hipólito.
📍 Teatro del Soho CaixaBank, C/ Córdoba 13 | 📅 Thu 15–Sun 18 Oct | ⏰ 19:00 daily; 90 minutes | 💶 Ticketed; price not published on the event page | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes, recommended 12+
🔗 More info: https://teatrodelsoho.com/evento/vivaldianno-shining-venice/ Teatro Soho CaixaBank
💃 Pastora Galván — TRIBUsssh! – Flamenco dance and live drumming collide in an intense, rock-inflected production for Danza Málaga.
📍 Teatro Cervantes | 📅 Thu 15 Oct | ⏰ 20:00; 50 minutes | 💶 €24 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Best for older children; minimum age not published
🔗 More info: https://www.teatrocervantes.com/es/genero/danza/danza-malaga-2026/tribusssh-2181 ECHEGARAY DE MÁLAGA
🎻 Anna Nilsen & Natalia Kuchaeva – A violin-and-piano recital featuring music by Fauré and Grieg.
📍 Sala Fundación Unicaja María Cristina, C/ Marqués de Valdecañas 2 | 📅 Thu 15 Oct | ⏰ 20:00 | 💶 Ticketed; price not published on the event page | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes—best for older children; age guidance not published
🔗 More info: https://www.fundacionunicaja.com/event/concierto-de-violin-y-piano-de-anna-nilsen-natalia-kuchaeva/Fundación Unicaja
🎸 The Silencers – The Scottish band brings its melodic blend of rock, pop, folk and Celtic influences to Málaga.
📍 Sala La Trinchera, C/ Parauta 25 | 📅 Thu 15 Oct | ⏰ 20:00 as listed by the ticket seller | 💶 From €28 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No, 16+
🔗 More info: https://mutick.com/e/entradas-the-silencers-malaga-2 Mutick
Friday, 16 October
🖼️ Guided Visit to ¡Olé! – Take a closer look at the Thyssen’s new exhibition with one of the museum’s guides.
📍 Museo Carmen Thyssen | 📅 Fri 16 Oct | ⏰ 13:00 | 💶 €16; museum members free with reservation | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes—best for older children; minimum age not published
🔗 More info: https://carmenthyssenmalaga.org/actividad/visitas-guiadas-ole Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga
🎮 ImaginaMálaga — Comic & Fantasy Festival – Friday features Carlos Sisí and an orchestral soundtrack concert; Saturday adds magic and author signings, while Sunday closes with anime music.
📍 La Caja Blanca, Av. Editor Ángel Caffarena 8 | 📅 Fri 16–Sun 18 Oct | ⏰ Fri programme 16:15–20:30; Sat from 11:15; Sun from 11:15, anime concert 19:00 | 💶 Free until full; auditorium entry conditions apply | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes; individual talks vary
🔗 More info: https://www.malaga.eu/la-ciudad/agenda/detalle-actividad/index.html?id=148983
🔗 Saturday programme: https://www.malaga.eu/la-ciudad/agenda/detalle-actividad/index.html?id=148984
🔗 Sunday programme: https://www.malaga.eu/la-ciudad/agenda/detalle-actividad/index.html?id=148985 malaga.eu
🌳 Guided Walk through Parque de Málaga – Explore the park’s landscape and cultural setting on a museum-led evening walk.
📍 Depart from MUCAC La Coracha, Paseo de Reding 1 | 📅 Fri 16 Oct | ⏰ 19:00–20:00 | 💶 Free with registration | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes, general audience
🔗 More info: https://mucacmalaga.eu/actividades/programa-de-mediacion-del-mes-de-octubre/ MUCAC Málaga
🎺 La Insostenible Big Band — El swing en Hollywood – A lively journey through the jazz and swing associated with iconic Hollywood films.
📍 Teatro Echegaray | 📅 Fri 16 & Sat 17 Oct | ⏰ 20:00 | 💶 €20 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes—best for older children; minimum age not published
🔗 More info: https://teatroechegaray.com/es/genero/musica/temporada-2026-27/la-insostenible-big-band-2360ECHEGARAY DE MÁLAGA
🎭 Crack — El sonido de las piedras – An intimate drama examining addiction, isolation and the humanity behind dependency.
📍 Teatro Cánovas, Plaza El Ejido 5 | 📅 Fri 16 & Sat 17 Oct | ⏰ 20:00 | 💶 €20 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No—explicit drug-related themes
🔗 More info: https://www.juntadeandalucia.es/cultura/agendaculturaldeandalucia/evento/crack-el-sonido-de-las-piedrasjuntadeandalucia.es
🎸 Plastic Woods + Groal – The Andalusian psychedelic/progressive-rock band premieres its new album Mirrors, with Groal opening.
