Málaga Weekender: December 11 - December 14

The city is still looking bright and beautiful with all the lights. This weekend, The Málaga Philharmonic Orchestra is playing, as well as various Children’s plays and concerts. And Unicaja plays on Saturday, and the Málaga Marathon on Sunday. Enjoy the weekend!

Thursday, December 11

🍷 Wine Workshop – Fun interactive wine-tasting workshop at Mercado de la Merced, where you’ll learn to identify aromas and explore wine history in a playful way . 📍 Mercado de la Merced | ⏰ 12:00–13:30 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No. 🔗 More Info

🎄 Christmas Lights Show – Spectacular light-and-music display “Natividad de la luz” illuminating Calle Larios with three synchronized sessions nightly . 📍 Calle Larios | ⏰ 18:30, 20:30 & 22:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes.

🎼 Pärt & Mahler – Philharmonic Concert – The Málaga Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Josep Caballé, performs Arvo Pärt’s Lamentate and Mahler’s 4th Symphony . 📍 Teatro Cervantes | ⏰ 20:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No. 🔗 More Info

🎤 Facu Díaz – Esto no es culpa de nadie – Stand-up comedy show by satirist Facu Díaz (known from Late Motiv), delivering sharp humor on current events. 📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 21:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No. 🔗 More Info

Friday, December 12

🎭 Tierra Mía – Award-winning children’s play (actors + puppets) by Pata Teatro about two friends from parallel worlds who form a beautiful friendship beyond their differences . 📍 Teatro Echegaray | ⏰ 18:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗 More Info

💃 Zambomba La Boterita – Traditional zambomba flamenco carols performance to spark the holiday spirit in the city center . 📍 Plaza Félix Sáenz (outdoors) | ⏰ 19:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗 More Info

🎤 Marlena – Pop duo from Madrid (Marina & Elena) bringing feel-good hits from their latest album in a live concert . 📍 Sala París 15 | ⏰ 21:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More Info

🎭 Una Tarde con la Muerte – Dark comedy play imagining an afternoon spent with Death – irreverent humor and life lessons. 📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 22:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No. 🔗 More Info

Saturday, December 13

🎶 Pipo Romero – Acoustic guitar virtuoso fusing flamenco and folk, in an intimate daytime concert showcasing instrumental melodies . 📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 12:30 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗 More Info

🏀 Unicaja vs San Pablo Burgos – ACB League basketball action: Unicaja Club Baloncesto faces off against Burgos in a home game (Week 10 of Liga Endesa) . 📍 Palacio Martín Carpena | ⏰ 18:30 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗 More Info

💃 Zambombá Encarni Navarro – Festive flamenco zambomba gala led by singer Encarni Navarro, with villancicos (carols) and flamenco rhythms to celebrate Navidad . 📍 Teatro Cervantes | ⏰ 20:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗 More Info

🎸 La M.O.D.A. – Folk-rock outfit La Maravillosa Orquesta del Alcohol brings their high-energy mix of rock and acoustic instruments to Málaga . 📍 Sala París 15 | ⏰ 21:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No. 🔗 More Info

🎫 Also on Saturday: punk rock fans can catch Loncha Velasco + Parabellum at Sala La Trinchera (21:00) – loud and not kid-friendly!

Sunday, December 14

🎪 La Momia – Family theater adventure created by El Perfil Teatro, with original songs. A fun, heartfelt show exploring the strengths and foibles of its characters . 📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 12:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗 More Info

🎵 Municipal Band Christmas Concert – The Banda Municipal de Málaga presents its annual holiday concert with classic carols and soprano soloist in a beautiful church setting . 📍 Iglesia de los Santos Mártires (Mártires Ciriaco y Paula) | ⏰ 19:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗 More Info

🎭 ¿Quién es quién? – Interactive improv comedy show by Málaga’s Alikindoi troupe: audience members’ anecdotes are turned into hilarious scenes live on stage . 📍 Backstage Academy (Av. Velázquez 20) | ⏰ 19:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No. 🔗 More Info

It may be too late to register, but the Málaga Marathon will take place this Sunday starting at 8:30 AM from Paseo del Parque. It’s always a festive atmosphere, and fun to cheer on the runners. More info

Enjoy your weekend outings in Málaga, and remember: many events have free entry or family discounts. ¡Disfruta y feliz fin de semana!