Live concerts, theatre and other things to do over Christmas

The countdown to Christmas has begun with traditional Spanish zambombas and villancicos as well as Christmas fairs, concerts and nternational markets

Malaga Philharmonic Orchestra.
Malaga Philharmonic Orchestra. . (sur)

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Music and dance

Concerts at the Museum

Malaga. Patio de las Columnas, Museo Carmen Thyssen MƔlaga.

10 December, 7.30pm. The Discantus Choir.

11 December, 7pm.The Marƭa CortƩs Choir.

14 December, 7.30pm. The Orfeón de MÔlaga.

15 December, 7.30pm. The Pan Con Aceite choir.

16 December, 7.30pm. La Malagueña Sinfónica choir.

Jazz concerts

VƩlez-MƔlaga. 10 December, 7pm. Centro de Arte ContemporƔneo.

The Ana SƔnchez Quartet.

Piazzolla con Voz

Malaga.11 December, 8pm. Centro Cultural MarĆ­a Atencia, C/OllerĆ­as.

Singer Norberto Rizzo and pianist Fran Romguer have come together to create Piazzolla con Voz (Piazzolla with voice).Their show highlights the work of great poets such as Horacio Ferrer, Eladia BlƔzquez and Fernando Pino Solanas, who wrote lyrics to the works composed by Astor Piazzolla. Free tickets: www.mientradas.com

Rita Rogar

AlmuƱƩcar. 13 December, 7.30pm. Auditorio Casa de la Cultura.

The concert Caleidoscopio with recorder player Rita Rogar and harpsichord player Alejandro FernƔndez Martƭnez .

The MƔlaga Philarmonic Orchestra

Malaga. Various venues.

10 December, 7pm. eatro Edgar Neville. The music of Astor Piazzolla and Brahms.

16, 17 December, 8pm. Teatro Cervantes. Music by composers Mahler and Forrest with soprano Cristina van Roy, mezzosoprano Eglè Šidlauskait the Carmina Nova and Conservatorio Superior de Música de MÔlaga choirs. The orchestra will be conducted by José María Moreno.

More information: www.orquestafilarmonicademalaga.com Twitter: @filarmonimalaga or Facebook: www.facebook.com/FilarmonicaMalaga.

The Rob Sas Band

Estepona. Louie Louie Bar, Estepona Port.

10 December, 10.30pm. The Rob Sas band returns for a night of live rock music.

11 December, 10pm, Benavista. The Rob Sas band will be playing in the Melòdia bar and restaurant.

La Posada

Malaga. Vincci Posada del Patio, Pasillo de Sta Isabel.

12 December, 8pm.MarĆ­a Shislo & Jorge.

17 December, 8pm.Javier Palomo Duet.

Javier Palomo, Malaga.
Javier Palomo, Malaga. . (SUR)

30 December, 8pm.Iris Nieto.

www.tallerblues.es

Municipal Band plays Disney

Malaga. Various venues. 11am, 1pm.

11 December. Parque Litoral

12 December. Parque Maria Luisa.

18 December. Parque de Huelin.

19 December. Parque del Oeste.

Anastasia

Estepona. 12 December. Auditorio Felipe VI.

A tribute act.

The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker, Estepona.
The Nutcracker, Estepona. . (SUR)

Estepona. 15 December. Auditorio Felipe VI.

The Russian Ballet school perform Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet, The Nutcracker.

Dance and Music Students

VƩlez-MƔlaga. 16 December, 7pm. Teatro del Carmen.

Students of the Escuela de Danza y MĆŗsica will be performing.Entry by invitation.

The Honky Tonk Cats

Mijas. 18 December, 9pm. Teatro Las Lagunas.

Fronted by Jagger look-a-alike Cedrik Michel, the band play an extensive repertoire including all of The Rolling Stones greatest hits. Tickets: El Corte InglƩs, Eventbrite, AtrƔpalo, Ticketmaster and Rubens Exchange or via WhatsApp al 633 647 260. Also available from the box office.

El Molino de Cajiz

Cajiz. 18, 19 December, 7.30 and 6.30pm respectively. El Molino de Cajiz.