📍 Sala La Trinchera, C/ Parauta 25 | 📅 Fri 16 Oct | ⏰ 21:00 as listed by the ticket seller | 💶 €12.48 listed | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No, over 16; ID required
🔗 More info: https://ticketandroll.com/evento/plastic-woods-presentacion-oficial-de-mirrors-groal-16-Octticketandroll.com
🎸 Vargas Blues Band – A late-night live blues concert at La Cochera.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret, Av. de los Guindos 19 | 📅 Fri 16 Oct | ⏰ 22:00 | 💶 From €18 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No—late concert; minors policy not published on the event page
🔗 More info: https://lacocheraentradas.com/shows/details/2664/vargas-blues-band La Cochera Entradas
Saturday, 17 October
Daytime & family plans
🧠 ASA Málaga Open Day – Board games, a creative exhibition and information sessions introduce families to giftedness and neurodiversity.
📍 Centro Ciudadano Valle-Inclán, Av. de la Palmilla 16 | 📅 Sat 17 Oct | ⏰ 10:30; approximately three hours | 💶 Free | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes; specific ages not published
🔗 More info: https://semanaproximidadmalaga.es/event/jornada-de-puertas-abiertas-asa-malaga-sensibilizacion-y-exposicion-sobre-altas-capacidades/ Semana de Proximidad
🏛️ Familias al Yacimiento – Explore the Roman remains beneath the Thyssen with sensory materials and virtual-reality views of ancient Málaga.
📍 Museo Carmen Thyssen | 📅 Sat 17 Oct | ⏰ 11:00–12:30 | 💶 €6 per person, including accompanying adults; reservation required | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes, ages 6+
🔗 More info: https://www.carmenthyssenmalaga.org/visita-educativa/familias-al-yacimiento Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga
🎨 Picasso en Familia — Crear la casa por la ventana – Use traditional artistic techniques to make something new, with a visit to Picasso’s birthplace included.
📍 Casa Natal Picasso teaching room, Plaza de la Merced 13 | 📅 Sat 17 Oct | ⏰ 11:00–12:30 | 💶 Free; online registration required; capacity 15 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes, ages 3–12 with family
🔗 More info: https://museocasanatalpicasso.malaga.eu/actividades/detalle-de-actividad/Picasso-en-familia-2026-2027/museocasanatalpicasso.malaga.eu
📚 VI Parque del Oeste Book Fair – Local writers bring books, readings, a children’s workshop and live jazz to the park.
📍 Parque del Oeste, C/ Realenga de San Luis 11, beneath the pergolas beside the sports courts | 📅 Sat 17 Oct | ⏰ 11:00–19:00 | 💶 Admission price not published; books sold separately | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes
🔗 More info: https://www.malaga.eu/la-ciudad/agenda/detalle-actividad/index.html?id=148942 malaga.eu
🖌️ Ruido visual — The Rhythm of Things – Families translate artworks into rhythms and build imaginative instruments from everyday materials.
📍 MUCAC La Coracha | 📅 Sat 17 Oct | ⏰ 11:30–13:00 | 💶 Free with registration | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes, ages 5–12
🔗 More info: https://mucacmalaga.eu/actividades/programa-de-mediacion-del-mes-de-octubre/ MUCAC Málaga
🎭 Hambre — Líquida Teatro – An interactive blend of comedy, live Baroque music and Cervantes-inspired gastronomy explores the appetites of the Golden Age.
📍 Museo Fundación Unicaja de Artes y Costumbres Populares, Plaza Enrique García-Herrera 1 | 📅 Sat 17 Oct | ⏰ 12:00–13:30 | 💶 Free until full; museum admission free during the activity | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Best for older children; age guidance not published
🔗 More info: https://www.fundacionunicaja.com/event/representacion-teatral-hambre-de-liquida-teatro-en-los-sabados-en-el-macp/ Fundación Unicaja
💗 Fuertes y Hermosas – Beauty treatments, performances, sports and children’s activities raise funds to support vulnerable women.
📍 Plaza de la Constitución | 📅 Sat 17 Oct | ⏰ 12:00–20:00 | 💶 Treatments €5–€10; other fundraising activities vary | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes, children’s activities included
🔗 More info: https://lavozdemalaga.com/fuertes-y-hermosas-llega-el-sabado-17-a-la-plaza-de-la-constitucion-tras-su-aplazamiento/ La Voz de Málaga
🎨 Sábados en Familia — Al detalle – A free family creative session at the Museo Ruso’s Tabacalera home.
📍 Colección del Museo Ruso, Av. Sor Teresa Prat 15 | 📅 Sat 17 Oct | ⏰ 17:00–18:30 | 💶 Free; check registration requirements | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes; confirm ages when booking
🔗 More info: https://informalaga.es/agenda/sabados-en-familia-al-detalle-2026-10-17-2 InforMálaga
Evening & nightlife
🎬 Paris Qui Dort — Silent Film with Live Orchestra – René Clair’s fantastical silent film is screened with an original score performed by Ensemble MODUS.
