Peña La Soleá Flamenco Singing Competition
XXIV Peña La Soleá Flamenco Singing Competition - Third Qualifying Round
Peña Flamenca La Soleá presents the 24th edition of its Flamenco Singing Competition, an important annual event celebrating and promoting the art of flamenco.
The qualifying rounds will take place on Saturdays throughout September, leading up to the Grand Final on Saturday, 3 October.
The competition is organised with the support of the Department of Culture of Nerja Town Hall and numerous local sponsors.
Flamenco lovers are invited to come along and enjoy an evening of traditional cante flamenco at Peña La Soleá.
Entry to witness the competition is free until capacity is reached.
Saturday, 19th September | 20:30
Peña Flamenca La Soleá, Calle Ingenio, 1 Bajo, Nerja
Contact: +34 657 87 88 34
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.
Peña La Soleá Flamenco Singing Competition
XXIV Peña La Soleá Flamenco Singing Competition - Fourth Qualifying Round
Peña Flamenca La Soleá presents the 24th edition of its Flamenco Singing Competition, an important annual event celebrating and promoting the art of flamenco.
The qualifying rounds will take place on Saturdays throughout September, leading up to the Grand Final on Saturday, 3 October.
The competition is organised with the support of the Department of Culture of Nerja Town Hall and numerous local sponsors.
Flamenco lovers are invited to come along and enjoy an evening of traditional cante flamenco at Peña La Soleá.
Entry to witness the competition is free until capacity is reached.
Saturday, 26th September | 20:30
Peña Flamenca La Soleá, Calle Ingenio, 1 Bajo, Nerja
Contact: +34 657 87 88 34
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.
Flamenco Singing Competition Grand Final
XXIV Peña La Soleá Flamenco Singing Competition - Grand Final
Peña Flamenca La Soleá presents the 24th edition of its Flamenco Singing Competition, an important annual event celebrating and promoting the art of flamenco.
The qualifying rounds will take place on Saturdays throughout September, leading up to the Grand Final on Saturday, 3 October.
The competition is organised with the support of the Department of Culture of Nerja Town Hall and numerous local sponsors.
Flamenco lovers are invited to come along and enjoy an evening of traditional cante flamenco at Peña La Soleá.
Entry to witness the competition is free until capacity is reached.
Saturday, 3rd October | 20:30
Peña Flamenca La Soleá, Calle Ingenio, 1 Bajo, Nerja
Contact: +34 657 87 88 34
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.
Peña La Soleá Flamenco Singing Competition
XXIV Peña La Soleá Flamenco Singing Competition - Second Qualifying Round
Peña Flamenca La Soleá presents the 24th edition of its Flamenco Singing Competition, an important annual event celebrating and promoting the art of flamenco.
The qualifying rounds will take place on Saturdays throughout September, leading up to the Grand Final on Saturday, 3 October.
The competition is organised with the support of the Department of Culture of Nerja Town Hall and numerous local sponsors.
Flamenco lovers are invited to come along and enjoy an evening of traditional cante flamenco at Peña La Soleá.
Entry to witness the competition is free until capacity is reached.
Saturday, 12th September | 20:30
Peña Flamenca La Soleá, Calle Ingenio, 1 Bajo, Nerja
Contact: +34 657 87 88 34
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.
Peña La Soleá Flamenco Singing Competition
XXIV Peña La Soleá Flamenco Singing Competition - First Qualifying Round
Peña Flamenca La Soleá presents the 24th edition of its Flamenco Singing Competition, an important annual event celebrating and promoting the art of flamenco.
The qualifying rounds will take place on Saturdays throughout September, leading up to the Grand Final on Saturday, 3 October.
First Qualifying Round – 5 September
The competition begins with five flamenco singers from across Andalucía:
María José Abad Rosales (María José Abad) – Córdoba
Miguel Ángel Lara Solano (El Canario) – El Saucejo, Seville
José Miguel González Pérez (El Chiclanero) – Chiclana de la Frontera, Cádiz
Juan Francisco González Lara (El LaRa) – Málaga
Francisco Antonio Jiménez Gómez (El Canana) – Guillena, Seville
They will be accompanied by the competition’s official guitarist, Antonio Migueles, together with Manuel Sánchez (Arroyito hijo) and Isaac Santana.
