9 – 11 October 2026 • Costa del Sol & Province • Tap any event for details, tickets and maps
9 – 11 October 2026 • Costa del Sol & Province • Tap any event for details, tickets and maps
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Fuengirola's Feria y Fiestas del Rosario runs 6–12 October at the Recinto Ferial, with casetas, fairground rides, horses and nightly music. Friday at the Palacio de la Paz: David Bustamante in concert (22:00).
Perfect for: Getting the full Andalusian feria experience on the coast — take the special Line 1 night bus (runs until 4am) and leave the car at home.
Spanish pop star David Bustamante headlines Friday night of Fuengirola's Feria del Rosario at the Palacio de la Paz on the fairground. Tickets online at entradas.fuengirola.es; any remaining tickets go on sale at the box office two hours before the show (card only).
Perfect for: Spanish pop fans — and a cheap night out at only €10–15.
The Málaga Philharmonic opens its 2026–27 subscription season with a Mexican programme conducted by José María Moreno: Pacho Flores' Morocota and Márquez's Concierto de Otoño (with Pacho Flores on trumpet), then Moncayo's Huapango, Márquez's Danzón nº 2 and Revueltas' La noche de los Mayas.
Perfect for: A colourful, crowd-pleasing classical night — Danzón nº 2 alone is worth the ticket.
Marbella celebrates Hispanic Heritage with a free multicultural festival at Parque de la Represa (9–12 October): food, music and typical products from Spain, Ecuador, Chile, Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela, Peru, Cuba, Colombia, Paraguay and Bolivia, plus live music and folk dance.
Perfect for: Grazing your way round Latin America in one park — empanadas, arepas and live salsa.
El Burgo, in the Sierra de las Nieves, transforms into a 19th-century Andalusian settlement for Pasión Bandolera (9–11 October): theatre scenes telling the story of bandit captain Agustina, period taverns, artisan stalls, music, dancing and family activities, with locals in costume.
Perfect for: A day trip inland with a real story behind it — great with kids and very photogenic.
Arriate's Fiesta en el Aire (9–11 October) fills Plaza de Antonio Marañón, Plaza Díaz Mena and Calle La Fuente with more than 20 concerts by Málaga artists, plus art and photo contests, exhibitions and craft and cooking workshops.
Perfect for: Combining a Ronda day trip with a laid-back village music festival.
Fuengirola's Feria y Fiestas del Rosario runs 6–12 October at the Recinto Ferial, with casetas, fairground rides, horses and nightly music. Saturday at the Palacio de la Paz: Antonio José in concert (22:00).
Perfect for: Getting the full Andalusian feria experience on the coast — take the special Line 1 night bus (runs until 4am) and leave the car at home.
Cordoban singer Antonio José headlines Saturday night of Fuengirola's Feria del Rosario at the Palacio de la Paz. Tickets online at entradas.fuengirola.es; any remaining tickets go on sale at the box office two hours before the show (card only).
Perfect for: Spanish pop fans looking for a feria night with a proper headliner.
The 13th Komando Bike Festival takes over the Recinto Ferial de Torremolinos for the weekend (10–11 October), with a motorcycle fair, a group ride through Torremolinos, stunt exhibitions, live rock concerts, food trucks and a biker Oktoberfest. Organised by Moto Club Komando Amimoto.
Perfect for: Bikers and anyone who loves loud engines and live rock — even non-riders will enjoy the stunt shows.
Brunch Electronik's biggest Málaga edition: a two-day open-air electronic festival (10–11 October) with several stages at Auditorio Cortijo de Torres. Saturday features Boys Noize, Joseph Capriati, Patrick Mason, Manda Moor, Alycia Bezgo and Francisco Allende.
Perfect for: Techno and house heads who want big-name DJs in an outdoor, daytime-into-night setting.
Marbella celebrates Hispanic Heritage with a free multicultural festival at Parque de la Represa (9–12 October): food, music and typical products from Spain, Ecuador, Chile, Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela, Peru, Cuba, Colombia, Paraguay and Bolivia, plus live music and folk dance.
Perfect for: Grazing your way round Latin America in one park — empanadas, arepas and live salsa.
Historia Viva Málaga's theatrical tour of the English Cemetery, the oldest Protestant cemetery in mainland Spain, brings its characters and stories to life over about 90 minutes. Price includes cemetery entry.
Perfect for: Expats curious about the British history of Málaga — atmospheric after dark.
Pianist Abe Rábade, with Toño Miguel on bass and Bruno Pedroso on drums, presents his trio album "Tempo de cor" (2024). Rábade has 16 albums as leader and is one of the most celebrated pianists on the Spanish scene.
Perfect for: Serious jazz fans — book Zone A for the full piano experience.
The 25th Festival Internacional de Cortometraje y Cine Alternativo de Benalmádena runs 10–17 October at the Casa de la Cultura in Arroyo de la Miel: official competition, Nuevas Miradas section and special sessions. Two-time Oscar winner Asghar Farhadi receives the International Honorary Award. Free entry to all sessions except galas (invitation required).
