Málaga Weekender Newsletter: April 24–28, 2025

This weekend is full of activities in Malaga. We’ve organized them by day this week, but at the top is a rundown of the festival or events that are running the whole weekend.

💃 Flamenco Lo Serás Tú – Flamenco Festival
A weekend of top-tier flamenco music and dance featuring:

📍 Fri, Apr 25 – ZA! + Perrate
📍 Sat, Apr 26 - Israel Galván & Sandra Carrasco y David de Arahal
📍 Sun, Apr 27 - Kiki Morente & Juanfra Carrasco y Nono Reyes
📍 Teatro Cervantes | ⏰ 20:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (older kids)
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🧒 Peneque: El Telón Mágico – Outdoor Puppet Theater
The beloved puppet hero Peneque returns with magical stories in three neighborhood parks across Málaga. A delightful family tradition.

📍 Fri, Apr 25 – Parque de la Alegría, Ciudad Jardín
📍 Sat, Apr 26 – Bulevar José Iturbi, Bailén-Miraflores
📍 Sun, Apr 27 – Parque de Martiricos, Palma-Palmilla
⏰ 19:30 (all days) | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes
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🎭 Un Monstruo Viene a Verme – Theater Adaptation
A moving stage production of the acclaimed novel A Monster Calls, exploring grief, hope, and healing through powerful visuals and storytelling.

📍 Teatro del Soho CaixaBank | 📅 Apr 23–26 | ⏰ 20:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (recommended for older children)
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📅 Thursday, April 24

🎭 Xavi Daura – “XD”
Comedian Xavi Daura delivers his signature surreal, offbeat humor (in Spanish).
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 21:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No
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🎭 Un Monstruo Viene a Verme – Teatro del Soho CaixaBank
📍 Teatro del Soho CaixaBank | 📅 Apr 23–26 | ⏰ 20:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes
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📅 Friday, April 25 

🎸 Peña Máxima + Conde Cortina – Indie Rock Concert
Experience the dynamic sounds of Peña Máxima and Conde Cortina in an energetic live performance. (I’ve been listening to them nonstop while editing this newsletter)
📍 CSA Las Vegas, Huelín | 📅 Friday, April 25, 2025 | ⏰ 20:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No
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🎉 RED Friday – Night of Art, Music & Performnce
La Térmica's signature cultural event return this Friday. DJ sets, music performances, live painting, theater performances, fashion Installations and more.
📍 La Térmica | ⏰ 18:00–00:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (with supervision)
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🎭 English Comedy Night in Málaga – Stand-Up in English
An international lineup of comedians brings the laughs in this 100% English-language stand-up show. Hosted by Jon Way.
📍 Sala, The Hall, Huelin | 📅 Friday, April 25 | ⏰ 19:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No
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📅 Saturday, April 26

🎭 La Ruina – Live Show
Real, hilarious anonymous stories told live by comedians Tomàs Fuentes and Ignasi Taltavull (in Spanish). Shows both on Friday and Saturday
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 21:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No
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🎶 MIXTURA: Los Sara Fontan + Fantasma Sur – Experimental music Concert
An evening of avant-garde music as part of the MIXTURAconcert series.
📍 La Térmica, Sala 005 | ⏰ 20:00–21:30 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No
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🎶 Brunch Electronik Málaga – Outdoor Electronic Music Festival
Second week of the open-air electronic music fest, this week featuring Indira Paganotto, Andres Campo, Clara Cuvé, and more.
📍 Auditorio Cortijo de Torres | ⏰ Saturday, April 26, 18:00–02:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Some zones
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📅 Sunday, April 27

🎭 Colores Primarios
Interactive show that helps kids explore emotions through art and play.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 12:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes!
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⚽ Málaga CF vs. UD Ibiza
Málaga CF return to La Rosaleda this week to take on UD Ibiza.
📍 Estadio La Rosaleda | ⏰ 18:30 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes
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🎸 Gran Premio + Los Jaguares de la Bahía
Indie and alternative rock from two standout Spanish bands.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 18:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No
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🎨 Russian Museum – Avant-Garde Exhibit
Today would be the LAST CHANCE to catch Belleza Furtiva, exhibition by Alisa Sibirskaya (Krasnoyarsk, Siberia, 1989).
📍 Colección del Museo Ruso | ⏰ 10:00–20:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Not quite
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Ps. Here is a list of ongoing weekly concerts that don’t change much from week to week.

🎶 Live Rock – Hard Rock Cafe Málaga Friday
Hard Rock Cafe in Muelle Uno hosts a weekly music night. Usually rock and pop covers.
📍 Hard Rock Cafe | 📅 Friday, April 25 | ⏰ 21:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes
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🎶 Clarence Jazz Club – Jam Session Thursday
Weekly, live, improvised jazz night with local musicians. Also various concerts on Friday and Saturday including Israel Varela Ensemble on Friday
📍 Clarence Jazz Club | 📅 Friday, April 25 | ⏰ 22:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No
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🎶 Candlelight Concerts
Classical and modern tributes to various artists, set under candlelight. Weekly events happening at different locations, Museo Carmen Thyssen, Hotel Miramar, and Fundacion Unicaja, this week there are tributes to Queen, the Beatles, and Hans Zimmer.
📍 Various | 📅 Friday to Sunday | ⏰ Usually after 20:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes
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🖼️ And also a list of ongoing Art Exhibits at the main museums.

• Picasso: The Royan Sketchbooks – Museo Picasso Málaga

• Pintura Liberada – Museo Carmen Thyssen

• Zurbarán: Saints – Museo Carmen Thyssen. Extended until June 1st.

• Kandinsky @ Centre Pompidou

• Guda Koster Kids’ Exhibit @ Pompidou Espacio Joven

Enjoy the weekend!