Málaga Weekender: February 4 - February 8, 2026

And we thought the rain was bad last weekend. Hope everyone is staying safe and dry. This weekend Carnival is here, and we have all the events for you. Unicaja and Malaga also play at home and as always there are concerts throughout the city. Enjoy the weekend!

Thursday, February 5

🎭 Carnaval de Málaga – COAC Preliminaries – Official Carnival singing-group competition featuring comparsas, murgas and choirs.
📍 Teatro Cervantes | ⏰ Evening | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (lively but loud)
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🎭 Alba Novoa – “Pijipobre”
Stand-up comedy show with sharp social humor.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 21:00 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No
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🎤 Conferencia Inaugural del Carnaval de Málaga 2026
Opening talk launching Carnaval 2026 with journalist and flamenco expert Manuel Curao, featuring live music and guest performers.
📍 Cine Teatro Albéniz ⏰ 19:30 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (10+)
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Friday, February 6

🎭 COAC Carnaval Performances Fial
Official carnival singing groups competition performances continue in theater format.
📍 C. Ramos Marín ⏰ Evening 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (family cultural event)
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🎶 Romo – Live Concert
Intimate indie-pop concert.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 21:00 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No
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Saturday, February 7

🎺 Pregón del Carnaval de Málaga 2026 (Official Opening of Street Carnival)
Official opening proclamation launching Carnaval in the streets with live performances and carnival atmosphere.
📍 Plaza de la Constitución ⏰ 20:00
👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes
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🎉 Carnaval de Calle Begins (Street Carnival Opening Night)
Street performances, music groups, costumes and live carnival entertainment across the historic center.
📍 Centro Histórico (Plaza Constitución & Calle Larios) ⏰ From evening onward
👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes
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🎭 Gran Gala Carnaval Personas Mayores
Special carnival gala for seniors with performances and music.
📍 Teatro Cervantes ⏰ 17:30 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes
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🏀 Unicaja Málaga – MoraBac Andorra – Regular-season basketball game.
📍 Palacio de Deportes Martín Carpena | ⏰ 19:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes
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🎶 Claudia Tejeda - All Night Long – Malaga DJ Claudia Tejeda returns after her success last year.
📍 Sala París 15 | ⏰ 21:30 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No
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Sunday, February 8

🎵 El Baúl de las Fábulas
Musical storytelling show for young children.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 12:00 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (Under 12)
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🎭 Pregón Infantil del Carnaval (Children’s Opening)
Official children’s carnival proclamation with performances and costumed groups.
📍 Plaza de la Constitución ⏰ 12:00 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: YES (Perfect for under 12)
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🎭 Elección del Dios Momo Infantil & Princesa del Carnaval
Election of the children’s Carnival King & Queen with stage performances and costumes.
📍 Plaza de la Constitución ⏰ 13:00 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: YES
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🍲 Paella Carnavalera + “Carnaval en tu Distrito”
Neighborhood carnival celebration with live music, food and family atmosphere.
📍 Palma-Palmilla district ⏰ 13:00–16:00 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: YES
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🎉 Gran Desfile del Carnaval de Málaga (Grand Parade)
Major carnival parade with floats, costumes, music and dance through central Málaga.
📍 Central Málaga (historic center route) ⏰ 17:30 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: YES — best family event of the weekend
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🎶 Carnaval de Calle – Live Music & Chirigotas
Street performances by carnival singing groups and live bands across multiple stages.
Actuaciones de chirigotas y música en escenarios del centro histórico.
📍 Plaza Constitución + Calle Larios
⏰ Evening onward 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: YES (earlier evening best for kids)
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⚽ Málaga CF vs Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa
Home league match at La Rosaleda.
📍 Estadio La Rosaleda | ⏰ 21:00 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes
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🎭 Solo para Parejas
Comedy theater about relationships.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 17:30
👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No
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🎤 Miguel Campos – Stand-up Comedy
Observational comedy by Málaga comedian Miguel Campos.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 20:00👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No
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