Málaga Weekender Newsletter: June 20 - June 23, 2025

Here is a rundown of what to do in Malaga this weekend.

There’s a lot of events now that summer is here, including Monday’s celebration of Noche de San Juan.

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What’s On in Málaga: June 20–23, 2025

Friday, June 20, 2025

🎼 Orquesta Filarmónica de Málaga – Classical concert featuring Wagner excerpts (Lohengrin, Holandés Errante, etc.) by Málaga’s symphony at the historic Cervantes theater. 📍 Teatro Cervantes | ⏰ 20:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No. 🔗 More Info

🎶 Galaxy Sound Festival (Day 1) – Two-day outdoor music fest at Málaga Forum (former Autocine). Headliners include Swedish indie-rockers Mando Diao plus pop/rock acts like Álvaro de Luna, La La Love You, Marlena and local DJs. 📍 Málaga Forum (Carretera Azucarera) | ⏰ Doors 17:30 (fest runs 17:30–02:00 each day) | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (minors admitted with parent). 🔗More Info

🎪 The Best Tortilla Festival – Free tortilla de patatas contest and food fair at the Cruise Terminal (Cruces del puerto). Chefs compete in “classic” and “gourmet” tortilla categories, with live music and family workshops. 📍 Muelle Uno (Puerto de Málaga) | All day (until June 22) | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes.🔗 More Info

🎭 La función que sale mal – Hilarious West End comedy (Olivier-winning) about a disastrously staged play. Runs all week at Teatro del Soho; this evening’s show starts at 20:00. 📍 Teatro del Soho CaixaBank | ⏰ 20:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No. 🔗More Info

🏓 Pickleball Málaga Spanish Open – Major pickleball tournament for all levels (June 19–22). Matches on June 20 at the Martín Carpena sports palace and at El Corte Inglés plaza on June 21–22. 📍 Palacio de Deportes Martín Carpena (Fri) & El Corte Inglés, Av. Andalucía (Sat–Sun) | ⏰ 10:00–18:00 daily | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More Info

🎤 Empoderarás – Second theater production from ‘Las Raras’ at La Cochera Cabaret📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 19:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No.🔗 More Info

🤣 IMPROV Comedy Show – Live improv comedy night at La Cochera Cabaret, 22:00. 📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 22:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No. 🔗More Info

Saturday, June 21, 2025

🎤 Deni Peña – “Bolería” – Concert by pop-flamenco singer Deni Peña, performing songs from his Bolería album. 📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 21:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No. 🔗More Info

🎹 Reyes de Luna & Nacho Doña – Classical concert of two voices and piano at La Caja Blanca (district Los Prados). An intimate evening of Spanish songs. 📍 La Caja Blanca | ⏰ 20:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More Info

💃 ABRE FÁCIL –Theater show (runs June 18–25) at La Cochera Cabaret. (This quirky play is scheduled daily. ⏰ 12:30 📍 La Cochera Cabaret | (multiple shows) | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No. 🔗More Info

🏖️ Verbena de San Juan – Midsummer Eve fair by the sea at Huelin Park lighthouse. Local tradition with live music, dance and street food. ⏰ Starting 12:00 (also Sunday)📍 Faro del Parque del Oeste (Huelin) | Night | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More Info

Sunday, June 22, 2025

🔥 Jajejijojú Festival – Children’s Magic & Humor Gala at Teatro Cervantes. Family-friendly show (clowns and magicians) starting at 12:00, benefiting pediatric cancer charity. 📍 Teatro Cervantes | ⏰ 12:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More info

🎨 Taller Infantil de Cerámica – Kids’ pottery workshop at La Térmica from 10:30–13:00. Children make and decorate clay pieces. Pre-registration required. 📍 La Térmica (Av. de los Guindos 48) | ⏰ 10:30–13:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (for ages 6–12). 🔗More Info

🎶 Serrat sin Serrat – José Luis “Pepe” Puntas’s tribute to Joan Manuel Serrat (voice and guitar). 📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 19:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No. 🔗More Info

🎉 Fiestas de San Ciriaco y Santa Paula – Neighborhood street festival in Santa Paula (Barrio Santa Paula), honoring the patron saints with music, food stalls and activities . 📍 Jardines de Francisco Pacheco (Santa Paula) | ⏰ All day | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More Info

Monday, June 23, 2025

🔥 Noche de San Juan – Annual Midsummer celebration with fireworks and bonfires on Málaga’s beaches. The beach fills with revelers at dusk. 📍 Playa de la Malagueta, and Playa de Misericordia | ⏰ Night | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More Info

🎶 Cimafunk – Cuban funk/soul singer (Grammy-nominated) performing as part of the Terral festival at Teatro Cervantes. 📍 Teatro Cervantes | ⏰ 20:30 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No. 🔗More Info

Enjoy your cultural week in Málaga! Reply with your event reviews or local tips—we love hearing from you 😊


Thank you and enjoy the weekend!