Dates, parades and key events of the Holy Week of Malaga 2026.
Holy Week in Malaga is one of the most important events of the year in the city. During these days, the streets of the historic center are filled with processions, music and a unique atmosphere that mixes tradition, art and devotion.
Declared a Festival of International Tourist Interest, every year it attracts thousands of visitors who want to discover one of the most spectacular celebrations in Spain. Monumental thrones, music bands, nazarenos and saetas create an unforgettable experience both for those who experience it for the first time and for the locals themselves.
When is Easter Week in Malaga 2026?
In 2026, Easter Week in Malaga will be celebrated from March 29 to April 5. During these days, more than 40 brotherhoods walk through the historic center with monumental thrones, music bands and thousands of Nazarenes, creating one of the most spectacular celebrations in Spain.
Official Poster of the Malaga Easter Week 2026
The official poster for Malaga Holy Week 2026, the work of artist Martín España, features the Virgin of the Soledad de Mena and stands out for the use of a lenticular image, a technique that makes the poster change depending on the angle from which it is observed.
From the front, the Virgin’s face can be seen; moving laterally, the image shows her figure from behind, creating a visual effect that invites us to stop and contemplate it calmly. A proposal full of symbolism that reflects different ways of living Holy Week and pays tribute to the Malaga brotherhood tradition.
History and Tradition of the Holy Week of Malaga
Holy Week in Malaga has its origins in the 15th century, when the first brotherhoods began to organize processions to commemorate the Passion of Christ.
Over the centuries, this tradition has evolved to become one of the most unique celebrations in Spain, recognized for the magnitude of its thrones, the artistic richness of its images and the deep involvement of the brotherhoods.
Unlike other cities, Malaga’s Holy Week is lived intensely in the streets. The processions go through the historic center accompanied by music bands, spontaneous saetas and thousands of people who fill squares and avenues.
It is a celebration where faith, art and popular sentiment are mixed, creating a unique atmosphere that marks the rhythm of the city throughout the week.
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Tips to see the Holy Week in Malaga
If you visit Malaga during Holy Week, it is advisable to plan in advance where to see the processions. The historic center gets especially crowded starting on Holy Wednesday and some streets can be very busy.
One of the best places to see the processions is the Alameda Principal and Larios street, where the thrones advance with more amplitude. It is also advisable to look for streets close to the official route to enjoy a quieter atmosphere.
If you prefer to avoid large crowds, the transfer of brotherhoods in the days leading up to Palm Sunday are an excellent opportunity to experience Holy Week in Malaga in a closer and more authentic way.
Program of parades of the Holy Week of Malaga 2026
The Holy Week of Malaga 2026 will be celebrated from March 29 to April 5, beginning with the traditional Palm Sunday and ending on Easter Sunday. During these days, the streets of the historic center are filled with processions, monumental thrones and music bands, creating a unique atmosphere that combines tradition, art and devotion.
- Note: The official program with schedules and itineraries of the Holy Week of Malaga 2026 has not yet been published. Below you will find an indicative summary of the parades per day. We will update the departure times as soon as the information becomes official.
Program of parades of the Holy Week in Malaga 2026 (day by day)
Palm Sunday (March 29, 2026)
La Pollinica – Jesús a su Entrada en Jerusalén y María Santísima del Amparo.
Fusionadas – Santísimo Cristo de Ánimas de Ciegos y Nuestra Señora del Mayor Dolor.
Dulce Nombre – Our Father Jesus of the Sweet Name and Mary Most Holy of the Incarnation.
Salutation – Jesús Nazareno de la Salutación and María Santísima del Patrocinio.
- Humildad y Paciencia – Nuestro Padre Jesús de la Humildad y Paciencia y María Santísima de Dolores y Esperanza.
Humildad – Nuestro Padre Jesús de la Humildad y Nuestra Señora de la Merced.
Salud – Nuestro Padre Jesús de la Esperanza en su Gran Amor and María Santísima de la Salud.
Huerto – Nuestro Padre Jesús Orando en el Huerto and María Santísima de la Concepción.
Prendimiento – Nuestro Padre Jesús del Prendimiento y María Santísima del Gran Perdón.
📌 Easter Monday (March 30, 2026)
Crucifixion – Santísimo Cristo de la Crucifixión y María Santísima del Mayor Dolor en su Soledad.
Pasión – Nuestro Padre Jesús de la Pasión y María Santísima del Amor Doloroso.
Gitanos – Nuestro Padre Jesús de la Columna y María Santísima de la O.
Dolores del Puente – Santísimo Cristo del Perdón y Nuestra Señora de los Dolores.
