What’s on along the coast

• 1–4 October 2026

  Marbella 4 Days Walking (15th edition)

  Marbella

  Four-day walking event with 10, 20 and 30 km routes through Marbella, finishing on Sunday 4 October.

• 1–4 October 2026

  San Diego Comic-Con Málaga 2026

  Málaga

  Official European edition of the San Diego pop-culture convention, held at the FYCMA trade fair centre.

• 4 October 2026

  XIV Marea Rosa

  Marbella

  Charity sporting and family event listed in the Marbella town hall agenda.

• 6–12 October 2026

  Feria del Rosario (Fuengirola fair)

  Fuengirola

  Fuengirola's annual week-long fair in honour of its patron, with casetas, concerts, a procession and a fairground.

• 8–12 October 2026

  Feria de Nerja

  Nerja

  Nerja's annual patron-saint fair with free concerts, a procession and day and night fairgrounds.

• 9 October 2026

  Festival de la Hispanidad

  Marbella

  Festival for the Día de la Hispanidad held in the Parque de la Represa.

• 10–17 October 2026

  FICCAB - Festival Internacional de Cine de Benalmádena (25th edition)

  Benalmádena

  International short-film festival at the Casa de la Cultura in Arroyo de la Miel.

• 11 October 2026

  Maratón Jardín de la Costa del Sol

  Estepona

  Estepona's road marathon and half marathon, starting from the municipal athletics stadium.

• 11 October 2026

  Desafío Pinar Extremo

  Sotogrande

  Obstacle run of about 7 km in the municipality of San Roque.

• 11–13 October 2026

  Mercado Tradicional de Antequera

  Antequera

  Themed traditional market on the Paseo Real, open from 11:00 to 22:00.

• 13–19 October 2026

  Feria y Fiestas de San Pedro Alcántara

  San Pedro de Alcántara

  Annual fair of San Pedro Alcántara with a day fair, casetas, concerts, a procession and fireworks.

• 17 October 2026

  Benalsound Festival 2026

  Benalmádena

  One-day music festival at the Los Nadales fairground with La Casa Azul, Tabletom, Elefantes and 091.

• 24 October 2026

  V Certamen de Teatro Breve EnBreve

  Rincón de la Victoria

  Short-play contest at the Folklore Interpretation Centre in Benagalbón.

• 25 October 2026

  Desafío de Guerreros (10th anniversary)

  Rincón de la Victoria

  Obstacle race on the beach with 6 km and 10 km routes and about 1,500 participants expected.

• 25 October 2026

  XI Paseo Solidario por la Inclusión Social

  Torre del Mar

  Charity walk for social inclusion along the Torre del Mar seafront promenade.

• 28 October 2026

  Madama Butterfly (opera)

  Estepona

  Performance of Puccini's opera at the Teatro Auditorio Felipe VI.

• 29–30 October 2026

  J On The Beach, Lambda World and Wey Wey Web

  Torremolinos

  Three international software conferences (data engineering, functional programming, and UX/front-end) run together at the Palacio de Congresos de Torremolinos.

• 30 October 2026

  Carrera solidaria Ruta 091

  Torremolinos

  Charity run along the seafront promenade in the Los Álamos area.

• 31 October 2026

  I Carrera Solidaria Ruta 091

  Antequera

  Charity run starting at the Arco de los Gigantes.

• 31 October 2026

  Feria Internacional del Juguete y Coleccionismo

  Fuengirola

  International toy and collectors' fair at Sohail Castle.

• 31 October 2026

  Maroween

  Nerja

  Halloween night in the village of Maro, with fancy dress, roast chestnuts and live music in the streets.

• 3–10 November 2026

  Festival Internacional de Jazz de Málaga (39th edition)

  Málaga

  Annual international jazz festival based at the Teatro Cervantes, with extra concerts around the city.

• 7 November 2026

  BiznagaFest 2026

  Málaga

  One-day developer conference organised by the Google developer communities, with talks and workshops on AI, DevOps, back-end and front-end, held at FYCMA.

• 7 November 2026

  Natos y Waor + Recycled J concert

  Málaga

  Hip-hop arena concert at the Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena.

• 8 November 2026

  IX Media Maratón Ciudad de Fuengirola

  Fuengirola

  Flat half marathon and 5 km race starting and finishing at the fairground.

