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 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 Alameda at the Carrefour shopping centre. It specializes in décor 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 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.
This Halloween, Muelle Uno transforms with “Cielito Lindo,” a celebration inspired by the aesthetics of the Day of the Dead, where catrinas, flowers, colours and mystery take centre stage.
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 scavenger hunt will take place on the morning of the weekend of October 24 and 25, and there will be a photo backdrop where you can show off your terrifying costumes.
The theatrical tour for adults at the “Residence of Shadows” will take place on October 31 starting at 7 pm, with sessions every half hour.
- By prior reservation only, by calling +34 951 92 61 80 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 Malaga’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 “Malaga’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 Malaga website.
Halloween at OXO Video Game Museum
The video game museum located in Malaga’s historic centre is organizing a special Halloween event featuring themed décor and a selection of video games and experiences centered on horror and mystery.
Polloween Horror Fest
To mark Halloween, a new edition of this event is taking place, combining the worlds of video games and fantasy and horror cinema.
On October 30, visitors can enjoy video game demonstrations, a makeup showcase, a DJ and an international short film festival.
A free event open to the public.
- When: October 30
- Where: National Digital Content Hub, Malaga
- How to get there
Halloween in Malaga province
Laberintus Scream Park – Mollina
A unique experience awaits you in Spain’s largest hedge maze. Do you dare enter after dark?
Over three nights, the park transforms to host three terrifying attractions. Each experience features its own atmosphere, characters and route—with one designed exclusively for ages 18 and up.
There will also be a play area and a food truck.
- Tickets
- When: October 23 · 24 · 25
- How to get there
Halloween en Torre del Mar
Halloween in Torre del Mar begins at 7 pm with a grand parade that will make its way through the town’s main streets.
Starting at 7 pm, the Paseo de Larios will host tattoo and face-painting workshops, as well as bouncy castles; then, from 8:30 pm onwards, there will be a “passage of terror” (haunted walkthrough) suitable for all ages.
Halloween in Benalmadena
Benalmadena will celebrate Halloween with a program of activities taking place in Benalmadena Pueblo and Arroyo de la Miel, featuring children’s parties, storytelling, contests, parades, musical entertainment and various horror-themed areas.
Benalmádena Pueblo
In Benalmádena Pueblo, the event will begin at 6 pm at the Plaza de las Tres Culturas with a children’s party. At 8 pm, a parade will set off from the Plaza de las Tres Culturas and make its way through the streets of the town centre.
The ‘Los Páez’ House of Terror will be located on Avenida Juan Luis Peralta, next to the Town Hall. It will be open from 7 pm to 2 am.
Between 9 pm and 1 am, various ‘Corners of Terror’ will be set up throughout different areas of Benalmadena Pueblo.
Arroyo de la Miel
On October 31 and November 1, Plaza de la Mezquita will host a horror attraction titled ‘El Monasterio’ (‘The Monastery’), open from 7 pm to 2 am.
The Halloween program will thus be spread across Benalmádena Pueblo and Arroyo de la Miel, featuring activities for children, entertainment, and horror-themed attractions taking place on the night of October 31—with ‘El Monasterio’ also remaining open on November 1 and 2.
Port of Terror – Benalmadena Marina
The Port of Benalmadena will transform into a “Port of Terror” to celebrate Halloween on October 31st from 6 pm until midnight and again on November 1st.
There will be workshops for children and spooky parades, while local businesses hand out sweets and other treats as part of the classic “trick-or-treat” tradition.
- Where: Puerto Marina, Benalmadena
- How to get there
Halloween Dracula – Benalmadena
Dracula-themed Halloween will be held at Plaza de la Mezquita in Arroyo de la Miel from 7 pm to 2 am.
There will be a haunted house, horror trails, street parades, processions, screaming and costume contests, storytelling and magic shows.
Mexican Day of the Dead altar – Benalmadena Pueblo
At the Pre-Columbian Museum, you can visit a Mexican Altar of the Dead from October 2 to November 8. A guided tour is also available every Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 am until November 8.