Russian and Spanish melodies with Tilman Marenholz (cello) and Ɠscar Martƭn Castro (piano). www.elmolinodecajiz.com

Concerts until Christmas

AlmuƱƩcar. Until 18 December. Casa de la Cultura.

The Joven Orquesta MediterrĆ”neo and the Orquesta de CĆ”mara MediterrĆ”nea with the Ɠpera de Granada choir, will be presenting a programme of twelve concerts leading up to Christmas. www.almunecar.info

Flamenco

PeƱa Flamenca

Estepona.10 December, 9.00pm.. Plaza de Fuerzas Armadas, s/n.

Flamenco concert, with Bonela Hijo, José FernÔndez, María Jurado and Ramón Heredia. Email: flamencaestepona@hotmail.com Call: 952803183 or 683141136

PeƱa Flamenca

Malaga. 11 December, 8.30pm. Museo de Arte Flamenco PeƱa Juan Breva.

The Pepe Ortega Flamenco group. Reservations: 687607526 / 952221380

Winter Musical Agenda

Torremolinos. Until 23 December, 8pm. Picasso Cultural Centre.

11 December. Isaac de los Reyes, flamenco, ballet and contemporary dancer.

23 December. Classical pianist Manuel López.

Tickets: wwwlatiendadelasentradas.com

Zambomba Flamenca

Estepona. 10 December. Auditorio Felipe VI.

With the Antonio de Verónica Company and Saray Cortés.

Lole Montoya

Lole Montoya, Estepona
Lole Montoya, Estepona. ( SUR)

Estepona. 17 December, 8pm. Auditorio Felipe VI.

Lole Montoya is joined by her daughter Alba Molina in this concert that starts the Estepona Music Fest, a series of musical and gastronomical events. Tickets:entradas.esteponamusicfest.com.

Villancicos

Estepona. 17 December, 7.30pm. Auditorio Casa de la Cultura.

Spanish carols with María Gómez, La Canastera.

Zambomba

Malaga. Various venues.

10 December. Hermanos Ballesteros. Plaza de FƩlix Saenz.

11 December. Marƭa CortƩs. Plaza de FƩlix Saenz.

22 December. Manuel de la Curra. Plaza de la Merced.

23 December. Hermanas Alarcón. Soho, Calle TomÔs Heredía.

VƩlez-MƔlaga. Various venues.

10 December, 8pm. AsĆ­ Canta Jerez en Navidad is the title of this festive flamenco show in the Plaza de Las Carmelitas.

12 December, 12.30pm. Zambomba Flamenca de VƩlez-MƔlaga in the Plaza de San Francisco.

VƩlez-MƔlaga. Various venues.

10 December, 8pm. AsĆ­ Canta Jerez en Navidad is the title of this festive flamenco show in the Plaza de Las Carmelitas.

12 December, 12.30pm. Zambomba Flamenca de VƩlez-MƔlaga in the Plaza de San Francisco.

Torre del Mar. Paseo de Larios

10, 11, 12 December, 4.30pm. Zambomba group performing and collecting non-perishable foods for charity..

Theatre and opera

Teatro Soho Caixa Bank

Broadway musical Company, Malaga
Broadway musical Company, Malaga. ( SUR)

Malaga. Until 27 March.

The new theatrical production from the theatre is the Broadway musical Company starring Antonio Banderas. Tickets from El Corte InglƩs.

Thespa

Los Boliches. 15 December, 6.45pm. Masonic Hall, Edificio Bougainvillea.

The first entertainment is a monologue and that is followed after the meal with the short play Peas by David Tristram. 16€ members, 18€ guests. Bookings (before 12 December): thespabooking@gmail.com or call +34 604174300

Alice in Wonderland Musical

Marbella. 18 December, 8pm. Marbella Arena.

A musical adaptation of the Lewis Carrol book by Wonderland EspectƔculos. For children 7 years and older. In Spanish. Tickets: https://marbellaarena.com/eventosma/alicia-en-el-pais-de-las-maravillas/

Charity

ARCH Christmas

Alharurƭn El Grande. 10am-4pm, ViƱo Borrego.

