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Málaga Weekender: October 30 - November 2
Here is what to do in Malaga this weekend.
Get ready for another weekend packed with activities. This week we have a special section for all the Halloween activities ¡Que lo pases genial! 🎉
Thursday, October 30, 2025
🎥 Documentary “Ennio, el maestro” – Free screening of Giuseppe Tornatore’s 2021 documentary on composer Ennio Morricone, exploring his life, music, and lesser-known passions
📍 Centro Cultural MVA | ⏰ 8:30 PM | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No. 🔗 More Info
🎶Godspell (Musical) – Opening night of the uplifting Broadway musical Godspell, directed by Antonio Banderas and Emilio Aragón, featuring iconic songs in a modern retelling of the Gospel
📍 Teatro Soho CaixaBank | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More info
🎤 Eva y Qué – “Me tenéis frita” – Stand-up comedy (in Spanish) by comedian Eva y Qué, delivering an outrageously funny take on everyday life
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 9:00 PM | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No. 🔗More info
Friday, October 31, 2025
🎃Fiestas de Halloween (various) - There are a lot of Halloween celebrations all throughout the city. They are summarized at the end of this email.
🎃 Fiestas de Halloween (Parque de Huelin) – Outdoor Halloween festival with two haunted houses (adult and kids’ “Casa de la Bruja”), spooky workshops, a “living” cemetery, live entertainment, parade and costume contest
📍 Parque de Huelin | ⏰ 6:00 PM–11:00 PM | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More info
👻Portside Trick-or-Treat (“Sixth Sense” at Muelle Uno) – Family-friendly Halloween event at the port featuring a themed photo-call, tons of candy, trick-or-treating around shops, surprises, and costume prizes.
📍 Muelle Uno (waterfront) | ⏰ 5:00 PM–9:00 PM | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More info
🎻 J. Sibelius, J. Haydn & E. Grieg – Orquesta Filarmónica de Málaga – Classical program featuring works by Sibelius (Finlandia), Haydn (Symphony No. 104), and Grieg (Peer Gynt suites), conducted by José María Moreno.
📍 Teatro Cervantes | ⏰ 8:00 PM | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More Infoeeeppa
La Taraská & Tostao + Dr. Fli – Double bill rock concert: La Taraská’s gritty street rock meets Tostao’s distorted indie sound, followed by an after-party with DJ Dr. Fli.
📍 Sala Marte | ⏰ 9:00 PM | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No. 🔗More Info
🎤 Muerdo in Concert – Acclaimed singer-songwriter Muerdo brings his soulful fusion of Latin folk and flamenco-influenced songs to an intimate live show on his tour’s Málaga stop.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 10:00 PM | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No. 🔗More Info
Saturday, November 1, 2025
⛹️Unicaja vs. Bàsquet Girona (Liga ACB) – Catch top-tier basketball action as Unicaja Málaga faces Basquet Girona in a home league game – join the passionate fans at “El Carpena” arena
📍 Martín Carpena Arena | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More Info
🎻Paco Montalvo – Alma del violín flamenco – Virtuoso violinist Paco Montalvo, a world figure in flamenco violin, celebrates the 10th anniversary of his famed show with a new “Grandes Clásicos 2.0” concert.
📍 Teatro Cervantes | ⏰ 8:00 PM | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No. 🔗More Info
🎤 Mónica Naranjo – Greatest Hits Tour – Powerhouse Spanish pop diva Mónica Naranjo delivers an electrifying greatest-hits concert, revisiting her iconic songs in an open-air venue.
📍 Auditorio Municipal Cortijo de Torres | ⏰ 9:00 PM | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No. 🔗More Info
🛍️Rastro Cultural Soho – The trendy Soho district’s urban market (Mercado Urbano) pops up with eclectic stalls of vintage goods, art, and local crafts amid the neighborhood’s street murals and cafes.
📍 Calle Tomás Heredia (Soho) | ⏰ 10:00 AM–3:00 PM (approx.) | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More Info
🎤 Fiebre Club: Halloween XL – Málaga’s biggest Halloween party night: Fiebre Club returns with an all-star DJ lineup (incl. Lorna, Pipo Beatz, DJ Sueño) for a wild costume rave until dawn.
