What’s on in Malaga in February 2026

Another month and another round-up of Malaga events. In this post we look at what’s on in Malaga in February. Like January, this is usually a quiet month for tourism (except for Carnival week) and those lucky enough to visit get most of the attractions in Malaga almost to themselves.

Please note that this round-up refers to events in 2026. Bookmark the page and check back in late 2026 for updates. Or sign up to our Newsletter for all the details about events in Malaga.

But just because it’s low tourist season doesn’t mean there isn’t much to do and if you are in Malaga, read on for a good mix of film, music, theatre, art and some great markets. Plus, it’s Carnival season!

Read on to discover what’s on in Malaga in February.

Public holidays in Malaga in February

Malaga celebrates the Day of Andalucia on Saturday 28 February, a public holiday in the city, province and region. Bars and restaurants should be open as usual along with museums and monuments. Note that all museums have free entry on 28 February. 

Read our guide to public holidays in Malaga in 2026

Film in February

The renowned South Korean director and script writer, Pank Chan-Wook, takes centre stage at the Albeniz Cinema in January and February, with a series of his best movies. Under the umbrella of “Revenge and Obsession”, one of his films will be shown weekly on Thursday at 7.30pm in its original version, with Spanish subtitles.

5 February: The Handmaiden, 2016
12 February: No other choice, 2025 (pre-opening)

Tickets cost €6 and are available from the Albeniz box office, open in the afternoons, 30 minutes before the first film at the cinema (usually from 3.30pm).

Valentine’s Day 

February also includes the most romantic night of the year, 14 February. We think Malaga is the perfect city to celebrate love in all its shapes and forms and if you need some inspiration, read our ideas for Saint Valentine’s in Malaga.

Valentine’s concert

Be Inspired by Love at this concert at St George’s Church (in the English Cemetery, opposite the Malagueta Bullring) on Saturday 14 February at 8pm. The romantic programme is performed by Francisco Arbós (tenor), Alba Chantar (soprano) and Blanca Trabalón (piano).

Tickets cost €22 and are available online here.

Carnival 

This colourful event brightens up February and although the fun in Malaga isn’t quite on the same scale at that in Cadiz, Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Rio de Janeiro, it’s still a great chance to see singing, dancing and wild costumes.

This year, the fun starts on Saturday 7 February and continues until Sunday 15 February. 

You can read all the details about Malaga Carnival in our dedicated post. 

Dance in Malaga in February

This month, dance performances include:

Neardenthal

A dance performance by the David Vento Company portraying man’s voyage over the last 40,000, with live music. MVA Cultural Centre on Calle Ollerías on Friday 6 February at 8.30pm. Free entry, but you need a ticket first, available from 2 February via the link provided on this page.

Swing

Malaga Swing has organised several free swing events in conjunction with Malaga Film Festival. The event usually includes a guided dance class and then a mix-in.

• Friday 20 February at 7pm on Calle Alcazabilla
• Sunday 22 February at 12.30pm on the esplanade at the Huelin end of the western seafront. Google map link here.

Flamenco in Malaga in February

There are several flamenco events this month including:

International Flamenco Fashion Show

The Car Museum hosts this event on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 February between noon and 9pm. Both days have fashion shows, displaying local and regional talent, and the latest trends in flamenco fashion.

Tickets cost €8 and are available at the museum ticket office or online.

Free flamenco concert

Rosi Campos, a renowned local singer, performs at the MVA Auditorium on Calle Ollerías on Monday 9 February at 7.30pm. The video below gives you an idea of what to expect.

Tickets are free, but you need to get yours from the Municipal Fiestas Department in Camino de San Rafael 99 (9am – 1.30pm – you can get here on the No 20 bus from the Alameda Principal). Or if there are any left, from the MVA box office on the day (available from 6pm onwards).

Musical events in Malaga in February

Note that some of the information for this section is pending confirmation.

As usual, there’s plenty going on musically this month, including:

The Silent Entertainers Band

Actually a combination of music and film because this five-piece band and narrator provide the sound track for the iconic Buster Keaton movie, The General. Watch the film, celebrating its centenary this year, as the band accompanies all the action as is happens.

MVA Cultural Centre on Calle Ollerías on Thursday 5 February at 8.30pm. Free entry, but you need a ticket first, available from 2 February via the link provided on this page.

Notes from the movies

The Larios Pop del Soho orchestra plays film soundtracks in Soho Theatre on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 February at 7pm. The programme includes classics by composer legends such as John Williams, Vangelis and Nino Rota. More information and link to buy tickets here.

Watch the video below to see how this excellent orchestra plays and sounds.

Free Jazz Festival

The MVA Cultural Centre holds its annual Jazz Festival in February, with three concerts.

• Dena Derose Trio (piano, drums and double bass) on 25 February at 8.30pm.
• Blake, Okegwo, Torres y Van Bavel Quartet (piano, bass, sax and drums) on 26 February at 8.30pm.
• Walt Weiskopf  Quartet (sax, piano, bass and drums) on 27 February at 8.30pm.

