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Malaga Fiestas
Malaga is increasingly developing into a cultural metropolis. There are cultural highlights every month, be it the carnival in February, the Spanish film festival in March, Semana Santa at Easter or the August Feria,
the light show at Christmas or the Verdiales just before New Year's Eve.
Semana Santa
Semana Santa in Málaga is one of the most spectacular Easter festivals in Spain and one of the city's most important religious celebrations.
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Augustferia
The Feria in August is the largest folk festival in Spain and is comparable to the Oktoberfest in Munich. Every year, over a million
people attend.
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Carnival
The carnival in Málaga may not be as well-known as in Cádiz or Tenerife, but the relaxed atmosphere, good weather and lively Andalusian culture make it a special experience!
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Noche Blanco
Noche en Blanco Málaga is a special night of culture and art that takes place once a year. During this night, numerous museums, galleries, theatres and cultural centres remain open free of charge and there are many live events throughout the city.
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Semana Santa in Malaga
Semana Santa
Semana Santa in Málaga is one of the most spectacular Easter festivals in Spain and one of the city's most important religious celebrations. It takes place during Holy Week (Semana Santa, the week before Easter) and attracts thousands of locals and tourists,
especially in the evening, are enchanting. You have to go a little early to get a good spot. The processions go on for a week. There are day and night processions. Next to Sevilla is the Semana Santa
in Malaga is probably the biggest and most impressive.
What happens during Semana Santa?
- Impressive processions: Each brotherhood (hermandad) carries huge, ornate statues of saints through the streets on heavy carrying frames (tronos).
- Drum and brass music: Each procession is accompanied by moving music, often including emotional saetas (religious flamenco songs).
- Nazarenos & penitents: Participants in traditional long robes and pointed hoods accompany the processions.
- Special atmosphere: The streets are full of spectators, candlelight and the smell of incense create a unique atmosphere.
Famous processions in Málaga
- Cofradía del Cautivo (Monday): One of the most popular processions in which the statue of Jesus is honoured as a prisoner.
- Cristo de la Buena Muerte (Maundy Thursday): Soldiers from the Spanish Legion also take part here, which makes for a particularly impressive atmosphere.
- La Esperanza (Maundy Thursday): One of the largest and most magnificent processions.
- El Resucitado (Easter Sunday): The solemn final procession of Semana Santa.
- Málaga's Semana Santa differs from other Spanish cities due to the huge tronos and more festive atmosphere compared to the more serious Holy Week in Seville. It is a unique experience that is deeply rooted in Andalusian culture!
Arrival of the legion
The performance of the Legion is always one of the highlights of Semana Santa in Malaga
August Feria
The Feria in August is the largest folk festival in Spain and is comparable to the Oktoberfest in Munich. Over a million people come every year.
people every year. The day feria is in the city centre and the night feria on the feria grounds (huge) just outside. People dance, drink and listen to music for 10 days at the Feria. It is the main event in hot August.
The "Feria de Día" (Day Feria) - party in the city centre
Where? In the historic centre of Málaga, especially around Calle Larios.
🕛 When? During the day, from approx. 12:00 to 18:00.
Highlights of the daytime fiesta:
The streets are full of people, music and dancing sevillanas.
There are free concerts and flamenco performances.
Bars and restaurants offer traditional tapas and rebujito (a mixture of manzanilla wine and lemonade).
Many people wear traditional Andalusian clothing, such as flamenco dresses.
The "Feria de Noche" - party on the festival grounds outside the city
Where? On the Recinto Ferial (Cortijo de Torres), just outside the centre.
🕛 Wann? In the evening until dawn.
Here you will find:
Large flamenco tents
(casetas) with music and dancing.
Fairground rides, food stalls and bullfights in the Plaza de Toros.
Fireworks and spectacular light shows
at the opening and closing of the Feria,
discos and parties in the various casetas
Video day Feria in Malaga
Video Night Feria in Malaga
Malaga Carnival
The Málaga Carnival (Carnaval de Málaga) is one of the city's most colourful and cheerful festivals. It takes place every year in the days leading up to Lent (February or early March) and brings music, costumes and a lively atmosphere to the streets.
Highlights des Karnevals in Málaga
When? About a week before Ash Wednesday (in 2025: probably at the end of February)
Where?
Mainly in the old town, in the Plaza de la Constitución and along Calle Larios.
What happens at carnival?
Colourful street parades: The city is full of people in creative costumes.
Music & dance: Various groups perform satirical songs (chirigotas), similar to those in Cádiz.
Children's and mask competitions: Many families take part with elaborate costumes.
"Entierro del Boquerón" (funeral of the sardine): As a humorous end to the carnival, a giant sardine (symbol of the city) is symbolically "buried" and taken to sea.
Malaga Noche Blanco
Noche en Blanco Málaga is a special night of culture and art that takes place once a year. During this night, numerous museums, galleries, theatres and cultural centres remain open free of charge and there are many live events throughout the city.
Noche Blanco highlights.
📅 When?
Noche en Blanco usually takes place in May or June on a Saturday evening (the exact date varies every year).
The events run from 19:00 to 02:00 at night.
📍 Where?
Throughout the city centre of Málaga, especially in places such as Calle Larios, Plaza de la Constitución, Alcazaba, Picasso Museum and the Centre Pompidou.
🎭 What is there to experience?
Free admission to museums & galleries (z. e.g. Picasso Museum, Thyssen Museum, Centre Pompidou).
Light installations and projections on historic buildings.
Live music & street art with flamenco, jazz, classical and electronic music.
Theatre performances & outdoor dance performances.
Workshops & interactive art projects for visitors.
Noche en Blanco Málaga is a magical night for art and culture fans who want to experience the creative flair of the city in a special light!
