Jazz legends in Málaga. A chestnut fiesta in Ojén. Candlelit Einaudi in a palace hotel. Raphael and Melendi in concert. Golf, polo, flamenco and the first Christmas lights. Here are the dates worth planning for, checked against the organisers.
By The Marbella Directory Team · Published 30 October 2026 · Updated 30 October 2026 · No paid links
Every event checked on organiser, venue and official listing pages on 29 October 2026.
The summer crowds have gone and the weather is still mild. That makes November a good month for concerts, village fiestas and sport.
This guide covers Marbella and the towns around it, from Sotogrande to Mijas, Ojén and Málaga. Plans change, so check the event page before you go. For every listing, see our events calendar.
November is a quieter, local month on the coast. The big dates are the Málaga Jazz Festival (3 to 10 November), Ojén’s free chestnut fiesta (8 November) and Candlelight Einaudi (13 November). The month ends with the Open de España at La Cala, Málaga’s Christmas lights on 27 November and Raphael on 28 November.
Thirteen events in date order. Each card shows the price, who it suits, where it is, how to get there and the official link.
Tue 3 to Tue 10 November · 20:00 nightly
Fri 6 November · 20:00
Sat 7 November · VIP doors 18:00, general 19:00
Sat 7 November · 14:00
Sun 8 November · from 10:00
Fri 13 November · 19:00 · 60 minutes
Thu 12 to Sun 15 November · from 10:00
Wed 18 November · 17:30 to 18:45
Fri 20 and Sat 21 November · 21:00 both nights
Tue 24 to Sun 29 November · play 26 to 29 November
Fri 27 November · evening
27 Nov to 6 Jan · 8 sessions, 18:30 to 22:30
Sat 28 November · 21:00
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| Event | Date | Town | Price | Best for | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Málaga Jazz Festival | 3 to 10 Nov | Málaga | €12 to €54 | Music lovers | Details → |
| Rocío Molina: Calentamiento | 6 Nov | Marbella | €20 | Dance fans | Details → |
| New Era Boxing gala | 7 Nov | Marbella | From €85 | Black tie groups | Details → |
| Málaga CF v Racing | 7 Nov | Málaga | Not published | Football fans | Details → |
| Fiesta del Tostón | 8 Nov | Ojén | Free | Families | Details → |
| Candlelight Einaudi | 13 Nov | Benahavís | From €37 | Couples | Details → |
| SotoEstates Cup polo | 12 to 15 Nov | Sotogrande | Not published | Horse lovers | Details → |
| Frozen on ice | 18 Nov | Marbella | €49 to €169 | Young children | Details → |
| Melendi | 20 and 21 Nov | Málaga | To be confirmed | Pop fans | Details → |
| Open de España (LET) | 24 to 29 Nov | Mijas | From €15 | Golf fans | Details → |
| Málaga Christmas lights | 27 Nov | Málaga | Free | Everyone | Details → |
| Jardín de Oz light trail | From 27 Nov | Málaga | From €11.50 | Families | Details → |
| Raphael | 28 Nov | Málaga | From €49.50 | Music fans | Details → |
Prices as shown by the organisers on 29 October 2026. Check the event page before you go.
Pick: The Fiesta del Tostón in Ojén on Sunday 8 November. See the Tostón.
Pick: Candlelight Einaudi at Anantara Villa Padierna on 13 November, from €37. See Candlelight.
Pick: Raphael at the Martín Carpena on Saturday 28 November, from €49.50. See Raphael.
Pick: The Jardín de Oz light trail in Málaga, from 27 November. See the light trail.
Every event we list, by date, across Marbella and the coast.
Lights, markets and festive plans from late November.
COMING SOON
How we chose these events. We pick events with broad appeal that are confirmed for 2026 on the organiser’s or venue’s own page, all within easy reach of Marbella. Dates and prices can change, so check the official link before you go.
Highlights include the Málaga Jazz Festival from 3 to 10 November, the Fiesta del Tostón in Ojén on 8 November, Candlelight Einaudi on 13 November, Melendi on 20 and 21 November and Raphael on 28 November.
Yes. The Fiesta del Tostón in Ojén on 8 November is free. So are the Málaga Christmas lights switch on and the Polo Market in Sotogrande. The weekly markets are free to browse: Mondays in Marbella, Thursdays in San Pedro and Saturdays in Nueva Andalucía, 09:00 to 14:00.
The town hall had not announced the 2026 date when we checked on 29 October 2026. In 2025 the switch on was on Saturday 29 November at 20:00, on Avenida Ramón y Cajal. We will update this guide when it is confirmed.
Many need no Spanish at all. Concerts, dance, sport and markets work in any language. The Candlelight and boxing pages are in English. Village fiestas such as Ojén are run in Spanish, but everyone is welcome.
The Málaga Jazz Festival runs from 3 to 10 November. Melendi plays the Martín Carpena on 20 and 21 November, and Raphael on 28 November. The Calle Larios lights and the Jardín de Oz light trail start on 27 November. On Sunday 8 November the Málaga Marathon brings road closures in central Málaga that morning.
Coming soon: Christmas in Marbella and Málaga Christmas lights from Marbella.
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