Cautivo – Nuestro Padre Jesús Cautivo y María Santísima de la Trinidad Coronada.
Students – Santísimo Cristo Coronado de Espinas y Nuestra Señora de Gracia y Esperanza.
📌 Tuesday of Holy Week (March 31, 2026)
Rocío – Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno de los Pasos en el Monte Calvario and María Santísima del Rocío.
Penas – Nuestro Padre Jesús de la Agonía y María Santísima de las Penas.
Nueva Esperanza – Our Father Jesus Nazareno del Perdón and María Santísima de Nueva Esperanza.
Humillación y Estrella – Nuestro Padre Jesús de la Humillación y María Santísima de la Estrella.
Rescate – Nuestro Padre Jesús del Rescate y María Santísima de Gracia.
Sentencia – Nuestro Padre Jesús de la Sentencia y María Santísima del Rosario en sus Misterios Dolorosos.
📌 Holy Wednesday (April 1, 2026).
Mediadora – Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno Redentor del Mundo y María Santísima Mediadora de la Salvación.
Salesianos – Nuestro Padre Jesús de la Redención y María Santísima del Auxilio.
Fusionadas – Santísimo Cristo de Ánimas de Ciegos y Nuestra Señora del Mayor Dolor.
Paloma – Nuestro Padre Jesús de la Puente del Cedrón and María Santísima de la Paloma.
Rico – Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno “El Rico” and María Santísima del Amor.
Sangre – Santísimo Cristo de la Sangre y María Santísima de Consolación y Lágrimas.
Expiration – Santísimo Cristo de la Expiración y María Santísima de los Dolores Coronada.
📌 Maundy Thursday (April 2, 2026).
Cena – Jesús Nazareno de la Sagrada Cena y María Santísima de la Paz.
Santa Cruz – Santísimo Cristo de la Fundación and Nuestra Señora de los Dolores.
Viñeros – Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno de Viñeros and María Santísima del Traspaso y Soledad.
Vera Cruz – Santísimo Cristo de la Vera Cruz and Nuestra Señora del Traspaso y Soledad.
Zamarrilla – Nuestro Padre Jesús del Santo Suplicio y María Santísima de la Amargura.
Mena – Santísimo Cristo de la Buena Muerte y Ánimas y Nuestra Señora de la Soledad.
Misericordia – Santísimo Cristo de la Misericordia y Nuestra Señora del Gran Poder.
Esperanza – Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno del Paso and María Santísima de la Esperanza Coronada.
📌 Good Friday (April 3, 2026).
Calvario – Santísimo Cristo del Calvario and Nuestra Señora del Rocío y Lágrimas.
Descendimiento – Santísimo Cristo del Descendimiento and Nuestra Señora del Santo Sudario.
Dolores de San Juan – Nuestra Señora de los Dolores.
Amor – Santísimo Cristo del Amor y Nuestra Señora de la Caridad.
Traslado- Santísimo Cristo del Santo Traslado and Nuestra Señora de la Soledad.
Piedad – Santísimo Cristo de la Piedad.
Sepulcro – Santísimo Cristo Yacente y Nuestra Señora de la Soledad.
📌 Resurrection Sunday (April 5, 2026).
🔹 Last procession:
- Resucitado – Nuestro Padre Jesús Resucitado y María Santísima Reina de los Cielos.
✨ Transfers of brotherhoods before the Holy Week of Malaga 2026.
Holy Week in Malaga is not only lived through its processions, but also thanks to a series of unique and very emotional events that are part of the collective imagination of the city. They are special moments that bring together thousands of people and allow to live this celebration in a different and very close way.
One of the most important moments in the days leading up to Palm Sunday are the Traslados de las cofradías. During these events, the images are moved from the temples to the brotherhood houses in more intimate routes than the official processions.
During the transfer it is common to hear saetas, drums and a respectful silence that surrounds the entire route. These moments are eagerly awaited by both locals and visitors.
🔹 🙏 The Transfer of the Captive
One of the most impressive acts of the Malaga Holy Week is the transfer of Jesus Captive, popularly known as the Lord of Malaga. The image moves forward surrounded by an atmosphere of deep devotion and devotion, while thousands of people accompany the route in absolute silence, making it one of the most moving moments of the week. (Saturday, March 28).
🔹 🎖️ The Legion and the Christ of Mena
The arrival of the Spanish Legion to accompany the Holy Christ of the Good Death (Christ of Mena) is, without a doubt, one of the most multitudinous and recognizable events of the Holy Week in Malaga. The disembarkation in the port and the subsequent transfer of the image congregate thousands of people and offer a unique picture that combines religious tradition, history and collective emotion. (Thursday, April 2)
Malaga Holy Week Transfer Program 2026
Saturday, March 28th
Sagrada Cena – departure at 18:00 h from the Church of San Agustín to its Casa Hermandad.