Christmas at the Andalusian Rescue Centre for Horses with live music, food and drink (including vegan options, mulled wine and mince pies.) ARCH mascot Bonnie will be there for a photo shoot and Santa will be making an appearance in the afternoon. More information on Facebook: Centro Andalusi de Rescate de Caballos or www.horserescuespain.org

Charity Golf Tournament

Mijas. 11 December, La Cala Golf.

The stableford individual tournament is in aid of DEBRA, Cudeca and Casa Ronald McDonlad Malaga charities. Green fee is 65€ with buggy and picnic. Prizes. Register: info@debra.es Or call: 674 111952

Lectures and talks

The Arts Society

Cleopatra lecture, Costa del Sol
Cleopatra lecture, Costa del Sol. ( SUR)

Costa del Sol. 13 December, 4.30pm. By Zoom..

Cleopatra, Images of a Dream Woman. A lecture by Lucy Hughes-Hallet www.theartssociety-costadelsol.org/

Nerja. 14 December, 6pm. Live at the Centro Cultural or by zoom to your home. Guests welcome 10€ .

Cleopatra, Images of a Dream Woman ā€. A lecture by Lucy Hughes-Hallet www.theartssocietynerja.com

National Museum lecture series

Gibraltar. Monthly at John Mackintosh Hall.

Hocus pocus 2021 celebrates its 20th anniversary with shows until the New Year.

16 December, 7pm. Anthony Pitaluga MBE. Introduction to the Gibraltar National Archives: 100 years of History.

13 January, 7pm. Dr Jennifer Ballantine. ā€œTwo Gibraltars - the one that lies before him and the one that exists in his mindā€ (Mark Sanchez, Ruina): The convergence of the past upon Gibraltar’s fast changing topography.

17 February, 7pm. Professor Clive Finlayson: From the Pillars of Heracles to Jebel Tarik: Gibraltar from 800 BCE to 1462 CE.

17 March, 7pm. Dr Stewart Finlayson: Underworld.

21 April, 7pm. Dr Keith Bensusan: Ocean Wanderers, Near and Far. Seabirds throughout the World.

26 May, 7pm. Professor Geraldine Finlayson: Tales from the Gibraltar Museum.

Christmas Markets/Events

Christmas Concert for Cat Rescue Charity

AlhaurĆ­n el Grande. 10 December, from 1pm for a meal, 3pm for the concert only. Venta la Recta.

The cabaret-style concert will be in two parts with the first half consisting of popular songs and the second half dedicated to Christmas songs and carols. Tickets for the concert from PapelerĆ­a Cristina, 10€. The meal is an extra 11€. Reservations: 627293609.

Traditional Christmas Concert for CƔritas

Las Lagunas. 10 December, 7.30pm. Teatro Las Lagunas. Entry: 1kg non-perishable food.

This will be the eighth edition of the Concierto Navideño de Bandas de Música.

Christmas Concert for Special Needs

AlhaurĆ­n el Grande. 10 December, 7pm. Casa de la Cultura. 5€.

To raise funds for the Fahala Centre for Adults with Special Needs, the TAPAS choir will be performing Christmas songs in English and in Spanish. Traditional refreshments available.

Marbella Christmas concert

Marbella. 10 December, 6pm . Centro Cultural Cortijo Miraflores, Marbella.

The Group of adult piano students orchestra will play classic and modern Christmas songs, as well as play individual pieces. Entry is free.

Christmas Fair

Periana.10 December, 12 December, 10am-2pm. Salón María Zambrano.

Lucky dip and raffle, mulled wine, coffee and cakes, lots of stalls selling various items. In support of the Red Cross and Esperanza charities..

Foreign residents Christmas Market

Almuñécar. From 10 until 12 December, 11am - 8pm. Plaza de la Constitución.

Stalls selling gifts, food and drinks etc.

Choir concerts for Christmas

VƩlez-MƔlaga. 11 December, 8pm.

Coraxalia International Choir in the Convento de San Francisco.

AlmuƱƩcar. 17 December, 8pm.

Coro Ciudad de Almuñécar at the Iglesia de la Encarnación.

SalobreƱa. 18 December, 8pm.

Coro Villa de SalobreƱa in the Iglesia de Ntra SeƱora del Rosario.

For more information: eucorax@hotmail.es or call: 689111352

Municipal Band Christmas

VƩlez-MƔlaga. Various venues.

