Everything on in Benalmádena — live events, gigs, markets, fiestas and nightlife for today, tonight and this week. Updated regularly, free to browse.
Benalmádena's calendar is split between its three centres. Arroyo de la Miel has the big one — the Feria de San Juan in the last week of June, straight after the bonfires on the beach on the night of the 23rd. Benalmádena Pueblo answers with flower carpets through its streets for Corpus Christi and its own fair for the Virgen de la Cruz in mid-August, and the marina sends the Virgen del Carmen out to sea on 16 July.
Week to week there's the Friday market by the old Tivoli site and the Wednesday flea market beside Parque de la Paloma, with concerts and exhibitions at the reopened Castillo de Bil-Bil. This page keeps the coming days — tonight, this weekend and the week ahead — in one place, updated as events are confirmed.
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Three Kings parades 2027 on the Costa del Sol — See the guide →
Recinto Ferial, Parque de la Paloma, Benalmádena
The Wednesday rastro at the fairground beside Parque de la Paloma — second-hand goods, antiques, books and bric-a-brac, 9am–2pm.
La Receta Perfecta (v.o.s.e) at Casa de la Cultura, Benalmádena, on Thursday 5 November at 20:00. Details from Ayuntamiento de Benalmádena.
Tivoli car park, Arroyo de la Miel
Benalmádena's main weekly market every Friday on the old Tivoli car park beside Arroyo de la Miel train station — around 300 stalls of clothes, footwear, fresh produce and household goods, 9am–2pm.
Biblioteca de Arroyo de la Miel
Presentación de Libro at Biblioteca de Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena, on Friday 6 November at 19:00. Details from Ayuntamiento de Benalmádena.
Biblioteca de Arroyo de la Miel
Gráficas! – IV Encuentro de Creadoras y Autoras de Cómic at Biblioteca de Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena, on Saturday 7 November at 11:30. Details from Ayuntamiento de Benalmádena.
Museo Arqueológico y Precolombino
Descubre el Museo en Familia Edición Altar de Muertos at Museo Arqueológico y Precolombino, Benalmádena, on Saturday 7 November at 17:30. Details from Ayuntamiento de Benalmádena.
Exposición Fotografía Aula 7 at Casa de la Cultura, Benalmádena, from 9 November to 23 November. Times and details from Ayuntamiento de Benalmádena.
Marielle Lo Sabe Todo (v.o.s.e.) at Casa de la Cultura, Benalmádena, on Thursday 12 November at 20:00. Details from Ayuntamiento de Benalmádena.
Museo Arqueológico y Precolombino
Amigos de la Historia. Una Mirada Psicológica a Través de la Historia at Museo Arqueológico y Precolombino, Benalmádena, on Friday 13 November at 17:30. Details from Ayuntamiento de Benalmádena.
Biblioteca de Arroyo de la Miel
Los Eclipses Que Veremos at Biblioteca de Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena, on Friday 13 November at 19:00. Details from Ayuntamiento de Benalmádena.
Poesía y Flamenco at Casa de la Cultura, Benalmádena, on Friday 13 November at 20:00. Details from Ayuntamiento de Benalmádena.
Recinto Ferial, Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena
Benalmádena's monthly organic market on the third Sunday: organic fruit and veg, bread, honey, oils and natural products from local producers.
Jóvenes Flamencos at Casa de la Cultura, Benalmádena, on Monday 16 November at 20:00. Details from Ayuntamiento de Benalmádena.
Biblioteca de Arroyo de la Miel
Cuentacuentos en Inglés at Biblioteca de Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena, on Tuesday 17 November at 17:30. Details from Ayuntamiento de Benalmádena.
IX Guitar Benalmadena Fest at Casa de la Cultura, Benalmádena, on Tuesday 17 November at 20:00. Details from Ayuntamiento de Benalmádena.
Nuevos Valores at Casa de la Cultura, Benalmádena, on Wednesday 18 November at 20:00. Details from Ayuntamiento de Benalmádena.
Acuerdate de Mi (v.o.) at Casa de la Cultura, Benalmádena, on Thursday 19 November at 20:00. Details from Ayuntamiento de Benalmádena.
Biblioteca de Arroyo de la Miel
Josefina Aldecoa at Biblioteca de Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena, on Friday 20 November at 19:00. Details from Ayuntamiento de Benalmádena.
Gala de Clausura Semana Flamenca at Casa de la Cultura, Benalmádena, on Friday 20 November at 20:00. Details from Ayuntamiento de Benalmádena.
Biblioteca de Arroyo de la Miel
Mercadillo Navideño de los Libros Solidarios at Biblioteca de Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena, on Saturday 21 November at 10:00. Details from Ayuntamiento de Benalmádena.
Celebración Festividad de Santa Cecilia at Castillo de Bil Bil, Benalmádena, on Wednesday 25 November at 18:30. Details from Ayuntamiento de Benalmádena.
Amantes (v.o.) at Casa de la Cultura, Benalmádena, on Thursday 26 November at 19:00. Details from Ayuntamiento de Benalmádena.
Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena
Benalmádena's three-day festival of Christmas around the world: stalls run by the town's international communities from more than 15 countries, with their festive food, drink and crafts, and music and dance from each. Usually the last weekend of November or the first of December, 12:00 to midnight (earlier close on the Sunday). This year's dates and square are confirmed nearer the time.
Biblioteca de Arroyo de la Miel
Josefina Aldecoa at Biblioteca de Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena, on Friday 27 November at 19:00. Details from Ayuntamiento de Benalmádena.
