Málaga Weekender: January 22 - January 25, 2026

Welcome! This weekend is again packed with events. Both Unicaja and Malaga CF play at home. There is children’s theater at Teatro Echegaray and at La Cochera Cabaret, as well as a classic car exhibition and classical music both Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy the weekend!

Malaga Events Guide: Jan 22–25, 2026

Thursday, January 22, 2026

🎭 Kalderas “Canalla” – A stand-up comedy special by comedian Kalderas, delivering an hour of sharp, irreverent humor.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 21:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No | 💶 Ticketed
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🎬 “Oldboy” (2003) – Screening of Park Chan-wook’s cult thriller (Korean audio with Spanish subtitles), part of Cine Albéniz’s themed film series.
📍 Cine Albéniz | ⏰ 19:30 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No | 💶 Ticketed
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🎨 “Entelequia” – Contemporary Art Exhibition – A visually striking exhibition by Cuban artist Diana Fonseca exploring form, purpose, and imagination.
📍 La Térmica Málaga | ⏰ 11:00–14:00 & 17:00–20:30 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 🆓 Free
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Friday, January 23, 2026

🚗 Retro Málaga 2026 – Classic Cars & Motorbike Fair featuring vintage vehicles, retro memorabilia, and family-friendly exhibitions.
📍 FYCMA (Trade Fair & Congress Center) | ⏰ 16:00–20:00 (Fri), continues Sat & Sun | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💶 Ticketed
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⚽ Málaga CF vs. Burgos CF – Home league match at La Rosaleda as Málaga CF hosts Burgos in Segunda División action.
📍 Estadio La Rosaleda | ⏰ 20:30 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💶 Ticketed
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🎭 Preliminares Carnaval de Málaga (COAC) – Opening night of Málaga’s Carnival competition with chirigotas and comparsas performing satirical musical acts in Spanish.
📍 Teatro ESAD (Drama School) | ⏰ 20:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No | 💶 Ticketed
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🎻 “Mythos” – Orquesta Filarmónica & Abraham Cupeiro – A special concert blending symphonic music with ancient instruments from different cultures.
📍 Auditorio Edgar Neville | ⏰ 19:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💶 Ticketed
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🎸 Homenaje al Pop/Rock Español – 80s/90s Spanish rock tribute night featuring classics by Mecano, Hombres G, and El Último de la Fila.
📍 Sala La Trinchera | ⏰ 21:00 (doors 20:30) | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No | 💶 Ticketed
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Saturday, January 24, 2026

🎨 Picasso en Familia – Free family art workshop where children and parents explore Picasso’s life and creativity together.
📍 Museo Casa Natal Picasso | ⏰ 11:00–12:30 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 🆓 Free
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🎭 “TUC” – Imaginative children’s theater using humor and creativity to explore the worlds hidden inside a simple box.
📍 Teatro Echegaray | ⏰ 18:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💶 Ticketed
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🎤 Nach – Live in Concert – One of Spain’s most influential rap artists performs live as part of his national tour.
📍 Sala París 15 | ⏰ 21:30 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No | 💶 Ticketed
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🎻 John Williams vs. Hans Zimmer – A symphonic tribute to legendary film composers featuring iconic soundtracks from Star Wars, Gladiator, Harry Potter, and more.
📍 FYCMA | ⏰ 21:30 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💶 Ticketed
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Sunday, January 25, 2026

🐷 “Los Tres Cerditos” – Puppet-theater adaptation of The Three Little Pigs, full of music and humor for young audiences (Spanish).
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 12:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💶 Ticketed
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🎭 “TUC” – Second performance of the imaginative children’s theater show.
📍 Teatro Echegaray | ⏰ 12:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💶 Ticketed

🎶 The Jazz Room: Tributo al Blues – Intimate live blues performance celebrating classic and modern blues sounds.
📍 Sala Marte | ⏰ 17:30 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No | 💶 Ticketed

🏀 Unicaja vs. UCAM Murcia – Liga Endesa basketball action as Unicaja Málaga plays at home in a top-flight matchup.
📍 Palacio de Deportes Martín Carpena | ⏰ 18:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes | 💶 Ticketed
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From family-friendly culture to live sports and nightlife, the city is packed this weekend. ¡Que lo pases bien! 🎉 I