The Costa del Sol is not only famous for its wonderful beaches but also for the great many leisure proposals it has to offer. Here are some of the plans you can enjoy this weekend in Malaga. Don't miss them!
Special events
Gamepolis 2017
Video game enthusiasts have a very long-awaited, special date this weekend. Malaga’s Exhibition and Conference Centre is to host the 5th Gamepolis Video Games Festival 2017, a leading event both nationally and internationally.
Over the weekend, companies, manufacturer's, developers, professionals, enthusiasts, fans and players will gather to share and enjoy the latest in video games.
Music
Starlite 2017: Manuel Carrasco
After a year full of successes, the Starlite stage is to welcome the Andalusian artist Manuel Carrasco for the very first time. With his latest work "Bailar el viento", which became a best seller in 2016, the Nagüeles auditorium will inejoy one of the best voices on the domestic scene.
Pitingo in concert in Torre del Mar
One of the most famous flamenco-pop artists of the time is to perform in the municipal tent at the Torre del Mar Fair. Pitingo is to prevent his sixth record "Soul, Bulería y Más" in concert, where he explores soul and pop, mixing them with his flamenco roots.
Leisure
Cine abierto (Open-air Cinema)
From the end of June, Malaga Festival has transformed the summer evenings of the Costa del Sol, offering a very full programme of films in different open-air spaces in the city. This weekend is no exception, and several films can be seen to overcome the warm July nights with the best cinema outdoors.
Angry Birds: The Film - San Miguel Park (centre)
The Huntsman: Winter's War - Albéiz Cinema (centre)
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay. Part 2 - Muelle Uno (centre)
Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice - El Dedo Beach (El Palo)
Fantastic Four - Del Norte Park (Bailén - Miraflores)
Ocho Apellidos Catalanes - La Misericordia Beach (Carretera de Cádiz)
At night
Portón del Jazz 2017
Once again this year, Alhaurín de la Torre is celebrating one of the most important jazz concert series. For three consecutive Fridays, La Finca el Portón is the stage for the event that is t include saxophonist Kenni Garret, vocalist Cecile Mc Lorin, pianist Joey Alexander, and saxophonist and flautist Perico Sambeat. A great event where you can enjoy good music outdoors on summer nights.
Festivals
Cante Grande Festival
If you’re a lover of flamenco, this weekend you shouldn’t the Cante Grande Festival that is to be held in the town of Casabermeja. It’s one of the most important flamenco events in Andalusia and takes place every year in this town in the Antequera region.