The competition is organised with the support of the Department of Culture of Nerja Town Hall and numerous local sponsors.
Flamenco lovers are invited to come along and enjoy an evening of traditional cante flamenco at Peña La Soleá.
Entry to witness the competition is free until capacity is reached.
Saturday, 5 September | 20:30
Peña Flamenca La Soleá, Calle Ingenio, 1 Bajo, Nerja
Contact: +34 657 87 88 34
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.
Torre Del Mar Airshow
Torre Del Mar Airshow
Get ready to look to the skies! The Torre del Mar Airshow 2026 returns to the Costa del Sol from 4–6 September 2026, bringing one of southern Spain’s most spectacular annual events back to the Axarquía.
The Festival Aéreo Internacional de Torre del Mar attracts aviation enthusiasts, families and visitors from across Spain and beyond, with the organisers reporting more than 300,000 spectators.
And best of all – it’s free to attend.
Three Days of Aviation in Torre del Mar
The festival takes place across Friday 4, Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September, with training activity ahead of the main airshow.
Expect the skies above Torre del Mar to come alive with an exciting mix of aviation displays, with the festival traditionally featuring aerobatic teams, jet aircraft, historic planes and impressive examples of modern aviation technology.
The detailed programme and timings can change, particularly for training sessions, so it’s worth checking the latest information closer to the event.
Where to Watch the Torre del Mar Airshow
One of the great things about the festival is that you can enjoy the spectacle from along Torre del Mar beach.
Coming from Nerja?
Torre del Mar is an easy trip from Nerja, making the airshow a fantastic day out for anyone staying in Nerja or elsewhere in the Axarquía.
Be prepared for it to be very busy, especially around the main event. Leave plenty of time for your journey and finding parking, and arrive early if you want to choose a good spot along the beach.
NOTE: PARKING CAN BE DIFFICULT TO FIND SO SET OUT EARKLY OR TAKE THE BUS!
Bring water, sun protection and a hat, and don't forget your camera!
If you're visiting with young children, consider bringing ear protection, as some aircraft can be extremely loud. The organisers also recommend leaving pets at home because of the noise.
Torre del Mar Airshow 2026 – At a Glance
📅 4–6 September 2026
📍 Torre del Mar Beach, Vélez-Málaga
✈️ International aviation displays and activities
🎟️ Free admission
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly event
The exact programme and timings may be subject to change, so check for the latest updates before travelling.
Nerja Amigos Tip: Make a day of it! Arrive early, find your spot along the beachfront and enjoy the atmosphere in Torre del Mar before the action begins.
Please check for more information:
https://festivalaereotorredelmar.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.
La Soleá White Party
La Soleá White Party
Celebrate a summer night in Nerja at the La Soleá White Party!
Peña Flamenca La Soleá invites locals and visitors to come together for a lively night of live music, dancing and authentic Andalusian atmosphere. A live band will provide the music, so put on your dancing shoes, dress in white and join the party!
A great opportunity to experience local tradition and enjoy a summer evening the Andalusian way.
Date: Saturday 15 August 2026
Time: 22:00
Venue: Peña Flamenca La Soleá, Nerja
Event: Fiesta Blanca La Soleá
Entertainment: Live band and dancing
Dress: White
Entry: Free
Address:
Calle Ingenio, nº 1, Bajo
29780 Nerja, Málaga.
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.
Summer Programme at Plaza de los Cangrejos
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.
Blue Angel. Elvis Tribute Show
BE AWARE - LENGHT OF SHOW CAN VARY FROM SHOW TO SHOW
This Málaga-born performer, despite his youth, has spent years interpreting the music of Elvis Presley on major international stages. He has appeared at festivals in Finland, England and Wales, as well as on several television channels. In 2024, he won the international “Best Elvis” competition in Porthcawl (Wales).
The show takes the audience on a journey through the 1950s, 60s and 70s, with costumes reflecting each stage of Elvis’s career, plenty of rock and roll, and many songs that the audience can sing along to with Ángel and his powerful band
Place: Nerja Cultural Centre, Calle Granada 45.
