Although it is true that in general in Malaga people are always in the mood to celebrate, one thing is quite certain: Malagueños love to celebrate Halloween in Malaga big style.
You are in the province and you want to participate but you don´t know where to go or what to wear?
Here’s a quick guide to events and shops where you can buy a creepy costume.
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Where I can buy my dreadful attire to celebrate Halloween in Malaga?
Malaga city
- Carrasquilla shop in calle Juan de Padilla (Map) and calle Peso de Harina (Map)
- Juguetes Carrion, downtown in the streets calle Nueva, San Juan and Alarcon Lujan, Marmoles and Bodegueros (Map)
- Juguetes Mabel in the station concourse, next to the shopping centre Vialia (Map)
- Jugueterias Poly (in the shopping centre Vialia at Maria Zambrano train station) (Map)
- Party Land in Paseo Reding 47 and in Calle Andrómeda 14, in the Jardines del Romeral. Party Land specialises in decoration and the preparation of themed events (Map)
Malaga Province
In the province you can find stores like Toy Planet or Imaginarium in:
- Alhaurin de la Torre: Avenida del Mediterraneo.
- Arroyo de la Miel: Calle Salvador Vicente.
- Coin: Calle Ferrocarril.
- Estepona: Avenida Andalucia.
- Marbella: Avenida Ramon y Cajal and shopping centre La Cañada.
- Ronda: Avenida Málaga.
- Torremolinos: Plaza de las Alpujarras.
- Fuengirola: “El Paradiso de las Fiestas” in calle San Pancracio and Jugueterias Poly in the shopping centre Miramar.
Now that I am dressed for the occasion, where do I find terrifying events?
Halloween in Malaga
Malaga city centre is full of creepy creatures. Just head for Larios street, there you will find plenty of them!
Halloween in the Soho
On 31 October the streets of the central Soho district of Malaga will host `The Night in Black´ with a series of activities for all ages.
Among them, there will be a costume contest, face painting and children’s games and Trick ot Treat, starting at 6:30 pm.
At Pier One
Halloween activities at Pier One are always a hit, especially for families living in the area. But it’s also worth coming to this beautiful maritime enclave next to the old town centre for a stroll and a drink.
Halloween kicks off at Pier One on 31 October at 5 pm with lots of surprises, don’t miss it, fun guaranteed!
The classic “Trick or Treat” begins at 5:30 pm, with more than 900 kilos of candy distributed for kids at the participating establishments.
There will be a photocall from 5:30 pm to 9 pm. Also, with your photo you can participate in the contest for the best costume. The categories are: the best group or family costume, the most creative and the most terrifying.
Halloween at the Botanical Garden La Concepción
In the beautiful Historical Botanical Garden La Concepcion in Malaga we can enjoy several spooky activities before and during Halloween. Specifically, there will be a treasure hunt for children and a dramatized tour for adults.
The Family Treasure Hunt will take place on the weekend of October 25th and 26th in the morning, with three time slots: 10:30 am, 11:00 am, and 1:30 pm. There will also be a craft workshop and a photocall to show off your terrifying costume.
The theatrical tour for adults featuring characters such as Dracula, the girl from the Exorcist and others will take place on October 31st, starting at 7 pm, with sessions every half hour.
- With prior reservation by calling 951 92 61 80 or 647 58 54 57 or by email to infojbotanicomalaga@gmail.com.
- How to get there
Mysterious Routes – Malaga centre
Do you dare to take this nighttime tour through the spookiest corners of downtown Malaga?
Explore haunted houses and places where ghosts and specters have appeared on this guided tour.
The 2-hour tour includes headphones and real psychophony recordings.
Dramatized tour of historic cemeteries in Malaga
Discovering Málaga’s historic cemeteries on a dramatized tour can be another great idea for these mysterious dates. The tours last approximately an hour and a half.
If you’re a fan of necrotourism, we’ve prepared an article on “Málaga’s Most Curious Cemeteries,” featuring some of the country’s most important funerary heritage sites due to their enormous diversity.
For these Halloween dates or other dates, you’ll find interesting suggestions and tickets on the official Historia Viva Málaga website.
Candlelight Halloween Classics – Gran Hotel Miramar
The Gran Hotel Miramar is decorated for the occasion and will host a compilation of Halloween classics on Sunday, October 26th, lit by hundrets of candles. Two concerts are available: 7 pm and 9 pm.
