Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
Towns · Axarquía · Málaga province
What's on in Vélez-Málaga
Today in Vélez-Málaga
Saturday, 8 August 2026
Free-entry museum of religious art and Holy Week Brotherhood history, displaying sacred processional items and traditional Andalusian heritage.
Free-entry municipal history museum exploring Vélez-Málaga and Axarquía from prehistory to modern times, open most days with extended hours.
Free Walking Tour – Historic Centre
Free (tips appreciated)Guided 2¼-hour walking tour of Vélez-Málaga's historic centre, exploring churches, palaces, traditional Spanish architecture and cultural heritage.
This weekend in Vélez-Málaga
Sunday, 9 August 2026
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
Free-entry museum of religious art and Holy Week Brotherhood history, displaying sacred processional items and traditional Andalusian heritage.
Free-entry municipal history museum exploring Vélez-Málaga and Axarquía from prehistory to modern times, open most days with extended hours.
Free Walking Tour – Historic Centre
Free (tips appreciated)Guided 2¼-hour walking tour of Vélez-Málaga's historic centre, exploring churches, palaces, traditional Spanish architecture and cultural heritage.
A family water party in Chilches' main square, with slides and foam to cool off on a summer afternoon.
Next week in Vélez-Málaga
Monday, 10 August 2026
Free Walking Tour – Historic Centre
Free (tips appreciated)Guided 2¼-hour walking tour of Vélez-Málaga's historic centre, exploring churches, palaces, traditional Spanish architecture and cultural heritage.
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
Free-entry museum of religious art and Holy Week Brotherhood history, displaying sacred processional items and traditional Andalusian heritage.
Free-entry municipal history museum exploring Vélez-Málaga and Axarquía from prehistory to modern times, open most days with extended hours.
Free Walking Tour – Historic Centre
Free (tips appreciated)Guided 2¼-hour walking tour of Vélez-Málaga's historic centre, exploring churches, palaces, traditional Spanish architecture and cultural heritage.
Flamenco fusion under the stars at Vélez-Málaga's open-air Cerro de San Cristóbal theatre with singer Naike Ponce and guitarist Paquete.
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
Free-entry museum of religious art and Holy Week Brotherhood history, displaying sacred processional items and traditional Andalusian heritage.
Free-entry municipal history museum exploring Vélez-Málaga and Axarquía from prehistory to modern times, open most days with extended hours.
Free Walking Tour – Historic Centre
Free (tips appreciated)Guided 2¼-hour walking tour of Vélez-Málaga's historic centre, exploring churches, palaces, traditional Spanish architecture and cultural heritage.
A nocturnal group run through Vélez-Málaga's old-town streets, starting at the Mercado de San Francisco and finishing in Plaza de la Constitución.
Family-friendly open-air summer cinema screening films at night in the municipal park, running through August with varying showtimes.
Thursday, 13 August 2026
Weekly produce and general goods market at Torre del Mar beach district, running every Thursday morning.
Weekly street market in Vélez-Málaga town centre with clothing, plants, fruits, vegetables, shoes and handicrafts every Thursday morning.
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
Free-entry museum of religious art and Holy Week Brotherhood history, displaying sacred processional items and traditional Andalusian heritage.
Free-entry municipal history museum exploring Vélez-Málaga and Axarquía from prehistory to modern times, open most days with extended hours.
Free Walking Tour – Historic Centre
Free (tips appreciated)Guided 2¼-hour walking tour of Vélez-Málaga's historic centre, exploring churches, palaces, traditional Spanish architecture and cultural heritage.
A guided evening walk from Triana out to the Torre de la Atalaya to watch the Perseid meteor shower over the Axarquía countryside.
Friday, 14 August 2026
Juan Breva Flamenco Festival
See sourceThe 49th edition of Vélez-Málaga's flamenco festival honouring local cante legend Juan Breva, with leading names in the genre.
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
Free-entry museum of religious art and Holy Week Brotherhood history, displaying sacred processional items and traditional Andalusian heritage.
Free-entry municipal history museum exploring Vélez-Málaga and Axarquía from prehistory to modern times, open most days with extended hours.
Free Walking Tour – Historic Centre
Free (tips appreciated)Guided 2¼-hour walking tour of Vélez-Málaga's historic centre, exploring churches, palaces, traditional Spanish architecture and cultural heritage.
Guided sightseeing tour aboard a miniature train through the historic centre, visiting churches, palaces and key landmarks with running commentary.