• 8 November 2026

  Generali Maratón Málaga (marathon and half marathon)

  Málaga

  Málaga's city marathon with 42K and 21K races; the runners' expo (Feria del Corredor) is at FYCMA on 6-7 November.

• 8 November 2026

  Trail Valle del Guadiaro

  Sotogrande

  Trail race with a short and a long route through the Guadiaro valley in the municipality of San Roque.

• 9–15 November 2026

  Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival

  Gibraltar

  Week of author talks and book events at venues including the John Mackintosh Hall and the Garrison Library.

• 11 November 2026

  Depedro concert (Torremolinos y Gigantes)

  Torremolinos

  Concert by Depedro in the Torremolinos y Gigantes series at the Centro Cultural Pablo Ruiz Picasso.

• 11–17 November 2026

  Fancine - Fantastic Film Festival of the University of Málaga (36th edition)

  Málaga

  Fantasy, science-fiction and horror film festival organised by the University of Málaga.

• 12–14 November 2026

  Simed - Salón Inmobiliario del Mediterráneo

  Málaga

  Property fair at FYCMA focused on residential, second-home and investment property.

• 14 November 2026

  Maratón Sierra de Mijas

  Mijas Pueblo

  Mountain race from Mijas Pueblo with 42 km, 21 km and 12 km routes.

• 18 November 2026

  Careers Fair 2026

  Gibraltar

  Careers and training fair at the MUGA, Bayside Sports Complex, open to the public from 4pm to 8pm.

• 18–19 November 2026

  Málaga Sun&Tech by Alhambra Venture

  Málaga

  Start-up and investor meeting at FYCMA bringing together founders, investors and corporates.

• 21 November 2026

  Melendi concert

  Málaga

  Pop arena concert at the Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena.

• 22 November 2026

  Media Maratón Benalmádena (Holiday World)

  Benalmádena

  Charity coastal half marathon with 10 km and 5 km races, in aid of Proyecto Hombre Málaga.

• 22 November 2026

  XLIII Carrera Urbana and XV Caminata de la Esperanza

  Torre del Mar

  Urban race and charity walk in Vélez-Málaga town, starting from the Paseo de Andalucía.

• 24–26 November 2026

  Talent Land España 2026

  Málaga

  Technology, talent and careers event at FYCMA, in its third Spanish edition.

• 26–29 November 2026

  Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España (Ladies European Tour)

  La Cala de Mijas

  Professional women's golf tournament that closes the Ladies European Tour season, played on the Europa course at La Cala Resort.

• 27–29 November 2026

  Malaga Throwdown

  Torremolinos

  International CrossFit competition with individual and pairs categories.

• 28 November 2026

  Antequera Trail Race

  Antequera

  Trail race with 5 km and 20 km routes, starting from Molino Blanco by the Nacimiento de la Villa.

• 28 November 2026

  XVI Festival Internacional de Navidad

  Benalmádena

  International Christmas festival held in the Plaza de la Mezquita in Arroyo de la Miel.

• 28 November 2026

  Raphael concert

  Málaga

  Arena concert by the Spanish singer Raphael at the Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena.

• 29 November 2026

  Cross Pinar del Rey

  Sotogrande

  Cross-country race with 3 km and 6 km options in the Pinar del Rey forest, San Roque.

• 1 December 2026

  Gran Zambomba

  Fuengirola

  Traditional Andalusian Christmas flamenco gathering at the Palacio de la Paz.

• 3 December 2026

  Pastora Soler concert

  Málaga

  Concert of the Rosas y Espinas tour at the Teatro Cervantes.

• 6 December 2026

  Cross Fuengirola Los Pacos

  Fuengirola

  Cross-country race in the Los Pacos district.

• 7 December 2026

  El Cascanueces (The Nutcracker ballet)

  Estepona

  Christmas-season ballet by the Imperial Heritage Ballet at the Teatro Auditorio Felipe VI.

• 13 December 2026

  CxM Alhaurín el Grande - Homenaje al Mori

  Alhaurín el Grande

  Mountain race in the hills above the town, limited to 600 runners.

