The Costa del Sol is hosting some fantastic events this Summer 2025! Check out this events guide to see what's on for all the family in and around the Costa del Sol this Summer.
The Marenostrum Festival
Date: 3 May 2025 to 19 September 2025
Location: Sohail Castle, C. Tartesios, s/n, 29640 Fuengirola, Malaga, Spain
Entry fee: from €38.50 to €104.50
The Marenostrum Festival returns to Fuengirola in 2025 for its 10th anniversary, with a full schedule of concerts held at Sohail Castle, an open-air venue known for combining historical surroundings with live music.
Link to event website: https://marenostrumfuengirola.com/
Weekend Beach Festival
Date: 10 - 12 July 2025
Location: Playa de Poniente, Torre del Mar, Spain
Entry fee: From €40 - €55 (plus booking fee)
The Weekend Beach Festival returns to Torre del Mar in 2025 for its 10th anniversary, this beachside music festival features a lineup of national and international artists across various genres.
Link to event website: https://www.weekendbeach.es/
Link to Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/weekendbeachfestival
Free Beach Cinema Nights
Date: ongoing throughout summer 2025
Location: Various beaches, Fuengirola
Entry fee: Free
Enjoy family-friendly movies under the stars on Fuengirola's beaches. Screening are held weekly and are free to the public.
Noche Viva Fuengirola
Date: Saturday 3rd August 2025
Location: Plaza de Espana, Plaza de los Reyes Catolicos, Plaza de la Constitucion, Plaza Punta Umbria.
Entry fee:
Every summer, Fuengirola comes alive with one of its most popular community events, The Noche Viva Fuengirola. This lively, late-night celebration transforms the town centre into a vibrant mix of culture, entertainment, and shopping, attracting locals and visitors of all ages. The event typically starts around 8:00 PM and runs until 2:00 AM.
Starlite Festival Marbella 2025
Date: 20 June - 29 August 2025
Location: Cantera de Nagüeles Marbella
Entry fee: Price per ticket varies
Starlite Occident is the new to be the best festival in the world. After fourteen editions, it has established itself as the longest running festival, with more than 60 days of concerts.
Music, culture and gastronomy coexist in a single space. Including a star studded lineup of amazing acts such as: Camila Cabello, Kool & The Gang, Duran Duran, Pet Shop Boys, Clean Bandit, Tom Jones, Texas, UB40, Il Divo, The Scrips and many many more huge artists.
Link to event website: https://starlitefestival.com/ [email protected]
Link to Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/starliteoccident
Malaga Fashion Week 2025
Date: 15 May - 20 May 2025
Location: Multiple venues across Malaga, including showrooms and exhibition spaces.
Entry fee: €25 per day
Full Event Pass (all 6 days): €120
Student/Industry Concession Passes available with ID.
Malaga Fashion Week has firmly established itself as one of the most anticipated events on Andalucia's cultural and creative calendar. Celebrated for its seamless blend of traditional craftsmanship and forward-thinking design, this annual showcase reinforces Malaga's growing reputation as a southern European fashion capital.
Pasarela Larios Málaga Week 2025
Date: 12-13 September 2025
Location: Cantera de Nagüeles Marbella
Entry fee: Price per ticket varies
Pasarela Larios is a prominent fashion event held annually in September on Calle Marqués de Larios, Malaga's main shopping street. Known for its open-air runway, the longest in Europe at over 300 meters, the event features collectioins from local, national and international designers.
Link to event website: https://pasarelalarios.es
Link to Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pasarelalarios
Starlite Festival Marbella 2025
Date: 20 June - 29 August 2025
Location: Cantera de Nagüeles Marbella
Entry fee: Price per ticket varies
Starlite Occident is the new to be the best festival in the world. After fourteen editions, it has established itself as the longest running festival, with more than 60 days of concerts.
Music, culture and gastronomy coexist in a single space. Including a star studded lineup of amazing acts such as: Camila Cabello, Kool & The Gang, Duran Duran, Pet Shop Boys, Clean Bandit, Tom Jones, Texas, UB40, Il Divo, The Scrips and many many more huge artists.
Link to event website: https://starlitefestival.com/ [email protected]
Feria de Malaga 2025
Date: 15 August - 23 August 2025
Location: Malaga City Centre (Feria de Dia, Day Fair)and Cortijo de Torres Fairground (Feria de Noche, Night Fair)
Entry fee: No fee
The Feria de Malaga 2025 will take place from Saturday 16 August to the 23 August 2025, with festivities starting on the evening of Friday 15 August 2025. This spectacular celebration commemorates the Catholic Monarchs' recapture of Malaga in 1487 and is one of Andalusia's most vibrant festivals.
