Málaga Weekender: October 23-26

Get ready for another weekend packed with activities. Danza Málaga continues with more shows, the prestigious Movie Score Awards, there is also comedy, concerts and Málaga plays on Sunday. ¡Que lo pases genial! 🎉

Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025

🎷 Swing Fest Málaga 2025 (Opening) – A four-day swing dance festival kicks off, bringing live bands, social dancing and workshops.
📍 La Térmica & various venues | ⏰ Thu–Sun (times vary) | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More info

🎙️ Jesús Piña: “To’ Me Pasa a Mí” – Stand-up comedy from Sevillian comic Jesús Piña, known for his cheeky, direct humor.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 21:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No. 🔗More info

💃 Danza Málaga – Anatomía de una Revolución – Contemporary flamenco-dance piece by Nieves Rosales (SilencioDanza) exploring personal and social change.
📍 Teatro Echegaray | ⏰ 21:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No. 🔗More info

Friday, Oct. 24, 2025

🏆 XVI Jerry Goldsmith Awards – Gala – FREE. A prestigious film & game music awards ceremony with live orchestra, featuring tributes to late composers Mark Snow, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Vangelis
📍 Teatro Echegaray | ⏰ 20:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (all ages with invite). 🔗More Info

🎸 Ilegales – “Joven y Arrogante” Tour – The veteran Spanish rock band hits Málaga on a new tour celebrating their audacious spirit.
📍 Sala París 15 | ⏰ 19:30 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No. 🔗More Info

😂 Marcos Arizmendi: “Soy un 50ter” – Stand-up comic Marcos Arizmendi brings humor to hitting the big 5-0.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰19:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No. 🔗More info

🎭 Improv Comedy Night – Quick-witted improv troupe creates scenes on the fly – every show is unique.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 22:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No. 🔗More info

🎨 Exhibition: “Este mar llamado mi espalda” – Contemporary artist Carla Hayes opens a visual journey weaving together historical Western art iconography and modern perspective
📍 La Térmica (Sala 017) | ⏰ 18:00 (regular gallery hours) | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More info

Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025

🎼 MOSMA 10º Anniversary Concert 1 – The Movie Score Málaga festival turns 10! Enjoy a grand symphonic concert of film, TV & video game music by the Málaga Symphony and guest composers
📍 Teatro Cervantes | ⏰ 19:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More info

⚙️ Invert The Cross Deathfest III – A loud 5-band mini-festival for metalheads (grindcore, hardcore, death metal) featuring acts from Spain and abroad
📍 Sala La Trinchera | ⏰ 20:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No (16+). 🔗More info

🕺 Don Osvaldo – The famed Argentine rock band brings its tour to Málaga, turning the venue into a Latin rock party.
📍 Sala París 15 | ⏰ 21:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No. 🔗More info

🎭 “Invisibles” – Music & Theater – A moving Spanish-Portuguese stage project that gives a voice to the unseen, blending live music, projections and first-person stories
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 12:30 p.m. | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: 10+. 🔗More info

🎃 Truco o Trato (Kids’ Magic Show) – A “terrifyingly fun” Halloween-themed magic show for kids, celebrating the spooky season with humor and tickets.
 📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 17:30 (also on Sunday) | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More info

🎶 World Opera Day – Open-Air Recital  – FREE. In honor of Opera Day, enjoy a live operatic recital of famous arias in the plaza.
📍 Plaza Jerónimo Cuervo (Teatro Cervantes) | ⏰ 18:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More info

Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025

🎞️ MOSMA Concert 2 (Closing Night) – The Movie Score festival wraps up with a second epic concert of soundtracks old and new, led by renowned guest composers
📍 Teatro Cervantes | ⏰ 19:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More info

⚽ Málaga CF vs FC Andorra – Cheer on the home team at La Rosaleda
 📍 Estadio La Rosaleda | ⏰ 14:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More info

🏺 Taller de Cerámica Infantil – A hands-on pottery workshop for kids 6–12 to create and paint their own breakfast set.
📍 La Térmica (Mini) | ⏰ 10:30 a.m.–13:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (6-12). 🔗More info 

🕯️ Candlelight: Clásicos de Halloween – Hear iconic spooky-themed classical pieces by flickering candlelight in a gorgeous ballroom
📍 Gran Hotel Miramar (Salón Real) | ⏰ 19:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (8+). 🔗More Info

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