📍 Cine Albéniz | 📅 Sat 17 Oct | ⏰ 18:00; approximately 75 minutes | 💶 Ticketed; price not published on the event page | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Best for older children; age rating not published
🔗 More info: https://festivalfrancesmalaga.es/events/cine-concert-paris-qui-dort-con-orquesta-en-directo-17-de-octubre-en-cine-albeniz/ Festival de Cine Francés de Málaga
🎧 San Miguel — 60 Years of Sentir Málaga – DJ Vikii, Aaron Sevilla and Les Castizos perform at an electronic celebration featuring a hot-air-balloon DJ platform.
📍 Plaza de Toros de La Malagueta | 📅 Sat 17 Oct | ⏰ Doors 18:30; music from 19:00 | 💶 Promotional ticket required through Seeker Pass; qualifying purchase/code conditions apply | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No—adult beer-brand event
🔗 More info: https://www.sanmiguel.com/es/malaga-aniversario ES
🏍️ Soloflow Freestyle – High-level motocross jumps, fire effects and music from DJ Alba Dreid return to the Carpena.
📍 Palacio de Deportes José María Martín Carpena | 📅 Sat 17 Oct | ⏰ 19:00 | 💶 Ticketed; price not published on the venue page | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Confirm age rules; loud motors and amplified music
🔗 More info: https://www.malagadeporteyeventos.com/soloflow-freestyle-2/ Málaga Deporte y Eventos
🎷 La noche del swing — Juan Caballero – The Fundación Unicaja jazz season opens with an evening dedicated to swing.
📍 Sala Fundación Unicaja María Cristina | 📅 Sat 17 Oct | ⏰ 20:00 | 💶 Ticketed; price not published on the event page | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes—best for older children; age guidance not published
🔗 More info: https://www.fundacionunicaja.com/event/la-noche-del-swing-por-juan-caballero-dentro-del-ciclo-de-jazz/Fundación Unicaja
🎭 Copla — Un cabaret español – Alejandro Postigo’s HisPanic company brings its cabaret project to the Thyssen’s Identidades performing-arts series.
📍 Museo Carmen Thyssen | 📅 Sat 17 Oct | ⏰ 20:30 | 💶 €12, including a subsequent museum visit | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No—adult-oriented series; formal age restriction not published
🔗 More info: https://carmenthyssenmalaga.org/visita-educativa/artes-vivas-copla-un-cabaret-espanol Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga
🕯️ Entre voces y cuerdas — Las Noches de La Cónsula – Enjoy the Nuevo Amanecer choir followed by the Melissandro quartet in La Cónsula’s atmospheric aviary setting.
📍 Pajarera, Finca Municipal La Cónsula, Churriana | 📅 Sat 17 Oct | ⏰ 20:30 | 💶 Free; check admission arrangements | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes, all ages
🔗 More info: https://www.malaga.eu/la-ciudad/agenda/detalle-actividad/index.html?id=149026 malaga.eu
🎸 Sôber – The Madrid rock band brings its new-album tour to París 15.
📍 Sala París 15 | 📅 Sat 17 Oct | ⏰ Doors 20:00; concert 21:00 | 💶 From €30.80 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No—rock concert; check minors policy
🔗 More info: https://paris15.es/event/sober-2/ Sala Paris 15
🎤 Benzú + Desorden – A two-act live-music bill at La Cochera.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | 📅 Sat 17 Oct | ⏰ 21:00 | 💶 From €14 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No—adult evening programme; minors policy not published
🔗 More info: https://lacocheraentradas.com/shows/details/2598/benzu-desorden La Cochera Entradas
🎸 Partiendo la Pana — Estopa & Melendi Tributes – Repartiendo Estopa and Hablando en Platas revisit two Spanish pop-rock favourites.
📍 Sala La Trinchera | 📅 Sat 17 Oct | ⏰ 21:30 in the cultural listing; confirm with ticket seller | 💶 Early tickets €12 plus fees; general €15 plus fees; door €18 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No, 16+; ID required
🔗 More info: https://salatrinchera.com/17-10-regresa-el-festival-partiendo-la-pana/ Sala TrincheraSala Trinchera
🎥 French Film Festival — Jupiter + Invisibles – Choose a nuclear-crisis political thriller or a drama about intimacy presented by director Junna Chif.
📍 Cine Albéniz | 📅 Sat 17 Oct | ⏰ Jupiter 20:00; Invisibles 22:15 | 💶 Separately ticketed; prices not published on the film pages | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No—adult themes; original-language screenings with Spanish subtitles
🔗 More info: https://festivalfrancesmalaga.es/films/jupiter-vose/
🔗 More info: https://festivalfrancesmalaga.es/films/invisibles-vose/ Festival de Cine Francés de Málaga
Sunday, 18 October
🏊 IRONMAN 70.3 Málaga – Watch athletes tackle a harbour swim, 90-kilometre bike course and waterfront half-marathon.
