Málaga Weekender: September 25 to 28

This weekend, there is something for everyone! We have the huge San Diego Comic-Con coming to Malaga as well as the world famous Wagner Opera. There are also magic shows, comedy shows, concerts and a chess grandmaster. And to finish it all off, the ACB Supercopa will take place on Saturday and Sunday where local Club Unicaja Baloncesto has a shot to win it all.

Thursday, September 25, 2025

🦸‍♂️ San Diego Comic-Con Málaga – Europe’s first Comic-Con outside San Diego: panels, cosplay, gaming, movies, and comic exhibitions. 📍 FYCMA – Trade Fair & Congress Center | ⏰ Daily 10:00–20:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More Info

🎶 “Tristan und Isolde” – Wagner Opera at Teatro Cervantes (opening of the 37th lyrical season). 📍 Teatro Cervantes | ⏰ 19:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No. 🔗More info

🎨 Visita-Diálogo con Françoise Vanneraud – Guided artist talk and tour of the art installation “El peso de la fragilidad”. 📍 Sede La Coracha (Museo CAC) | ⏰ 19:00–20:30 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More info

🎭 Dani Acosta – “Resurrección” – Stand-up comedy show by Dani Acosta. 📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 21:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No. 🔗More info

Friday, September 26, 2025

🎖️ Julio Granda – “El campesino que se convirtió en campeón del mundo” – Conference + chess exhibition: the Peruvian Grandmaster Julio Granda tells his journey from humble beginnings to world champion, followed by live duels against audience challengers.📍 La Térmica | ⏰ 2 18:00–21:30 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes
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🧙‍♂️ José Tejada – “Entelequia” – Magic show by José Tejada. 📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 19:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More info

🎶 Lances y Coplas en Tabacalera – Tribute festival to traditional copla music. 📍 Plaza de Tabacalera (Dist. 7) | ⏰ 20:30–22:30 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More info

📖 “Muñecos y murales en la joya” – Book Presentation – Authors Pepa González & Cristóbal de Churriana discuss their new book. 📍 BPM “José Moreno Villa” (Churriana) | ⏰ 18:30 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More info

🎉 Fiestas de Medio Ambiente (Day 1) – Community environmental festival with music and family activities. 📍 Jardines de Francisco Pacheco (Santa Paula) | ⏰ Starts 26 Sept, 18:30 (continues to late night) | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More info

🎭 IMPROV – Live improvised comedy show. 📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 22:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No. 🔗More info

🎸 Musicópatas – Concert by local bands (pop/jazz/rock fusion). 📍 Sala Marte | ⏰ 21:30 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No. 🔗More info

Saturday, September 27, 2025

🏀 Unicaja vs Valencia Basket (ACB Supercopa Semi) – Top-tier Spanish basketball semi-final. 📍 Palacio de Deportes Martín Carpena | ⏰ 18:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More info and tickets

🏀 Real Madrid vs Canarias (ACB Supercopa Semi) – Basketball semi-final featuring Real Madrid. 📍 Palacio de Deportes Martín Carpena | ⏰ 21:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More info and tickets

🎸 Jaloner – Rock music concert. 📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 22:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No. 🔗More info

🎉 Fiestas de Medio Ambiente (Day 2) – Second day of the environmental fair (family-friendly festival). 📍 Jardines de Francisco Pacheco (Santa Paula) | ⏰ From 11:30 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More info

🏃 MLK Trail 2025 – Carrera Nocturna Solidaria – 12th edition of this historic night race through Málaga’s magical corners. A 10 km route winds past the Roman Theatre ruins, the Alcazaba, and Gibralfaro, while raising funds for local causes like Corazones Malagueños and Una Cima Una Sonrisa.
📍 Málaga (start/finish points vary) | ⏰ 21:30 children 22:00 general | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes (for older children/teens)
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Sunday, September 28, 2025

🏀 ACB Supercopa Final – Championship final at Martín Carpena Arena. 📍 Palacio de Deportes Martín Carpena | ⏰ 19:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: Yes. 🔗More info and tickets

🎶 Kevin Johansen & Liniers – Live concert by Argentine singer-songwriter Kevin Johansen (with artist Liniers). 📍 La Cochera Cabaret | ⏰ 19:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No. 🔗More info

🎭 Peña + Peña – Improvised comedy show with actress Candela Peña. 📍 Teatro Soho CaixaBank | ⏰ 12:00 | 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly: No. 🔗More Info

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