Regular Friday flamenco shows at the historic Peña Flamenca Niño de Vélez, featuring passionate live guitar, vocals and traditional dance.
Saturday, 15 August 2026
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
Free-entry museum of religious art and Holy Week Brotherhood history, displaying sacred processional items and traditional Andalusian heritage.
Free-entry municipal history museum exploring Vélez-Málaga and Axarquía from prehistory to modern times, open most days with extended hours.
Free Walking Tour – Historic Centre
Free (tips appreciated)Guided 2¼-hour walking tour of Vélez-Málaga's historic centre, exploring churches, palaces, traditional Spanish architecture and cultural heritage.
Sunday, 16 August 2026
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
Free-entry museum of religious art and Holy Week Brotherhood history, displaying sacred processional items and traditional Andalusian heritage.
Free-entry municipal history museum exploring Vélez-Málaga and Axarquía from prehistory to modern times, open most days with extended hours.
Free Walking Tour – Historic Centre
Free (tips appreciated)Guided 2¼-hour walking tour of Vélez-Málaga's historic centre, exploring churches, palaces, traditional Spanish architecture and cultural heritage.
Later this month in Vélez-Málaga
Monday, 17 August 2026
Free Walking Tour – Historic Centre
Free (tips appreciated)Guided 2¼-hour walking tour of Vélez-Málaga's historic centre, exploring churches, palaces, traditional Spanish architecture and cultural heritage.
Tuesday, 18 August 2026
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
Free-entry museum of religious art and Holy Week Brotherhood history, displaying sacred processional items and traditional Andalusian heritage.
Free-entry municipal history museum exploring Vélez-Málaga and Axarquía from prehistory to modern times, open most days with extended hours.
Free Walking Tour – Historic Centre
Free (tips appreciated)Guided 2¼-hour walking tour of Vélez-Málaga's historic centre, exploring churches, palaces, traditional Spanish architecture and cultural heritage.
Renowned jazz-flamenco flautist Jorge Pardo performs under the stars at Vélez-Málaga's open-air Cerro de San Cristóbal theatre.
Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
Free-entry museum of religious art and Holy Week Brotherhood history, displaying sacred processional items and traditional Andalusian heritage.
Free-entry municipal history museum exploring Vélez-Málaga and Axarquía from prehistory to modern times, open most days with extended hours.
Free Walking Tour – Historic Centre
Free (tips appreciated)Guided 2¼-hour walking tour of Vélez-Málaga's historic centre, exploring churches, palaces, traditional Spanish architecture and cultural heritage.
Family-friendly open-air summer cinema screening films at night in the municipal park, running through August with varying showtimes.
Thursday, 20 August 2026
Weekly produce and general goods market at Torre del Mar beach district, running every Thursday morning.
Weekly street market in Vélez-Málaga town centre with clothing, plants, fruits, vegetables, shoes and handicrafts every Thursday morning.
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
Free-entry museum of religious art and Holy Week Brotherhood history, displaying sacred processional items and traditional Andalusian heritage.
Free-entry municipal history museum exploring Vélez-Málaga and Axarquía from prehistory to modern times, open most days with extended hours.
Free Walking Tour – Historic Centre
Free (tips appreciated)Guided 2¼-hour walking tour of Vélez-Málaga's historic centre, exploring churches, palaces, traditional Spanish architecture and cultural heritage.
Friday, 21 August 2026
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
Free-entry museum of religious art and Holy Week Brotherhood history, displaying sacred processional items and traditional Andalusian heritage.
Free-entry municipal history museum exploring Vélez-Málaga and Axarquía from prehistory to modern times, open most days with extended hours.
Free Walking Tour – Historic Centre
Free (tips appreciated)Guided 2¼-hour walking tour of Vélez-Málaga's historic centre, exploring churches, palaces, traditional Spanish architecture and cultural heritage.
Guided sightseeing tour aboard a miniature train through the historic centre, visiting churches, palaces and key landmarks with running commentary.
Regular Friday flamenco shows at the historic Peña Flamenca Niño de Vélez, featuring passionate live guitar, vocals and traditional dance.
Saturday, 22 August 2026
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
Free-entry museum of religious art and Holy Week Brotherhood history, displaying sacred processional items and traditional Andalusian heritage.
Free-entry municipal history museum exploring Vélez-Málaga and Axarquía from prehistory to modern times, open most days with extended hours.
Free Walking Tour – Historic Centre
Free (tips appreciated)Guided 2¼-hour walking tour of Vélez-Málaga's historic centre, exploring churches, palaces, traditional Spanish architecture and cultural heritage.
