News from September 18, 2026

Plaza Teniente Arce hosts a dome with projections of works from the Prado, live music and poetry. Tickets, at 5 euros, go to the Asociación Rondeña de Alzhéimer.

The Shenzhen International Museum of Art is holding a symphonic concert this Saturday, September 19, in honor of Málaga, as part of the cultural exchange protocol between both cities signed in 2024.

The season will kick off at plaza de Tabacalera and end at Castillo de Gibralfaro, with a new program for children and young audiences, according to the Ayuntamiento de Málaga's press release.

The Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Málaga (FYCMA) brings together more than 6,500 scientists and professionals from the optical communications sector at the 52nd edition of the European Conference on Optical Communication.

On Saturday, September 26, from 10:30 to 20:00, La Caja Blanca will host the third edition of this fair aimed at young people, with exhibitions, concerts, workshops and a cofrade escape room. Admission is free until capacity is reached.

The charity event, with concerts and food and drink stalls from 13:00 hours, will raise funds for Málaga-based organizations that work with cancer patients and their families.

The Gran Hotel Miramar, Grupo Safamotor, Aganova and five other winners will receive this municipal recognition, as announced by the Ayuntamiento de Málaga.

The Consejería de Empleo, Empresa y Trabajo Autónomo has decided the tenth edition of these awards, in which Benalmádena has been recognized for its policies to boost local trade.

The municipal water company has contracted the drafting of the improvement project at the El Atabal plant, as part of a larger initiative to reduce water consumption from reservoirs and wells.

The exhibition "Reyes del Mundo," featuring the trophy from the last World Cup, can be visited on September 20 and 21 at the Patio de Banderas and on the 22nd at the Centre Pompidou Málaga.

Mons. José Antonio Satué sums up his first year in the diocese with the words "welcome," "listening" and "work" and announces the drafting of a Diocesan Pastoral Plan with participation from parishes and brotherhoods.

The socialist municipal group presents on Thursday, September 24, the motion 'Málaga Decide' so that residents can vote on projects such as the Repsol urban forest or the opening of Plaza de la Merced.

The secretary general of the Málaga PSOE, Josele Aguilar, calls on the president of the Junta, Juanma Moreno, to decide among the metro expansions under study and denounces a lack of solutions in interurban transport.

Juanfran Funes's team went ahead with a goal from Dotor, but Villarreal came back with a brace from Gueye and a goal from Moleiro in front of 28,505 spectators.

The Málaga team won 74 to 69 against UCAM Murcia at the Olivo Arena, with Amine Noua as top scorer with fifteen points, in the 1st Alfonso Sánchez Trophy.

The Consejería de Universidad e Industria states that the Universidad de Málaga received a total of 253.3 million euros in 2026 through the funding model, and announces that this increase will double in 2027, according to the statement issued by the Junta de Andalucía.

Mayor Francisco de la Torre presided over the ceremony this midday in which Giardin replaces Elisa Pérez de Siles in the Grupo Municipal Popular.

The Malaga-born actress and director presents her new show at the Teatro del Soho CaixaBank, which will run until Sunday, September 27.

The procession will depart at 10:30 from Avenida de los Manantiales towards Los Pinares, with afternoon music by Los del Río, Ulises Serrano and Carlos Bravo in front of the Ermita de San Miguel.

The award, worth nine thousand euros, is aimed at self-employed people, professionals and companies from municipalities with fewer than 20,000 inhabitants. Applications can be submitted until September 30.

The socialist municipal group criticizes that the governing team of the Ayuntamiento de Málaga voted against its proposals to mobilize affordable housing through municipal tools and to regulate the uses of the Mercado de Atarazanas.

The Consejera de Igualdad, Loles López, described as "disappointing" the attitude of Minister Ana Redondo at the Crisis Committee held in Sevilla to analyze the gender-based murders of July and August.

The Málaga team competes in the 1st Alfonso Sánchez Trophy at 20:00 hours, in a match that can be followed on Unicaja Baloncesto's YouTube channel.

The Hospital Universitario Regional de Málaga will treat an adult and a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia with two CAR-T medicines, following the purchase approved by the Consejo de Gobierno of the Junta.