11 December, 7pm. Iglesia de Almayate.

12 December, 12.30pm Paseo Martimo, Caleta de VƩlez.

19 December, 12.30pm Plaza de Las Carmelitas, Triana.

19 December, 6pm Pub Sala CafƩ Teatro.

Christmas Extravaganza

Casarabonela. 11 December, from 3.30pm. Cortijo Chenil Caballos.

Mini Christmas Market with crafts and gifts, a selection of food and drinks with a free glass of mulled wine for everyone. Traditional festive games and various great prizes in the Christmas raffle. The event is to raise money for Operation Great Escape. info@cortijoelchenil.com

La Cala Lions Dinner Dance

Mijas. 11 December, 7pm. El Olivo de La Cala. 35€.

The annual Christmas dinner and dance of the La Cala de Mijas Lions includes cava and canapes on arrival, a festive meal with wine included. Tickets from the Lions shop.

Collective Calling Lunch with Santa

Marbella. 11 December, from 1-5pm. Divot Gastro Grill.

With music from Vintage Experience trio, visit from Santa and his elf, arts and crafts for the kids plus a three-course meal. All funds raised got to Collective Calling Charity. https://www.facebook.com/DivotGastroGrill/

Christmas art and Fashion

Nueva Andalucía. 11 December, 6-9pm. Nina Nolte Art Gallery, C/Parrocó Manuel Torres Rubio. Nueva Campana Poligono.

Christmas cocktails, affordable art from Nina Nolte and resident artists, menswear from Oscar udeshi and Nicole King will be presenting Marbella Love Mugs to raise money for charity.

Conciertos para Navidad

MƔlaga. BailƩn Miraflores.

11 December. 8pm. The Gibraljaire band will be performing in the Iglesia de los Ɓngeles (Plaza de Miraflores).

12 December, 11am. Zambomba with the Hermanas Alarcón in the same venue.

Scandinavian Christmas Concerts

Mijas. 12 December, 7.30pm. IPV Palace Hotel.

The Collegium Musicum choir will be performing seasonal music associated with Scandinavia. Tickets: info@colmus.org, www.colmus.org

Collegium Musicum choir.
Collegium Musicum choir. . (SUR)

Carol Concert

AlhaurĆ­n de la Torre. 12 December, 4pm. La Risa, Lauro Golf.

Christmas carols with the TAPAS choir. Free.

Sweet Christmas Walk

Mijas Pueblo. 12, 19 December, 4.30pm. Plaza Virgen de la PeƱa, 2.

Walk through the streets of Mijas, lit by festive lights and decorated with Christmas trees, and taste homemade and traditional sweets. Reservations and more information: mijassecrets@gmail.com

Art Society Christmas Dinner

Nerja. 14 December, C/Los Huertos.

The menu has been composed in cooperation with HemlƤngtan, the Swedish food shop in Nerja, and restaurant Los Huertos del Sevillano.

Costs: 25 € that also includes two glasses of wine and water. Book now as numbers limited: https://www.theartssocietynerja.com/booking/dinners

International Concert

Mijas Pueblo. 15 December. Las Lagunas Theatre.

The TAPAS choir are taking part in this concert organised by Mijas town hall.

More information: chair.tapassociety@gmail.com

Nine lessons and Carols

Malaga. 15 December, 7pm. St George’s church, Avda de Pries.

The service will be accompanied by the Orfeón Pre Universitario de MÔlaga.

St Andrew's Christmas Services

Costa del Sol. Various venues.

12 December, 6pm. Cemetery Chapel, AlhaurĆ­n el Grande. Carol service followed by mince pies and mulled wine.

19 December, 6pm. Avenida Nuestro Padre Jesus Cautivo 44, Los Boliches. Carol service followed by mince pies and cava.

24 December, 4pm. Cemetery Chapel, AlhaurĆ­n el Grande. Family communion.

24 December, 7pm. Iglesia de San Miguel, Calahaonda. Family communion.

25 December, 11.30am. Avenida Nuestro Padre Jesus Cautivo 44,Los Boliches. Christmas communion.

26 December, 11.30am. Cemetery Chapel, AlhaurĆ­n el Grande. Joint chaplaincy service.

Christmas Gala Dinner for Cudeca

Marbella. 16 December, 7.30pm. Villa Tiberio.

