Food festival
Fuengirola celebrates good food and good music
Bocata Fest returns on 6 and 7 August to Marenostrum Fuengirola, filling Sohail Castle with gastronomy, music and good vibes
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Art exhibition
From Picasso to Murillo: how the great masters painted music
An exhibition at the Unicaja Foundation Cultural Centre celebrates musical iconography through around a hundred works spanning five centuries of art history
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Andalusian escapades
A subterranean oasis in Almería
Discover the Pulpí Geode: Spain’s extraordinary underground wonder lined with massive, ancient crystals
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Blues festival
Popular blues festival returns to Antequera for its 36th year
The coveted blues gathering will feature established bands and artists from Spain and France this weekend
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Culture
Torremolinos hosts contest to find the coast's finest 'espetos'
Skewered sardine chefs from locations that make up the eastern and western Costa del Sol compete in this event
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Extra Ayuntamiento de Ojén
Israel Fernández, Aurora Vargas and El Pele to headline prestigious Ojén flamenco festival
The 51st Castillo del Cante de Ojén festival will take place on Saturday 1 August, led by local dancer Fina La Churruca
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Art
One of Murillo’s most iconic works is returning to Spain after almost a decade to be exhibited in Malaga
La Virgen de la Faja will be featured in the new exhibition organised by the Unicaja Foundation, which is due to open next week
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Extra Kayak Nerja
Kayak Nerja reveals the eastern Costa del Sol's best routes and hidden gems
From its base at El Playazo, the company offers kayak, paddleboard and pedal boat hire, as well as guided trips to picturesque locations including the famous Barco del Arroz shipwreck
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Art
Sculptor unveils new collection of work
Scottish artist unveils his latest collection along with a recital by flamenco singer Rocío Bazán in Estepona on 30 July
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Concert
UK's National Youth Guitar Ensemble heads to Malaga
The concert at the Manuel de Falla auditorium is part of the guitar orchestra’s current tour of Spain
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Music festival
David Guetta and Eric Prydz headline Vélez-Málaga festival
Tickets are still available for Dreambeach Costa del Sol, which is taking place on Friday 31 July and Saturday 1 August near El Ingenio shopping centre
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Mijas is hosting its first craft beer, ham and chacina Festival
It will take place in the Virgen de la Peña square from Friday 17 to Sunday 19 of July
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Music
Summer jazz cycle brings artistic diversity to Torremolinos
The programme features contemporary jazz, big band and flamenco jazz fusion in Parque de la Batería
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Music
Montserrat Martí Caballé brings opera to Estepona
The daughter of Spanish tenor Bernabé Martí and the world-renowned soprano Montserrat Caballé presents Noches de Ópera y Zarzuela, alongside baritone Luis Santana and pianist Víctor Carbajo
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Concerts
Summer nights are made for jazz at Almuñécar's botanical park
The 39th International Jazz en la Costa festival kicks off in the Costa Tropical town's Parque Botánico El Majuelo on Tuesday 21 July
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Virgen de Carmen
Costa del Sol waters ready to welcome revered sea patron
Many coastal towns mark the occasion with processions that culminate in the Virgen del Carmen being escorted out to sea
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Extra Metrica
Metrica continues its Open Air Season following a successful opening chapter
On July 18th, Málaga Forum will once again host Metrica Open Air, featuring Argia, Sahar, Miguel Payda, Intervalo, Manu Strasse, Adron and Leah Marie
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What to do
The summer weather shelters of the Serranía de Ronda
From the Bajo Genal to the Guadiaro Valley: some of the best spots to beat the heat
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Music
Sting at Chiclana Concert Music Festival 2026: confirmed dates, lineup and ticket information
The festival in Sancti Petri, Chiclana de la Frontera, will once again fill the summer with the best live music from national and international artists