This weekend arrives in Malaga with a calendar full of events, mainly in the form of festivals and music. Among them, Starlite Marbella is one of the highlights, where the most important artists in the world are brought together for another year. We also tell you about some of the festivals and music events that are being held in the province this weekend. Don’t miss out!
Special events
Starlite Marbella 2017
From this weekend until 26 August, you can enjoy the sixth Starlite Marbella. La Cantera de Nagüeles provides the setting for one of Europe’s most important social and musical events. Artists including Malú, Dani Martín, Antonio José, Juan Magán and Joaquín Sabina will be performing at the festival. Check the programme of concerts and take the opportunity to enjoy music by the best current artists.
Music
Starlite 2017: Anastacia
Anastacia’s concert will be one of the first of Starlite 2017. Regarded as one of the most important international artists, in Marbella she’ll perform her latest album “A 4 APP”, which features the songs most voted for by her fans.
David Bisbal in concert: “Hijos del mar” (Children of the sea)
David Bisbal will stop off at the Cortijo de Torres Auditorium on Saturday, to perform his new album “Hijos del Mar”. The singer from Almeria began this tour in his hometown and throughout the summer his concerts can be enjoyed in the main Spanish cities, including Malaga.
Festivals and Fairs
Festival of the Virgen del Carmen
This Sunday, one of Malaga’s most popular celebrations takes place, the Festival of the Virgen del Carmen in honour of the Virgen del Carmen. There are processions through the streets of most of the towns and neighbourhoods along Malaga’s coastline. In addition, during the day the Virgin is taken out to sea in a traditional fishing boat to bless the waters and is accompanied by the local people in small boats.
Festivals
Los Álamos Beach Festival
Following great successes in previous years, Los Álamos Beach Festival, the festival of electronic music, returns to the beaches of Torremolinos for another year. The event will feature some of the best DJs in the world of electronic music including Nervo, Axwell A Ingrosso, UNER, Andrea Oliva, Borgore and Kryder.
Theatre
Dirty Dancing
After breaking records around the world, one of the great cinema classics arrives at the Cervantes Theatre in Malaga. Adapted for the theatre, and under the direction of Federico Bellone, this show has successfully transferred the emotions of the screen to the stage.