Festivals

Three Wise Men Parade

Every 5th of January, the city of Malaga celebrates the Parade of the Magi, one of the most popular holidays in Spain. It portrays the arrival of...

Carnivals

Carnival in Málaga is an eminently popular festival preceding Lent; its colourful, multicultural and spontaneous character make it unique....

Easter Week

The approach to Holy Week in Málaga is different to any other city. The unique features of its 45 processions provide a full range of experiences....

Saint Ciriaco and Saint Paula

Ciriaco and Paula were two young local Christians who were martyred on June 18, 303, as part of a persecution ordered by Diocletian. They were...

The night of San Juan

Málaga, as a Mediterranean city, celebrates in a very special way St John's Eve, on the night of 23 June. In fact, the feast celebrates the...

August Fair

Every summer, in mid-August, Málaga celebrates its Fair. These festivals have their origin in the commemoration of the incorporation of Málaga into...

Patron Saint's Day: Virgen de la Victoria

Every September 8, the city celebrates the feast of its patron saint, Santa María de la Victoria. The Virgen de la Victoria has been the principal...

Christmas

Every year Malaga dresses up in lights, colour and garlands to welcome one of the most awaited and celebrated times in the world: Christmas. The...