Entry is free but you need to reserve a ticket beforehand. They become available from 23 February at 10pm on a first-come-first-served basis, via the link on this page (click on the concert and follow the link in the details). Bookmark it for reference. The MVA is on Calle Ollerías 34. 

Save the date and book in time – these concerts always ‘sell out’ quickly.

Free concerts in Malaga

There are several free concerts this month including:

Municipal Band

This band has a busy February, with three free concerts, all in the Museum of Malaga:

Sunday 1 February at noon – a concert of light-hearted works that include Jules Massenet’s Alsacian Scenes.

Saturday 14 February at 6.30pm – as is traditional, a cinema-themed concert, with sound tracks from epic films in anticipation of Malaga Film Festival next month.

Sunday 15 February at noon – the programme includes works by von Suppe, Borodin and Vives.

All the above events are free. Arrive early to be sure of a place.

Carmen Thyssen Museum

The Orfeón Preuniversitario choir (young people aged 15 to 19) perform in the lovely patio at this museum on Friday 20 February at 5.30pm. Entrance is free and allocated on a first-come-first-served basis so get in the queue early to be sure of a place. 

Muelle Uno

A film-themed concert for children takes place on Sunday 22 February at 1pm, with favourite theme tunes from popular kids’ movies.

Santo Domingo Church

The Nuestra Señora de la Soledad de Mena band plays free in this church (on the west side of the river – Google map link here) on Saturday 28 February at 8pm. The event is sponsored by local coffee company, Santa Cristina, who are donating 1kg of coffee for every person who attends to the Fundación Corinto foodbank (another good reason to attend!).

Art exhibitions in Malaga in February

As usual, there’s some great art on the walls in Malaga this month, including new exhibitions at the Picasso Museum, Carmen Thyssen Museum and Bishop’s Palace.

Bishop’s Palace

The Journey to Light: from Guido Remi to Murillo arrives on 18 February. This exhibition showcases Spanish and European paintings from the 16^th to 18^th centuries, when the use of light became an essential part of artistic expression.

Over 80 paintings depict portraits, religious and mythological figures, still life and landscapes by key artists at the time. Signatures on the canvases include Martin de Vos, Luca Giordano, José de Ribera and Claudio Coello, as well as Remi and Murillo. There’s also a Last Supper from the Tintoretto School.

Guided tours in English on Friday at 5pm and Saturday at 12.30pm. Book your place by emailing mediacionculturalmalaga@fundacionunicaja.com or calling 952 624 862

Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 2pm and 4 to 7pm, and Sunday 10am to 2pm. €3 (this fee goes to two local charities for the homeless).

Until 5 July.

Casa Natal Picasso

Picasso: Life with Françoise

At Picasso’s birthplace, you can see this exhibition showcasing sketches of Françoise Gilot, one of Picasso’s muses. The works offer a glimpse into their relationship and how she shaped his work. As Gilot herself said, “I was never just his model. I was his companion and much more. I was involved in his life and his art, and in my own way, collaborated with his creative process”.

Open daily 9.30am to 8pm. €3 (€4 combined ticket to visit the house).

Carmen Thyssen Museum

The museum continues to showcase Spanish art from the 18th and 19th centuries seen in the permanent collection.

Telluric and Primitive

Practially everyone who’s anyone in modern Spanish painting has something on display in this exhibition, showcasing the nation’s artistic obsession with primitive art and essential earthy elements. This leitmotif of art in the 20th century created its own avant garde movement, resulting in the masterpieces on show. Signatures on the works include Barceló, Chillida, Miró, Picasso, Saura and Tapiès.

Until 1 March.

Manuel Fortuny – Drawings

A selection of over 30 drawings and engravings by one of Spain’s greatest 19th-century artists. These works complement his paintings on display in the museum’s permanent collection. See it from 5 February to 3 May.

Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 8pm. Entry costs €12 (€8 if you’re resident in Malaga province). Free entry on Sundays after 4pm.

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Picasso Museum

The most-visited museum in southern Spain opened a new permanent collection last year. The Picasso: Structures of Invention exhibition shows the 20th century’s greatest artist’s creative process through 150 works. You can also see 22 works from his La Californie sketchbook, which he drew in Cannes in 1956.

Picasso: Memory and Desire

This major exhibition explores how Picasso saw the passing of time and history, and applied his interpretation to his work. This collection takes Study with Plaster Head (Picasso painted it in 1925) as its springboard and juxtapositions his work with other significant 20th century artists.

The exhibition showcases the work of numerous artists, all influenced by some aspect of Picasso’s creativity. The specially curated collection includes paintings, sculptures and installations, carrying the signatures of talents such as Léger, Cocteau, Magritte and Man Ray.

Until 12 March.

