The Málaga Jazz Festival reaches its 40th edition with Kenny Barron, Kurt Elling and Michel Camilo at the Cervantes

Topics Ayuntamiento de Málaga Teatro Cervantes

From November 3 to 10, eight concerts at the Teatro Cervantes, one every night at 20:00. Mario Biondi opens and Michel Camilo closes. Tickets are already on sale.

Francisco CG · Published on October 20, 2026 at 08:00

Fachada iluminada del Teatro Cervantes de Málaga, de noche, con banderolas azules en la plaza. — Photo: Thomas Dahlstrøm Nielsen / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)

The Málaga International Jazz Festival reaches its 40th edition. There will be eight nights in a row at the Teatro Cervantes, from Tuesday, November 3 to Tuesday, November 10, with a concert every day at 20:00. It is programmed by the theatre itself, which depends on the Málaga City Council. Tickets are already on sale at the Cervantes box office, at Unientradas and by phone at 952 07 62 62. Prices start at 12 euros and vary depending on the concert and the area of the theatre.

From Biondi's soul to Camilo's piano

The Italian Mario Biondi opens on Tuesday, November 3. He is one of the best-known voices in soul and jazz in Europe, with a very recognisable deep timbre. On Wednesday, November 4, the American drummer and composer Nate Smith plays. On Thursday, November 5, Alfa Mist arrives, a pianist and producer from London who mixes jazz, hip hop and soul. On Friday, November 6, it is the turn of guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel, and on Saturday, November 7, of saxophonist James Carter with his organ trio.

Barron, Elling and Yellowjackets

The weekend closes on Sunday, November 8 with pianist Kenny Barron and his "Songbook". He is accompanied by singer Ekep Nkwelle, double bassist Linda Oh and drummer Greg Hutchinson. On Monday, November 9, singer Kurt Elling takes the stage with Yellowjackets for "Celebrate Weather Report", a tribute to the band that marked jazz fusion. The festival closes on Tuesday, November 10 with Dominican pianist Michel Camilo and his trio.

The programme, day by day

Tuesday, November 3: Mario Biondi.
Wednesday, November 4: Nate Smith.
Thursday, November 5: Alfa Mist.
Friday, November 6: Kurt Rosenwinkel.
Saturday, November 7: The James Carter Organ Trio.
Sunday, November 8: Kenny Barron, "Songbook".
Monday, November 9: Kurt Elling and Yellowjackets.
Tuesday, November 10: Michel Camilo Trio.

All concerts are at the Teatro Cervantes, on calle Ramos Marín, at 20:00. Each one has its listing in the InfoMálaga agenda.