Málaga Weekender Newsletter: May 8-11, 2025

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There is a lot to do this weekend. Multiple concerts and plays every night plus La Noche en Blanco on Saturday. Enjoy!

Thursday, May 8

🎭 Aquí también los árboles son verdes – New Play
A poignant play by Paz Palau about confronting the fear of death, featuring Asun Ayllón, Federico Peralta, and Ángela Vizán. Opening night May 8 and running through May 17.
📍 Teatro Echegaray | ⏰ 20:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No
🔗 More info

🎵 Orquesta Filarmónica de Málaga: Prohens, Cañizares & Tchaikovsky
Conducted by José María Moreno, featuring guitarist Juan Manuel Cañizares performing works including Tchaikovsky's "Pathétique" Symphony. Thursday and Friday
📍 Teatro Cervantes | ⏰ 20:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No
🔗More info

🎭 Nosoloviernes – Esto iba a ser un show
Catalan comedian ‘Nosoloviernes’ debut their stand-up show “Esto iba a ser un show.”
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 21:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No
🔗 Event page

🎶 Salma – Sangre de Cobarde Tour
Málaga-born singer Salma (from Operación Triunfo) returns home for her official album launch concert.
📍 Sala París 15 | ⏰ 21:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No
🔗 Event details

Friday, May 9

🎭 Peneque. El telón mágico
A classic puppet show by Producciones Infantiles Miguel Pino, blending magic tricks, comedy, and the beloved character Peneque el Valiente.
📍 Campanillas. Parque El Brillante |
⏰ 19:30 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (recommended for ages 3+)
🔗 Más info

🎶 Victorias – Indie-Pop Band
Promising local pop-rock group Victorias brings their emocional era tour to La Cochera. Expect an energetic set of their latest songs and anthems.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 21:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No
🔗 Event page

🎶 Javi Medina – Gato Negro Tour
Singer-songwriter Javi Medina as part of his “Gato Negro” tour, promoting his third album.
📍 Sala París 15 | ⏰ 21:30 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No
🔗 Event info

🎭 Joaquín Sabina – “Hola y Adiós” Concert
Legendary singer-songwriter Joaquín Sabina brings his “Hola y Adiós” tour to Málaga. Friday’s show is almost sold out, but there is a second show on Sunday, May 11.
📍 Palacio de Deportes José Mª Martín Carpena | ⏰ 21:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No
🔗 Tour details (official site)

🏀 Unicaja Málaga vs. AEK Athens
Unicaja have made it to the Final Four. Though the game is not at home, you can catch the action with other fans at the Pabellon Jose Maria Martin Urbano
📍 Pabellon Jose Maria Martín Urbano | ⏰ 20:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes

Saturday, May 10

🎨 Robotica Educativa con Habilita Educacion
Innovative educational robotics and programming project designed to train future engineers
📍 La Térmica | ⏰ 10:00–14:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (divided by ages)
🔗 More info & registration

🎭 Peneque. El telón mágico
The same delightful puppet performance continues in a different district.
📍 Churriana. Plaza de la Inmaculada | ⏰ 19:30 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (3+)
🔗 Más info

🌹 La Noche en Blanco
Citywide night of free cultural activities with museums, galleries, and public spaces offering special programming until late hours.
📍 Throughout Málaga | ⏰ Evening until late night | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (early events)
🔗 Más info

🎭 Me llamo Tonacho y tú no – Comedy
YouTuber-turned-comedian Tonacho (“Youtuber, gamer, husband, father – 100% idiot”) presents a sharp stand-up show.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 12:30 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No
🔗 Show details

🎶 American Punk Rock Festival – Tribute Concert
The Sala Trinchera hosts a local festival of punk-pop tributes on May 10. Multiple bands will cover the biggest hits of Green Day, Blink-182, The Offspring and other punk-rock anthems.
📍 Sala Trinchera | ⏰ 22:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No
🔗 More info

🎶 Grex – Rock Concert
Spanish alternative rock band Grex performs an intimate, high-energy set at Sala Marte. Known for their hypnotic, layered sound, Grex will deliver both heavy riffs and melodic hooks.
📍 Sala Marte | ⏰ 22:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No
🔗 Event page

🎶 Eazyboy – Concert
Easyboy performs this Saturday.
📍 Sala París 15 | ⏰ 21:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No
🔗 Tickets & info

Sunday, May 11

🎸 Beatelitis – Tribute to The Beatles
A high-energy live tribute band playing all your favorite Beatles classics. Sing along and relive the magic of the Fab Four!
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 12:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (3+)
🔗 Tickets & info

🎪 Kosmos – Joni Macarroni
A family-friendly circus show featuring magic, juggling, giant soap bubbles, and humor, as Joni Macarroni returns from his intergalactic journey.
📍 Cruz de Humilladero. Parque San Rafael | ⏰ 19:30 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes
🔗 More info

🎭 La loca historia del Siglo de Oro – Comedy/Clown
La Escalera de Tijera presents La loca historia del Siglo de Oro, a hilarious clown-theatre piece.
📍 Teatro Echegaray | ⏰ 19:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: 13+
🔗 Show info

🎶 Rata Blanca – Heavy Metal Legends
Iconic Argentine heavy-metal band Rata Blanca performs a headline concert.
📍 Sala París 15 | ⏰ 21:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No
🔗 Event details

⚽ Málaga CF vs. Club Deportivo Eldense
Malaga play away this weekend
📍 Eldense | ⏰ 18:30 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes

🎭 Las Plañideras
A contemporary theater piece exploring themes of grief and ritual, performed by a talented cast.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 19:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No (recommended for ages 16+)
🔗 Tickets & info

🎭 El Caballero de Olmedo
Classic Spanish theater production.
📍 Teatro del Soho | ⏰ 19:00 (20:00 on Friday) | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: 12+
🔗 More info

📚 Malaga Book Fair - Final Day
Last day to enjoy book presentations, signings, and children's storytelling activities.
📍Plaza de la Marina | ⏰ All weekend | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes
🔗More info

Thank you again and enjoy the weekend!

Ps. Here is a list of ongoing weekly concerts that don’t change much from week to week.

🎶 Live Rock – Hard Rock Cafe Málaga Friday
Hard Rock Cafe in Muelle Uno hosts a weekly music night. Usually rock and pop covers.
📍 Hard Rock Cafe | 📅 Fridays | ⏰ 21:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes
🔗 More Info

🎶 Clarence Jazz Club – Jam Session Thursday
Weekly, live, improvised jazz night with local musicians. Also various concerts on Fridays and Saturdays
📍 Clarence Jazz Club | 📅 Friday to Sunday | ⏰ Usually 22:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No
🔗 More Info

🎶 Candlelight Concerts
Classical and modern tributes to various artists, set under candlelight. Weekly events happening at different locations, Museo Carmen Thyssen, Hotel Miramar, and Fundacion Unicaja, this week there are tributes to Queen, the Beatles, and Hans Zimmer.
📍 Various | 📅 Friday to Sunday | ⏰ Usually after 20:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes
🔗 More Info

🖼️ And also a list of ongoing Art Exhibits at the main museums.

• Picasso: The Royan Sketchbooks – Museo Picasso Málaga

• Pintura Liberada – Museo Carmen Thyssen - Exhibition of vibrant 1980s Spanish paintings - More Info

• Zurbarán: Saints – Museo Carmen Thyssen. Extended until June 1st.

• Kandinsky @ Centre Pompidou. Watch this pioneer of abstract art. Two of his paintings also hang at the Collection of the Russian Museum in Malaga.

• Guda Koster Kids’ Exhibit @ Pompidou Espacio Joven

Enjoy the weekend!