The council's free open-air film season: over 100 screenings on beaches, in parks and at historic sites citywide, plus family matinees at Cine Albéniz.
What's on in Málaga in August 2026
Saturday, 1 August 2026
Europa Market
FreeLarge market on esplanade: 167–170 stalls, gifts, footwear, textiles, produce, jewelry.
Huevo de Toro Tomato Gastronomic Days
Varies by venueA month-long celebration of Málaga's prized Huevo de Toro tomato, with special dishes at participating restaurants across the city through August.
Sunday, 2 August 2026
Free museum access Sunday afternoons from 2:00 PM onwards. Summer closing 7:00 PM, winter 5:30 PM.
Free access to the Carmen Thyssen Museum's permanent and temporary collections every Sunday afternoon from 4pm to 8pm.
Free entry to the Centre Pompidou's colourful cube on Málaga's harbourfront every Sunday afternoon from 4pm to 8pm.
The council's free open-air film season: over 100 screenings on beaches, in parks and at historic sites citywide, plus family matinees at Cine Albéniz.
Málaga's largest market (315+ stalls, 2 cafes): clothing, footwear, jewelry, gifts, produce.
Free Sunday Concert at the Museum of Málaga
Free (arrive early for seating)A free lunchtime classical concert in the museum's patio — Murovsky Duo plays flute and cello works by Bach, Chopin and Debussy.
Free access to the hilltop Gibralfaro Castle and its panoramic views over the city, every Sunday from 2pm.
Free entry to Málaga's 19th-century botanical garden every Sunday; exact closing hours shift with the season.
Free entry every Sunday to this small museum devoted to Málaga portrait painter Félix Revello de Toro.
Free entry to the Málaga branch of the Russian Museum's collection every Sunday afternoon from 4pm to 8pm.
Free admission Sunday evenings during last 2 hours before 8:00 PM closing (6:00–8:00 PM).
Monday, 3 August 2026
Weekly street market with 23+ vendor stalls: footwear, leather, textiles, produce, kitchenware.
The council's free open-air film season: over 100 screenings on beaches, in parks and at historic sites citywide, plus family matinees at Cine Albéniz.
Teatinos Market
FreeMajor Monday market with 94+ stalls: clothing, shoes, leather, produce, flowers, gifts.
Free morning access to this folk-life museum in a former 17th-century convent, every Monday from 10am to 2pm.
Tuesday, 4 August 2026
Churriana Market
FreeWeekly street market in the Churriana district with around 23 stalls of clothing, footwear, textiles and fresh produce.
The council's free open-air film season: over 100 screenings on beaches, in parks and at historic sites citywide, plus family matinees at Cine Albéniz.
Peña Juan Breva Flamenco Nights
Free for members / small door charge for visitorsMálaga's historic flamenco peña and Museo de Arte Flamenco hosts informal singing and guitar sessions every Tuesday and Friday night.
Weekly Tuesday market with 46+ stalls: clothing, footwear, produce, flowers, plants.
Wednesday, 5 August 2026
The council's free open-air film season: over 100 screenings on beaches, in parks and at historic sites citywide, plus family matinees at Cine Albéniz.
Europa Market
FreeLarge market on esplanade: 167–170 stalls, gifts, footwear, textiles, produce, jewelry.
Wednesday market with 86 stalls: clothing, footwear, gifts, produce, textiles, plants.
Thursday, 6 August 2026
The council's free open-air film season: over 100 screenings on beaches, in parks and at historic sites citywide, plus family matinees at Cine Albéniz.
Friday, 7 August 2026
The council's free open-air film season: over 100 screenings on beaches, in parks and at historic sites citywide, plus family matinees at Cine Albéniz.
Espeto Beach Running
Registration requiredA night-time beach run along La Misericordia during Málaga's fair week, ending with the city's traditional espeto sardines on the sand.
Andalusian horses and carriages parade and compete at La Malagueta bullring on the eve of Málaga's fair — free entry, but arrive early.
Friday market with 53 stalls: clothing, textiles, footwear, jewelry, produce, plants.
Peña Juan Breva Flamenco Nights
Free for members / small door charge for visitorsMálaga's historic flamenco peña and Museo de Arte Flamenco hosts informal singing and guitar sessions every Tuesday and Friday night.
Saturday, 8 August 2026
The council's free open-air film season: over 100 screenings on beaches, in parks and at historic sites citywide, plus family matinees at Cine Albéniz.
Europa Market
FreeLarge market on esplanade: 167–170 stalls, gifts, footwear, textiles, produce, jewelry.
Traditional jábega rowing boats race across Málaga's port during the August fair — free to watch and a nod to the city's fishing past.
Sunday, 9 August 2026
Free museum access Sunday afternoons from 2:00 PM onwards. Summer closing 7:00 PM, winter 5:30 PM.
Free access to the Carmen Thyssen Museum's permanent and temporary collections every Sunday afternoon from 4pm to 8pm.
