What’s on in Malaga in February

What’s on in Malaga in February? Next up in our 2016 monthly blog posts about Malaga events we look at what’s on over the next month.

The big event is the Malaga carnival, whose week-long celebrations start extra early this year. As well as a lot of dressing up and partying, there’s also a great choice of cultural and sporting events in Malaga over the next month. Here are our pick of the best of what’s on in Malaga in February:

Malaga Carnival

Events actually start in January but the real fun gets going in February. The old quarter and Plaza de la Constitución are the main bases for this popular event in Malaga whose big weekend is 6 and 7 February. Read a full programme of events here. And don’t forget your fancy dress!

Musical Events in Malaga

5 February – Malaga Philarmonic Orchestra play at the Edgar Neville auditorium (good acoustics) in the Diputación on Calle Pacífico. 8pm, €13. Tickets available here.

14 February – charity concert playing Schubert at the Sala de Conciertos Maria Cristina (worth going just to see the magnificent interior). Noon, €10- Tickets for this concert in Malaga can be bought here.

16 February – Varese quartet plays Beethoven and Ravel in the Picasso Museum auditorium. 8pm, €8. Buy your tickets here.

Art Exhibitions in Malaga

CAC Malaga – a new exhibition features Dutch photographer Erwin Olaf showcasing 63 of his photos, videos and installations. From 29 January to 1 May. You can also still catch Marina Abramovic’s extraordinary 4-minute Self Portrait video and the bright colour palettes by Jose Mª Yturralde.

Russian Museum – the entire collection changed in January with new paintings arriving the Russian State Museum in St Petersburg. The new permanent exhibition on all this year is called ‘Four Seasons’ and shows Russian paintings depicting the different seasons of the year. The new temporary exhibition (on until July) exhibits work by the group known as the ‘Jack of Diamonds’. Both exhibitions are very promising and excellent additions to the choice of art in Malaga.

Maternity – an unusual collection of paintings by Jorge Rando explore the theme of maternity until 26 March. Jorge Rando Museum on Calle Cruz del Molinillo (at the end of Ollerías). Mon-Sat 10am-8pm.

And of course, you still have time to take in the Art Posters exhibition at the Carmen Thyssen Museum and German Registers at the Picasso Museum exploring Picasso’s relationship with German art and artists. Both highly recommended.

Other Malaga Events in February

Madonna – the birth of the myth – a look at Madonna’s long and varied career as the Queen of Pop through 50 photos. At La Térmica cultural centre (on Avda de los Guidos – take No 16 bus from Alameda Principal and get off at Luis Barahona Soto – Santa Paula stop). 22 January to 15 May, free. Tues-Sun 11am-2pm and 5-9pm.

Valentine Holi Run – this colourful 5km (that you can run and/or walk so no pressure) celebrates the Hindu Holi festival with colour sprays along the route and at the end. Starts and finishes at Palacio de los Deportes stadium. 11am, €15. Sign up here.

P.S. – Heads-up for March

1-2 March – Disney on Ice at Palacio de los Deportes (last stop on Line 2 of the Metro or get bus 16 or 31 from Alameda Principal). Tickets €20 to €49 available here.

20-27 March – Easter week with dozens of processions parading through Malaga.

Our Guide to Malaga has a month-by-month calendar as well as lots of other useful information for the perfect holiday in Malaga. Get your copy for just €4.99.