You will be surprised by the wide range of music, events and activities you can enjoy during your visit to Malaga in January!
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Things to do in Malaga in January
Winter Sales in Malaga
Especially if you are in Malaga city during the month of January: Take the opportunity to stroll through the shops in the centre. After the busy Christmas season and the crowded streets, now is a good time to enjoy a wide range of shops and get some bargains.
As a small reminder: In Spain the original date for the start of the sales is January 7, although many stores even advance their offers. The closing date for the winter sales is February 29th. Plenty of time to enjoy the centre, its streets and squares and to have a coffee in one of its many outdoor terraces.
Concert André Rieu – Malaga
André Rieu, the legendary Dutch violinist and composer known as the ‘King of Waltz’, is coming to Malaga. He has announced two concerts at the Palacio de Deportes on January 26th and 27th.
- Tickets
- When: January 26 and 27
- Where: Palacio de Deportes, Málaga
- How to get there
DJ Symphonic Royal Film Concert Orchestra – Malaga
Enjoy this concert combining a symphony orchestra and a DJ performing songs by Coldplay, Avicii, Queen, Survivor, David Guetta, and Europe, among others.
- Tickets
- When: January 25
- Where: Malaga Trade Fair and Congress Centre
- How to get there
John Williams & Hans Zimmer Soundtracks – Malaga
A tribute to the two masters by the Hollywood Symphony Orchestra with great soundtracks such as Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, Gladiator, Inception, Sherlock Holmes, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Dark Knight, The Lion King and others.
- Tickets
- When: January 24
- Where: Malaga Trade Fair and Congress Centre
- How to get there
Queen Tribute – Malaga
Enjoy a masterful tribute show to this great group: More than two and a half hours of music with all the famous songs and a spectacular stage production.
- Tickets
- When: January 16
- Where: Malaga Trade Fair and Congress Centre
- How to get there
Abba Tribute – Malaga
The Congress Palace hosts this ABBA tribute show. A spectacular show awaits you, capturing the essence and distinctive style of the group, with unique voices performing their greatest hits.
- Tickets
- When: January 10
- Where: Malaga Trade Fair and Congress Centre
- How to get there
Mississippi Gospel Choir – Malaga
The Mississippi Gospel Choir returns to Malaga. The group, made up of 20 powerful voices, will offer an intense musical program, from 19th-century spirituals to a tribute to protest songs, all seasoned with funk and blues rhythms.
- Tickets
- When: January 10
- Where: Malaga Trade Fair and Congress Centre
- How to get there
Coldplay Tribute – Malaga
Enjoy this Coldplay tribute concert, with an energetic and vibrant stage production, true to the essence of Coldplay and meticulously crafted down to the smallest detail.
- Tickets
- When: January 9
- Where: Malaga Trade Fair and Congress Centre
- How to get there
Retro – Malaga
Classic and collector vehicle enthusiasts have a date at the Retro Malaga Classic, Vintage, and Collector Vehicle Show. Enjoy a weekend of exhibitions, accessory stands, spare parts, gifts, and the buying and selling of classic cars and motorcycles.
The event will be held on January 23, 24, and 25 at the Malaga Trade Fair and Congress Centre.
- When: January 23, 24 and 25
- Where: Malaga Trade Fair and Congress Centre
- How to get there
The Beatles Show – Malaga
The Beatles Show is one of the world’s best tributes to the British band. It transports fans to different eras of The Beatles’ career, with replicas of the instruments that made music history.
- Tickets
- When: January 23
- Where: Malaga Trade Fair and Congress Centre
- How to get there
Free guided tours – Malaga Museum
Enjoy Saturdays strolling through art and archaeology collections. The Museum of Malaga offers free guided tours every Saturday at 12 noon, each with a different theme.
Registration is available at the Entrance Desk on the day of the activity, starting at Museum opening time. Check their website for their weekly programme.
- When: Saturdays at 12 pm
- Where: Málaga Museum
- How to get there
Night visit to the English Cemetery – Malaga
Dare to discover all the secrets hidden in this dramatized night-time visit to the historic English Cemetery. The personalities lying here come to life and tell you their interesting stories.
The visit lasts 1 hour and a half. Limited places until full capacity is reached.
- Further information & Tickets
- Where: Cementerio Inglés, Malaga
- How to get there
Theatrical Tour of the Treasure Cave – Rincon de la Victoria
Step back in time and discover the history and mysteries of the discovery of the Treasure Cave. One-hour dramatized tours through the cave’s various galleries.
Prior reservations are required for this activity at this link.
- Where: Treasure Cave – Rincón de la Victoria
- How to get there
Craft beer tasting – Malaga
In the popular Soho “art district” in the centre of Malaga, you can sign up for a craft beer tasting. Specifically at La Fábrica de Cerveza Cruzcampo, which combines craft beer production with a bar, gastronomy and live music.
