What's on in Málaga this week: 24–30 August 2026

What's on in Málaga this week

The Feria de Málaga is over, but the city's agenda isn't slowing down. The last week of August spreads the best things to do in Málaga between the capital and the Costa del Sol towns: one of the south's best-loved indie festivals, top-tier flamenco with free entry, Cuban food by the sea and even a night trail race through the mountains. With more than 300 days of sunshine a year and the title of European Capital of Gastronomic Culture 2026–2027, Málaga is living its end-of-summer to the full. We've gone through the 24 events in our weekly agenda — here are the unmissable ones for 24–30 August.

The big one: Canela Party 2026

If one name defines this week, it's Canela Party, the indie music festival in Torremolinos celebrating its 18th edition from 27–29 August at the Recinto Ferial. It arrives with one of the most ambitious line-ups in its history: Unknown Mortal Orchestra, The Beths, Deafheaven, Carolina Durante, Melody's Echo Chamber, Nation of Language, Baiuca, Mannequin Pussy, Wavves and more than thirty Spanish and international acts.

Founded in 2008, Canela built its reputation by doing something almost provocative on the Costa del Sol: championing indie, alternative rock and cutting-edge electronica instead of summer pop. Its trademark is the Gran Pitote, Saturday's fancy-dress party that sums up the whole spirit: no one here takes themselves too seriously. It's one of the favourite end-of-summer send-offs for the alternative crowd.

Good to know: Recinto Ferial de Torremolinos (Av. del Real). Passes from €99 at canelaparty.com, with cheaper per-person couple and four-packs. The first batch sold out in hours, so don't leave it late. Torremolinos is a short hop from Málaga city by metro (line 1) or commuter train (C-1), and the airport is under ten minutes away.

Free flamenco with La Lupi: Noctiluca Festival

The 3rd Noctiluca Flamenco Festival brings deep song to Rincón de la Victoria from 28–30 August, across the Sala de las Musas in La Cala del Moral, the Auditorio Municipal and Benagalbón. The highlight comes Saturday the 29th at 22:00, when Málaga-born dancer Susana Lupiáñez 'La Lupi' presents her show Lo Inédito at the Auditorio Municipal.

And the best news for anyone after free things to do in Málaga: thanks to an agreement between the culture department and the artist, entry is completely free. It's a rare chance to see one of the great figures of contemporary flamenco at no cost. The festival also includes courses and talks with names like Patricia Guerrero, director of the Andalusian Flamenco Ballet.

A taste of Cuba by the sea: La Pequeña Cuba

From 27–30 August, Paseo Marifé de Triana turns into a slice of Havana with the food-and-culture festival La Pequeña Cuba ("Little Cuba"), run by the Cubanos Unidos de Torremolinos association. Free entry, open from midday onwards, with stalls serving Cuban tamal, ropa vieja, the Cuban sandwich, chicharrones and island sweets, washed down with mojitos, daiquiris, piña colada and guarapo.

Live music, dancing, animation and traditional crafts run all day. It's a perfect food-lover's plan for families or a long afternoon by the beach, and it fits right into Málaga's year as European Capital of Gastronomic Culture.

For those who never stop: San Antón Night Trail

Friday the 28th at 21:30 marks the first-ever San Antón Night Trail, a night mountain race of 13.8 km and 685 m of elevation gain through the trails of Monte San Antón and the Arroyo Jaboneros, one of the city's most emblematic natural spaces. Start and finish at Parque Rafael Santiago García, in the La Mosca neighbourhood (East District).

Places sold out in under 90 minutes, but it keeps its charitable heart: all proceeds go to the Málaga Cancer Patient Assistance Foundation (FMAEC), and you can still chip in with a "bib 0" even if you're not running.

More live music this week

Festijoven 2026

The young-performers series returns to the Auditorio Eduardo Ocón, with Yolan Postigo on Tuesday the 25th and Quinteto XXI on Thursday the 27th, both at 20:30. Live music right in the centre.

Furor The Show

Remember Furor, the early-2000s TV music game show? It's now a live spectacle hosted by Alonso Caparrós, where the audience sings the big hits. Sunday the 30th at 19:00 at the Plaza de Toros in Torremolinos, open-air in the cool of the evening.

Free and daytime plans

Soho Urban Market

Málaga's arts district holds its urban market on Sunday the 30th from 11:00 on Calle Tomás Heredia: design, vintage, crafts and easy Sunday vibes in the Soho.

Open-air cinema

Summer cinema under the stars — one of the classic August pleasures in Málaga — comes to Parque de la Batería on Sunday the 30th at 21:30. Free, with a cool night breeze.

Guided tours of the English Cemetery

Saturday the 29th at 10:00 you can discover one of the city's most unusual historic corners, the English Cemetery, on a guided tour. A different kind of cultural plan to start the weekend.

All of Málaga's plans in one place

These are just a few of this week's 24 events. Explore the full Málaga agenda, filter by category — music, comedy, culture, social — and save your favourites on EventWall, or get the app on Google Play. We update the best plans every week.

Dates, times and prices are subject to change by organisers. Please confirm details on each event's official website before attending.