Málaga Weekender: September 5 to 7

Welcome back! Hope everyone had a great summer. This weekend is full of events, from film festivals, to concerts, with tons for the kids starting with the Torre del Mar International Air Festival!

Friday, September 5

✈ Festival Aéreo Internacional Torre del Mar (10th Edition) – One of Spain’s major air shows offering breathtaking acrobatic flying, military and civilian aerobatics, warbirds, and aerospace innovation—Perfect for kids. Free admission; ideal for families, aviation fans, and curious spectators.
📍 Torre del Mar – along the beachfront | ⏰ September 5–7, various showtimes (check the link for schedules and training flights) | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes
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🎬 La Edad de Oro del Cine Albéniz – A classic film festival celebrating iconic filmmakers: From Paul Newman to Monty Python.
📍 Cine Albéniz | ⏰ Sept 5–12 (films daily; workshop on Sept 10 & 11 mornings) | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No
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Recrealia Kids Play – Free creative play and workshops for children (ages 4–12) at Recrealia, the kids’ club in Vialia. 📍 Recrealia, CC Vialia (Explanada de la Estación, s/n) | ⏰ Sep 5, 5:30–9:30| 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗 (vialiamalaga.es/ocio/recrealia)

🎭 Giant Wooden Games – Interactive oversized wooden games (Jenga, bowling, etc.) hosted by “Club Rositas” 📍 CC Rosaleda (Av. José Ortega y Gasset, Málaga) | ⏰ Sep 5, 12:00–2:00pm & 5:30–8:30| 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗 Rosaleda Club Rositas

🎸 ZIMABÜ ETËR, Driade & Testus – Metal Concert. Heavy metal show with Spanish bands Zimabü Etër, Driade and Testus. 📍 Sala Marte (C. San Nicolás, 2) | ⏰ Sep 5, 22:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No . 🔗More info

🎼 Amancio Prada – Cántico Espiritual. Renowned Spanish singer-songwriter Amancio Prada performs his signature Cántico Espiritual (setting of San Juan de la Cruz’s poetry). 📍 Castillo de Gibralfaro | ⏰ Sep 5, 21:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No. 🔗More info

🎵 III Encuentro de la Copla y las Castañuelas – Festival. Three-day Andalusian music festival of copla songs and castanet dance in a garden setting. Runs Sept 5–7 at Parque Leprosería (Jardín de las Palmeras). 🎫 Free entry. 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More info

Saturday, September 6

⚽ Málaga CF vs Granada CF – Soccer (La Rosaleda). Andalusian derby football match at La Rosaleda Stadium. ⏰ Sep 6, 21:00. 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More info

🎶 Purpleboy, Jassy Ojeda & Guests – Indie Concert. A multi-artist indie music concert featuring independent artists Purpleboy and Jassy Ojeda with special guests. 📍 La Caja Blanca | ⏰ Sep 6, 19:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More info

🎸 Marcin Dylla – Classical Guitar Recital. Polish guitar virtuoso Marcin Dylla plays works by Rodrigo, Tárrega and Piazzolla. 📍 Fundación Unicaja – Plaza del Obispo | ⏰ Sep 6, 21:30 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No 🔗More info

Sunday, September 7

🎸 Mirta Álvarez – Tango Guitar. Singer-guitarist Mirta Álvarez performs “Cantar y tañer el tango” – a concert of tango classics. 📍 Fundación Unicaja – Plaza del Obispo | ⏰ Sep 7, 12:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More info

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