Polloween Horror Fest
On the occasion of Halloween, a new edition of this event that combines the universe of video games and fantasy and horror films is taking place.
On 27 October, visitors will be able to enjoy video game demonstrations, a make-up catwalk, DJ and an international short film festival.
Free event open to the public.
Program
10 am to 2 pm and 4 pm to 7 pm. Horror Video Game Showroom.
10 am to 2 pm and 4 pm to 7 pm. Fantastic Makeup Workshop.
5 pm to 7 pm. Horror Writing Workshop.
7:30 pm to 7:45 pm. Horror Makeup Show.
8 pm to 9 pm. Horror Short Film Festival.
9 pm to 10 pm. Rock and Horror with a DJ.
- When: 27 October
- Where: Polo Nacional de Contenidos Digitales, Málaga
- How to get there
Halloween in Malaga province
Port of Terror – Marina of Benalmadena
Benalmádena’s marina will transform into “Port of Terror” to celebrate Halloween on October 31st from 6 pm until midnight, and again on November 1st.
On Saturday, November 1st, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, a children’s collage workshop will be held on the Paseo de Estrellas. A “Demonic” parade will also take place starting at 12:30 pm. In addition, local businesses will be handing out candy and other gifts for the classic “Trick or Treat.”
At 12:30 and 6 pm, at the Arco Escénico in the port there will be a concert with covers of the best national and international rock songs.
- Where: Puerto Marina, Benalmádena
- How to get there
Halloween in Marbella
The horror they’re about to unleash in Marbella is beyond words. There will be three large areas where you can have a terrifyingly good time from 6 pm until midnight.
The Paseo de la Alameda will host children’s activities, while Avenida Nabeul will feature events like a costume contest. The main attraction awaits you in Parque de la Represa with a terrifying experience for teens and adults.
Here’s everything that awaits you if you dare to venture there: a haunted house, a spooky ice rink, a car graveyard, the Dead Walkers, a haunted passage, a haunted bus, a zombie hunt, the screaming hospital, and the haunted school.
Plus, there will be spectacular makeup workshops with professional makeup artists. And amidst all the terror, there will also be a food truck area and roasted chestnuts.
- Where: Parque de la Represa, Avenida Nabeul and Paseo de la Alameda, Marbella
Halloween in San Pedro Alcántara (Marbella)
Dare to enter the Boulevard of Darkness in San Pedro Alcantara? For the bravest, there will be the Labyrinths of Terror. Or hop aboard the chilling Halloween Train for a unique tour of the Boulevard filled with macabre surprises.
There will also be music, dancing, spooky shows, inflatables for the little ones, and more surprises.
- Where: San Pedro Alcántara Boulevard, Marbella
- How to get there
Halloween in Alora
In Alora you can explore a terrifying haunted house. Tickets available at the Museum and the Tourist Office.
- Where: Alora
- How to get there
Halloween in Pizarra
A parade will be organized in Pizarra at 7:30 pm.
- Where: Pizarra
- How to get there
Halloween in Benahavis
A Halloween party for the whole family awaits you in the central streets of Benahavis on October 31st, from 5 pm to 10 pm, with bouncy castles, children’s workshops, jumping and a haunted house.
- Where: Benahavis
- How to get there
Halloween in Alfarnatejo
In the small white village of Alfarnatejo, you can participate in a spooky afternoon tea with roasted chestnuts on October 31st at 6 pm. There will also be a costume contest and a spooky bingo game.
- Where: Alfarnatejo Cultural Centre
- How to get there
Halloween in Churriana
This year we can only guess what is in store for us in this village of terror, which is one of the most atmospheric and popular in the province.
The Las Pedrizas neighbourhood will be completely transformed into a Horror Village where its narrow, winding streets will be renamed Nightmares Street, Coven Street, Torture Street, etc. They will be decorated and inhabited according to their terrifying name from 7 pm until 11 pm.
Are you brave enough to get in there? Free entry.
We also know that there will be two horror passages: “Zombie Jail” and the great novelty “The Cursed Fauna,” with zombies and beasts unleashed. Will you dare to enter?
- When: From 7 pm to 11 pm
- How to get there
Halloween in Mijas
Mijas has prepared lot´s of terror in the three centres of the municipality, Mijas Pueblo, Las Lagunas and La Cala, are you ready?