Free entry to the Centre Pompidou's colourful cube on Málaga's harbourfront every Sunday afternoon from 4pm to 8pm.
The council's free open-air film season: over 100 screenings on beaches, in parks and at historic sites citywide, plus family matinees at Cine Albéniz.
Málaga's largest market (315+ stalls, 2 cafes): clothing, footwear, jewelry, gifts, produce.
Free access to the hilltop Gibralfaro Castle and its panoramic views over the city, every Sunday from 2pm.
Free entry to Málaga's 19th-century botanical garden every Sunday; exact closing hours shift with the season.
Málaga Port Swimming Race
Free to watchAround 500 swimmers race across Málaga's historic port on an August morning during fair week — free to watch from the quaysides.
Free entry every Sunday to this small museum devoted to Málaga portrait painter Félix Revello de Toro.
Free entry to the Málaga branch of the Russian Museum's collection every Sunday afternoon from 4pm to 8pm.
Free admission Sunday evenings during last 2 hours before 8:00 PM closing (6:00–8:00 PM).
Monday, 10 August 2026
Weekly street market with 23+ vendor stalls: footwear, leather, textiles, produce, kitchenware.
The council's free open-air film season: over 100 screenings on beaches, in parks and at historic sites citywide, plus family matinees at Cine Albéniz.
Teatinos Market
FreeMajor Monday market with 94+ stalls: clothing, shoes, leather, produce, flowers, gifts.
Free morning access to this folk-life museum in a former 17th-century convent, every Monday from 10am to 2pm.
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
Churriana Market
FreeWeekly street market in the Churriana district with around 23 stalls of clothing, footwear, textiles and fresh produce.
The council's free open-air film season: over 100 screenings on beaches, in parks and at historic sites citywide, plus family matinees at Cine Albéniz.
Peña Juan Breva Flamenco Nights
Free for members / small door charge for visitorsMálaga's historic flamenco peña and Museo de Arte Flamenco hosts informal singing and guitar sessions every Tuesday and Friday night.
Weekly Tuesday market with 46+ stalls: clothing, footwear, produce, flowers, plants.
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
The council's free open-air film season: over 100 screenings on beaches, in parks and at historic sites citywide, plus family matinees at Cine Albéniz.
Europa Market
FreeLarge market on esplanade: 167–170 stalls, gifts, footwear, textiles, produce, jewelry.
Wednesday market with 86 stalls: clothing, footwear, gifts, produce, textiles, plants.
Thursday, 13 August 2026
The council's free open-air film season: over 100 screenings on beaches, in parks and at historic sites citywide, plus family matinees at Cine Albéniz.
Friday, 14 August 2026
Friday market with 53 stalls: clothing, textiles, footwear, jewelry, produce, plants.
Peña Juan Breva Flamenco Nights
Free for members / small door charge for visitorsMálaga's historic flamenco peña and Museo de Arte Flamenco hosts informal singing and guitar sessions every Tuesday and Friday night.
Saturday, 15 August 2026
Europa Market
FreeLarge market on esplanade: 167–170 stalls, gifts, footwear, textiles, produce, jewelry.
Feria de Málaga (Málaga August Fair)
Free (attractions/food/drink extra)Southern Spain's biggest summer fair — nine days of flamenco, parades, fireworks and free daytime street parties across the old town.
Sunday, 16 August 2026
Free museum access Sunday afternoons from 2:00 PM onwards. Summer closing 7:00 PM, winter 5:30 PM.
Free access to the Carmen Thyssen Museum's permanent and temporary collections every Sunday afternoon from 4pm to 8pm.
Free entry to the Centre Pompidou's colourful cube on Málaga's harbourfront every Sunday afternoon from 4pm to 8pm.
Málaga's largest market (315+ stalls, 2 cafes): clothing, footwear, jewelry, gifts, produce.
Free access to the hilltop Gibralfaro Castle and its panoramic views over the city, every Sunday from 2pm.
Free entry to Málaga's 19th-century botanical garden every Sunday; exact closing hours shift with the season.
Free entry every Sunday to this small museum devoted to Málaga portrait painter Félix Revello de Toro.
Free entry to the Málaga branch of the Russian Museum's collection every Sunday afternoon from 4pm to 8pm.
Free admission Sunday evenings during last 2 hours before 8:00 PM closing (6:00–8:00 PM).
Monday, 17 August 2026
Weekly street market with 23+ vendor stalls: footwear, leather, textiles, produce, kitchenware.
Teatinos Market
FreeMajor Monday market with 94+ stalls: clothing, shoes, leather, produce, flowers, gifts.
Free morning access to this folk-life museum in a former 17th-century convent, every Monday from 10am to 2pm.
Tuesday, 18 August 2026
Churriana Market
FreeWeekly street market in the Churriana district with around 23 stalls of clothing, footwear, textiles and fresh produce.
Peña Juan Breva Flamenco Nights
Free for members / small door charge for visitorsMálaga's historic flamenco peña and Museo de Arte Flamenco hosts informal singing and guitar sessions every Tuesday and Friday night.
