• Málaga International Jazz Festival

    Teatro Cervantes Calle Ramos Marín, Málaga, Málaga, Spain

    The 40th edition of Málaga’s jazz festival fills the Teatro Cervantes with one concert a night. The 2026 line-up includes Mario Biondi, Kenny Barron, Kurt Elling with Yellowjackets and the Michel Camilo Trio. Tickets sell out for the big names, so book early.Photo: rey perezoso, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source)

  • Málaga Marathon and Half Marathon

    Paseo del Parque Málaga, Málaga, Spain

    The Málaga Marathon starts and finishes on the Paseo del Parque, opposite the University of Málaga’s Rectorate, with the first start at 08:30. A flat, fast course past the port and the old town – and a great day to cheer from the pavement. Expect road closures in the city centre on race morning.Photo: Juan Fernández, CC BY-SA 2.0, 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)