In Mijas Pueblo, there will be a children’s haunted house from 4 pm to 10 pm at Plaza Virgen de la Peña.
In Las Lagunas, at the fairgrounds, there will be bouncy castles, haunted houses for children, and food trucks. There will also be two parades. At Cortijo Don Elías, a large haunted house for brave children aged 12 and over will be held from 5:30 pm to 11 pm.
In La Butibamba Park in La Cala, there will be bouncy castles and a children’s haunted house, as well as terrifying workshops.
Halloween in Vélez-Málaga
In Vélez-Málaga you can prepare yourself for a terrifyingly fun night with proposals for all ages.
Programme
From 5 pm to 8 pm, there will be hair-painting, face-painting, tattoo, and balloon-twisting workshops in Plaza de Las Carmelitas, followed by a parade with games, dancing, and contests. There will also be a musical performance, “The Monster Machine.”
`The Outbreak´, a grand zombie apocalypse-style show with more than 60 actors, will take place from 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm in María Zambrano Park. Players must navigate through various challenging environments, staged as physical, mental, and skill tests, across military zones, cemeteries, laboratories, and prisons. Things are looking promising!
The La Villa neighborhood will become a ‘Villaween’, where several streets will be spookily decorated (Calle Real, Calle Rodalcusa, Calle Jazmín, Rincón de la Rosa, Calle La Rosa, and Plaza Espinar) starting at 8 pm.
Halloween in Benalmádena
In Benalmádena, you can expect scares, music, and entertainment from October 31st to November 2nd:
On October 31st, starting at 6:00 PM, the Plaza de las Tres Culturas will host children’s activities, with storytelling, costume contests, shouting competitions, and more than 50 kilos of gluten- and lactose-free candy.
At 8 pm, there will be a “fantastic” parade.
Benalmádena Pueblo will have four terrifying scenes in Plaza de Andalucía, Plaza de la Cruz, Calle Maestro Ayala, and Plaza Virgen de la Cruz.
The Páez Family House of Terror, located in front of the Town Hall, will be open from 7 pm until 2 am.
In Arroyo de la Miel, the Passage of Terror will be open in Plaza de la Mezquita on both October 31st and November 1st, from 7 pm to 2 am.
Survival Zombie – Fuengirola
A new edition of Survival Zombie will take place on October 24th in the Los Boliches quarter, and it’s only for the strongest and most daring. Will you be ready?
‘Survival Zombie Halloween’ is an immersive game where participants must survive in a fictional world invaded by the undead. The objective of the game is to last all night, while you unravel clues and zombies lurk around every corner.
Halloween in Torremolinos
The Pablo Ruiz Picasso Cultural Centre in Torremolinos will once again become the “Enchanted Centre” for two days, offering a program for the whole family. There will be various activities such as themed crafts, horror films, concerts, and a laser tag course, among others.
- When: Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1
- Where: Pablo Ruiz Picasso Cultural Centre, Torremolinos
- How to get there
Halloween in Maro
Another year the fun-filled festival of Maroween awaits us in this small village very close to Nerja. It combines Celtic tradition with the Andalusian tradition of roasting chestnuts and sweet potatoes. Also, be prepared for lots of spooky activities.
On the night of 31 October there is a very full spooky programme with musical performances, sweet potato and chestnut tasting, street market in Calle Real, children’s Halloween show, terrifying parades, the Passage of Terror, theatre workshop and gymkhana.
There will also be trick-or-treating with candy and sweets, and prizes will be awarded for the best children’s and adults’ costumes.
A shuttle bus service Nerja – Maro – Nerja will be available from 5 pm until 2 am. The stops will be the city bus stops and in Maro at the entrance to the village.
Halloween in Cártama
In Cártama, you can spend a terrifying and fun night with two parades, workshops, and a haunted house.
The Halloween parades will depart at 4:30 pm from the Town Hall in Cártama Pueblo and the Deputy Mayor’s Office in Cártama Station, ending with a candy bar.
At 6:00 pm, the haunted house will open its doors at the Carthima Municipal Theatre, this year titled “The Last Scream.”
Halloween in Casares
Casares celebrates Halloween with three spooky parties: in the Jardines del Rosario (Casares Costa) on Sunday, October 26th from 12 noon, and on Friday, October 31st from 5 pm in Casares and Secadero.
