Summer Programme at Plaza de los Cangrejos

Plaza de los Cangrejos will once again become the main stage of the summer from 20 July to 25 August.

The programme features a wide variety of live entertainment, including musical performances in many different styles, flamenco, traditional Spanish copla, jazz, pop, Rociero choirs, dance, exhibitions, children's shows, magic and theatre, offering a diverse cultural programme for both residents and visitors.

Highlights include performances by Manuel "Aire y Compás", Paco "El Apañao", Ángela Muñoz, Dana Andrews & Gianni Piras, Mar Salá, Dúo Mijtana, Nexo, Betty Loop, José Luis Fernández, and Platero y Lola, together with appearances by numerous local dance academies, cultural associations and community groups, all of which will once again play a leading role in this year's summer programme.

See information below. Also Maro Festivals included.

This event is organised by the participating establishments and promoters. Nerja Amigos accepts no responsibility for the services provided, or any changes to the programme. Show durations and ending times may vary.

The Festival Frigiliana 3 Culturas (Three Cultures Festival) is an annual celebration held in the picturesque village of Frigiliana, located in the Axarquía region of Málaga province. This vibrant event pays homage to the historical coexistence of Christian, Muslim, and Sephardic Jewish cultures in medieval Spain. 

Daily Activities

Artisan Market
Thursday: 6:00 pm–midnight
Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 12:00–3:00 pm and 6:00 pm–midnight

Live Artisan Demonstrations
Every day from 6:00 pm — Calle Zacatín

Live Music
Every day, 6:00–8:00 pm — Callejón del Inquisidor

Tapas Route
Every day, 6:00 pm–midnight — ask for the leaflet/programme.

Multicultural Church
Every day at 10:00 pm — Plaza de la Iglesia

Candlelit Storytelling for Adults
Every day at 9:30 pm — Calle Chorrera, Barribarto

Candlelit Walk
Every day at 10:00 pm — Callejón del Inquisidor, Tejedor and Santo Cristo

Night-time Mask Parade
Every day at 10:30 pm — Barribarto area

“Muluk Gnawa” Parade
Every day, 8:00 pm–midnight — Barribarto and the Historic Centre

Children’s Area
Every day, 6:00 pm–midnight — Children’s Park, Plaza del Ingenio

Pyromusical Show

Thursday 28 at 10:30 pm & Sunday 31 at midnight
Plaza de las 3 Culturas

Thursday 27 August

18:00
Tapas Route & Market open
Live Music — Callejón del Inquisidor, until 20:00
Live Artisan Demonstrations — Calle Zacatín

19:00
“Blanca Seda” Parade — starting from Calle Real

19:30
“Moorish Giants” Parade — starting from Calle San Sebastián

20:00
Festicultores — starting from Avenida Andalucía

21:30
Candlelit Storytelling for Adults — Calle Chorrera, Barribarto

22:00
Candlelit Walk — Callejón del Inquisidor, Tejedor and Santo Cristo

22:30
Pyromusical Show — Plaza de las 3 Culturas
Night-time Mask Parade — Barribarto area

23:00
Festicultores — Plaza de las 3 Culturas

Friday 28 August

12:00
Market opens
“Danza Zíngara” Parade — starting from Calle San Sebastián
Esparto Weaving & Painting Workshops for Adults — Exhibition Hall, Calle Real 80

12:30
Travelling Theatre “Las Cruzadas” — starting from Calle Real

18:00
Tapas Route opens
Live Artisan Demonstrations — Calle Zacatín
Live Music — Callejón del Inquisidor, until 20:00

19:00
“Alas de Organza” Parade — starting from Calle San Sebastián

19:15
Travelling Theatre “Las Pescaderas” — starting from Calle Real

20:00
Festicultores — starting from Avenida Andalucía
“Aborígena” — Plaza de las 3 Culturas

20:30
Talk by Andrés Mª Abromer Aurox — Town Hall courtyard

21:30
Candlelit Storytelling for Adults — Calle Chorrera, Barribarto

22:00
Candlelit Walk — Callejón del Inquisidor, Tejedor and Santo Cristo

22:30
Night-time Mask Parade — Barribarto area

23:00
“Aborígena” Show — Plaza de las 3 Culturas

Saturday 29 August

12:00
Market opens
“Santeras Afrolatinas” Parade — starting from Calle San Sebastián
Esparto Weaving & Perfume Workshops for Adults — Exhibition Hall, Calle Real 80