Prison Island – Benalmadena
Immerse yourself in Prison Island throughout October and over the Halloween weekend. It offers the perfect alternative: escaping from 26 cells featuring 53 different challenges. These challenges test logic, coordination, balance, memory, agility and your ability to communicate quickly with your team.
They also offer “Laser Island,” where participants split into teams and play in a room filled with obstacles, smoke and lighting effects.
For Halloween, you can add your own personal touch: form teams based on costumes, pit zombies against survivors, or make the game part of your celebration.
- Website
- Location: Puerto Marina Shopping Benalmadena
- How to get there
Halloween in Alora
The historic Alora Castle (the town’s former cemetery) hosts the highly anticipated haunted attraction, featuring characters and a special atmosphere.
• Advance tickets: Available starting October 28, 2026, at the Alora Tourist Office and the Municipal Museum.
• Box office: Any remaining tickets (subject to availability) may be purchased on the day itself, October 31, at the castle entrance.
There is also a children’s party scheduled at Plaza de la Legión, featuring entertainment and activities for the little ones.
- Where: Alora
- How to get there
Halloween in Pizarra
There will be a parade featuring floats and spooky characters through the town’s streets, as well as two haunted attractions, one for children and another for those aged 12 and up, starting at 7 pm.
- Where: Pizarra
- How to get there
Halloween in Benahavis
The town is preparing a major Halloween program running from 5 pm to 11 pm in the central streets of the old town.
There will be bouncy castles, children’s workshops, a tourist train, trampolines and more. The underground church car park is being transformed into the highly anticipated “Passage of Terror.”
- Where: Benahavis
- 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.
- 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.
Children’s theatre in Torremolinos
The Kids & Us Torremolinos English academy is hosting a “Story Time” event titled “Trick or Treat” on October 31st at 12 pm. It features a theatrical performance in English for children aged 3 to 10.
The event will take place in the auditorium of the Pablo Ruiz Picasso Cultural Centre, with free admission until capacity is reached.
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 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, “Resident Evil”. 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 30 and 31 at the Youth Centre. There will be a children’s haunted walkthrough and a Halloween show.
Young people and adults can enjoy the haunted walkthrough on the night of October 31st, from 9 pm until midnight. This year, the event is titled “Alhaurín Horror Story.”
At the same time, also starting at 9 pm, the “La Hoguera” (The Bonfire) party is taking place at the Youth Center, featuring DJ music and non-alcoholic cocktails for young people aged 12 to 17.
- Where: Casa de la Juventud
- When: 30 and 31 October
- How to get there
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.
Halloween in Casares
This year, Casares pueblo, Casares Costa and Secadero are filled with magic, costumes, music, tales and many surprises to experience Halloween with family and friends.
In Casares Costa, the event will take place on Sunday, October 25, from 12 pm to 7 pm, at the Jardines del Rosario. It will feature entertainment, inflatable attractions, a horror-themed costume parade, spooky characters and themed workshops. At 5:30 pm, there will be a musical show titled “Coco: The Festival of the Dead.”
In Casares Pueblo, on Friday, October 30, there will be a Halloween parade starting at 5 pm from Plaza España. Themed workshops will be held at 5:30 pm in Plaza Marcelino Camacho, followed by the musical show “Operation Halloween” at 7 pm. Finally, at 8 pm, a terrifying “Passage of Terror” will take place at the former doctor’s house (Casa del Médico).
And in Secadero, there are spine-chilling workshops starting at 5:00 pm, the musical show “Operation Halloween,” and the hair-raising “Cursed Circus” haunted walkthrough.
Activities in shopping centres
El Ingenio – Velez-Malaga
Throughout October at the El Ingenio shopping centre in Vélez-Málaga, children can enjoy a very special play area featuring Halloween-inspired activities. There will be games, crafts, creative projects, and plenty of surprises.
