• Danza Málaga 2026

    Teatro Cervantes and Teatro Echegaray Málaga, Málaga, Spain

    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)

  • Fancine – Málaga Fantastic Film Festival

    Málaga city Málaga, Málaga, Spain

    The University of Málaga’s fantasy, horror and science-fiction film festival, with screenings, guests and short films. There are no activities on 11 November. Check the festival’s own programme for times and venues.Photo: Zarateman, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons (source)

  • Axarquía Oriental dance festival

    Centro de Folclore de Benagalbón Rincón de la Victoria, Málaga, Spain

    Three days of traditional dance and folk music from the eastern Axarquía, east of Málaga. A chance to see local folklore away from the tourist routes.Photo: Cayetano, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source)

  • Christmas lights on Calle Larios, Málaga

    Calle Larios Málaga, Málaga, Spain

    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)