12:45
Travelling Theatre “La Duquesa” — starting from Calle Real

18:00
Tapas Route opens
Metroflexia Workshop — Exhibition Hall, Calle Real 80
Live Artisan Demonstrations — Calle Zacatín
Live Music — Callejón del Inquisidor, until 20:00

19:00
“Danza del Cántaro” Parade — starting from Calle San Sebastián

19:15
Travelling Theatre “La Pócima de las Brujas” — starting from Calle Real

19:30
Talk by Eduardo García Alfonso — Cerrillo de las Sombras, Multi-Purpose Hall

20:00
Festicultores — starting from Avenida Andalucía

21:30
Candlelit Storytelling for Adults — Calle Chorrera, Barribarto

22:00
Candlelit Walk — Callejón del Inquisidor, Tejedor and Santo Cristo

22:30
Night-time Mask Parade — Barribarto area

23:00
Aslándticos — Plaza de las 3 Culturas
Shabu One Shant & Malaka Band — Plaza de las 3 Culturas

Sunday 30 August

12:00
Market opens
“Blanca Seda” Parade — starting from Calle San Sebastián
Esparto Weaving, Perfume & Arabic Sweets Workshops for Adults — Exhibition Hall, Calle Real 80

12:30
“Moorish Giants” Parade — starting from Calle Real

18:00
Tapas Route opens
Metroflexia Workshop for Children — Exhibition Hall, Calle Real 80
Live Artisan Demonstrations — Calle Zacatín
Live Music — Callejón del Inquisidor, until 20:00

19:00
“Alas de Organza” Parade — starting from Calle San Sebastián

19:15
Travelling Theatre “Las Cruzadas” — starting from Calle Real

20:00
Festicultores — starting from Avenida Andalucía

22:00
Candlelit Walk — Callejón del Inquisidor, Tejedor and Santo Cristo
El Kanka — Plaza de las 3 Culturas

00:00
Pyromusical Show — Plaza de las 3 Culturas
La Vinilo y Los 4 Fantásticos — Plaza de las 3 Culturas

Shuttle Service

The shuttle service operates 19:00–03:00, running continuously between the designated parking areas and the roundabout at the entrance to Frigiliana, in both directions.

Regular Bus Service

Frigiliana → Nerja
07:00 – 08:00* – 09:00 – 10:00 – 11:00 – 12:00 – 13:00 – 14:00 – 15:30 – 16:30 – 17:30 – 19:30 – 21:00 – 22:00*

Nerja → Frigiliana
07:20 – 08:40 – 09:30 – 10:30 – 11:30 – 12:30 – 13:30 – 16:00 – 17:00 – 19:00 – 20:30 – 21:30*

* Seasonal services operating 1 July–31 August.

Special Festival Bus Service

Frigiliana → Nerja: From 19:00, every hour, departing from the entrance roundabout.

Nerja → Frigiliana: From 19:30 until 03:00, every hour, departing from the designated parking areas.

CHECK HERE Bus Services and Parking - Click BUSSERVICES ( both bus services and parking)

The Tapas Route

Gastronomy once again takes centre stage at the festival. This year, 16 establishments will take part in the 2026 Tapas Route, each offering a delicious tapa inspired by the festival’s multicultural spirit.

Visit the participating establishments, enjoy their tapas and collect stamps in your Tapas Passport.

Complete the entire Tapas Route and you’ll receive two gifts!

COST: 3€ each drink with tapa.

TIMETABLE: from 6:00 pm to 12 am. Stamp the brochure in each restaurant when paying for your drink and get 1 Festival's T-shirt and bag. Deliver your stamped brochure at the Main Information Tent (make sure you have all 16 stamps without corrections). You can buy a reusable cup to participate, for 0,50€, you can ask for it in the Information Tents or in the restaurants included in the route.

It’s a great way to discover the flavours of Frigiliana while soaking up the unique atmosphere of the festival.

See Tapas Route Restaurants/ Bars in the photos below!

Additional Information

For more details on the festival's schedule, accommodations, and transportation, you can visit the official website: frigiliana3culturas.com

This event is organised by the participating establishments and promoters. Nerja Amigos accepts no responsibility for the services provided, or any changes to the programme.