Huerto – departure at 18:00 h from the Church of San Julián to the Casa Hermandad.
Piedad – departure at 19:30 h from its chapel to the Casa Hermandad.
Humility and Patience – departure at 8:30 p.m. from the Parish of the Assumption .
Passion Monday
Humility – cloistered transfer at 20:15 h in the Sanctuary of the Victory.
Salesianos (Cristo de las Penas) – transfer at 20:00 h from the Hospital Noble to its Casa Hermandad.
Transfer from Santiago to Sagrado Corazón – departure at 9:00 pm, arrival approx. 9:45 pm.
Friday of Sorrows
Monte Calvario – processional transfer at 7:30 p.m. from the hermitage to the Santuario de la Victoria.
Descent – departure at 8:00 p.m. from the Noble Hospital
Mena (Virgen de la Soledad) – transfer at 22:30 h from Santo Domingo.
Health – cloistered transfer at 8:30 p.m. in the Church of San Pablo.
📢 Official information about the Malaga Easter Proclamation 2026
The Association of Brotherhoods of Holy Week of Malaga has appointed the journalist Ignacio Antonio Castillo Ruiz as the official preacher of the Holy Week of Malaga 2026.
📅 The proclamation will be held on March 21, 2026, the Saturday before Easter, at the Cervantes Theater in Malaga.
Ignacio Castillo is a journalist from Malaga with extensive experience in cofrade information and long association with the brotherhoods of the city.
In addition, the same Association has already formally confirmed his appointment along with the author of the official poster for 2026, which gives even more institutional weight to this event that traditionally inaugurates the life of the brotherhood of the Spring in Malaga.
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🍽️ Traditional gastronomy of the Holy Week in Málaga
During Holy Week, Malaga’ s gastronomy acquires a special prominence, with typical dishes and sweets that are part of the Lenten tradition. From vigil recipes to street sweets, food is also a way of living Holy Week in Malaga.
🍞 Torrijas: The Sweet of Tradition
One of the most iconic desserts of the season. They are prepared with bread soaked in milk or wine, battered and fried, and served with honey or sugar – a real treat for those with a sweet tooth!
☕ Churros with Chocolate: El Desayuno Cofrade (The Brotherhood Breakfast)
During Holy Week, it is tradition to start the day with some freshly made churros accompanied by a hot chocolate. It is the perfect option to regain strength after a night of processions.
🍲 Chickpea Stew: A Taste of Lent
Following the tradition of the vigil menu, this dish based on chickpeas, spinach and cod is a delicious and nutritious option found in many homes and restaurants in Malaga at this time of the year.
🐟 Codfish Malagueña Style: Flavor of the Sea at Easter
Following the tradition of the vigil menu, cod is the protagonist in many homes in Malaga during these dates. Codfish Malagueña style is prepared with a delicious tomato sauce, onion, peppers and olives, achieving a dish full of flavor and tradition.
🍎 Caramel Apples: The Sweetness of the Streets
One of the most recognizable classics of the street kiosks during Holy Week. The candy apples, bright red and shiny, conquer both children and adults while enjoying the processions.
🥥 Split Coconuts: Freshness in Crowds
The traditional little trays of freshly grated or sliced coconut, sold in street stalls, are another typical picture of these days. Their refreshing taste and sweet aroma are an inseparable part of the Malaga experience.
🍦 Casa Mira Ice Cream: Malaga Tradition in Every Scoop
One of the must-haves during Holy Week in Malaga are the artisan ice cream Casa Mira’s handmade ice creams, a historic ice creama historic ice cream parlor founded in the nineteenth century and an emblem of the city. Its nougat ice cream is one of the best known and most appreciated flavors by locals and visitors.
📌 Official information of the Holy Week of Malaga.
For official information about the Holy Week of Malaga, we recommend you to visit the website of the Agrupación de Cofradías de Semana Santa de Málaga, where the schedules, routes and news of each edition are published.
Discover Malaga beyond Easter
Holy Week in Malaga is one of the most impressive celebrations of the year, but the city hides centuries of history, traditions and unique corners that deserve to be discovered at leisure. If you want to better understand Malaga beyond the processions, our tours allow you to get to know the city from a local, close and different perspective.
With the Essential Tour of Malaga (2 hours) you will visit the most emblematic places while you discover the history, traditions and curiosities that have shaped the city. It is the perfect option to contextualize everything experienced during Easter and understand why Malaga is much more than its historic center and one of the most special cities in Andalusia.
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Last update: January 2026