Larios Centro – Malaga
Larios Centro Shopping Centre is celebrating Halloween 2026 with its “The Other Side of Larios” event, running from October 22 to November 2.
There will be three interactive portals featuring surprises, special restaurant menus, sweets, gift cards, and mystery prizes.
La Rosaleda – Malaga
Throughout October, the Rosaleda Shopping Centre in Malaga offers games, prizes, costumes, workshops, and plenty of surprises for enjoying Halloween with family, friends, or anyone brave enough to experience it.
Highlights include a spooky parade and a Halloween workshop.
Dinners & Shows
Halloween at Hard Rock Cafe – Malaga
This Halloween, Hard Rock Cafe Mqlaga located at the beautiful Muelle Uno (Pier One) transforms to offer you a very special night. Enjoy live music from Amazona Rock, a unique atmosphere, costumes, fun and a few surprises.
Halloween at Max Beach – Mijas
This luxury beachfront restaurant and pool club in La Cala de Mijas is hosting an American Horror Story-inspired dinner show for those who prefer to celebrate Halloween with a darker twist.
Come dressed as your favorite nightmare, gather your friends, and enjoy dinner and a show by the sea.
Halloween Dinner & DJ Night at CORAL – Estepona
Located at the Port of Estepona, CORAL transforms into a dark Halloween experience filled with an eerie atmosphere, blood-red lights, spooky flavours and a night of dancing.
It offers a 3-course Halloween menu followed by a party with a DJ.
Halloween Weekend at the Hotel Puente Romano – Marbella
At Hotel Puente Romano, you can celebrate Halloween all weekend long:
The Cursed Circus on October 30 and 31; the Great Gatsby Halloween Gala on October 31; and Day of the Dead on Sunday, November 1.
Great Gatsby Halloween Gala: Immerse yourself in the spirit of the Roaring Twenties with a welcome reception featuring cocktails and canapés, followed by a three-course menu paired with wines and accompanied by spectacular live performances.
After dinner, DJs will keep the party going late into the night.
Halloween at Casino Marbella Restaurant
Casino Marbella Restaurant has prepared a selection of dishes designed especially for the occasion, featuring a presentation that incorporates subtle nods to Halloween within an elegant setting.
The menu will be available exclusively on the night of Saturday, October 31st, between 8 pm and 2 am.
Halloween at La Sala – Puerto Banús
Dress to impress and dive into the Halloween spirit with a night full of music, cocktails, and a vibrant atmosphere.
There will also be a prize for the best costume—whether your style is glamorous, unsettling, or truly terrifying.
- Reservations via email: reservations@LaSalaBanus.com
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).
Halloween Party La Fábrica – Malaga
On Friday, October 30, starting at 5 pm, there is a costume party at La Fábrica, featuring 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 5th 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
Halloween at Xcess – Puerto Banús (Marbella)
Xcess Puerto Banús will host its special Halloween party on Saturday, October 31, starting at 11:45 pm and ending at 7 am on Sunday morning.
Unlike typical events aimed exclusively at an older audience, this special Halloween event is open to those aged 16 and over.
Hard Rock Ween at the Hard Rock Hotel – Marbella
The hotel is hosting the Hard Rock Ween party from 4 pm to 10 pm, featuring unrevealed surprises. Admission is free for both hotel guests and non-guests.
Sophie Festival – Malaga
Celebrate All Saints’ Day – Sunday the 1st – with open-air techno at the Sophie Festival. The Sophie Halloween Special takes place at Ogus Park in Churriana from 6 pm to 2 am, featuring two outdoor stages. The Main Stage will host Jeff Mills—one of the godfathers of Detroit techno—alongside Andrés Campo, ADIEL, and Vincent Orti.
Sophie Festival is an open-air electronic music festival showcasing the best in techno, house and minimal music.
Sophie’s events take place at Ogus Park, a space surrounded by nature and pine trees located in the Churriana area, just minutes from Malaga city centre and very close to the airport. The venue features relaxation areas, food stalls and two distinct stages.
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