Gala dinner in aid of Cudeca with aperitifs, three-course dinner, wine and coffee included, live music, dancing, tombola. Price per person 75€, 25€ of which goes to Cudeca. Further information call: 952771799.

Mercado NavideƱo

Estepona. From 17 December until 6 January. 6-11pm Mon-Thurs, 12pm-midight weekends and bank holidays. Gardens of the Parque BotƔnico-Orquidario..

Crafts, books and typical food items.

International Christmas Festival

Arroyo de la Miel. 17, 18, 19 December, from 1pm. Plaza de la Mezquita. Free.

International gastronomy, dance and music performances, typical products.

Jingle Bells Concert

AxarquĆ­a. Various venues.

18 December, 3pm. El Pianista del Carmen, VƩlez-MƔlaga.

19 December, 6pm. Scirocco restaurant, Puente Don Manuel.

City Hall Christmas Fair

Gibraltar. 8 December, 10am-5pm.

Tickets 3€, under 12s are free. See Santa and get a small gift, 5€. Book your slot: www.buytickets.gi

ACE

Calahonda. 18 December, 7pm. Los Olivos Restaurant..

The ACE Dog Shelter will be holding its Annual Christmas Fundraiser at the Los Olivos Restaurant (in the commercial centre in Calahonda). With live entertainment from singer Laura Elen plus a Charity Auction with prizes donated by local businesses and ACE supporters. Tickets include a three-course meal with vegetarian options. Tickets: Los Olivos Restaurant, Ibex Insurance (Fuengirola) and Snack Attack (La Cala de Mijas). Call: 606145359 647647671

Concerts and Dance in the Park

Estepona. Gardens of the Parque BotƔnico-Orquidario.

17 December, 8pm. A Christmas concert by the group The Vintage Experience.

18 December, 8pm. Dance performance by the Martina Tessaro Dance School.

19 December. Mezzosoprano Clarice Williams performs Deseos de Navidad.

21 December. The international choir love To Sing.

22 December. Christmas concert with Noelia QuiƱones and Jerry Erola.

30 December. Spanish carols with the Agrupación Musical Jesús Cautivo and the Christmas music Show with the Escuela de Artes Escénicas U-Talent!

Christmas Songs Concert

VƩlez-MƔlaga. 18 December from 1pm. El Pianista del Carmen Bar.

Christmas carols and songs from the Jingle Belles, stalls selling Christmas gifts, crafts, food etc.

Christmas Concert

VƩlez-MƔlaga. 18 December, 7pm. Convento de Las Carmelitas.

The Amigos de La MĆŗsica Choir will be in concert.

Choir Concert

Torre del Mar. 19 December, 1pm. Iglesia San AndrƩs.

A concert by the Coro Joven and Stella Maris choirs.

Choir Concert

VƩlez-MƔlaga. 19 December, 8pm. Iglesia Convento San Francisco.

Performances by the Luz de Alba, PeƱa Axarquƭa, Trapiche, Almayate and Covadonga choirs.

Christmas Concert

AlmuƱƩcar. 19 December, 7pm. Casa de la Cultura. 15€.

The Orquesta de CĆ”mara MediterrĆ”nea will be playing Vivaldi’s Winter (The Four Seasons), Piazzolla’s Autumn and Spring and Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings. Tickets from the venue or www.bravoentradas.es

Magical Christmas Concert

VƩlez-MƔlaga. 23 December, 7pm. Antiguo Hospital de San Juan de Dios. Free.

A Christmas concert with DĆŗo Zambra.

Three Kings Fiesta

Malaga. 3 January, 11am, 3pm.

In order to comply with Covid restrictions the fiesta will be split into two locations, Parque Litoral and Parque del Oeste.

Three Kings parades

Torremolinos. 4, 5 January.

The traditional Three Kings parade returns to the streets of Torremolinos.

Estepona. 5 January.

The parade will pass through the main streets of the town.

Nativity scenes

Malaga City Nativity Scenes

Bailén Miraflores. From 11 December until 5 January. Salón de Actos, Centro Social.