📍 Puerto de Málaga and waterfront course | 📅 Sun 18 Oct | ⏰ Race starts 08:45 | 💶 Free to watch from accessible public areas | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes—respect barriers and crossing restrictions
🔗 More info: https://informalaga.es/agenda/ironman-703-malaga-od9gd InforMálaga
🎭 El gran bailarín – Tap dance, clowning, puppets and live piano tell a warm story about ambition, childhood and grandparents.
📍 Teatro Echegaray | 📅 Sun 18 Oct | ⏰ 11:00 & 13:00; 50 minutes | 💶 €8 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes, ages 3+
🔗 More info: https://www.teatroechegaray.com/es/genero/teatro-infantil/temporada-2026-27/el-gran-bailarin-2147ECHEGARAY DE MÁLAGA
📖 Bebecuentos — Por arte de magia – Sensory storytelling from Natalia Jiménez and Alicia Acosta introduces little ones to two magical tales.
📍 Museo Carmen Thyssen | 📅 Sun 18 Oct | ⏰ 12:00 | 💶 €6 per person, adults and children; reservation required | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes, ages 0–5
🔗 More info: https://www.carmenthyssenmalaga.org/visita-educativa/bebecuentos-por-arte-de-magia-2026 Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga
🎭 El baúl de las fábulas – A lunchtime children’s-and-family stage show at La Cochera.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | 📅 Sun 18 Oct | ⏰ 12:00 | 💶 From €12 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes; minimum age not published
🔗 More info: https://lacocheraentradas.com/shows/details/2658/el-baul-de-las-fabulas La Cochera Entradas
🖼️ Free Guided Visits at MUCAC – Explore Ayer. Colección 1940–1990, followed by Paz Errázuriz’s Poéticas de resistencia.
📍 MUCAC La Coracha | 📅 Sun 18 Oct | ⏰ Ayer 12:00; Paz Errázuriz 13:00 | 💶 Free; no registration required | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Best for older children; discuss photographic themes beforehand
🔗 More info: https://mucacmalaga.eu/actividades/programa-de-mediacion-del-mes-de-octubre/ MUCAC Málaga
🎬 Mon Petit Festival! — Family Cinema & Art – Animated shorts, playful museum activities and a French-flavoured snack make a special family cinema outing.
📍 Centre Pompidou Málaga | 📅 Sun 18 Oct | ⏰ Currently available: 13:00–14:30 for ages 7–9 | 💶 Free; advance registration essential | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes; both ages 4–6 sessions and the earlier ages 7–9 session are marked full
🔗 More info: https://festivalfrancesmalaga.es/events/mon-petit-festival/ Festival de Cine Francés de Málaga
⚽ Málaga CF vs Real Sociedad – Sunday-evening LaLiga football at La Rosaleda.
📍 Estadio La Rosaleda | 📅 Sun 18 Oct | ⏰ 18:30 | 💶 Ticketed; current prices not published on the match page | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes
🔗 More info: https://www.malagacf.com/partidos/temporada-2026-2027-laliga-ea-sports-9-malaga-cf-vs-real-sociedad-3005 Web Oficial
🎤 Cristian de Moret — Apache bereber – Flamenco vocals meet electric guitars, electronics and North African/American influences in an adventurous live show.
📍 Teatro Cervantes | 📅 Sun 18 Oct | ⏰ 19:00; 90 minutes | 💶 €24 | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Best for older children; minimum age not published
🔗 More info: https://www.teatrocervantes.com/es/genero/musica/s-ngulares-2026/cristian-de-moret-2261 ECHEGARAY DE MÁLAGA
🎤 Leoni Torres – The Cuban singer, musician and producer returns to Málaga on his Spanish tour.
📍 Sala París 15 | 📅 Sun 18 Oct | ⏰ Doors 19:00; concert 20:00 | 💶 From €45 plus fees | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No—adult evening concert; check minors policy
🔗 More info: https://paris15.es/event/leoni-torres/ Sala Paris 15
🎥 French Film Festival — Le Corset + Coward – Sunday’s premieres pair a coming-of-age story with a First World War drama about theatre, identity and freedom.
📍 Cine Albéniz | 📅 Sun 18 Oct | ⏰ Le Corset 18:30; Coward 20:30 | 💶 Separately ticketed; prices not published on the film pages | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Age ratings not published; Coward is adult-oriented; Spanish subtitles
🔗 More info: https://festivalfrancesmalaga.es/films/le-corset-vose/
🔗 More info: https://festivalfrancesmalaga.es/films/coward-vose/ Festival de Cine Francés de Málaga