Tickets: Giglon
Duration of the shows may vary and cannot always be confirmed in advance. Nerja Amigos cannot be held responsible.
Voice of Mud - Comedy
Voices of Mud - Comedy
An Andalusian theatrical comedy, directed by Angélica Gómez and performed by Paloma Lirola, Manu Cañá, and Roque Cana.
Place: Nerja Cultural Centre, Calle Granada 45.
Price: €13
Duration of the shows may vary and cannot always be confirmed in advance. Nerja Amigos cannot be held responsible.
Umbria Ensemble. Le Mollie di Paganini. International Guitar Festival
INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FESTIVAL
Ensemble. Le Follie di Paganini - BE AWARE LENGHT OF SHOW CAN DIFFER
The trio formed by Luca Ranieri, viola; Cecilia Berioli, cello; and Javier G. Moreno, guitar, offer this exquisite program of complex works, imbued with the soul of popular musical tradition, providing the perfect finale to this International Festival. Program: N. Paganini, Serenade in C major for viola, guitar, and cello; A. Corelli, "La Follia" Theme with Variations, Op. V No. 12;
Terzetto concertante for viola, guitar, and cello.
Place: Nerja Cultural Centre, Calle Granada 45
Price: €20
Tickets: Giglon
Duration of the shows may vary and cannot always be confirmed in advance. Nerja Amigos cannot be held responsible.
Daniel Casares, International Guitar Festival
INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FESTIVAL
Renowned flamenco guitarist Daniel Casares will open the first edition of the Guitar Festival Villa de Nerja on Thursday, 23 April. This new initiative, organised by the Nerja Town Hall together with the World Spanish Guitar Foundation, aims to bring exceptional evenings to Nerja with the guitar as the main focus.
Casares will present Guitarrísimo, the most intimate, personal, and refined work of his acclaimed career. This collection of compositions is stripped of the instrumental arrangements that have characterised his previous works, offering instead a powerful display of technique, virtuosity, and lyrical expression — a reflection of the artist at the height of his creative and interpretative maturity.
The prestigious guitarist from Malaga, Daniel Casares, offers us the most intimate, personal, and refined performance of his acclaimed career. This is a collection of compositions completely devoid of the arrangements and instrumental embellishments that characterize his earlier works. This composition represents a stunning display of technique, virtuosity, and lyricism, showcasing the artists full creative and interpretive matunty.
Place: Nerja Cultural Centre, Calle Granda 45
Price: €20
Tickets: Giglon
The Farataos Jazz Band & Antti Sarpila
An authentic traditional jazz band whose musical roots lie between the 1920s and the 1950s. They master the language of Dixieland and New Orleans–style jazz, creating a genuine and authentic sound filled with nuance and the rich flavours of an earlier era. This style of music is synonymous with fun, joy, and lively jazz that can be enjoyed by audiences of all ages.
As a special guest, the magnificent Finnish clarinetist Antti Sarpila will perform — one of the finest clarinetists in the world and a direct heir to the tradition and style of Benny Goodman.
Programme: Indiana, Basin St Blues, Margie, Royal Garden Blues, Black & Blue, That’s a Plenty, It’s True What You Say About Dixie, Ain’t She Sweet, On the Sunny Side, Jungle Boy, Careless Love, Muscrat Rumbee, Sit Right Down to Write My Letter, Rosseta.
Place: Nerja Cultural Centre, Calle Granada 45
Tickets: Giglon
CANCELLED - Bob Marley Tributo
CANCELLED - The band was originally created as a support band for reggae artists at festivals, together with their singer Leroy Onestone (a Caribbean artist from St. Vincent–Grenada). They have performed at festivals such as Estepona Reggae, Marbella Reggae, Gibraltar Music Festival, Rototom Sunsplash (Benicàssim), and Beeston Festival (Leeds, U.K.).
Their show is a tribute to Bob Marley, performed with the utmost respect he deserves, taking the audience on a musical journey inspired by the album “Legend.” Their repertoire also includes great songs and hits from other classic reggae artists such as Dennis Brown, Shaggy, etc.
