Malaga Holy Week 2025: Processions and Key Events

Malaga Easter Week 2025: Dates, Processions and Important Events.

Holy Week in Malaga is one of the most spectacular and emblematic celebrations in Spain. Every year, thousands of visitors and devotees come to the city to experience the excitement of its processions, which combine religious fervor, tradition and an impressive artistic display.

In 2025, Malaga’s Semana Santa will be celebrated from April 13 to 20, offering a unique experience with majestic processions, live music bands and an unparalleled atmosphere in the streets. In this guide, we tell you everything you need to know about the most outstanding processions, the program of events and the best tips to make the most of this festivity.

Jesús Cautivo y la Virgen de la Trinidad Coronada en su procesión de la Semana Santa de Málaga, rodeados de flores rojas y devotos en las calles de la ciudad.

History and Tradition of the Holy Week of Malaga

This week of traditions 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 celebration has evolved to become one of the most impressive in Spain, characterized by its majestic thrones, the devotion of the brotherhoods and the accompaniment of music bands.

Every year, thousands of people congregate to watch the brotherhoods parade through the main streets of the historic center, creating a unique atmosphere where tradition, faith and art merge. Malaga’s Holy Week is renowned for its solemn and vibrant character, with processions that combine centuries of history with deep popular emotion.

Trono de la Pollinica en el Domingo de Ramos en Málaga

Program of Processions of the Holy Week of Malaga 2025

This Holy Week of Malaga 2025 will be celebrated from April 13 to 20, starting with the traditional Palm Sunday and ending on Easter Sunday. Throughout the week, the streets of the city will be filled with devotion, art and tradition with the impressive processional thrones of the different brotherhoods. Below, we leave you the detailed program with the most important processions day by day.

Procession Program 2025 (Day by Day Summary)

📌 Palm Sunday (April 13)

  • La PollinicaJesus at his Entry into Jerusalem and María Santísima del Amparo.
    Departure: 10:15 a.m. Pick up: 3:30 p.m.

  • FusionadasSantísimo Cristo de Ánimas de Ciegos y Nuestra Señora del Mayor Dolor.
    Departure: 15:50 h | Pick up: 22:45 h

  • Dulce NombreOur Father Jesus of the Sweet Name and Mary Most Holy of the Incarnation.
    Departure: 16:35 h | Collection: 23:05 h

  • SalutationJesús Nazareno de la Salutación and María Santísima del Patrocinio.
    Departure: 16:15 h | Pick up: 22:15 h

  • Humility and PatienceOur Father Jesus of Humility and Patience and Mary Most Holy of Sorrows and Hope.
    Departure: 16:00 h | Collection: 22:00 h
  • HumilityOur Father Jesus of Humility and Our Lady of Mercy.
    Departure: 17:10 h | Pick up: 23:50 h

  • SaludNuestro Padre Jesús de la Esperanza en su Gran Amor and María Santísima de la Salud.
    Departure: 17:45 h | Pick up: 00:30 h

  • HuertoOur Father Jesus Praying in the Garden and Mary Most Holy of the Conception.
    Departure: 18:55 h | Pick up: 01:30 h

  • PrendimientoNuestro Padre Jesús del Prendimiento and María Santísima del Gran Perdón.
    Departure: 19:45 h | Pick-up: 02:30 h

Jesús Cautivo en procesión durante el Lunes Santo en Málaga, rodeado de devotos que lo acompañan en su recorrido.

📌 Easter Monday (April 14, 2025)

  • CrucifixionSantísimo Cristo de la Crucifixión y María Santísima del Mayor Dolor en su Soledad.
    Departure: 16:15 h | Collection: 22:15 h

  • PassionOur Father Jesus of the Passion and Mary Most Holy of Sorrowful Love.
    Departure: 16:40 h | Pick up: 22:50 h

  • GypsiesOur Father Jesus of the Column and Mary Most Holy of the O.
    Departure: 17:15 h | Pick up: 23:40 h

  • Dolores del PuenteSantísimo Cristo del Perdón y Nuestra Señora de los Dolores.
    Departure: 17:55 h | Pick up: 00:30 h

  • CaptiveOur Father Jesus Captive and Mary Most Holy of the Crowned Trinity.
    Departure: 18:40 h | Collection: 01:45 h

  • StudentsHoly Christ Crowned with Thorns and Our Lady of Grace and Hope.
    Departure: 19:20 h | Pick up: 01:15 h