Antigone – Elena Asins

The museum hosts the iconic installation by one of Spain’s most prominent conceptual artists. Antigone was Asins’ final creation before she died a decade ago. See it until 3 May.

Open daily 10am to 6pm. Tickets €13, free Sundays after 4pm.

Note on tickets

The Picasso Museum is the most-visited in southern Spain and an extremely popular attraction. As a result, sometimes no walk-in tickets are available, only those booked ahead online. To avoid disappointment, we recommend buying your ticket in advance. You can do so via the museum’s website or through GetYourGuide (no difference in price in you, just a small commission to us through the affiliate program – gracias!).

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Russian Museum & MEET

The Russian Museum and MEET (Malaga Espacio Expositivo Tabacalera) has several exhibitions, many of which comes from private collections of art and some have a Russian theme.

Time for Looking (1970-2000)

One of Spain’s most prominent photojournalists, Marisa Flórez, has a retrospective of her award-winning photography. The large photos, mostly black and white, and portraits, illustrate Spanish history, politics, daily life and celebrities from the last 30 years of the 20th century.

Anna Pavlova – A life sans frontières

This exhibition pays homage to one of the world’s greatest ballarinas, Anna Pavlova who spread ballet throughout the world in the 1910s and 1920s. Consisting of original photos, programmes and posters plus some audiovisual material, the exhibition tells the story of Pavlova’s extraordinary talent and life. Until May.

Art from the Spanish Golden Age

Some 80 works from Alejandro Sanz Peinado’s private collection are on display. They showcase 16th and 17th masterpieces, with the emphasis on Dutch paintings and Italian works. Signatures on the canvases include Rubens, Tenier, van Dyck, Velázquez and Zubarán. Until 30 September.

Hidden Jungle

Works by Chinese artist, Chen Chumnu (who received a scholarship from the Casa Natal de Picasso), depicting nature and organic forms with dreamlike landscapes.

Romantic realism by Valery Katsuba

This exhibition celebrates 25 years of photographer and videographer Katsuba, with over 40 works illustrating the artist’s dialogue between the traditional and contemporary. Her key themes include sculpture, dance and architecture, with particular emphasis on capturing light and everyday gestures. Until 30 May.

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Open Tuesday to Sunday 9.30am to 8pm. From €6. Free on Sundays after 4pm.

Pompidou Centre

The latest exhibition, To Open Eyes, looks at how artists view their surroundings and interact with those looking at their art. The six sections include a wide range of installations, paintings, sculptures and videos. And as usual, they all provide plenty of food for thought.

Read about the latest collection at the Pompidou Centre

AM CB

This exhibition celebrates the work of Annette Messager and Christian Boltanski, two of the most renowned French artists since the 1970s. Around 30 of their works – photography, paintings and installations – illustrate their styles and how each influenced the other. Until 6 April.

Open Wednesday to Monday 9.30am to 8pm. €7 for the permanent exhibition, €9 for both. Free Sundays after 4pm. 

Jorge Rando Museum

As well as the permanent exhibitions, you can see one combining the work of Pablo Picasso and Jorge Rando. Their shared theme is bullfighting and you can see engravings by Picasso made between 1929 and 1960 and paintings by Rando from the 70s.

Open Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm and 4 to 8pm, Saturday 10am to 2pm. Free entry. The museum is on Calle Cruz del Molinillo 12, on the northern edge of the old quarter. Don’t miss the Mercado de Salamanca market opposite.

We’ve included this art museum in our latest walking tour, North of Malaga old quarter.

La Térmica Cultural Centre

This cultural centre on the western seafront is showing Entelequia by Cuban artist, Diana Fonseca. The small exhibition explores entelechy (the state of perfection with its own purpose) and consist of paintings, sculpture, video and installations. Until 15 February.

Free entry. Open Monday to Friday 11am to 2pm and 5 to 8.30pm, and Saturday 11am to 2pm.

Get to La Térmica by walking west along the seafront (the cultural centre is behind the modern glass Diputación building) or on the No 7 bus from the Alameda Principal (south side).

Markets in Malaga in February

Arts & Crafts

El Zoco market on Muelle Uno sells arts and crafts every Sunday from 11am to 6pm. Combine your browsing with a stroll in the sunshine under the Pergola.

Merced Market is on Sunday 1 February on Plaza de la Merced from 11am to 7pm.

Soho Market on Calle Tomás Heredia with stalls selling arts and crafts and vintage items from 11am to 7pm on Sunday 15 and Sunday 22 February.

Organic food markets

Fresh produce grown organically in the Guadalhorce Valley to the north of Malaga. As well as fruit and veg, local producers sell bread and cakes, honey, olive oil, dried fruit and nuts, and organic soaps and creams.

La Malagueta (between Paseo de Reding and Calle Cervantes) on Saturday 14 February from 10am to 2pm.

Huelin Park Saturday 28 February, 9am to 2pm.

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