Place: Nerja Cultural Centre, Calle Granda 45
Jolís Brel
Jolís Brel- Singer, songwriter and guitarist from Granada, JOLIS, has prepared a show centred on the figure of Jacques Brel, surrounded by the great artists of his time such as Aznavour, Moustaki, Piaf, Bécaud, Ferré, Brassens, Trenet, among others.
Specialising in historic French music since 2003, he once again presents a monographic performance in French, full of lyricism and at the same time very entertaining.
He is accompanied by Walter Sabolo on piano and accordion, Marcelo Huertas on drums and percussion, Rafael del Castillo on bass guitar, and a special guest, singer Fanny del Castillo. All are directed by maestro Nicolás Medina, who also plays acoustic guitar and ukulele.
Place: Nerja Cultural Centre, Calle Granda 45
Tickets: Giglon
Kike Blues Band
Kike Blues Band. The Best of Blues
Drummer Kike Porras’s project began in early 2018 with several veteran musicians from the Málaga blues scene, including Fran Pacheco, Jesús Durán and Paco Ginés, members of various well-known bands from the city. They come together to pay tribute to the greats of Blues, such as BB King, Eric Clapton, Albert King, and others. A Blues quartet that experiments with different styles.
Place: Nerja Cultural Centre, Calle Granda 45
Tickets: Giglon
Lourdes Nieto. El Sagrado Camino
Lourdes Nieto. El Sagrado Camino
For the third consecutive year of resounding success, Lourdes Nieto and the Alhaurín de la Torre Municipal Dance School, where she is a head teacher, present this show that unites the passion of dance with Holy Week. This Spanish dance piece narrates the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ through dance, with moments such as the baptism, the betrayal of Judas, the Last Supper, and the Crucifixion.
Place: Nerja Cultural Centre, Calle Granda 45
Tickets: Giglon
El Sagrado Camino
Lourdes Nieto. El Sagrado Camino
For the third consecutive year of resounding success, Lourdes Nieto and the Alhaurín de la Torre Municipal Dance School, where she is a head teacher, present this show that unites the passion of dance with Holy Week. This Spanish dance piece narrates the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ through dance, with moments such as the baptism, the betrayal of Judas, the Last Supper, and the Crucifixion.
Place: Nerja Cultural Centre, Calle Granda 45
Tickets: Giglon
Ziryab. Tribute to Paco de Lucía
Ziryab. Tribute to Paco de Lucía
This flamenco guitar duo (Juan Carlos Gutiérrez) and piano (Diego Suárez) is a tribute and homage to the great themes of Paco de Lucía, taken to a different realm from traditional flamenco. The sound of the piano and guitar playing flamenco delves into the realm of virtuosity, blending tradition with a fusion of guitar, classical piano, and Latin jazz. An explosive mix that will give the audience a unique experience unlike anything they’re used to hearing from a flamenco guitar and a classical piano.
Place: Nerja Cultural Centre, Calle Granda 45
Tickets: Giglon
Pablo Alcázar. Lifetime, Journey of the Soul
Pablo Alcázar. Lifetime, Journey of the Soul
An original and pioneering work for solo Spanish guitar with a projection created by artificial intelligence. Composed from introspection and created from emotion, it aims to break free from stereotypes with its own unique style that blends classical guitar, touches of Spanish folk music, harmonies, and exotic rhythms. Arabic and Indian influences, flamenco, contemporary guitar techniques—all while telling a story, the story of a soul and its journey through life’s most essential emotions. A work created to move and stir the viewer, who will enjoy a new audiovisual experience with new sounds and the use of new technologies in harmony with the Spanish guitar.
Place: Nerja Cultural Centre, Calle Granda 45
Tickets: Giglon
Flamenco Dance
Flamenco Dance
Pilar Soto Co. Where and when? When and where?
Pilar Soto’s company returns to Nerja with this show, demonstrating that flamenco is everywhere in the world, at any time, in any element. With live singing, guitar, and percussion, we will enjoy soleá por bulerías, alegrías, guajiras, tientos, garrotín, romance, taranto, rondeñas, fandangos, farruca, and bulerías.
