Málaga Events: April 11–14, 2025

Here is our weekly run down of what to do in Malaga this weekend.

April 09, 2025

Music 🎶

  • Málaga Philharmonic Orchestra – Easter Classics – The OFM performs a special Holy Week concert featuring works by Ravel, Saint-Saëns, and Fauré. Date/Time: Fri Apr 11, 20:00. Location: Teatro Cervantes. Kid-friendly: No. More Info at Teatro Cervantes

  • Hamlet (Metal Concert) – The veteran Spanish metal/hardcore band Hamlet presents their new album “Inmortal” in Málaga. Date/Time: Fri Apr 11, show starts 21:00 (doors 20:00). Location: Sala París 15 (Pol. Ind. San Luis). Kid-friendly: No. Event Page – Sala París 15

  • Live Rock at ZZ Pub – Late-night live music sessions at the iconic rock bar ZZ Pub. Expect local rock, blues, or indie bands jamming in an intimate setting (different act each night). Date/Time: Nightly Fri Apr 11 – Mon Apr 14, around 23:30. Location: ZZ Pub (city center). Kid-friendly: No (adult bar atmosphere). ZZ Pub Info

Theater 🎭

  • Rafael Álvarez “El Brujo” – Iconos o la exploración del destino – Renowned actor-comedian El Brujo returns with his new one-man show, a humorous monologue reflecting on Greek tragedies. Dates/Time: Fri Apr 11 & Sat Apr 12, 20:00. Location: Teatro del Soho CaixaBank. Kid-friendly: No (suitable for adults). Teatro del Soho Tickets

  • ImproPechá Teatro (Improv Comedy) – An improvised theater show by a local troupe, delivering quick unscripted humor and audience interaction. Date/Time: Mon Apr 14, 21:00 . Location: La Polivalente (Soho neighborhood). Kid-friendly: No (evening comedy show). La Polivalente Program

Exhibitions 🖼️

  • “It’s Playtime!” Interactive Exhibit for Kids – A creative exhibition-workshop by Dutch artist Guda Koster, filled with color and play for children. Visitors can explore an immersive art space in the Espacio Joven. Dates: Ongoing, open daily except Tuesdays (Feb 2025 – Feb 2026). Location: Centre Pompidou Málaga. Kid-friendly: Yes. Centre Pompidou Info

  • “Felipe VI: A Decade of the Crown” – Photo & video exhibition reviewing the first 10 years of King Felipe VI’s reign, showcasing major national and international moments. Dates: Open now through May 4 (museum hours; closed Mon Apr 14). Location: Museo de Málaga (Palacio de la Aduana). Kid-friendly: No (educational, historical focus). Museum Details

Sports 🏅

  • No major sports events in Málaga city – No home games or races are scheduled during this period, as local teams are playing away. (Málaga CF has an away match vs Huesca April 13; Unicaja basketball also plays away at Valencia on April 13 Kid-friendly: Maybe. (Catch the games on TV or enjoy the Holy Week break!)

Family-Friendly 👪

  • Saturday Morning Family Fun – Museums & Stories – Sat Apr 12, enjoy special activities for kids:

  • Family Craft Workshop at Library – A free hands-on crafts and reading workshop for children (ages 4–10) and parents to create together. Date/Time: Fri Apr 11, 17:00. Location: Municipal Library “Manuel Altolaguirre” (Cruz de Humilladero). Kid-friendly: Yes (for ages 4–10, families welcome). Library Agenda

  • “Universo Brisko” Magic Show – A family-friendly immersive magic and comedy show designed for a small audience, creating a unique up-close experience. Date/Time: Sat Apr 12, 21:00. Location: Sala Mirari (C. Luis Carreras 7, Málaga). Kid-friendly: Yes (ages 8 and up). Tickets & Info

  • Galeón Andalucía (Historic Galleon Visit) – All weekend: Tour a full-scale 17th-century Spanish galleon docked at Málaga’s port. Explore its decks and learn seafaring history in an open-air setting. Dates/Hours: Daily Apr 9–20, 10:00–20:00. Location: Muelle 1, Port of Málaga (IGY Marina). Kid-friendly: Yes (exciting for kids and adults alike). More Info

Food & Markets 🍽️🛍️

  • “Mercado de las Amapolas” Spring Market – Muelle Uno’s promenade blossoms with a spring market full of flowers, local crafts, fashion, accessories, and gourmet products (¡Mercado de las Amapolas! - Muelle Uno). Stroll among colorful poppy-themed stalls and enjoy the sea breeze. Dates/Hours: Opens Fri Apr 11, and runs daily 10:00–22:00 through June 15. Location: Muelle Uno (waterfront shopping complex). Kid-friendly: Yes.

  • Sunday Zoco at Muelle Uno – The weekly open-air bazaar with dozens of artisans and food vendors along the port (Agenda: música, arte, cultura y mucho más - Muelle Uno). Find handmade jewelry, art, vintage items, and tasty treats. Date/Time: Sun Apr 13, 11:00–18:00 (recurs every Sunday). Location: Muelle Uno (under the pergola). Kid-friendly: Yes (family-friendly atmosphere).

Other Events 🌟

  • Holy Week Processions (Semana Santa) – Palm Sunday (Apr 13) officially kicks off Málaga’s famed Holy Week. Starting 9:45 am with La Pollinica procession (Programa completo de la Semana Santa en Málaga 2025: procesiones, fechas y horarios de las hermandades), numerous brotherhoods parade elaborate thrones through the historic center into the night. Holy Monday (Apr 14) brings another full evening of processions, beginning around 16:00 and lasting past midnight. Expect streets filled with music, centuries-old traditions, and crowds of spectators. Location: City Centre (various routes; main processions along Alameda and Larios). Kid-friendly: Yes (a cultural spectacle for all ages, though can be crowded/noisy). Official Schedule – Málaga Holy Week

  • Cultopía Holy Week Walking Tour – “Entre la leyenda y la realidad de la Semana Santa” – A guided city tour (in Spanish) unveiling curiosities and legends of Málaga’s Semana Santa(Agenda Cultural | Málaga de Cultura) (Agenda Cultural | Málaga de Cultura). Ideal for those who want deeper insight into the art, history, and myths behind the processions. Dates/Times: Fri Apr 11 at 18:00; and Sat Apr 12 at 11:00. Location: Starts in the historic center (check Cultopía site for meeting point). Kid-friendly: No (best for adults/older teens). Info & Booking

Enjoy the weekend in Málaga! 🎉

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