📌 Fat Tuesday (April 15, 2025)

  • RocíoNuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno de los Pasos en el Monte Calvario and María Santísima del Rocío.
    Departure: 15:30 h | Pick up: 22:30 h

  • SorrowsOur Father Jesus of Agony and Mary Most Holy of Sorrows.
    Departure: 16:30 h | Pick-up: 22:50 h

  • Nueva EsperanzaOur Father Jesus Nazareno del Perdón and María Santísima de Nueva Esperanza.
    Departure: 16:45 h | Pick up: 00:40 h

  • Humiliation and StarOur Father Jesus of the Humiliation and Mary Most Holy of the Star.
    Departure: 18:05 h | Collection: 00:30 h

  • RescateOur Father Jesus of Rescue and Mary Most Holy of Grace.
    Departure: 18:50 h | Pick up: 01:20 h

  • SentenciaOur Father Jesus of the Sentence and Mary Most Holy of the Rosary in her Sorrowful Mysteries.
    Departure: 19:40 h | Pick up: 02:00 h

Nuestra Señora del Amparo en procesión durante el Domingo de Ramos en Málaga, con su paso de palio y nazarenos de túnicas verdes

📌 Holy Wednesday (April 16, 2025)

  • MediatrixOur Father Jesus Nazarene Redeemer of the World and Mary Most Holy Mediatrix of Salvation.
    Departure: 15:40 h | Pick up: 22:10 h

  • SalesianosNuestro Padre Jesús de la Redención y María Santísima del Auxilio.
    Departure: 16:25 h | Pick up: 22:40 h

  • FusionadasSantísimo Cristo de Ánimas de Ciegos y Nuestra Señora del Mayor Dolor.
    Departure: 17:10 h | Pick up: 23:30 h

  • PalomaNuestro Padre Jesús de la Puente del Cedrón and María Santísima de la Paloma.
    Departure: 18:05 h | Collection: 00:50 h

  • RicoNuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno “El Rico” and María Santísima del Amor.
    Departure: 18:50 h | Pick up: 01:15 h

  • BloodSantísimo Cristo de la Sangre y María Santísima de Consolación y Lágrimas.
    Departure: 19:40 h | Collection: 01:50 h

  • ExpirationSantísimo Cristo de la Expiración y María Santísima de los Dolores Coronada.
    Departure: 20:30 h | Pick up: 02:30 h

📌 Maundy Thursday (April 17, 2025)

  • SupperJesús Nazareno de la Sagrada Cena y María Santísima de la Paz.
    Departure: 17:10 h | Collection: 00:30 h

  • Santa CruzSantísimo Cristo de la Fundación and Nuestra Señora de los Dolores.
    Departure: 18:15 h | Collection: 00:15 h

  • ViñerosNuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno de Viñeros and María Santísima del Traspaso y Soledad.
    Departure: 19:00 h | Collection: 01:45 h

  • Vera CruzSantísimo Cristo de la Vera Cruz and Nuestra Señora del Traspaso y Soledad.
    Departure: 19:50 h | Pick up: 02:15 h

  • ZamarrillaNuestro Padre Jesús del Santo Suplicio y María Santísima de la Amargura.
    Departure: 20:15 h | Pick up: 02:45 h

  • MenaSantísimo Cristo de la Buena Muerte y Ánimas y Nuestra Señora de la Soledad.
    Departure: 21:00 h | Pick up: 03:30 h

  • MisericordiaSantísimo Cristo de la Misericordia y Nuestra Señora del Gran Poder.
    Departure: 22:00 h | Pick up: 04:00 h

  • EsperanzaNuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno del Paso and María Santísima de la Esperanza Coronada.
    Departure: 23:00 h | Pick up: 05:30 h

Cristo de la Esperanza en su trono procesional, Jueves Santo en Málaga, con detalles dorados y una decoración solemne en su casa hermandad.