Link to event website: https://oldtownmalaga.com/feria-malaga/
Lles Xtrail 2025
Date: Saturday 14 June 2025
Location: Lles de Cerdanya, Catalonia, Spain.
Entry fee: Price per ticket from €18.00 - €79.00
The Lles Xtrail 2025 is a premier mountain trail running event set in the scenic Pyrenees of Lles e Cerdanya Catalonia, Spain. Scheduled for Saturday 14 June 2025, this event offers a range of distances catering to various skill levels, from beginners to seasoned ultrarunners.
Link to event website: https://www.ahotu.com/event/lles-xtrail
The Generali Maraton Malaga 2025
Date: Sunday 14 December 2025
Location: Malaga, Spain.
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Entry fee: Price per ticket from €48 - €84
The Generali Maraton Malaga 2025, is a prominent international road running event scheduled for Sunday 14 December 2025, in Malaga, Spain. This annual marathon attracts runners wordwide, offering a scenic and flat course ideal for personal bests and elite performances.
Link to event website: https://www.ahotu.com/event/generali-maraton-malaga
The Sierra Nevada Limite Gran Fondo 2025
Date: Saturday 17 May 2025
Location: Cenes de la Vega
Entry fee: Price per ticket from approximately €50-€70
The Sierra Nevada Limite Gran Fondo is a prestigious road cycling event held annually in the province of Granada, Spain. Renowned for its challenging routes and breath taking scenery, the 2025 edition is scheduled for Saturday 17 May 2025. Event prices have not yet been released.
Link to event website: https://www.ahotu.com/event/sierra-nevada-limite-gran-fondo
Fiesta BioCultura, Barcelona
Date: 29 May - 1 June 2025
Location: La Farga de L'Hospitalet, Barcelona
Spain's largest organic trade fair, featuring over 300 exhibitors and 300 plus activities promoting sustainable lifestyles.
Aquafuture Spain 2025
Date: 20-22 May 2025
Location: IFEVI Exhibition Centre, Vigo, Galicia, Spain
Entry fee: contact the event organisers
Aquafuture Spain 2025, is the premier international aquaculture industry exhibition in southern Europe, scheduled to take place from May 20 to 22, 2025, at the IFEVI Exhibition Centre in Vigo, Galicia, Spain. This third edition is set to be the largest yet, featuring over 210 exhibitors from 26 countries, and is expected to attract more than 8,000 professional visitors.
Link to event website: https://aquafuturespain.com/
Construmat Exhibition 2025
Date: 20-22 May 2025
Location: Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via venue in Barcelona, Spain
Entry fee: See organisation website for entry fees.
The biennial event serves as a significant platform for prefessionals across the construction industry to explore innovations, sustainable practices, and digital transformation within the sector.
Link to event website: https://www.construmat.com/en/evento/
Vitafoods Europe 2025
Date: 20-22 May 2025
Location: Fira Barcelona Gran Via, Av. Joan Carles I, 64, 08908 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain.
Entry fee: from €199
This marks the first time the event is hosted in Barcelona, following 26 years in Geneva. Vitafoods Europe is a leading global event in the nutraceutical industry, bringing together professionals from across the supply chain, including ingredients and raw materials, branded finished products, services and equipment, and contract manufacturing.
Link to event website: https://www.vitafoods.eu.com/en/home.html
Comic-Con Malaga
Date: 25-28 September 2025
Location: Palacio de Ferias y Congresos (FYCMA) in Malaga,
Entry fee: from €15.00
Comic-Con Malaga is a major international pop culture event taking place in Malaga, Spain, and 2025 marks its first official collaboration with San Diego Comic-Con, making it the first Comic-Con International held outside the U.S
Link to event website: https://sandiegocomicconmalaga.com/
CAC Mijas, Centro de Arte Contemporaneo
Date: Open all year round, excluding some bank holidays and Christmas Day.
Location: Plaza Virgen de la Pena, Mijas Pueblo, Malaga, Spain
Entry fee: from €3.00
CAC Mijas is especially known for displaying over 60 original Picasso ceramic works, including plates, tiles, and jugs, offering a unique look at a lesser-known aspect of the artist's work. The gallery hosts rotating exhibitions featuring contemporary artists and thematic showcases throughout the year.
Link to event website: https://cacmijas.info/
Caminito del Rey Guided Tours
Date: open all year round exept Christmas Day and some Bank Holidays
Entry fee: from €11.50 to €19.50
Embarking on a guided tour of the Caminito del Rey offers an exhilarating way to experience one of Spain's most breathtaking and historically rich trails. Once dubbed the "World's most dangerous walkway," this cliffside path in Malaga has been meticulously restored and is now a safe yet thrilling adventure.
Link to event website: https://www.caminitodelrey.info