A classical nativity with biblical scenes covering around 25 square metres and with over 800 figures. The montage includes olive groves, houses, castles, rivers and fields as well as the birth of the baby Jesus.

Malaga Town hall. Until 6 January.

The Nativity Scene is set up in the patio of the town hall and can ve seen 10am-2pm and 5pm-9pm week days.

Diocese of Malaga Living Nativity Scene

Malaga. 17th in the afternoon, 18 December all day. Casa Diocesana MƔlaga..

Students from diocesan schools will interpret different passages from the Gospels telling the story of Jesus’ infancy. There will also be a bouncy castle, Royal Post Box, Christmas crafts and workshops as well as live music. Every year the organisers, with the help of the Children’s Oncology Volunteers (AVOI) collect toys and gifts for disadvantaged children.

Thyssen Museum Napolitan Nativity

Malaga. Until January. Patio de las Columnas, Museo Carmen Thyssen MƔlaga.

ArchicofradĆ­a de los Dolores de San Juan have installed the traditional ā€˜BelĆ©n napolitano’ which is free to visit during the opening hours of the museum.

Christmas Nativity Scenes

Rincón de la Victoria.10 December until January. La Sala Mare Nostrum de La Cala del Moral.

The municipal nativity scene made by Agustín Gómez Fuentes

Benalgabón.11 December, 11.30am until late.

A living nativity scene with music, a bar and paella.

More ideas

Botanical Garden El Molino de Inca

Torremolinos. Jardƭn BotƔnico El Molino de Inca.

The site, which has been remodelled to make the gardens and facilities accessible to everyone, has now re-opened. The gardens cover 40,000 square metres of land and contain nearly a thousand plant species of which there are 150 varieties of palm. There are also several different species of birds, including some unique in Spain.

Ice Rink

Malaga. From 23 until 27 December. Caseta Municipal, Puerto de la Torre.

The 120 square-metre rink will be open 11am -2pm and 4-7pm.

International Magic Festival

Granada. Teatro Isabel la Católica.

26 December, 8pm. Magic Gala.

27 December, 12pm. Family Magic gala.

28, 29 December, Tues 8pm, Wed 6 and 9pm. International Christmas Magic.

30 December, 8pm. Concert for piano and playing cards.

Tickets: www.redentradas.com

www.festivalhocuspocus.com

Night Market with live music

AlcaucĆ­n. Every Friday and Wednesday from 7.30pm. Scirocco, Cruce de Periana, Puente de Don Manuel.

Live music at Luna Chill ecological and artesanal market. There is a children’s area and food and drinks are available. Musicians are invited to join in.

Open House MƔlaga

MƔlaga. From 10 until 12 December.

Open House Malaga
Open House Malaga. ( SUR)

The Festival Internacional de la Arquitectura comes to Malaga for the first time and owill offer the opportunity to visit the museums and buildings of architectural value, some of which are not usually open to the public. The buildings include Casa de FƩlix SƔenz, Malaga Cathedral, San Miguel cemetery, the health and Sciences Faculty, The apartment block in Calle Pacƭfico among many others. More infortmation and registration (if required): https://openhousemalaga.org/programa/

Workshops

Mijas Costa. Aula de danza Teatro Las Lagunas. Donation of 3kg of non-perishable foodstuffs on first day of course.

Production and financing films.11, 12 December, 9am - 2pm. Lecturer: Pedro Ortega.

Register: cultura@mijas.es or call: 952590380

Friday activities for pensioners

Torremolinos. Palacio de Congresos.

Aimed at the older generation, Torremolinos Town Hall have announced the Viernes de Guateque which will take place once a month between 5pm and 9pm and will include a light afternoon tea and live music. Call: 952371486.

TIMS choir

Los Boliches. Wednesdays 7-9.30pm. St Andrew’s Church.

The choir has recently resumed rehearsals and would love to welcome new members. The International Music Society has an extensive repertoire singing excerpts from musical theatre, ballads, popular songs of yesteryear up to present times and also Christmas songs including some in German and Spanish as well as English. There are no auditions and the ability to read music Is less important than enthusiasm and commitment. Visit their Facebook page or their website :- www.timschoir.org call: 654891790.

