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Málaga Film Festival

Málaga Film Festival

Annual film festival celebrating the Spanish film industry.

Christmas in Malaga

Christmas in Malaga

From the opening night in Calle Larios 2019.

Festivals and Events
Let us introduce some of the most important events in Málaga

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Feria de Málaga

"The biggest party in Southern Europe"

August is feria time!

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Feria de Malaga, also known as the Malaga Fair or simply August Fair, takes place around the third week in August every year.

 

The city comes to life with festive Spaniards and tourists of all ages, and different events all day all week long.

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This is truly one of the largest and most popular events in Malaga.

August 17th-24th, 2024

Malaga Feria

Medi0 Maratón
de Málaga

Annual half-marathon held in the autumn.

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This is a big event in Malaga. The running route is in the city streets and on the beach boardwalks. 

March 23rd, 2025

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Malaga Jazz Festival

Málaga Jazz Festival

During the autumn, the annual Jazz Festival is one of the biggest events in Málaga. 

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The main stage of the festival is the traditional Teatro Cervantes, Málaga's oldest theatre. 

November, 2023

Teatro Cervantes

Malaga Christmas lights

The Christmas lights in Calle Larios is switched on for the first time during the last weekend of November, followed by several light shows every evening until the beginning of the new year.

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If you are lucky enough to be in town, this is well worth a visit, especially on the opening night!

November, 2024 -

January, 2025

Generali Marathon Málaga

Annual running event that takes place in mid-December.

 

In the main event you can choose between a marathon (42 km) and a half marathon (21 km).

 

If you'd like a shorter distance, there's a "breakfast run" of 5 km.

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December 15th, 2024

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Málaga Carnival

February is carnival time all around the world, and Málaga is no different.

 

The city streets, the old town and the beaches comes to life with events and activities, and of course lots of good food and drinks.

TBA February, 2025

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Málaga Film Festival

Annual film festival with main focus on the Spanish film industry.

 

The first festival was held in 1998, and the main prize is the Biznaga de Oro for best picture. 

March 14th - 23rd, 2025

Malaga film festival
Semana Santa Malaga

Semana Santa

Easter in Malaga

In Málaga, Easter is one of the most important and busiest times of the year. Semana Santa, also known as the "Holy Week", is characterized by impressive processions, music and vibrant life for seven days.

April 13th - 20th, 2025

Påske i Malaga
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