Sunday, 23 August 2026
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
Free-entry museum of religious art and Holy Week Brotherhood history, displaying sacred processional items and traditional Andalusian heritage.
Free-entry municipal history museum exploring Vélez-Málaga and Axarquía from prehistory to modern times, open most days with extended hours.
Free Walking Tour – Historic Centre
Free (tips appreciated)Guided 2¼-hour walking tour of Vélez-Málaga's historic centre, exploring churches, palaces, traditional Spanish architecture and cultural heritage.
An open-air flamenco dance performance by Águeda Saavedra on Torre del Mar's seafront promenade.
Monday, 24 August 2026
Free Walking Tour – Historic Centre
Free (tips appreciated)Guided 2¼-hour walking tour of Vélez-Málaga's historic centre, exploring churches, palaces, traditional Spanish architecture and cultural heritage.
Tuesday, 25 August 2026
FestiBallix
FreeA two-night arts festival through Vélez-Málaga's old town, with late museum openings, an artisan market, food trucks and Spanish indie bands.
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
Free-entry museum of religious art and Holy Week Brotherhood history, displaying sacred processional items and traditional Andalusian heritage.
Free-entry municipal history museum exploring Vélez-Málaga and Axarquía from prehistory to modern times, open most days with extended hours.
Free Walking Tour – Historic Centre
Free (tips appreciated)Guided 2¼-hour walking tour of Vélez-Málaga's historic centre, exploring churches, palaces, traditional Spanish architecture and cultural heritage.
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
Free-entry museum of religious art and Holy Week Brotherhood history, displaying sacred processional items and traditional Andalusian heritage.
Free-entry municipal history museum exploring Vélez-Málaga and Axarquía from prehistory to modern times, open most days with extended hours.
Free Walking Tour – Historic Centre
Free (tips appreciated)Guided 2¼-hour walking tour of Vélez-Málaga's historic centre, exploring churches, palaces, traditional Spanish architecture and cultural heritage.
Family-friendly open-air summer cinema screening films at night in the municipal park, running through August with varying showtimes.
Thursday, 27 August 2026
Weekly produce and general goods market at Torre del Mar beach district, running every Thursday morning.
Weekly street market in Vélez-Málaga town centre with clothing, plants, fruits, vegetables, shoes and handicrafts every Thursday morning.
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
Free-entry museum of religious art and Holy Week Brotherhood history, displaying sacred processional items and traditional Andalusian heritage.
Free-entry municipal history museum exploring Vélez-Málaga and Axarquía from prehistory to modern times, open most days with extended hours.
Free Walking Tour – Historic Centre
Free (tips appreciated)Guided 2¼-hour walking tour of Vélez-Málaga's historic centre, exploring churches, palaces, traditional Spanish architecture and cultural heritage.
Friday, 28 August 2026
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
Free-entry museum of religious art and Holy Week Brotherhood history, displaying sacred processional items and traditional Andalusian heritage.
Free-entry municipal history museum exploring Vélez-Málaga and Axarquía from prehistory to modern times, open most days with extended hours.
Free Walking Tour – Historic Centre
Free (tips appreciated)Guided 2¼-hour walking tour of Vélez-Málaga's historic centre, exploring churches, palaces, traditional Spanish architecture and cultural heritage.
Guided sightseeing tour aboard a miniature train through the historic centre, visiting churches, palaces and key landmarks with running commentary.
Regular Friday flamenco shows at the historic Peña Flamenca Niño de Vélez, featuring passionate live guitar, vocals and traditional dance.
Saturday, 29 August 2026
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
Free-entry museum of religious art and Holy Week Brotherhood history, displaying sacred processional items and traditional Andalusian heritage.
Free-entry municipal history museum exploring Vélez-Málaga and Axarquía from prehistory to modern times, open most days with extended hours.
Free Walking Tour – Historic Centre
Free (tips appreciated)Guided 2¼-hour walking tour of Vélez-Málaga's historic centre, exploring churches, palaces, traditional Spanish architecture and cultural heritage.
Vélez-Málaga's old town glows with thousands of candles for a night of flamenco, parades, live music and an artisan market.
Sunday, 30 August 2026
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
Free-entry museum of religious art and Holy Week Brotherhood history, displaying sacred processional items and traditional Andalusian heritage.
Free-entry municipal history museum exploring Vélez-Málaga and Axarquía from prehistory to modern times, open most days with extended hours.