Halloween in Rincón de la Victoria
In Rincón de la Victoria you can prepare for a horribly fun night with a wide range of activities.
The Benagalbón Folklore Centre will host activities for the little ones from 5 pm until 7 pm. There will be storytelling, a haunted house, and workshops.
The Plaza de la Constitución will be one of the main venues, with activities starting at 6 pm, including bouncy castles, up to six different themed workshops, and concerts starting at 8 pm. An escape room will also offer various challenges to complete.
There will also be a haunted house on Juan Montoya Street in La Cala del Moral, home of the Estrella del Alba Cultural Association, from 9 pm to 11 pm.
Halloween in Fuengirola
Fuengirola will celebrate Halloween with a big children’s party in Parque del Sol on October 31st. There, from 7 pm to 11 pm, there will be many activities, including theater, entertainment with actors in costume, a spooky garden, and a haunted house.
There will be a haunted house for children over 15 at the City Museum.
Halloween at the Bioparc Fuengirola
Fuengirola’s Bioparc Zoo will be transformed from October 27th to November 2nd with a Halloween theme, workshops, shows, and a photocall for the whole family.
On October 31st and November 1st, children ages 3 to 9 who come in costume will be admitted free to the Bioparc Zoo, provided they are accompanied by an adult with a general admission ticket.
- Full program and tickets on the official Bioparc Fuengirola website
- How to get there
Halloween at the Cablecar – Benalmádena
The Benalmádena Cable Car is launching a special Halloween promotion: From 14th October to 3rd November, free entry for children from 3 to 7 years old who come in costume, accompanied by a paying adult.
There will be some decorated areas where visitors will be able to take the best selfies.
Halloween in Ronda
In Ronda, they’ve once again prepared a terrifying night with activities for everyone: a parade at 5 pm and scary makeup and monster-making workshops for children until 8:30 pm at Plaza del Socorro.
The star of the night is undoubtedly the Passage of Terror, “The Labyrinth of Perdition.” It once again takes place in the Santo Domingo Convent from 7:30 pm to 12:30 am. This year, there are two routes: one on the ground floor with the old chapel as the main stage, and another on the upper floor.
Halloween in Alhaurín de la Torre
This free event will be held on October 29, 30, and 31 at the Youth Centre. It features two horror walkways, one for children and the other for those with a more steady nerve.
Children’s walkway hours: Thursday, October 30, from 4:30 pm to 8 pm., Friday, October 31, from 4:30 pm to 7 pm.
The “Darkbuster” horror walkway is open from 9 pm on Halloween night.
- Where: Casa de la Juventud
- When: 29, 30 and 31 October
- How to get there
Halloween Zombie Party – Alhaurín de la Torre
Get ready for a night of terror, music, and fun:
Scary Gymkhana, the Forest of Whispers, the Black Widow’s Nest, the Forbidden Laboratory, the Cemetery of Souls, the Passage of the Damned, the Final Ritual, a Zombie Bar, a Passage of Terror, a photocall, and a Zombie Party with a DJ. The night promises to be…
- Tickets
- Where: Finca Silvana, Alhaurín de la Torre
- How to get there
Halloween in Estepona
The Municipal Booth located at the Fairgrounds will host a huge Halloween party for the whole family on the 31st.
The party runs from 7 p.m. to midnight and features a full program of activities, including costume contests, bouncy castles, performances, a haunted house, and a concert.
The bar will be open all night with competitive prices.
Halloween Party in Cancelada
Another party will be held in the Cancelada neighborhood on October 31st from 5 pm to 11 pm at Plaza de la Juventud. The event will feature workshops, shows, and a costume contest with prizes for all ages. There will be a bar with competitive prices.
Halloween in La Caleta de Vélez
Halloween in La Caleta de Vélez will kick off at 5 pm with the Children’s Halloween Parade at Plaza de la Tenencia de Alcaldía and will end at midnight.
There will be a magic show, themed workshops, hot chocolate and cake, and a costume parade for the little ones. The highly anticipated Passage of Terror for adults will begin at 10 pm.
Halloween in Torrox and El Morche
Torrox and El Morche celebrate Halloween with simultaneous parties and live music. In Torrox, the venue will be the Plaza de la Constitución, while in El Morche, the activities will take place on the seafront promenade.
