Málaga Weekender: December 4 - December 7

Feria Sabor a Málaga, the Christmas lights are still on, and tons of concerts. Stay Warm! ¡Que lo pases genial! 🎉

Thursday, December 4

🎉 Gran Feria Sabor a Málaga – Local Food & Christmas Market – Opening day of the province’s big gastronomy fair. Browse dozens of stalls with Sabor a Málaga artisanal foods – cheeses, wines, holiday sweets, produce – plus cooking demos and tastings. Runs through the long weekend (Dec 4–8),
📍 Paseo del Parque & Plaza de la Marina | ⏰ 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. (Thu–Sun) | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (free entry). 🔗 More Info

🎄 “Alice Christmas” Light Show – Immersive Garden Lights – The historic Botanical Garden is transformed into a wonderland of lights and music. Stroll an Alice in Wonderland-themed trail with glowing characters and illuminated landscape. A magical outdoor evening for all ages (dress warmly).
📍 Jardín Botánico La Concepción | ⏰ 6:30–11:00 p.m. (ticketed entry in time slots) | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗 More Info

🎤 Blessd – Reggaeton & Latin Urban Concert – Colombian reggaeton star Blessd brings his high-energy show to Malaga, making a stop on his first European tour. Expect chart-topping urban hits and a vibrant club atmosphere.
📍 Sala París 15 | ⏰ Doors 8:00 p.m., Show 9:00| 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No (club show, 16+). 🔗 More Info

🎸 Polarnova – Indie Rock Live – Local indie rock band and Málaga Crea 2025 winners Polarnova cap off the year with a hometown concert. Fresh off opening for UK bands The Reytons and The K’s on tour, the group returns to the city that saw them rise with their blend of pop and rock.
📍 La Caja Blanca (Av. Editor Ángel Caffarena) | ⏰ 8:00 p.m. | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No. 🔗 More Info

Friday, December 5

🎤 Pasión Vega – “Pasión Almodóvar” – Backed by a jazz trio, Pasión Vega will perform iconic soundtrack songs (“Piensa en mí”, “Un año de amor”, “Volver”, etc.) in her soulful, versatile voice. A night of cinema and copla magic on stage.
📍 Teatro Cervantes | ⏰ 8:00 PM | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (best for older kids who enjoy music). 🔗 More Info

🎷 Sabar Meets Jazz – Afro-Jazz Fusion Concert – An innovative musical project fusing the vibrant rhythms of the Senegalese sabar drum with jazz improvisation. Percussionist Sengane Ngom and ensemble blend African beats with soulful jazz, creating an organic, daring sound that’s both deeply rooted and globally inspired
📍 Teatro Echegaray | ⏰ 8:00 PM | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (For older kids). 🔗 More Info

🎸 “Beatles Monumental” by Late Motiv Band – 60th Anniversary Beatles Tribute – The house band from Andréu Buenafuente’s Late Motiv show rocks out with a special Beatles tribute in honor of the Fab Four’s 1965 visit to Spain. Lead singer Litus and an all-star band (with guest musicians) perform 90 minutes of Beatles classics from every era. Come sing along to your favorite hits!
📍 Sala París 15 | ⏰ 9:00 p.m. (Doors 8:30) | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No. 🔗 More Info

🤘 Toys & Rock Fest (Charity Concert) – Rock for a Cause – Annual benefit rock festival where entry is a new toydonation instead of Money! Enjoy live sets by local rock bands (Ignorentes, Estilo Calavera, La Quinta Cuerda, a Queen tribute, and more) as they rock the stage to collect toys for children in the oncology ward of Málaga’s hospital. All donated toys and school supplies go to the “Un Niño, Una Sonrisa” charity.
📍 Sala La Trinchera | ⏰ 8:30 p.m. | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (family-friendly rock show for a good cause). 🔗 More Info

Saturday, December 6

🎶 Mommy & Me Dance Morning – “Move, Bond, Glow Together” – A fun, interactive dance session designed for mothers (or caregivers) and young children to move, connect and enjoy together.
📍 TAHO CULTURA. Avenida de Manuel Torres 3 | ⏰ 11:00 AM | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (ages 1–5). 🔗 More Info & Register

🎺 La Insostenible Big Band – 20th Anniversary Concert – Málaga’s premier big band celebrates 20 years of swing! This 17-piece jazz orchestra (over 100 musicians have played in its ranks) presents a special repertoire spanning Duke Ellington to Leonard Bernstein and even swing renditions of rock and pop. Known for their tight sound and playful humor, the band promises an upbeat evening of classic tunes (“Cottontail”, “It’s Oh So Quiet”, “Mambo” from West Side Story, etc.) Part of the Navidad en Cervantes festival.
📍 Teatro Echegaray | ⏰ 7:00 p.m. (also Sun 7:00 p.m) | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗 More Info

🎤 Orishas – Latin Hip-Hop Fusion – The legendary Cuban hip-hop group Orishas reunites and stops in Málaga to make you dance with their signature fusion of rap, Afro-Cuban rhythms and reggaeton beats. Formed in 1999, Orishas are known for hits like “A lo cubano” and “Represent” blending Latin flavors and urban flow. A rare chance to catch them live on stage again!
📍 Sala París 15 | ⏰ 9:30 p.m. (Doors 8:30)| 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No (standing room concert). 🔗 More Info

🎶 Tribute Night: The Cure, Depeche Mode, New Order & Joy Division – ’80s New Wave Tribute Concert – One epic night, one band, The Exploding Boys, pays tribute to four iconic post-punk/new-wave bands. Widely hailed as Spain’s top The Cure tribute act, The Exploding Boys debut a special set in Málaga honoring the dark and danceable hits of The Cure, Depeche Mode, New Order, and Joy division. Get ready to relive the ‘80s with a “magical night” of live music – a unique show for nostalgia fans.
📍 Sala La Trinchera | ⏰ 9:00 p.m. (Doors 8:30)| 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No (16+ entry). 🔗 More Info

Sunday, December 7

🎭 El Hijo de la Cómica – Classic Theater Homage – Renowned actor José Sacristán stars in this poignant one-man show, an homage to Spanish stage and film legend Fernando Fernán. Blending memoir and performance, Sacristán channels stories of Fernán-Gómez’s family of performers – “the son of the comedian” revisiting golden-age comedy and drama with warmth and wit. A treat for lovers of Spanish theater history. (Performed in Spanish.)
📍 Teatro Cervantes | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No. 🔗 More Info

🎄 Tributo Musical: “Navidad, Sueña y Canta” – Children’s Holiday Musical – A special Christmas musical show for kids, featuring characters and songs from beloved fairy tales and films. Sing along to tunes from Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, and holiday classics in this cheerful production filled with costumes and choreography (the title means “Christmas: Dream and Sing”). A fun way for families to get into the festive spirit!
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 12:00 p.m. | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (designed for ages ~4–12). 🔗 More Info

😂 Lamine Thior – “Más que Palabras” – Stand-Up Comedy – Senegal-born, Spain-raised comedian Lamine Thior delivers an evening of sharp humor and social commentary. In his hit one-man show Más que Palabras (“More Than Words”), Lamine mixes classic stand-up, improvisation, and even a little music and dance. With an unfiltered comedic style, he’ll tackle cultural misadventures and everyday absurdities – guaranteed laughs.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 8:30 p.m.| 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No (adult-oriented comedy). 🔗More Info

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