Coral Coraxalia

VƩlez-MƔlaga. Thursdays, September to June, 5.30-8pm. Casa Hermandad de la Cofradia de los Estudiantes, Plaza del Sastres.

The choir is welcoming new members call: 689111352 (Spanish) or 657951755 (English). Email: eucorax@hotmail.es

Las Luces del BotƔnico, Christmas Garden

Malaga. Until 9 January 2022, 6.30 - 9.30pm. Gates close at 11pm. Malaga Jardín BotÔnico La Concepción.

A two kilometre route around the gardens will be lit by over two million lights and accompanied by music. Some of the lights will be in the form of some of the fauna present in the garden such as owls and squirrels and some flora such as a huge ā€˜biznaga’ lighting up one of the lakes. There will also be illuminated silhouettes of king Alfonso XIII, Sissi Emperatriz and Queen Isabell II.

Family English Cemetery Days

Malaga. Saturdays, 10am-2pm. Avda de Pries, 1.

Are you looking for a family activity for Saturday mornings, which is fun, educational and in the open air? Book a family visit to the English Cemetery and they will provide a route to follow to discover some fascinating Malaga history, and games to play along the way - in both English and Spanish. Reserve a time slot on https://cementerioinglesmalaga.org/en under the ā€œvisitsā€ tab. The entrance fee, (5€ per adult, 4€ per child) is payable on arrival and includes all materials for the games, which are adapted to all age groups. The English Cemetery was founded by the British Consul William Mark in 1831 at a time when non Catholics who died in Malaga had to be buried on the beach at night. An enthusiastic gardener, he also created a garden. The English Cemetery is now listed by the Junta de AndalucĆ­a as being of Cultural Interest and is maintained by a not for profit Foundation.

Lux Mundi

Torre del Mar. Mon and Wed 10am-1pm, Fridays, 11am - 1pm. Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Avda Moscatel. .

Friday coffee mornings, 11am, with coffee, tea or fruit juice with a piece of cake.

A boutique with a range of new and nearly new clothing and accessories and also a wide stock of second hand English books.

Lux Mundi Lunch. 13 December, 2pm. Safari Lounge. Reservations at the centre.

TaizƩ Prayer. 17 December, 7.45pm.San AndrƩs church. TaizƩ prayer is a monthly invitation to join in prayer. Send an email to be included in them: luxmundi@lux-mundi.org.

Ecumenical Christmas Carol Service.11 December, 5.30pm. San AndrƩs church.

Catholic Mass in English. Every Saturday, 5pm at the Ecumenical Centre.

Christmas trip to Puente Genil. 15, 16 December. Various departure points. Visit the Nativity Scene Museum in Mollina and lunch at a local restaurant. Staying at the 3 star Hotel Carmen in Puente Genil. On day 2 visit Fuente Alamo with a guided tour in English of the archaeological site. Tickets 119€ per person sharing a double room. 135€ single room. Discount for Lux Mundi card holders.

Fuengirola. Mondays to Fridays, 10am-1pm. Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, C/Nueva 3.

The Boutique is open from Tuesday to Friday 10am to 1pm. There is a sale on 9, 10 December.

TaizƩ Prayer.16 December, 8pm at San JosƩ church. TaizƩ prayer is a monthly invitation to join in prayer. Send an email to be included in them: luxmundif@gmail.com.

Trip to see Concepción gardens Malaga lit up. 21 December.Christmas illuminations in the botanical gardens. Departure times: Plaza de Toros 5.20pm and Feria Ground 5.15pm. Tickets: 27€ or with Friends of Lux Mundi card, 22€. More info call: 952474840 or email: luxmundif@gmail.com

Fitness Walk

Malaga. 8 January, 3pm. Check in at Torre Mónica, C/Pacífico.

The walk will proceeds anlong the Paseo MarĆ­timo a distance of 5km approximately, returning to the starting point at around 4.40pm. Pets, push chairs or children under ten are not allowed. Pre-registration required 11€. Tee-shirts 5€. https://fitnesswalk.eu/ or email: info@fitnesswalk.eu

Esta funcionalidad es exclusiva para registrados.

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Live concerts, theatre and other things to do over Christmas

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Live concerts, theatre and other things to do over Christmas