- More information and bookings
- Where: La Fábrica, Malaga
- How to get there
Imagine Circus-Theatre – Malaga
“IMAGINE – The path to dreams” is a family show that combines circus with theatre, acrobatics and comic situations telling the story of the employees of the Imagine hotel.
- Tickets
- When: Until January 18
- Where: Sohrlin, Málaga
- How to get there
Godspell. The Musical – Malaga
The Soho Theatre will host this Broadway classic from October 30, 2020, to January 11, 2026.
This version of Godspell, directed by Antonio Banderas, is based on the Gospel of Matthew and follows the experiences of a group of young people in a big city.
- More information and tickets
- When: Until January 11
- Where: Teatro del Soho Málaga
- How to get there
Swan Lake – Malaga
The Tchaikovsky National Ballet presents this quintessential classic Grand Ballet at the Malaga Trade Fair and Congress Centre.
- Tickets
- When: January 18
- Where: Malaga Trade Fair and Congress Centre
- How to get there
The Nutcracker – Malaga
The Tchaikovsky National Ballet presents this classic work by Tchaikovsky with Lev Ivanov’s original choreography. Take a seat and enjoy this enchanting story for all ages. There will be several performances at different venues: at the Teatro Cervantes on January 6th and at the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos on January 18th.
- Tickets: Teatro Cervantes I Palacio de Ferias y Congresos
- When: January 6 and 18
- Where: Cervantes Theatre | Trade Fair and Congress Centre, Málaga
Carmina Burana and Concierto de Aranjuez – Malaga
Lovers of Spanish guitar have a special event at the Trade Fair and Congress Centre in Málaga.
Enjoy this concert that unites two masterpieces: Joaquín Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez and Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, performed with guitar and the Grand Symphony Orchestra.
- Tickets
- When: January 24
- Where: Malaga Trade Fair and Congress Centre
- How to get there
Christmas Garden – Botanical Garden La Concepción
We are very pleased that this year the Christmas Garden will be back.
From 28 November to 6 January 2026 we can enjoy this beautiful night-time spectacle where the Botanical Garden La Concepcion becomes an enchanted forest of lights and sounds.
Millions of points of light will illuminate a circular route of approximately 2.2 kilometres and transform one of the most beautiful and important tropical gardens in Spain into a magical ocean of splendour.
We have been to the editions that have taken place so far, each with a very different theme. We loved it and are looking forward to discovering the surprise they have prepared for us this year!
Take a look at our Christmas Garden article with everything you need to know, first hand, don’t miss it!
Candelight Concerts – Malaga
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.
January programme
Tribute to Hans Zimmer at the Gran Hotel Miramar, January 8 & 11
Tribute to ABBA at the Gran Hotel Miramar, January 8
Magical Soundtracks at Sala María Cristina, January 9
Tribute to Ludovico Einaudi at Sala María Cristina, January 9
Tchaikovsky, The Nutcracker and more, January 10
Tribute to Coldplay at the Gran Hotel Miramar, January 11
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at the Gran Hotel Miramar, January 17 & 18
Tribute to Queen & The Beatles at the Gran Hotel Miramar, January 17 & 18
Tribute to Bad Bunny at Sala María Cristina, January 23
Rings and Dragons at the Gran Hotel Miramar, January 24
- Tickets on the official website of Feverup
- Where: Sala de Conciertos María Cristina, Museo Carmen Thyssen, Gran Hotel Miramar, Málaga
Candelight Concerts – Marbella
At the 5-star Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Hotel.
January Programme
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, January 10
Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons, January 16
Rings & Dragons, January 16
Queen Tribute, January 24
Coldplay Tribute, January 24
- Tickets at the official website of Feverup
- How to get there
Theatre Festival – Malaga
The 43rd edition of the Malaga Theatre Festival will take place in two parts: the first from January 8 to February 1, and the second from April 22 to May 30.
The Cervantes and Echegaray Theatres, as well as the AC Palacio Hotel in Málaga’s historic centre, will host a total of 38 plays, 5 of which are premieres.
- Program & tickets are available on the official Cervantes Theatre website.
New Year’s Concert – Estepona
The Malaga Philharmonic Orchestra will perform its traditional New Year’s Concert at the Felipe V Auditorium in Estepona. Enjoy a selection of works by great composers such as Bizet, Strauss, Brahms, and Dvořák.
- Tickets
- When: January 4
- Where: Felipe V Auditorium, Estepona
- How to get there
Street markets in Malaga in January
La Merced Artisan Market – Malaga
Every first Sunday of the month this colourful craft market takes place in the heart of the old town, Plaza de la Merced.
A lovely idea if you are an urbanite and enjoy a pleasant Sunday stroll under blooming jacarandas and then have a drink in the many terraces and restaurants that surround the square.
- Next edition: 4 January
- How to get there
The English Cemetery Market – Malaga
A new format of special flea market is added to the cultural offer in the city.
