Festivals & Events in Málaga

Málaga's Holy Week fills the historic centre with floats weighing up to 4,200 kg, carried by hundreds of men and women bearers. It is free and street-based: from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday (in 2026, 29 March to 5 April). Its distinctive sound — bugles and drums — was born here in 1911.

The Feria de Málaga is actually two free fairs in one: the daytime fair in the city centre (Calle Larios, 12:00–18:00) and the nighttime fair at the Real del Cortijo de Torres, with around 120 casetas (marquees) with free entry. In 2026 it runs from 15 to 22 August, commemorating the entry of the Catholic Monarchs into Málaga in 1487.

The Málaga Festival is Spain's leading Spanish-language film festival after San Sebastián. Its 29th edition ran from 6 to 15 March 2026 and drew around 111,000 attendees. It is a ticketed event: galas and screenings require a paid entry, except for the free summer programme Cine Abierto.