What to see in Malaga in April? Are you ready to celebrate spring? Get ready, this April in Malaga is brimming with activities and events, with lots and lots of music!
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Things to do in Malaga in April
Cherry Blossom Festival in Alfarnate
Alfarnate is probably the most important cherry producing village in the province of Malaga. A new activity is the Sakura festival which takes place during the cherry blossom. The third edition of Sakura will be held this year on the 6th and 7th of April.
Inspired by Japanese tradition, the event will feature a craft market, origami and painting workshops, as well as Japanese-themed micro-conferences, a martial arts exhibition, a visit to the cherry orchards and much more.
- When: 6 and 7 April
- Where: Alfarnate
- How to get there
OnlyFest Benalmádena
The ‘OnlyFest’ event on the 6th April will be a day dedicated to singles.
Taking place in Benalmádena Marina, there will be various bands playing live, as well as fun ‘find love’ activities such as speed dating, confessionals and express weddings with Elvis Presley, fresh from Las Vegas.
- When: 6 April
- Where: Puerto Deportivo Benalmádena
- How to get there
Circus Market in Las Lagunas de Mijas
At Plaza de la Candelaria in Las Lagunas there will be a different kind of market.
From the 19th to the 21st of April, you can enjoy shows for all ages: circus, fire shows, juggling, children’s workshops, puppets, toy library, and brass band. There will also be craft and food stalls.
- When: April 19-21.
- Where: Plaza de la Candelaria, Las Lagunas de Mijas
- How to get there
Harley Davidson Gathering in Benalmádena
Benalmádena will host a Harley Davidson gathering, where there will also be live music, exhibitions and motorbike touring routes, food and a good atmosphere.
Organised by the Harley Davidson Club Andalucía, the event will include an exhibition of classic Harley Davidson bikes, many of which will take part in a ‘parade’ through the town on Saturday.
There will also be live music throughout the weekend and market stalls selling accessories and clothing, as well as food trucks with a variety of food.
The event will take place at the Arroyo de la Miel fairgrounds from 12 to 14 April.
- When: April 12-14.
- Where: Fairgrounds Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena
- How to get there
Solidarity Colour Run in Torre del Mar
Fun and supportive event to raise awareness about autism. It is a 5 km race along the Paseo Marítimo in Torre del Mar, where coloured powder will be thrown at the participants along different points.
As well as lots of colour, there will also be music and dancing, and each runner will receive a goody bag. You can also take part in the raffle at the end of the race and participate in the best fancy dress competition.
- Registration
- Where: Torre del Mar, area of the music pavilion on the Paseo Marítimo ‘Virgen del Carmen’
- When: 14 April, at 10:30 am.
- How to get there
Candelight Concerts Málaga
In the María Cristina Concert Hall, a 15th century Franciscan monastery located in the heart of Malaga, with exceptional acoustics and unique beauty.
Recently more and more unique venues in Malaga are joining this experience, such as the Carmen Thyssen Museum and now also the Gran Hotel Miramar.
We can personally recommend this experience of classical concerts and tributes by candlelight.
Programme April
Tribute to Coldplay at the Gran Hotel Miramar. 7 and 13 April in 2 sessions at 7 pm and 9 pm.
Candlelight Premium: Magical Soundtracks at the Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga. 13 April in 2 sessions at 8:30 pm and 10:15 pm.
Tribute to Hans Zimmer at the Gran Hotel Miramar. 21 April in 2 sessions at 7 pm and 9 pm.
Tribute to Queen at the María Cristina Concert Hall. 26 April in 2 sessions at 5:45 pm and 7:45 pm.
- Tickets on the official website Feverup.
- Where: Sala de Conciertos María Cristina, Museo Carmen Thyssen and Gran Hotel Miramar, Málaga
Festival Bach – Marbella
Cycles of Sol Mayor Organ Concerts in the Church of the Encarnación in Marbella, with monthly concerts until June 2024.
- Donations are requested to cover expenses.
- When: 26 April, 5 pm. Christian Bischof – Organist of St. Margaret’s in Munich (Germany)
- How to get there
41st Málaga Theatre Festival
The Teatro Cervantes and the Teatro Echegaray located in the old part of the city host this year’s 41st edition of the Malaga Theatre Festival.
As in previous years, the event takes place in “two acts”, in January and in spring.
- When: 23 April to 8 May
- Programme & Tickets
Dramatised night-time tours at the Automobile Museum
Historia Viva Málaga has set up dramatised visits at night to the Automobile and Fashion Museum in Málaga. Visitors can learn about the history of historic cars through relevant characters.
Among these characters are Agent 007, who is renewing his licence to kill, or Amelia Earhart, the first woman aviator to cross the Atlantic, Coco Chanel or Salvador Dalí.
During a tour lasting an hour and a half, these characters will bring the public closer to the art and fashion of several centuries.
- Tickets at the Website or by contacting via telephone or WhatsApp at 607 285 570, indicating the activity and day chosen, a full name, number of places and a contact telephone number.
- When: The first Friday of every month (as long as the museum’s calendar of events allows) and in two sessions: 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm.
