Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
Towns · Vélez-Málaga · Axarquía
What's on in Vélez-Málaga in August 2026
Saturday, 1 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.
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.
Sunday, 2 August 2026
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
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.
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.
Monday, 3 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, 4 August 2026
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
Feria de Chilches
Free entryChilches' summer village fair — a long weekend of live music, dancing, funfair rides and late-night eating and drinking in the plaza.
Feria de Lagos
Free entryLagos' annual village fair — a summer weekend of live music, dancing, funfair rides and traditional Andalusian feria atmosphere.
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.
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.
Wednesday, 5 August 2026
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
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.
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.
Family-friendly open-air summer cinema screening films at night in the municipal park, running through August with varying showtimes.
Thursday, 6 August 2026
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
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.
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.
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.
Friday, 7 August 2026
Regular Friday flamenco shows at the historic Peña Flamenca Niño de Vélez, featuring passionate live guitar, vocals and traditional dance.
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
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.
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.
Guided sightseeing tour aboard a miniature train through the historic centre, visiting churches, palaces and key landmarks with running commentary.
Saturday, 8 August 2026
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
A family water party in Chilches' main square, with slides and foam to cool off on a summer afternoon.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
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.
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.
A guided evening walk from Triana out to the Torre de la Atalaya to watch the Perseid meteor shower over the Axarquía countryside.
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.
Friday, 14 August 2026
Regular Friday flamenco shows at the historic Peña Flamenca Niño de Vélez, featuring passionate live guitar, vocals and traditional dance.
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
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.
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.
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.
Guided sightseeing tour aboard a miniature train through the historic centre, visiting churches, palaces and key landmarks with running commentary.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Family-friendly open-air summer cinema screening films at night in the municipal park, running through August with varying showtimes.
Thursday, 20 August 2026
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
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.
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.
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.
Friday, 21 August 2026
Regular Friday flamenco shows at the historic Peña Flamenca Niño de Vélez, featuring passionate live guitar, vocals and traditional dance.
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
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.
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.
Guided sightseeing tour aboard a miniature train through the historic centre, visiting churches, palaces and key landmarks with running commentary.
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 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.
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.
Sunday, 23 August 2026
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
An open-air flamenco dance performance by Águeda Saavedra on Torre del Mar's seafront promenade.
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.
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.
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
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Family-friendly open-air summer cinema screening films at night in the municipal park, running through August with varying showtimes.
Thursday, 27 August 2026
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
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.
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.
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.
Friday, 28 August 2026
Regular Friday flamenco shows at the historic Peña Flamenca Niño de Vélez, featuring passionate live guitar, vocals and traditional dance.
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
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.
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.
Guided sightseeing tour aboard a miniature train through the historic centre, visiting churches, palaces and key landmarks with running commentary.
Saturday, 29 August 2026
Vélez-Málaga's old town glows with thousands of candles for a night of flamenco, parades, live music and an artisan market.
Contemporary art gallery and Andalusia's first CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo), featuring rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary works.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.