Torremolinos is slapping on the sweat bands and blue eyeshadow and gearing up for its third 80’s Afternoon Party on Saturday, July 25 at Plaza Pablo Ruiz Picasso, a free open-air event dedicated to 1980s music.

Free entry, live bands and retro vibes

Doors open at 7pm, with music kicking off the evening as soon as you arrive. Local group Voleon and 80s specialists Los Electroduentes will lead the entertainment, delivering covers and throwbacks that promise to get the square dancing. Expect the kind of belting sounds made famous by Madonna, Michael Jackson, Duran Duran, Wham! and ABBA, all perfect tunes to have you dancing on a balmy summer evening in Spain. Organisers have also planned extra performances and a charity raffle throughout the night.

A charity night for a great cause

It’s not all about the nostalgia. Behind the party sits Emaus Obra de Amor (Emmaus, Work of Love), a charity that has run social soup kitchens across the province for three decades, since its founding in 1996. Its volunteers prepare meals daily for vulnerable residents. Proceeds from this year’s bar and raffle will go directly towards that work, helping the charity continue supporting families struggling to put food on the table. Torremolinos Town Hall and Malaga Provincial Council both back the initiative.

How can I attend the party?

Getting involved costs nothing just good vibes, money for the raffle and your dancing shoes. Admission is free, with no tickets or registration required, organisers welcome you from 7pm onwards. Drinks and food will be sold at affordable prices at an on-site bar, with all takings funnelled straight into Emaus’s charitable work.

Anyone fancying shoulder pads and a sing-a-long can just turn up at Plaza Pablo Ruiz Picasso Saturday, July 25 for a proper blast from the past. For more information visit the Torremolinos Town Hall website

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Families can step into an enchanting new world of colour, music and acrobatics this summer as Plaza Mayor, the huge outdoor shopping centre between Churriana, and the airport presents Naturaleza Viva, a large-scale outdoor show created entirely in Malaga.

Immersive story of Mother Nature

Visitors join a participatory tale where Mother Nature has lost her voice and needs everyone’s help to restore it. Produced by local firm Producciones Merlin under director Domingo Merlin, the production draws on more than 25 years of cultural entertainment expertise. Costumes have been designed specially for the event; original choreography and high-level acrobatics deliver a contemporary circus-style experience that places Malaga talent centre stage.

Golden forest comes alive across the centre

Three consecutive weekends turn Plaza Mayor into a living stage. A lively parade of nature-inspired creatures winds through the main avenues, guiding crowds to the Central Plaza for the main performance. Every element—from storytelling and movement to live music—invites spectators of all ages to take an active role rather than simply watch.

Performance dates and extra late-night events

Shows run on Fridays and Saturdays from 17 July to 1 August. Each evening begins at 8pm with the parade and concludes with the full production in the Central Plaza. Shoppers can also enjoy late-night shopping sessions on July 31 and August 27, extending the festive atmosphere well into the evening.

Marta Arana, Marketing Director at Plaza Mayor, said: “We want every visit to become a memorable experience. Naturaleza Viva captures exactly that spirit—high-quality artistry that entertains while encouraging people to value the natural world around us.”

About the venue

Plaza Mayor is still Malaga’s largest open-air retail and leisure complex, its architecture modelled on a traditional Andalusian village. Located just two kilometres from Malaga Airport, the centre offers 45,000 square metres of shops plus parking for more than 3,000 vehicles.

Naturaleza Viva gives both locals and visitors a chance to create lasting family memories through art, emotion and a gentle reminder of nature’s importance.