📍 Sala París 15 | ⏰ 11:59 PM (Sat)–6:00 AM (Sun) | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: No. 🔗More Info
Sunday, November 2, 2025
🐷“Los Tres Cerditos” – Puppet Musical – Beloved children’s theater company Jabetín Teatro presents The Three Little Pigs in a fun musical puppet show — final performance this weekend.
📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 12:00 PM | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More Info
🎤💸 Mercado Artesanal La Merced – Join this charming open-air artisan market held monthly in Plaza de la Merced, featuring local crafts, handmade goods, artwork and traditional products.
📍 Plaza de la Merced | ⏰ 11:00 AM–7:00 PM | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More Info
🎤🎨 Frank Rebajes Art Exhibition – “Del Óvulo al Origen” showcases the works of Frank Rebajes, a pioneering Dominican-American jeweler and sculptor, including pieces from the Picasso Foundation collection.
📍 MUCAC La Coracha (CAC Málaga) | ⏰ 10:00 AM–8:00 PM (Tue–Sun) | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More Info
🎪 This Country Is a Circus – Children’s Theater – A fun, family-friendly show blending humor, magic, and social commentary, where clowns reveal a country where anything can happen.
📍 Teatro Echegaray | ⏰ 11:00 AM | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More Info
🎤 🖼️Free Sunday Museums & Monuments – Reminder that Sunday afternoons offer free entry to many cultural sites: explore the Alcazaba and Gibralfaro castles after 2PM, and visit Museo Picasso, Centre Pompidou, and other museums for free after 4PM
📍 Various Locations | ⏰ Afternoon (Sunday) | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes.
Enjoy your week, Málaga! Reply with your event reviews or local tips—we love hearing from you 😊
Halloween Events:
🎃 Centro – Toquero Community Halloween – Workshops, costume contests, face painting and a haunted house hosted by local neighbors.
📍 Colina Toquero | ⏰ 9:00–11:00 PM | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More Info
👻 Este – Terror en el Este – Magic, mini-disco, workshops, zombie Nerf battle and haunted walk in Playa Virginia Park.
📍 Jardines Alberto Suárez & Playa Virginia | ⏰ 6:00–11:30 PM | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (haunted house 16+). 🔗More Info
🕷️ Ciudad Jardín – Parque de la Alegría Party – Games, spooky makeup, balloon art, temporary tattoos, and a horror storytelling show.
📍 Parque de la Alegría | ⏰ 9:00 PM–12:00 AM | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More Info
🤡 Bailén-Miraflores – Circo del Miedo – Kids’ haunted house, circus show, eco-friendly costume contest and prize draw.
📍 Plaza Monseñor Bocanegra | ⏰ 5:30–8:30 PM | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More Info
🧙 Cruz del Humilladero – La Noche de las Brujas – Haunted path, glitter makeup bar, illusionist show, games, and spooky fun.
📍 Parque San Rafael | ⏰ From 6:30 PM | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More Info
🦇 Carretera de Cádiz – La Familia Addams Night – Two haunted houses, costumed actors, and digital photo booth fun.
📍 Parque de Huelin | ⏰ 6:00–10:00 PM | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More Info
🧛 Churriana – Outdoor Haunted Streets – Spooky sets, horror market, virtual effects, and a “Monstrous Party” at the library.
📍 Barrio Las Pedrizas & José Moreno Villa Library | ⏰ 5:00–12:00 AM | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More Info
👺 Campanillas – Inclusive Halloween – Sensory-friendly haunted house, crafts for neurodivergent kids, and a costume parade.
📍 CC Antonio Beltrán Lucena | ⏰ From 6:00 PM | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More Info
🧟 Puerto de la Torre – Haunted Cemetery Experience – 170 m² haunted maze, kids’ workshops, spooky makeup, and costume prizes.
📍 Parque Enrique Luque Núñez | ⏰ From 8:00 PM | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More Info
🎭 Teatinos – Two Street Parties – Magic show and costume contest on Calle Pirandello + all-day fun on Calle La Sonata.
📍 Plaza Gregorio Prieto & Calle La Sonata | ⏰ 2:00 PM–2:00 AM | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More Info
🧪 Bonus: Polo Digital’s “Poloween Horror Fest” – Free creative tech fest with horror podcasts, films, game demos and a spooky escape room.
📍 Polo Nacional de Contenidos Digitales | ⏰ All day | 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly: Some parts. 🔗More Info