On 12 October Spain comes to a full stop. Fiesta Nacional, also known as Día de la Hispanidad, is one of the country's biggest holidays. In Andalucía the calendar fills up with parades, concerts and historic visits.

Every year thousands of runners head to Málaga. On 8 November 2026 the starting gun fires for the Generali Maratón Málaga. The race has been running since 2010 and sits on the official World Athletics calendar. That makes it a fixture in the international running scene. The number of foreign participants keeps growing every year.

From 8 to 12 October Nerja, province of Málaga, bursts into colour. The feria de Nerja is the party of the year and the whole town joins in. Music, dancing, good food and a lively atmosphere late into the night.

From 9 to 18 October, Jaén goes all out for the Feria de San Lucas. One of the last big celebrations of the Andalusian season and also the final bullfight of the year. For ten days straight, the city runs at full speed.

Every year on the first Saturday of October, the small Andalusian town of Álora, province of Málaga, turns its spotlight on one dish: sopas perotas. Set in the Guadalhorce valley in Málaga province, this village throws a lively festival packed with music, dance and free tastings.

Oktoberfest Algarrobo Costa turns 20. Beer, sausage and Bavarian fun on 9, 10 and 11 October 2026. Free entry.

Every year, Torre del Mar, province of Málaga, gears up for one of the biggest air shows in Europe. Fighter jets sweep low over the beach, acrobatic teams trace patterns across the sky, and vintage aircraft show what flying used to look like. This year marks the elevend edition, running from 4 to 6 September 2026.

Torre del Mar, province of Málaga, holds its eighth Tourist Day (Día del Turista) on Thursday 27 August. The centrepiece is a cake of about six square metres, free for anyone who shows up. More than 4,000 portions are ready to go.

Mijas, province of Málaga, pulls out all the stops again on Wednesday August 26. Cuban and Caribbean rhythms fill Plaza del Torreón in La Cala from 9pm onward. Live music, a warm summer night and a square full of energy. That's the promise of this new edition.

Every second Saturday in September, Benamocarra (province of Málaga) turns into one big music note. The village celebrates Día de la Música, a tribute to composer Eduardo Ocón Rivas. Streets and squares fill with free concerts. From classical sounds to lively rondallas, there is something happening all day long.

From 15 to 22 August 2026, Málaga turns into one big party. The city celebrates its Feria, a week packed with music, flamenco and pure festive spirit. The origins go back to 1487, when the Catholic Monarchs reconquered the city. Today it's mostly about having a good time, and you feel that everywhere.