21st April 2026 
Leave a commentDon’t miss Malaga White Night, this fantastic nighttime cultural event in the city’s streets and squares.
With completely free admission, you can enjoy a huge range of cultural offerings in Malaga’s museums, galleries and monuments.
We’ll tell you everything you need to know for a night full of art, music, dance and activities!
Malaga White Night
The White Night originated as a cultural initiative in Paris in 2002 and quickly spread to other European cities.
Malaga was also inspired by the original model and has celebrated its own White Night since 2008.
What’s in store for me at the Malaga White Night?
Free cultural access: Malaga’s museums, art centres and monuments open their doors at night free of charge.
Varied activities: There are concerts, theatre, guided tours, exhibitions, dance and children’s activities.
Vital urban scene: The streets and squares become artistic stages.
One of the unique features of Malaga’s White Night is that each year it’s celebrated under a different theme, inspiring the decorations in the streets and squares to offer a fresh, themed experience.
This main theme is chosen annually through a popular vote among the residents of Malaga.
This year’s theme is ‘Malaga, the future is written with music‘.
Music and concerts have always had their place at Malaga’s White Nights. But, given this year’s theme, the musical offerings will be extraordinary, with several new acts that we present below in the program.
‘Málaga, the future is written with music’ 2026
Malaga’s White Night 2026 takes place on May 16th between 8:00 pm and 1:00 am.
The program for the 17th edition of White Night offers almost 150 cultural events in nearly 100 venues throughout the city.
As in previous years, all the evening’s activities are divided into categories: Art, Museums and Exhibitions; Performing Arts; Music and Dance; Street Art; Audiovisual Arts; Special Visits and Activities; and Little White Night, designed for children.
Here you’ll find some of the most exciting offerings.
Music and Dance
Among the musical programs, the new show “Balconies in Song” stands out.
Along Calle Larios and Plaza de la Constitución, several balconies will host a musical and vocal performance featuring some of the most representative songs and arias in the history of music: opera, zarzuela and pop.
Schedule: from 9:05 pm to 12:20 am
There will be 6 shows of 15 minutes: 9:05 pm, 9:25 pm, 10:00 pm, 10:35 pm, 11:20 pm and 12:05 am.
Location: Calle Larios and Plaza de la Constitución: on the balconies of: Hotel Vincci, Sr. D. Wenceslao de Andrés Fernández, Hotel Larios Inmobiliaria Savills.
At Plaza de la Marina, you can enjoy the Philharmonic Orchestra’s concert, “A Night of Spanish Inspiration.”
Guitar recitals will accompany the guided tours of the Alcazaba.
At Plaza de Tabacalera, there will be a concert by marching bands.
At Plaza de Camas, there will be a concert by musical groups, accompanied by entertainment with giant inflatables. The program will begin at 9:30 pm with DJ sets musicians from Malaga.
The Higher Conservatory of Dance will offer a Spanish Dance Showcase on the Plaza de la Marina stage.
Also at Plaza de la Marina, the wind and percussion ensemble of the Higher Conservatory of Music will perform Handel’s “Music for the Royal Fireworks.”
In the Cathedral Courtyard, you can enjoy a piano concert, “Musical Impressions of Picasso’s Paris.”
The Young People’s White Night takes place at the Eduardo Ocón venue, featuring rock performances.
Flamenco lovers have several venues to enjoy this art form, including the Peña Juan Breva and the MIMMA.
Museums and Exhibitions
The following museums of Malaga will open their doors for visits to their permanent and temporary exhibitions:
Carmen Thyssen Museum Málaga, Picasso Museum Málaga, Museum of Málaga, Interactive Music Museum Málaga (MIMMA), Revello de Toro Museum, Málaga Wine Museum, Aeronautical Museum, Unicaja Foundation Cultural Centre, and Unicaja Foundation Museum of Arts and Popular Customs.
Performing Arts
Among these offerings, a highlight is an artistic swimming performance fusing water and music at the Real Club Mediterráneo.
Street Art and Audiovisual Arts
Enjoy your stroll through the city centre discovering street art, both in Plaza de la Merced and on Calle Muro de San Julián or Muelle Uno.
Little White Night
The Nochecita en Blanco (Little White Night) for children will hold many of its activities and workshops in the central Soho district, where they have organized workshops.
Extra Activities
Among the extra activities are:
Nighttime visit to the Roman Theatre
Theatrical tours of the English Cemetery
Times: 8:00 pm, 9:30 pm and 11:00 pm. Prior registration is required at cementerioinglesmalaga.org.
Guided tours of the Alcazaba of Malaga
Guided tours of the monument with audio guides, which will be provided at the entrance and collected upon exit. There wil be a tour in English at 8:15 pm. Prior registration required at:
https://visitasalcazaba20h.eventbrite.es
https://visitasalcazaba21h.eventbrite.es
https://visitasalcazaba22h.eventbrite.es
https://visitasalcazaba23h.eventbrite.es
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Echo of Light at the Hammam Al Andaluz
An invitation to the thermal baths to experience how music, the echo of light and silence intertwine to create an experience filled with harmony and sensations.
Duration: 10-15 minutes. Showtimes: 8:00 pm, 8:15 pm, 8:30 pm, 8:45 pm, and 9:00 pm
Wine sounds like Malaga
The Malaga Wine Museum presents a unique tasting: four wines with the Málaga and Sierras de Málaga Protected Designation of Origin, paired with music to feel, reflect, and enjoy.
Time: 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm. You have to register prior to the event at the Malaga Wine Museum starting Monday, May 11.
At a Glance
Where can I see the full program of activities?
Here we’ve only mentioned some of the highlights of the extensive program. If you want to make the most of this night, we recommend taking a look at the program.
It’s organized by different categories so you can plan what you’d like to see and when throughout the evening.
For some of the activities you will have to pre-register.
Information Point
There is an Information Point located in Calle Larios where you can not only get information about activities, schedules, locations and obtain the program, but also leave your “Sound Footprint.” The melody for Noche en Blanco 2026 will be created by all the visitors, composed of many voices.
White Night Schedule
All scheduled activities run continuously from 8:00 pm until 1:00 am on Sunday morning.
Is everything free?
Yes, White Night activities are free and open to the public. Some tours with very limited capacity may require prior booking.
How to get around the city?
As you can imagine, this is a huge event. So, you’ll find everything packed with people.
Therefore, it’s a good idea to plan your route for Noche en Blanco (White Night) a little, as there will almost certainly be queues, not only at monuments and museums, but also at bars and terraces for drinks.
Since the vast majority of activities take place in the city centre, the best way to get around is on foot and in comfortable shoes. The city will be increasing the number of night bus lines and the Malaga Metro will be extending its operating hours.
Suburban Train C-1
You can easily reach the city centre by taking the C-1 suburban train from the Costa del Sol towns of Fuengirola, Benalmadena and Torremolinos.
By car
If you prefer to drive, the best option is to use one of the parking garages in the city centre, such as the Plaza de la Marina Parking or the Muelle Uno Parking.