📌 Good Friday (April 18, 2025)

  • CalvarioSantísimo Cristo del Calvario and Nuestra Señora del Rocío y Lágrimas.
    Departure: 17:00 h | Pick up: 22:00 h

  • Descent from the CrossHoly Christ of the Descent from the Cross and Our Lady of the Holy Shroud.
    Departure: 17:45 h | Pick up: 23:15 h

  • Dolores de San JuanOur Lady of Sorrows.
    Departure: 18:30 h | Pick up: 23:50 h

  • LoveMost Holy Christ of Love and Our Lady of Charity.
    Departure: 19:10 h | Pick up: 00:45 h

  • TransferSantísimo Cristo del Santo Traslado and Nuestra Señora de la Soledad.
    Departure: 20:00 h | Collection: 01:30 h

  • PiedadSantísimo Cristo de la Piedad.
    Departure: 21:00 h | Pick up: 02:15 h

  • SepulcroSantísimo Cristo Yacente y Nuestra Señora de la Soledad.
    Departure: 22:00 h | Pick up: 03:15 h

📌 Resurrection Sunday (April 20, 2025)

🔹 Last procession:

  • ResurrectedOur Father Jesus Resurrected and Mary Most Holy Queen of Heaven.
    Departure: 10:15 a.m. Pick up: 2:45 p.m.
Niño encendiendo su vela con la ayuda de un nazareno durante la Semana Santa de Málaga, reflejando la tradición y emoción de la festividad.

✨ Highlights of the Malaga Holy Week Events

Malaga’s Holy Week is not only known for its traditional processions, but also for some unique events that attract thousands of visitors and devotees every year. Here we tell you about some of the most exciting ones:

🔹 📍 Emblematic Transfers

Before Palm Sunday, the brotherhoods move their images from their temples to the brotherhood houses in an act charged with emotion. These transfers, accompanied by saetas and the sound of drums, are moments eagerly awaited by the faithful.

🔹 🙏 The Transfer of the Captive

One of the most impressive moments of the Malaga Holy Week is the transfer of Jesus Captive. Known as “The Lord of Malaga”, his image moves forward in an atmosphere of silence and devotion, while thousands of people accompany him through the streets.

🔹 🎖️ The Legion and the Christ of Mena

Every Maundy Thursday, the arrival of the Spanish Legion is one of the most multitudinous events of Holy Week. After disembarking in the port of Malaga, the legionaries carry on their shoulders the Holy Christ of the Good Death, in a procession that impresses for its solemnity and respect.

Legionarios portando el Cristo de Mena en el tradicional traslado del Jueves Santo en Málaga, rodeados de una multitud de fieles.
Jesús Cautivo y la Virgen de la Trinidad Coronada en su procesión de la Semana Santa de Málaga, rodeados de flores rojas y devotos en las calles de la ciudad.

📢 The Proclamation of the Holy Week of Malaga 2025

On April 5, the Cervantes Theater hosted the official proclamation of Malaga’s Holy Week, given by the Reverend Father José Ferrary Ojeda, Dean of the Cathedral. In his speech, he emphasized faith as the engine of union among the brotherhoods, and highlighted values such as charity and forgiveness.

He also made reference to the Jubilee of Hope and the future pilgrimage of the Virgin to Rome, a historic event that will take the Malaga devotion to the heart of the Vatican.

Torrijas caseras espolvoreadas con azúcar, acompañadas de un cuenco de azúcar en una tabla de madera. Dulce típico de la Semana Santa en España.

🍽️ Traditional Easter Gastronomy

During Holy Week, Malaga’s gastronomy acquires a special prominence, with typical dishes and sweets that are part of the Lenten tradition. Here are some of the essential ones:

🍞 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.

Plato de potaje de garbanzos con bacalao y espinacas en un cuenco de barro, una receta típica de Semana Santa en España.

🐟 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.

elado artesanal de Casa Mira en Málaga

🍦 Casa Mira Ice Cream: Malaga Tradition in Every Scoop

One of the must-haves during Easter in Malaga are the artisan ice creams of Casa Mira. Casa Mira’s handmade ice creams. Founded in the 19th century, this ice cream parlor is an emblem of the city, and its nougat flavor is the most famous and appreciated by locals and visitors.

📌 Link of interest

If you want more information about schedules and routes already published for this Holy Week 2025, please consult the page of the Agrupación de Cofradías de la Semana Santa de Málaga.where you have a pdf file with all the information.

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Updated 06/04/2025

Nazareno con guantes blancos encendiendo una vela con otra durante la Semana Santa de Málaga, representando la tradición y la devoción.
Niños vestidos con túnicas moradas y blancas portando palmas en la procesión del Domingo de Ramos en Málaga, reflejando la tradición cofrade.
Miembros de la Legión Española marchando en la procesión del Cristo de Mena en la Semana Santa de Málaga, acompañados por la Policía Local
Cartel oficial de la Semana Santa de Málaga 2025, con la Virgen del Rocío y la Catedral de fondo.
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