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.
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.
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 Pollinica – Jesus at his Entry into Jerusalem and María Santísima del Amparo.
⏰ Departure: 10:15 a.m. Pick up: 3:30 p.m.Fusionadas – Santísimo Cristo de Ánimas de Ciegos y Nuestra Señora del Mayor Dolor.
⏰ Departure: 15:50 h | Pick up: 22:45 hDulce Nombre – Our Father Jesus of the Sweet Name and Mary Most Holy of the Incarnation.
⏰ Departure: 16:35 h | Collection: 23:05 hSalutation – Jesús Nazareno de la Salutación and María Santísima del Patrocinio.
⏰ Departure: 16:15 h | Pick up: 22:15 h
- Humility and Patience – Our Father Jesus of Humility and Patience and Mary Most Holy of Sorrows and Hope.
⏰ Departure: 16:00 h | Collection: 22:00 h Humility – Our Father Jesus of Humility and Our Lady of Mercy.
⏰ Departure: 17:10 h | Pick up: 23:50 hSalud – Nuestro Padre Jesús de la Esperanza en su Gran Amor and María Santísima de la Salud.
⏰ Departure: 17:45 h | Pick up: 00:30 hHuerto – Our Father Jesus Praying in the Garden and Mary Most Holy of the Conception.
⏰ Departure: 18:55 h | Pick up: 01:30 hPrendimiento – Nuestro Padre Jesús del Prendimiento and María Santísima del Gran Perdón.
⏰ Departure: 19:45 h | Pick-up: 02:30 h
📌 Easter Monday (April 14, 2025)
Crucifixion – Santísimo Cristo de la Crucifixión y María Santísima del Mayor Dolor en su Soledad.
⏰ Departure: 16:15 h | Collection: 22:15 hPassion – Our Father Jesus of the Passion and Mary Most Holy of Sorrowful Love.
⏰ Departure: 16:40 h | Pick up: 22:50 hGypsies – Our Father Jesus of the Column and Mary Most Holy of the O.
⏰ Departure: 17:15 h | Pick up: 23:40 hDolores del Puente – Santísimo Cristo del Perdón y Nuestra Señora de los Dolores.
⏰ Departure: 17:55 h | Pick up: 00:30 hCaptive – Our Father Jesus Captive and Mary Most Holy of the Crowned Trinity.
⏰ Departure: 18:40 h | Collection: 01:45 hStudents – Holy 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)
Rocío – Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno de los Pasos en el Monte Calvario and María Santísima del Rocío.
⏰ Departure: 15:30 h | Pick up: 22:30 hSorrows – Our Father Jesus of Agony and Mary Most Holy of Sorrows.
⏰ Departure: 16:30 h | Pick-up: 22:50 hNueva Esperanza – Our Father Jesus Nazareno del Perdón and María Santísima de Nueva Esperanza.
⏰ Departure: 16:45 h | Pick up: 00:40 hHumiliation and Star – Our Father Jesus of the Humiliation and Mary Most Holy of the Star.
⏰ Departure: 18:05 h | Collection: 00:30 hRescate – Our Father Jesus of Rescue and Mary Most Holy of Grace.
⏰ Departure: 18:50 h | Pick up: 01:20 hSentencia – Our 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
📌 Holy Wednesday (April 16, 2025)
Mediatrix – Our Father Jesus Nazarene Redeemer of the World and Mary Most Holy Mediatrix of Salvation.
⏰ Departure: 15:40 h | Pick up: 22:10 hSalesianos – Nuestro Padre Jesús de la Redención y María Santísima del Auxilio.
⏰ Departure: 16:25 h | Pick up: 22:40 hFusionadas – Santísimo Cristo de Ánimas de Ciegos y Nuestra Señora del Mayor Dolor.
⏰ Departure: 17:10 h | Pick up: 23:30 hPaloma – Nuestro Padre Jesús de la Puente del Cedrón and María Santísima de la Paloma.
⏰ Departure: 18:05 h | Collection: 00:50 h
Rico – Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno “El Rico” and María Santísima del Amor.
⏰ Departure: 18:50 h | Pick up: 01:15 hBlood – Santísimo Cristo de la Sangre y María Santísima de Consolación y Lágrimas.
⏰ Departure: 19:40 h | Collection: 01:50 hExpiration – Santísimo 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)
Supper – Jesús Nazareno de la Sagrada Cena y María Santísima de la Paz.
⏰ Departure: 17:10 h | Collection: 00:30 hSanta Cruz – Santísimo Cristo de la Fundación and Nuestra Señora de los Dolores.
⏰ Departure: 18:15 h | Collection: 00:15 hViñeros – Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno de Viñeros and María Santísima del Traspaso y Soledad.
⏰ Departure: 19:00 h | Collection: 01:45 hVera Cruz – Santísimo Cristo de la Vera Cruz and Nuestra Señora del Traspaso y Soledad.
⏰ Departure: 19:50 h | Pick up: 02:15 h
Zamarrilla – Nuestro Padre Jesús del Santo Suplicio y María Santísima de la Amargura.
⏰ Departure: 20:15 h | Pick up: 02:45 hMena – Santísimo Cristo de la Buena Muerte y Ánimas y Nuestra Señora de la Soledad.
⏰ Departure: 21:00 h | Pick up: 03:30 hMisericordia – Santísimo Cristo de la Misericordia y Nuestra Señora del Gran Poder.
⏰ Departure: 22:00 h | Pick up: 04:00 hEsperanza – Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno del Paso and María Santísima de la Esperanza Coronada.
⏰ Departure: 23:00 h | Pick up: 05:30 h
📌 Good Friday (April 18, 2025)
Calvario – Santísimo Cristo del Calvario and Nuestra Señora del Rocío y Lágrimas.
⏰ Departure: 17:00 h | Pick up: 22:00 hDescent from the Cross – Holy Christ of the Descent from the Cross and Our Lady of the Holy Shroud.
⏰ Departure: 17:45 h | Pick up: 23:15 hDolores de San Juan – Our Lady of Sorrows.
⏰ Departure: 18:30 h | Pick up: 23:50 hLove – Most Holy Christ of Love and Our Lady of Charity.
⏰ Departure: 19:10 h | Pick up: 00:45 hTransfer – Santísimo Cristo del Santo Traslado and Nuestra Señora de la Soledad.
⏰ Departure: 20:00 h | Collection: 01:30 hPiedad – Santísimo Cristo de la Piedad.
⏰ Departure: 21:00 h | Pick up: 02:15 hSepulcro – Santísimo Cristo Yacente y Nuestra Señora de la Soledad.
⏰ Departure: 22:00 h | Pick up: 03:15 h
📌 Resurrection Sunday (April 20, 2025)
🔹 Last procession:
- Resurrected – Our Father Jesus Resurrected and Mary Most Holy Queen of Heaven.
⏰ Departure: 10:15 a.m. Pick up: 2:45 p.m.
✨ 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.
📢 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.
🍽️ 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.
🐟 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 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