- Where: Museo Automovilístico y de la Moda Málaga
- How to get there
Guided tours at the Historical Botanical Garden La Concepción
Guided tours in La Concepción Garden are back. Enjoy a guided tour of the beautiful Historical Botanical Garden La Concepción on weekends, either during the day or at night.
“Charming walks” will be on Saturdays and Sundays at 12 noon. On Fridays at dusk there will be “Nights with history” (from October to March at 8 pm, from April to September at 9 pm.).
The guided tours last approximately 1 hour and a half.
- Information and reservations: infojbotanicomalaga@gmail.com or the phones +34 951926180 / +34 639914055.
- How to get there
Chamber Music Cycle – Picasso Museum Malaga
The Auditorium of the Museo Picasso Málaga hosts a new chamber music season of the Orquesta Filarmónica de Málaga with a programme of ten concerts over the next few months.
All concerts will take place at 8 pm in the auditorium of the Picasso Museum.
Programme
9 April 2024. Austri Musici
14 May 2024. Concerto a 5
4 June 2024. Quintet with clarinet of the Orquesta Filarmónica de Málaga
Rally Peñas Blancas Estepona
The weekend of 27th and 28th April sees the return of the famous Peñas Blancas Rally to Estepona, one of the most demanding and eagerly awaited motor racing events on the national scene.
The 7.5 km circuit starts in Estepona and climbs up to the Sierra de Estepona boot, with a gradient of 481 metres and a maximum gradient of 12%.
The competition will feature a total of six rallies, three of which will be held on Saturday and three on Sunday.
Marenostrum Fuengirola concert tickets this summer
Tickets are now on sale for the shows that are scheduled for this summer at the magnificent open-air concert venue, next to the sea and Sohail Castle.
Tickets can be purchased for a variety of shows including flamenco, pop, rock, Latin or metal music, as well as various music festivals.
Discover all the artists this year and full info, in our article Marenostrum Fuengirola.
Tickets can be purchased through the official Website.
Music Festivals
You don’t have to wait until summer to enjoy live music at some of the best venues in Malaga!
As you know, on the Costa del Sol the season starts early. So in April we can already enjoy Brunch Electronic, probably the biggest electronic music festival in Malaga. The spring dates will be April 2nd, 20th and 27th.
Here you have all the Music Festivals on the Costa del Sol 2024, so you won’t miss a single one!
Beach Clubs Season Opening
For fans of sun and beach parties the opening of the season of the best beach clubs in Marbella is the countdown that summer is not far away.
Ocean Club Marbella will have its opening party this year on the 3rd of May.
Nikki Beach Marbella
The popular Beach Club opens its doors for the 2024 season on 11 April. Bookings will open on 11 March.
- When: 11 April, from 11 am to 7 pm.
- Where: Nikki Beach, Beach Hotel Don Carlos
- How to get there
Gastronomic festivals in Malaga in April
Asparagus Day in Sierra de Yeguas
The asparagus capital is once again celebrating a new gastronomic day dedicated to its star product, with free tasting of some 2,000 kilos of asparagus prepared in different recipes, from classic omelettes to grilled asparagus.
There will also be around 40 exhibitors of food and craft products, where as well as buying asparagus from the municipality, you can also buy extra virgin olive oil, cheese, sausages and honey from the region.
The afternoon will be enlivened from 5:30 pm with a live concert at Plaza de Andalucía.
- Where: Sierra de Yeguas
- When: 30 April
- How to get there
Black pudding Day in Canillas de Aceituno
The “Día de la Morcilla” is a very popular gastronomic day during which large quantities of black pudding, the typical sausage of the area, are handed out free of charge.
In addition, you can sample local wine and beer, all accompanied by musical performances on the stage in the square.
- Where: Canillas de Aceituno
- When: 28 April
- How to get there
More events in Málaga in 2024
Do you want to plan your visit to Malaga beyond April?
In this link you will find the most important events in Malaga in 2024.
The Weather in Malaga in April
As we prepare this article in mid-March, we have had several days nearing 30 degrees here in Malaga, due to a local phenomenon called Terral.
In this photo you can see the Malagueta beach in Malaga, on March 11, 2023.
Yes, the weather is a bit crazy!
So, what weather awaits us in April?
Normally, traditionally we still have to expect some light rain.
While morning temperatures rise to values between 14ºC and 17ºC, during the day we can generally expect excellent spring temperatures above 20 degrees. Which many days already reach 25ºC or more without problems, if the Terral wind blows.
What clothes should I bring?
Light mid-season clothing, a raincoat in case it rains, a long-sleeved shirt doesn’t hurt. Since during the night it still cools down.
Low shoes are more than enough, in fact, don’t forget your sandals, sunglasses, a hat and sun protection. This point is important: we already know that you are looking forward to sunbathing and getting a nice tan.
But remember that the skin is very sensitive after winter and the sun here in Malaga is very strong, so take it easy, every year just after the beginning of the season, we can see infinite foreigners that look more like lobsters cooked by an overdose of UV rays.
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