Tickets: Giglon
Stefano Andreatta, piano
THURSDAY, MARCH 12. CLASSICAL. €15
Stefano Andreatta, piano
The World Spanish Guitar Foundation presents one of today's most outstanding pia-nists, winner of the 2023 Rovere d'Oro International Prize, the latest in a long list of awards in national and international competitions for young pianists. In 2018, he released his first album and has performed as a soloist and in chamber ensembles in prestigious concert halls throughout Italy, Europe, Canada, and the United States.
Program: L. van Beethoven: Sonata quasi una fantasia, Op. 27 No. 2; Adagio soste-nuto, Allegretto, Presto agitato; F. Schubert/F. Liszt: Auf dem Wasser zu singen Stand-chen; F. List: Après une lecture du Dante: Fantasia quasi Sonata, S. 161.
Tickets: Giglon
The Spanish Guitar Concert
FRIDAY, MARCH 6. THE SPANISH GUITAR CONCERT €15
Javier García Moreno, guitar
Javier is the most internationally renowned guitarist from Malaga, thanks to his continuous tours around the world, earning acclaim in concert halls and theaters throughout Europe, Central America, Turkey, Japan, and the United States, where he performed at the prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York. He is currently Professor of Guitar and Director of the Malaga Higher Conservatory of Music, in addition to giving Master Classes at Conservatories and Universities in Europe and the United States. Program: Albéniz:
Asturias, Malagueña, Rumores de la Caleta; F. Tárrega, Recuerdos de la Alhambra; J.
Turina, Sonata No. 61 (Allegro, Andante, Allegro); F. Tárrega, Gran Jota de
Tickets: Giglon
La Traviata, by Giuseppe Verdi
La Traviata, by Giuseppe Verdi
The National Opera of Moldova offers us one of Verdi’s most famous operas, with its orchestra, chorus and international soloists, which add up to more than 70 artists on stage. It is one of the most prestigious lyrical companies in Eastern Europe, and has been touring in our country for 13 years, with large-format productions with which it has garnered notable public and critical success. La Traviata is famous for its emotional depth, the richness of its score and unforgettable arias such as Semper libera, Libiamo ne’ lieti calici or Addio del passato. Verdi achieves here a moving synthesis between human drama and lyrical music of the highest beauty.
Duration: 3 hours with two 15-minute breaks
Tickets: Giglon
Málaga Provincial Symphony Orchestra
SATURDAY, 21ST. CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FESTIVAL - FREE ADMISSION
Málaga Provincial Symphony Orchestra
The Malaga Provincial Symphony Orchestra participates again in this festival with a program of contemporary composers. Program: Fleeting Light by Anita Mieze; Baguala by Graciela Jimenez; Controller of the Universe by Arturo Fuentes; World Premiere* by Mayu Hirano. Artist in Residence.
Frozen - The Musical Tribute
Frozen, the musical tribute. 5:00 PM. €15
Inspired by the novel The Snow Queen, this Proscenium musical takes audiences to a kingdom where two royal sisters must face their fears, their past, and the power of true love. When Elsa, the future queen, discovers she possesses magical powers she can’t control, she accidentally unleashes an eternal winter. Fleeing into exile, she leaves her brave sister Anna to embark on a dangerous journey alongside a stubborn mountain man, his loyal reindeer, and a hilariously charming snowman named Olaf.
Place: Nerja Cultural Centre Tickets: Giglon
Romeo and Juliet Ballet
Romeo and Juliet, by Prokofiev. Worldwide Ballet Theater. 7:00 PM. €25
Founded in 2019 by acclaimed Ukrainian dancer and choreographer Aleksey Bugutski and based in Lisbon, Worldwide Ballet Theater brings together a cast of exceptionally high-level artists, trained in some of the best ballet academies in the world, showcasing elegance, refined technique, and stage excellence through tours across all five continents. Premiered in 1940, Romeo and Juliet remains one of Prokofiev’s most beloved works, built on a rich melodic foundation, rhythmic diversity, and unforgettable main themes, including the famous Dance of the Knights and the delicate, lyrical character of Juliet.
Place: Nerja Cultural Centre Tickets: Giglot