Free Walking Tour – Historic Centre
Free (tips appreciated)Guided 2¼-hour walking tour of Vélez-Málaga's historic centre, exploring churches, palaces, traditional Spanish architecture and cultural heritage.
Monday, 31 August 2026
Free Walking Tour – Historic Centre
Free (tips appreciated)Guided 2¼-hour walking tour of Vélez-Málaga's historic centre, exploring churches, palaces, traditional Spanish architecture and cultural heritage.
Tuesday, 1 September 2026
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
Free-entry museum of religious art and Holy Week Brotherhood history, displaying sacred processional items and traditional Andalusian heritage.
Free-entry municipal history museum exploring Vélez-Málaga and Axarquía from prehistory to modern times, open most days with extended hours.
Free Walking Tour – Historic Centre
Free (tips appreciated)Guided 2¼-hour walking tour of Vélez-Málaga's historic centre, exploring churches, palaces, traditional Spanish architecture and cultural heritage.
Wednesday, 2 September 2026
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
Free-entry museum of religious art and Holy Week Brotherhood history, displaying sacred processional items and traditional Andalusian heritage.
Free-entry municipal history museum exploring Vélez-Málaga and Axarquía from prehistory to modern times, open most days with extended hours.
Free Walking Tour – Historic Centre
Free (tips appreciated)Guided 2¼-hour walking tour of Vélez-Málaga's historic centre, exploring churches, palaces, traditional Spanish architecture and cultural heritage.
Thursday, 3 September 2026
Weekly produce and general goods market at Torre del Mar beach district, running every Thursday morning.
Weekly street market in Vélez-Málaga town centre with clothing, plants, fruits, vegetables, shoes and handicrafts every Thursday morning.
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
Free-entry museum of religious art and Holy Week Brotherhood history, displaying sacred processional items and traditional Andalusian heritage.
Free-entry municipal history museum exploring Vélez-Málaga and Axarquía from prehistory to modern times, open most days with extended hours.
Free Walking Tour – Historic Centre
Free (tips appreciated)Guided 2¼-hour walking tour of Vélez-Málaga's historic centre, exploring churches, palaces, traditional Spanish architecture and cultural heritage.
Friday, 4 September 2026
Southern Europe's biggest free air show — over 40 aircraft, aerobatic teams and the Eurofighter Typhoon fly along Torre del Mar's beach.
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
Free-entry museum of religious art and Holy Week Brotherhood history, displaying sacred processional items and traditional Andalusian heritage.
Free-entry municipal history museum exploring Vélez-Málaga and Axarquía from prehistory to modern times, open most days with extended hours.
Free Walking Tour – Historic Centre
Free (tips appreciated)Guided 2¼-hour walking tour of Vélez-Málaga's historic centre, exploring churches, palaces, traditional Spanish architecture and cultural heritage.
Guided sightseeing tour aboard a miniature train through the historic centre, visiting churches, palaces and key landmarks with running commentary.
Regular Friday flamenco shows at the historic Peña Flamenca Niño de Vélez, featuring passionate live guitar, vocals and traditional dance.
Saturday, 5 September 2026
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
Free-entry museum of religious art and Holy Week Brotherhood history, displaying sacred processional items and traditional Andalusian heritage.
Free-entry municipal history museum exploring Vélez-Málaga and Axarquía from prehistory to modern times, open most days with extended hours.
Free Walking Tour – Historic Centre
Free (tips appreciated)Guided 2¼-hour walking tour of Vélez-Málaga's historic centre, exploring churches, palaces, traditional Spanish architecture and cultural heritage.
Sunday, 6 September 2026
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
Free-entry museum of religious art and Holy Week Brotherhood history, displaying sacred processional items and traditional Andalusian heritage.
Free-entry municipal history museum exploring Vélez-Málaga and Axarquía from prehistory to modern times, open most days with extended hours.
Free Walking Tour – Historic Centre
Free (tips appreciated)Guided 2¼-hour walking tour of Vélez-Málaga's historic centre, exploring churches, palaces, traditional Spanish architecture and cultural heritage.
Monday, 7 September 2026
Free Walking Tour – Historic Centre
Free (tips appreciated)Guided 2¼-hour walking tour of Vélez-Málaga's historic centre, exploring churches, palaces, traditional Spanish architecture and cultural heritage.
Dates to be confirmed in Vélez-Málaga
Feria de San Miguel
Free entryVélez-Málaga's flagship autumn fair — Andalusian horse parades, flamenco dress, casetas and live music through the town centre.