XXV Aniversario de la Coral Ciudad de Benalmádena at Casa de la Cultura, Benalmádena, on Saturday 28 November. Times and details from Ayuntamiento de Benalmádena.
Biblioteca de Arroyo de la Miel
JANE AUSTEN: Sólo tú, Jane at Biblioteca de Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena, on Saturday 28 November. Times and details from Ayuntamiento de Benalmádena.
Biblioteca de Arroyo de la Miel
Sábados de Cuento at Biblioteca de Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena, on Saturday 28 November at 12:00. Details from Ayuntamiento de Benalmádena.
Museo Arqueológico y Precolombino
Descubre el Museo en Familia. Edición Navidad at Museo Arqueológico y Precolombino, Benalmádena, on Saturday 28 November at 17:30. Details from Ayuntamiento de Benalmádena.
Festival de Navidad. Tango, Bailes Latinos y Danza Moderna at Casa de la Cultura, Benalmádena, on Tuesday 1 December at 19:00. Details from Ayuntamiento de Benalmádena.
Festival de Navidad Música y Movimiento de Música at Casa de la Cultura, Benalmádena, on Wednesday 2 December at 18:00. Details from Ayuntamiento de Benalmádena.
Mentes Maravillosas (v.o.s.e.) at Casa de la Cultura, Benalmádena, on Thursday 3 December at 20:00. Details from Ayuntamiento de Benalmádena.
Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena
Benalmádena's Christmas programme across its three centres — lights and a market in Arroyo de la Miel, a nativity trail in the Pueblo and illuminations around Puerto Marina, running through to Epiphany. The switch-on date is confirmed nearer the time.
Casa de la Cultura, Benalmádena
The guitar groups of Benalmádena's municipal music and dance school give a Christmas concert at the Casa de la Cultura. Listed as free; the town hall doesn't give a price, so call 952 56 65 49 if you want to check.
Palestina 36 (v.o.s.e.) at Casa de la Cultura, Benalmádena, on Thursday 10 December at 20:00. Details from Ayuntamiento de Benalmádena.
Museo Arqueológico y Precolombino
Amigos de la Historia. Entre la Cultura y la Contracultura. la Metamorfosis Cultural del Pueblo Gitano en la España Moderna at Museo Arqueológico y Precolombino, Benalmádena, on Friday 11 December at 17:30. Details from Ayuntamiento de Benalmádena.
Biblioteca de Arroyo de la Miel
Cuentos Antes de Navidad at Biblioteca de Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena, on Saturday 12 December at 12:00. Details from Ayuntamiento de Benalmádena.
Parroquia Inmaculada Concepción, Benalmádena
The Coral Ciudad de Benalmádena hosts its Christmas choir gathering, singing carols and Christmas songs in the Inmaculada Concepción parish church. Listed as free; the town hall doesn't give a price.
Festival de Navidad. Danza Española Arroyo de la Miel at Casa de la Cultura, Benalmádena, on Monday 14 December. Times and details from Ayuntamiento de Benalmádena.
Biblioteca de Arroyo de la Miel
Cuentacuentos en Inglés at Biblioteca de Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena, on Tuesday 15 December at 17:30. Details from Ayuntamiento de Benalmádena.
Festival de Navidad at Castillo de Bil Bil, Benalmádena, on Tuesday 15 December at 18:30. Details from Ayuntamiento de Benalmádena.
Festival de Navidad at Castillo de Bil Bil, Benalmádena, on Wednesday 16 December at 18:30. Details from Ayuntamiento de Benalmádena.
Puerto Marina, Benalmádena Pueblo & Arroyo de la Miel
The Kings come ashore at Puerto Marina at 10:00, then parade through Benalmádena Pueblo in open-top cars from 12:00 (setting off from the esplanade by the Buddhist Stupa); the big Arroyo de la Miel parade follows in the afternoon from the Tivoli World car park. Times from the 2026 programme; confirmed nearer the date.
The white village at its prettiest — neighbours lay carpets of fresh flowers and herbs along the streets and dress the balconies before the Corpus Christi procession passes over them. Corpus falls on 27 May in 2027; the village's celebration day is confirmed nearer the time.
Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena
Arroyo de la Miel's summer fair in honour of San Juan — casetas, free concerts and a funfair, following the bonfires on the beach on the night of the 23rd. In 2026 it ran 24–29 June; the 2027 programme is confirmed nearer the time.
The fishermen's patron is taken out to sea from Benalmádena's marina at dusk, escorted by a flotilla of boats, with music and fireworks along the seafront.
The old village's own fair in honour of its patron, in mid-August — a procession, music and dancing in the squares of Benalmádena Pueblo on warm summer nights. Dates follow the 2026 pattern (13–16 August) and are confirmed nearer the time.
Friday is the main street market, 9am–2pm on the old Tivoli car park next to Arroyo de la Miel train station, with around 300 stalls. A flea market runs on Wednesdays at the fairground beside Parque de la Paloma.
There are two. Arroyo de la Miel's Feria de San Juan is in late June (24–29 June in 2026), and Benalmádena Pueblo's Feria de la Virgen de la Cruz is in mid-August.
On the night of 23 June there are bonfires, music and midnight swims on the beaches, and the Feria de San Juan follows in Arroyo de la Miel with casetas, free concerts and a funfair.
Neighbours carpet the village streets with fresh flowers and herbs and decorate their balconies, and the procession passes over the carpets. It falls in late May or June depending on Easter.