Perfect for: Film lovers wanting something different — many shorts are subtitled, so check the programme.
El Burgo, in the Sierra de las Nieves, transforms into a 19th-century Andalusian settlement for Pasión Bandolera (9–11 October): theatre scenes telling the story of bandit captain Agustina, period taverns, artisan stalls, music, dancing and family activities, with locals in costume.
Perfect for: A day trip inland with a real story behind it — great with kids and very photogenic.
Arriate's Fiesta en el Aire (9–11 October) fills Plaza de Antonio Marañón, Plaza Díaz Mena and Calle La Fuente with more than 20 concerts by Málaga artists, plus art and photo contests, exhibitions and craft and cooking workshops.
Perfect for: Combining a Ronda day trip with a laid-back village music festival.
The third edition of Doers Talks brings together eight speakers from science, culture, communication, entrepreneurship and creativity, with a parallel Mini Doers programme for children aged 5–10 (with monitors and support for kids with functional diversity) and a 90-minute lunch-cocktail break. Funds go to the Doers Association for rehabilitation equipment for children with cerebral palsy. Free entry, but places are limited and must be reserved in advance. Talks in Spanish.
Perfect for: Families and Spanish speakers who want an inspiring day out that also does some good — book early.
Fuengirola's Feria y Fiestas del Rosario runs 6–12 October at the Recinto Ferial, with casetas, fairground rides, horses and nightly music. Sunday is Noche Joven: DJ Nano and San Bernardino at the Palacio de la Paz (22:00, free entry until full).
Perfect for: Getting the full Andalusian feria experience on the coast — take the special Line 1 night bus (runs until 4am) and leave the car at home.
The 13th Komando Bike Festival takes over the Recinto Ferial de Torremolinos for the weekend (10–11 October), with a motorcycle fair, a group ride through Torremolinos, stunt exhibitions, live rock concerts, food trucks and a biker Oktoberfest. Organised by Moto Club Komando Amimoto.
Perfect for: Bikers and anyone who loves loud engines and live rock — even non-riders will enjoy the stunt shows.
Brunch Electronik's biggest Málaga edition: a two-day open-air electronic festival (10–11 October) with several stages at Auditorio Cortijo de Torres. Sunday features Adam Beyer, Loco Dice, Marco Faraone and Kobosil.
Perfect for: Techno and house heads who want big-name DJs in an outdoor, daytime-into-night setting.
Marbella celebrates Hispanic Heritage with a free multicultural festival at Parque de la Represa (9–12 October): food, music and typical products from Spain, Ecuador, Chile, Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela, Peru, Cuba, Colombia, Paraguay and Bolivia, plus live music and folk dance.
Perfect for: Grazing your way round Latin America in one park — empanadas, arepas and live salsa.
La Chistera's artisan market fills Calle Tomás Heredia with local makers and designers: ceramics, jewellery, textiles, crochet, botanical crafts and eco candles, plus live demos and workshops.
Perfect for: A Sunday wander through the Soho street art with a coffee and a bit of gift shopping.
Compañía Thomas Noone Dance closes the family strand of Festival Marbella Tododanza with the tale of a cat, an owl, a lizard and a mouse living in a banyan tree — until the mouse rescues the cat from a hunter's trap and changes everything.
Perfect for: Families with young kids — dance tells the story, so no Spanish needed.
The 25th Festival Internacional de Cortometraje y Cine Alternativo de Benalmádena runs 10–17 October at the Casa de la Cultura in Arroyo de la Miel: official competition, Nuevas Miradas section and special sessions. Two-time Oscar winner Asghar Farhadi receives the International Honorary Award. Free entry to all sessions except galas (invitation required).
Perfect for: Film lovers wanting something different — many shorts are subtitled, so check the programme.
El Burgo, in the Sierra de las Nieves, transforms into a 19th-century Andalusian settlement for Pasión Bandolera (9–11 October): theatre scenes telling the story of bandit captain Agustina, period taverns, artisan stalls, music, dancing and family activities, with locals in costume.
Perfect for: A day trip inland with a real story behind it — great with kids and very photogenic.
Arriate's Fiesta en el Aire (9–11 October) fills Plaza de Antonio Marañón, Plaza Díaz Mena and Calle La Fuente with more than 20 concerts by Málaga artists, plus art and photo contests, exhibitions and craft and cooking workshops.
Perfect for: Combining a Ronda day trip with a laid-back village music festival.
Asociación Raydi's charity race raises awareness and funds for suicide prevention and mental health, with 10 km and 5 km runs, a 5 km solidarity walk and kids' races (1,000 m and 300 m) along the Paseo Marítimo de Los Álamos. Online registration is now closed, but the promenade is open to all, so come down and cheer the runners on.
Perfect for: A Sunday-morning seafront stroll with a good cause — bring the kids to cheer the runners.
Torremolinos' Recinto Ferial hosts the town's Feria de San Miguel, five days of casetas, fairground rides and live music, following on from the Romería de San Miguel on 20 September.
Perfect for: Planning ahead if you're back on the coast the following week.
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