• 20 December 2026

  Fiesta de las Migas de Torrox

  Torrox

  Food festival in Torrox, 8 km west of Nerja, held on the Sunday before Christmas, where free migas, salad and local wine are served.

• 28 December 2026

  Fiesta Mayor de Verdiales

  Málaga

  Annual gathering of verdiales folk-music groups in the Puerto de la Torre district, held every 28 December.

• 5 January 2027

  Cabalgata de Reyes Magos (Three Kings parade)

  Alhaurín el Grande

  Three Kings parade through the town on the evening of 5 January.

• 5 January 2027

  Three Kings Cavalcade

  Gibraltar

  Gibraltar's Three Kings parade of floats along Main Street, held every year on the evening of 5 January.

• 5 January 2027

  Cabalgata de Reyes Magos (Three Kings parade)

  La Cala de Mijas

  Three Kings parade through La Cala on the evening of 5 January.

• 5 January 2027

  Cabalgata de Reyes Magos (Three Kings parade)

  Manilva

  Three Kings parade held on the evening of 5 January, the eve of Epiphany.

• 5 January 2027

  Cabalgata de Reyes Magos (Three Kings parade)

  Mijas Pueblo

  Three Kings parade through Mijas Pueblo on the evening of 5 January.

• 5 January 2027

  Cabalgata de Reyes Magos (Three Kings parade)

  Málaga

  The main Three Kings parade through Málaga city centre on the evening before Epiphany; most Costa Del Sol towns hold their own parade the same evening.

• 5 January 2027

  Cabalgata de Reyes Magos (Three Kings parade)

  Nerja

  Three Kings parade with floats through the streets of Nerja on the evening of 5 January.

• 5 January 2027

  Cabalgata de Reyes Magos (Three Kings parade)

  Ronda

  Three Kings parade through the town on the evening of 5 January.

• 5 January 2027

  Cabalgata de Reyes Magos (Three Kings parade)

  San Pedro de Alcántara

  San Pedro's own Three Kings parade, held on the evening of 5 January.

• 22–24 January 2027

  Retro Málaga 2027

  Málaga

  Classic car and motorcycle show at FYCMA.

• 7 February 2027

  XXXVII Media Maratón de Torremolinos

  Torremolinos

  Half marathon with an accompanying 5 km race.

• 13 February 2027

  Sierra Blanca Trail

  Marbella

  Mountain trail race in the Sierra Blanca above Marbella.

• 13 February 2027

  El Barrio concert

  Málaga

  Arena concert at the Palacio de Deportes José María Martín Carpena.

• 14 February 2027

  Trail Montes de Málaga

  Málaga

  Trail race in the Montes de Málaga hills north of the city.

• 19 February 2027

  Los Pecadores - Comparsa de Antonio Martínez Ares

  Estepona

  Performance by the Cádiz carnival comparsa of Antonio Martínez Ares at the Teatro Auditorio Felipe VI.

• 20 February 2027

  Marbella Epic Trail

  Marbella

  Ultra-distance mountain trail race with routes of about 35 to 66 km.

• 21 February 2027

  Año Nuevo Chino (Chinese New Year)

  Benalmádena

  Chinese New Year celebration in the Plaza Adolfo Suárez.

• 26 February – 7 March 2027

  Festival de Málaga (30th edition)

  Málaga

  Málaga's Spanish-language film festival, with screenings and red-carpet events in the city centre.

• 7 March 2027

  Media Maratón Ciudad de Málaga

  Málaga

  City half marathon starting and finishing at the Paseo del Parque, with 14,000 places.

• 21–28 March 2027

  Semana Santa de Antequera (Holy Week)

  Antequera

  Holy Week processions through the historic centre, from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday.

• 21–28 March 2027

  Semana Santa (Holy Week)

  Manilva

  Holy Week processions in Manilva and Sabinillas, from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday.

• 21–28 March 2027

  Semana Santa (Holy Week)

  Málaga

  Holy Week processions through the city centre, from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday.

• 21–28 March 2027

  Semana Santa de Ronda (Holy Week)

  Ronda

  Holy Week processions through the old town, from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday.

• 21–28 March 2027

  Semana Santa de Vélez-Málaga (Holy Week)

  Torre del Mar

  Holy Week processions in Vélez-Málaga town, from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday.

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Dates can change. Always check the organiser’s page before you go.