Weekly Tuesday market with 46+ stalls: clothing, footwear, produce, flowers, plants.
Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Europa Market
FreeLarge market on esplanade: 167–170 stalls, gifts, footwear, textiles, produce, jewelry.
Wednesday market with 86 stalls: clothing, footwear, gifts, produce, textiles, plants.
Friday, 21 August 2026
Friday market with 53 stalls: clothing, textiles, footwear, jewelry, produce, plants.
Peña Juan Breva Flamenco Nights
Free for members / small door charge for visitorsMálaga's historic flamenco peña and Museo de Arte Flamenco hosts informal singing and guitar sessions every Tuesday and Friday night.
Saturday, 22 August 2026
Europa Market
FreeLarge market on esplanade: 167–170 stalls, gifts, footwear, textiles, produce, jewelry.
Sunday, 23 August 2026
Free museum access Sunday afternoons from 2:00 PM onwards. Summer closing 7:00 PM, winter 5:30 PM.
Free access to the Carmen Thyssen Museum's permanent and temporary collections every Sunday afternoon from 4pm to 8pm.
Free entry to the Centre Pompidou's colourful cube on Málaga's harbourfront every Sunday afternoon from 4pm to 8pm.
Málaga's largest market (315+ stalls, 2 cafes): clothing, footwear, jewelry, gifts, produce.
Free access to the hilltop Gibralfaro Castle and its panoramic views over the city, every Sunday from 2pm.
Free entry to Málaga's 19th-century botanical garden every Sunday; exact closing hours shift with the season.
Monthly seafront market on La Malagueta promenade with craft, fashion, vintage and gourmet stalls, held on the 4th Sunday of the month.
Free entry every Sunday to this small museum devoted to Málaga portrait painter Félix Revello de Toro.
Free entry to the Málaga branch of the Russian Museum's collection every Sunday afternoon from 4pm to 8pm.
Free admission Sunday evenings during last 2 hours before 8:00 PM closing (6:00–8:00 PM).
Monday, 24 August 2026
Weekly street market with 23+ vendor stalls: footwear, leather, textiles, produce, kitchenware.
Teatinos Market
FreeMajor Monday market with 94+ stalls: clothing, shoes, leather, produce, flowers, gifts.
Free morning access to this folk-life museum in a former 17th-century convent, every Monday from 10am to 2pm.
Tuesday, 25 August 2026
Churriana Market
FreeWeekly street market in the Churriana district with around 23 stalls of clothing, footwear, textiles and fresh produce.
Peña Juan Breva Flamenco Nights
Free for members / small door charge for visitorsMálaga's historic flamenco peña and Museo de Arte Flamenco hosts informal singing and guitar sessions every Tuesday and Friday night.
Weekly Tuesday market with 46+ stalls: clothing, footwear, produce, flowers, plants.
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
Europa Market
FreeLarge market on esplanade: 167–170 stalls, gifts, footwear, textiles, produce, jewelry.
Wednesday market with 86 stalls: clothing, footwear, gifts, produce, textiles, plants.
Friday, 28 August 2026
Friday market with 53 stalls: clothing, textiles, footwear, jewelry, produce, plants.
Peña Juan Breva Flamenco Nights
Free for members / small door charge for visitorsMálaga's historic flamenco peña and Museo de Arte Flamenco hosts informal singing and guitar sessions every Tuesday and Friday night.
Saturday, 29 August 2026
Europa Market
FreeLarge market on esplanade: 167–170 stalls, gifts, footwear, textiles, produce, jewelry.
Sunday, 30 August 2026
Free museum access Sunday afternoons from 2:00 PM onwards. Summer closing 7:00 PM, winter 5:30 PM.
Free access to the Carmen Thyssen Museum's permanent and temporary collections every Sunday afternoon from 4pm to 8pm.
Free entry to the Centre Pompidou's colourful cube on Málaga's harbourfront every Sunday afternoon from 4pm to 8pm.
Málaga's largest market (315+ stalls, 2 cafes): clothing, footwear, jewelry, gifts, produce.
Free access to the hilltop Gibralfaro Castle and its panoramic views over the city, every Sunday from 2pm.
Free entry to Málaga's 19th-century botanical garden every Sunday; exact closing hours shift with the season.
Free entry every Sunday to this small museum devoted to Málaga portrait painter Félix Revello de Toro.
Free entry to the Málaga branch of the Russian Museum's collection every Sunday afternoon from 4pm to 8pm.
Free admission Sunday evenings during last 2 hours before 8:00 PM closing (6:00–8:00 PM).
Monday, 31 August 2026
Weekly street market with 23+ vendor stalls: footwear, leather, textiles, produce, kitchenware.
Teatinos Market
FreeMajor Monday market with 94+ stalls: clothing, shoes, leather, produce, flowers, gifts.
Free morning access to this folk-life museum in a former 17th-century convent, every Monday from 10am to 2pm.