Once a month, the English Cemetery in the city centre hosts a flea market with crafts, vintage decoration, second-hand books, ceramics and unique products. The event also features live music and food trucks.
What’s special is the place itself, an emblematic place full of charm: the English Cemetery, the oldest non-Catholic necropolis in the Iberian Peninsula. Strolling through the beautiful garden you can discover the tombs of international personalities of the time who were buried there.
Free admission.
- Next edition on the official website
- How to get there
Flea markets & Street markets in the province
In the municipalities along the Costa del Sol there is a wide range of weekly street markets and flea markets.
There you can find everything from fresh fruit and vegetables, dried fruits and nuts, olives and spices, toys, pottery and typical handicrafts to clothes, shoes, flowers and pots, fake designer goods and much more.
Visit Malaga´s Museums
- Many museums in Malaga, in addition to their permanent installations, often offer temporary exhibitions.
- Location of all Malaga’s museums at a glance.
Visit to the Victoria Brewery – Malaga
Did you know that Cervezas Victoria offers guided tours where you can learn about its production process and history?
If you like beer, you might be interested in visiting this 100% Malagueña brewery.
It is a 90-minute tour in which you will learn first-hand the secrets of the ‘Malagueña y exquisita’ Victoria beer, and of course you will try it!
- Guided tours available in Spanish and English at this link.
- Website
- How to get there
Dramatised night-time tours at the Automobile Museum – Malaga
Enjoy a dramatised visit at night to the Automobile and Fashion Museum in Malaga. 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. The tour lasts an hour and a half.
- Tickets at the Website
- When: The first Friday of every month (as long as the museum’s calendar of events allows)
- Where: Museo Automovilístico y de la Moda, Malaga
- How to get there
Hiking in the province
While the rest of Europe and much of Spain still has a deep winter, this season does not exist in the province of Malaga with its mild Mediterranean climate.
When you arrive by plane, you can already see from above the green fields stretching along the coast.
Although it is usually colder in the mountains than on the coast, nevertheless, nature begins to wake up after the rains and there is usually plenty of water in the streams and waterfalls.
After a day of walking, there is nothing better than visiting a country Inns in Malaga to enjoy a good traditional meal or a few beers and tapas. What a good life!
Discover everything you can do in Active Tourism and adventure sports in Malaga all year round.
The Caminito del Rey
Open all year round, it is during these winter months when we can enjoy the place with less crowds. Being one of the most spectacular trails in Spain, after its renovation in 2015 it is now suitable for anyone with a minimum physical condition.
Not only the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes where this aerial path runs is spectacular, but also the surrounding nature, with the magnificent turquoise Guadalhorce reservoirs. And of course there is no shortage of inns where you can enjoy a good meal!
In these articles you will find everything you need to know about Visiting the Caminito del Rey.
With our car hire at Malaga airport you will easily reach all these places.
Did you know that…?
Did you know that on Sundays you can visit some monuments and museums in Malaga for free?
- The Picasso Museum in Malaga can be visited free of charge every Sunday between 6 and 8 pm – until half an hour before closing time – admission is free until full capacity is reached. The ticket offices close at 7:30 pm.
- The Muslim fortress Alcazaba can be visited free of charge every Sunday from 2 pm until closing time. From this fortification there are viewpoints from which you can enjoy beautiful panoramic views of Malaga.
- The Centre Pompidou Museum at Pier One (Muelle Uno) has free admission for the general public on Sundays from 4 pm until closing time.
- The Carmen Thyssen Museum has free admission on Sundays from 17h.
- The Cueva del Tesoro (Treasure Cave) in Rincón de la Victoria can be visited free of charge from Monday to Friday during the first hour of opening until the capacity of 60 places is reached. The opening hours for free visits vary depending on the time of year: in winter you can visit the Cueva del Tesoro free of charge from Monday to Friday from 10 am to 11 am, while in summer you can visit from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. How to get there.
The weather in Malaga in January
January in Malaga certainly has nothing to do with the weather in the rest of Europe. Not even with the weather 100 km further north.
Winter as such does not exist in Malaga. You could say that we go from autumn directly to spring.
It is true that January and February are usually the months with the lowest temperatures and – with a bit of luck – rain.
The minimum morning temperatures can be around 4ºC and the maximum temperatures are between 12ºC and 15ºC.
When there is rainfall, we can enjoy wonderful views of the highest peaks of Malaga covered in snow: Sierra de las Nieves (National Park) and La Maroma.
Meanwhile, at lower altitudes, the first almond trees begin to blossom and the fields become green and covered with little yellow flowers.
The most annoying thing in Malaga in “winter” is the wind. So it is a good idea to pack a mackintosh in your suitcase, along with a good jumper and thinner shirts, as the sun gets quite hot.
Both some brave locals and foreigners continue to bathe here all year round.
The temperature of the Alboran Sea in January and February is around 14/15 degrees.
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