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Danza Málaga 2026

Teatro Cervantes and Teatro Echegaray Málaga

Málaga’s dance season brings contemporary dance, flamenco and ballet to the city’s two municipal theatres from October to early January. A good evening out if you are staying in or near Málaga city. Check the theatres’ programme for the exact shows and tickets.Photo: Tyk, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source)

Christmas lights on Calle Larios, Málaga

Calle Larios Málaga

Málaga switches on its Christmas lights on Friday 27 November. Calle Larios turns into a covered arch of light with music-and-light shows every evening until 6 January. Go early or late in the evening – the shows draw big crowds. Exact show times are announced by the city closer to the date.Photo: Maximo88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source)

Christmas lights in Fuengirola

Plaza de España Fuengirola

Fuengirola switches on its Christmas lights on Friday 27 November, with Plaza de España as the centre of the festive programme of shows and performances until Three Kings’ Day on 6 January.Photo: Zarateman, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons (source)

New Year’s Eve in Málaga

Málaga city centre Málaga

Spaniards see in the new year by eating twelve grapes, one for each stroke of the clock at midnight. In Málaga, crowds gather in the city centre to count down together. Bring your grapes – and book dinner well in advance.Photo: Triptosia, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source)