There will be bouncy castles, puppet shows, storytelling, craft workshops, and magic shows. In the evening, there will be a live concert in Torrox and a DJ in El Morche.
Activities in shopping centres
El Ingenio – Velez-Malaga
The El Ingenio shopping centre in Vélez-Málaga offers free children’s fondant cookie decorating workshops for children between 4 and 12 years old. The workshop duration is approximately 40-45 minutes. Don’t forget to come in costume!
- Location: El Ingenio Main Square
- Dates: October 24 and 25
- Workshop times: Friday, October 24: 5 pm, 6 pm, 7 pm, and 8 pm. Saturday, October 25: 12 pm, 1 pm, 5 pm, 6 pm, 7 pm, and 8 pm.
Registration is available through the El Ingenio app.
Larios Centro – Malaga
The Larios Centre invites you to delve into a world of witches, fortune tellers, and prophecies with “POTIONS AND SECRETS,” where each potion may contain a hidden prize. To participate, you must present a purchase receipt from any establishment for a minimum purchase of €10 and fill out the form with your details.
Dates and times: Monday to Friday, 5 p. to 9 pm. Saturday, October 25th and opening holiday Saturday, November 1st, 12 pm to 2 pm and 5 pm to 9 pm.
- When: October 24th to November 1st
- Schedules and registration at this link
- How to get there
La Rosaleda – Malaga
The Rosaleda Shopping Centre in Malaga offers various activities and raffles from October 21st to 31st.
Nightmare Before Christmas Show, October 24th.
Experience the great moments of The Nightmare Before Christmas live and get a photo with the characters. No advance registration required. Hours: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
The Curse of Souls Escape Room, October 25th.
An immersive Halloween team adventure with two options. Reservations.
Miramar – Fuengirola
From Friday, October 24th to November 1st, the Fuengirola shopping center invites children, teens, and adults to walk through the Rusty’s Circus horror walkway, admission free.
This space is designed with two time slots and different ages: from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm for children aged 5 and over, and from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm for those aged 14 and over.
- More information on the Miramar Fuengirola website
- How to get there
Dinners & Shows
Halloween Dinner at Restaurant Casino Marbella
The Casino Marbella restaurant, under the direction of chef Agustín Román, presents a special Halloween menu for a unique dinner experience from 8 pm to 2 am.
The menu will be available exclusively on the 31st and can be reserved through the casino’s website.
Halloween Dinner Show in Estepona
This event features a spectacular dinner, a macabre and fun show filled with music, theatre and dancing, and a Final Party with a bar. You can come in costume if you wish.
Day of the Dead at Siroko Beach
This beach restaurant and beach club also has an event planned for November 1st with live DJ music.
- Table reservations +34 626 569 729
- Website
- How to get there
Halloween at the Hotel Puente Romano
The Great Gatsby Halloween Gala: Immerse yourself in the spirit of the Roaring Twenties with a welcome reception including cocktails and canapés, followed by a three-course menu, paired with wines, and accompanied by spectacular live performances.
After dinner, DJs will perform until the early hours.
Want to dance? Halloween parties & clubbing
You want to dance? Expect a great night at numerous clubs throughout the Costa dreadfully decorated for the occasion.
There are also several larger-scale events in Malaga to immerse yourself in the night, with lots and lots of music until dawn (or almost).
Fiebre XL Halloween – Malaga
The Paris 15 venue hosts this party on November 1st from midnight to 6:00 am. Bring your spookiest costume and dance to your heart’s content.
Baila, Cariño – Torremolinos
On October 31st, there’s a special edition of Baila, Cariño! at Jolgorio nightclub in Torremolinos. Featuring the best pop music of the moment for the most terrifying night of the year.
Halloween Party La Fábrica – Malaga
On the 31st from 5 pm there will be a fancy dress party at La Fábrica, with the presence of a professional make-up artist, a prize for the best costume and two hours of music with a DJ.
Daddy Halloween – Torremolinos
The most anticipated party of the year returns for the fourth consecutive year on October 31st with the biggest Macro Halloween on the Costa del Sol.
- Tickets
- When: 31 October
- Where: Auditorio Principe de Asturias de Torremolinos
- How to get there
Hard Rock Ween at the Hard Rock Hotel – Marbella
The hotel hosts the Hard Rock Ween party from 7 pm, with live music and a costume contest. Admission is free for hotel guests and non-guests.
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