Whether you visit the capital of the Costa del Sol or you live in it, the best way to get to know its culture is by attending some shows in Malaga. The truth is that this city has a very vibrant and dynamic atmosphere, hosting a large number of cultural and leisure events that make it a real candy for lovers of all kinds of arts.
In this article we tell you what for us are the 4 best shows taking place in Malaga and how you can attend. Let’s start!
1. Flamenco shows in Malaga
Obviously, of all the shows in Malaga this is our favorite and one of those that best show a rich part of the Spanish tradition, more specifically Andalusian. And the fact is that the south of the peninsula is considered the cradle of this artistic expression.
Flamenco is an art that mixes dance, song and music and it was in the 18th century when it became popular and became one of the most representative cultural manifestations of Spain at national and international level. That is why tourists from all over the world and from all corners of Spain visit Malaga and Andalusia in general, looking to experience live and in their own flesh this art full of passion and feeling.
In the capital of the Costa del Sol you can find a wide variety of places where you can enjoy live flamenco shows, among them our local Alegria. We are very proud to say that we are one of the best rated, with 4.9 out of 5 stars on Google at the date of publication of this article and more than 9,200 reviews.
We are located in the central street Velez Malaga number 6 and every day of the week we offer live flamenco shows, so no matter when you visit the city, there will always be a flamenco show waiting for you. But the best thing about our performances is that we have artists of great prestige, both dancers and guitarists and singers.
In addition, at Alegria we want to go further and offer unique and different experiences. That’s why you can find our dinner with show option, designed for you to enjoy this art while tasting a selection of typical Andalusian dishes. But that’s not all, we have also created our 360º packs, in which you will find a combination of activities with flamenco shows for you to live the city of Malaga to the fullest. We encourage you to discover them.
2. Equestrian shows in Malaga
The horse has also been closely linked to Spanish culture in general and Andalusian culture in particular. It was Philip II, a horse lover, who had the project of creating one of the best horse breeds in the world, and he succeeded. This is how he created the Andalusian Purebred Spanish Horse, which ended up becoming a symbol of the Empire.
Nowadays, we can see it in horse shows in Malaga and in other parts of Andalusia such as Cordoba or Seville. In these elegant shows, the horses dance to the beat showing their grace and dexterity and dazzling spectators both big and small who come to see it.
Sometimes it is common to see how these equestrian shows in Malaga are combined with a flamenco show, in which animal and human dance at the same time to the sound of music.
There are several places where you can go to see these equestrian shows in Malaga, being the Club Hípico El Ranchito the most popular and the one that organizes more events of this type.
3. Typical festivities Malaga
Undoubtedly, some of the most important and unique shows in Malaga take place during the city’s own festivities. Tourists can also enjoy them and soak up the essence of Malaga. Here we want to tell you about some of the most significant and striking ones:
- The Carnival of Malaga: this show full of color and fun takes place the first days of February in the streets of the historic center and other neighborhoods of the city. You will see a procession of people dressed in various themes, but not only that, there are also tastings in each neighborhood and the party culminates on the beaches of the Malagueta with the burial of the anchovy.
- Holy Week: between March and April takes place in Malaga the most important festival for Catholics in which different religious brotherhoods and brotherhoods take to the streets in procession carrying large images of religious scenes. They make a route that always passes through the center of the city, and there are pamphlets that specify the time and place of passage.
- The night of San Juan: the night of June 23 takes place on the beaches of Malaga (as in other parts of Spain and other Mediterranean countries) the lighting of bonfires to which (as tradition dictates) written papers are thrown with the wishes to be fulfilled.
- Malaga Fair: this is the most important festival for the people of Malaga. It takes place in the month of August and lasts ten days in which you can enjoy good food and drink in the historic center and, later, there are performances, stalls and food in the Royal Fairgrounds.
4. Shows in the Roman Theater of Malaga
The Roman Theater of Malaga is the most important Roman construction that is preserved in the city. It dates from the first century A.D. and I encourage you to consider for a moment this question: can you imagine experiencing in your own flesh a show like the Romans did centuries ago? Well, you can.
In the Roman Theater different plays are organized throughout the year to which anyone who is interested can attend. Oedipus Rex or Clytemnestra are some of those that have been developed in recent years.
We hope that this article has enlivened your desire to know the capital of the Costa del Sol and has helped you to define your travel itinerary. And if you already live in the city, we hope it has helped you to discover unknown activities for you.
