The Costa del Sol is very popular for many reasons, one of them being undoubtedly the music festivals that take place every year during the summer months.
With a mild and benevolent climate, the sea breeze, some truly impressive stages and a line-up full artists, the Costa del Sol also has all the necessary infrastructure, accommodation and hotels and with Malaga international airport just a few kilometres away.
We just have to decide which of the festivals we are going to visit. At this year’s Marenostrum Fuengirola and Starlite Marbella, artists such as Lionel Richie, Airbag, Scorpions, Brian Adams, Europe, The Beach Boys, Seal, Cool & The Gang, Santana or The Prodigy are waiting for you!
Here we go with the Costa del Sol Music Festivals 2025!
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Marenostrum Fuengirola
The Marenostrum Festival born in 2016 is consolidating itself as one of the best festivals on the coast, both for its line-up of artists and for its unrivalled location just a few metres from the seafront next to the Arab fortress Sohail.
It was the venue chosen for the only EU stop on Jennifer Lopez’s tour. It has also hosted prestigious artists such as Ricky Martin, Bob Dylan, Sting, Alejandro Fernández, Santana and Manuel Carrasco.
Confirmed artists 2025: Myke Towers, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Sun & Thunder, Lionel Richie, The Prodigy and Bonnie Tyler.
- Everything you need to know about Marenostrum Fuengirola
- When: From May until September
- Programme & Tickets
Starlite Marbella
One of the best boutique festivals in Europe, held every year in the Cantera de Nagüeles, a natural amphitheatre surrounded by breath-taking scenery.
The unique feature of Starlite is the closeness between the audience and the artists, with more than 50 days of concerts.
The festival has a second, more casual space, Sessions, where you can enjoy the shows while dancing and having a drink outdoors under the stars.
Confirmed artists 2025: Cool & the Gang, Europe, Nathy Peluso, Seal, Miguel Bosé, Scorpions, Il Divo, Will Smith, The Beach Boys, Santana.
- Everything you need to know about Starlite Marbella
- When: During July, August and September
- Programme & Tickets
Nerja Cave Music Festival
The Nerja Cave is a huge complex of natural underground galleries with guided tours and where every summer takes place the classical music and dance festival.
- Everything you need to know to visit the Nerja Cave.
Nowadays, for conservation reasons, only a few privileged performances take place inside the cave and most of them are held in its gardens.
- When: July and August
- Programme & Tickets
Festivals on the Costa del Sol
Sophie Day One – Malaga
Start the New Year dancing! Sophie Festival brings you a unique immersive experience with 12 hours of electronic music, 2 stages, multimedia art and more than 10 world-class DJs. The festival takes place in a natural setting and features a Food & Chill Area.
- When: 1st of January from 12 noon to 2am.
- Where: Ogus Park, Malaga
- More info and tickets
Elrow – Marbella
Marbella will host for the second consecutive year the electronic music macro-festival ‘elrow Town’.
The special thing about the event is that it combines the best of EDM with street theatre interacting with the audience. In total there will be 12 hours of non-stop entertainment with more than 50 international artists and six stages. There are shaded areas, chillout areas, bars and food.
- Tickets
- When: 23rd August, from 4 pm to 4 am
- Where: Recinto de La Caridad in San Pedro Alcántara
- How to get there
Boombastic Costa del Sol – Estepona
A new edition of Boombastic Costa del Sol will take place in Estepona this summer. This festival, which in recent years has gained great popularity, takes place every year in several editions in different Spanish cities.
Lovers of pop, indie, electronic and urban music will be able to enjoy this year 3 days of festival, three stages, rest areas, a wide gastronomic offer, culture and unique experiences.
Confirmed artists for this edition: Melendi, Steve Aoki, María Becerra, Luck Ra, Gordo, Dei V, Cano, La Joaqui, Alejo, Juancho Marqués, Elena Rose, Ramma, Michenlo, Grecas and Mar Lucas, among others.
- Tickets
- When: 24, 25 and 26 July
- Where: Estepona Fairgrounds
- How to get there
Brisa Festival – Malaga
The biggest festival in Malaga capital returns this summer to the Dique de Levante in the Port of Malaga. The cruise terminal area will once again become a great stage by the sea for 3 days.
You will be able to enjoy the best artists and groups of the national scene on two stages, a large artificial grass area, gastro area and chill-out area just 2 km from the historic centre of Malaga.
- Tickets
- When: From 24 to 26 July
- Where: Dique de Levante, Port of Malaga
- How to get there
Puro Latino Fest – Torremolinos
Do you like Reggaeton? Then you can’t miss this macro-festival in Torremolinos.
If you like Latin music, reggaeton, trap and hip-hop, you have an appointment with the national and international DJs of the moment and many more.
- When: 18 and 19 July
- Where: Torremolinos Fairgrounds
- More information and Tickets
Festival Galaxy Sound – Malaga
The Galaxy Sound Festival returns this year for its second edition, with an eclectic and original line-up covering all musical styles and audiences of all ages at the Málaga Forum.
- When: 20th and 21st June
- Where: Malaga Forum (former Autocine site) Malaga
- More information and tickets
Bella Festival – Marbella
Within the framework of the Oasis Marbella Fest a new edition will take place with the best indie music, DJ sessions, art, gastronomy and chill-out areas.
- When: 2nd August
- Where: San Pedro de Alcántara, Marbella
- More information and tickets
101 Music Festival – Malaga
The 5th edition of 101 Music Festival in Malaga will bring a selection of great artists from the national scene of various genres for all audiences. The festival takes place in the Plaza de Toros de la Malagueta and the Palacio de Deportes José María Martín Carpena.
- When: 27 June to 25 July
- Where: Malaga
- More information and tickets
Weekend Beach – Torre del Mar
Weekend Beach, the national music festival of reference, will return to Torre del Mar on the 10th, 11th and 12th of July.
The popular festival by the sea also celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, so get ready for a great party!
- When: 10th, 11th and 12th July
- Where: Torre del Mar
- More information and tickets
Oh, See! – Malaga
The Oh, See! Festival returns to Malaga on 26 and 27 May with 20 hours of music. It will take place during the day at the Cortijo de Torres Municipal Auditorium with a reduced capacity of 7,000 people.
It is worth highlighting the unique format of the festival, with a completely daytime programme, the performances do not overlap and there are parallel activities for all kinds of audiences:
At the Oh, Kids! there will be workshops where they can become reporters, illustrators or expert dancers and meet some of the artists in person. There will also be a Gastro Zone with food trucks and the Oh, See! Club, which will host the best national DJs.
- When: 26th and 27th May
- Where: Cortijo de Torres, Malaga
- More information and tickets
Canela Party – Torremolinos
You’ll have plenty of time to dance at this 3-day summer festival.
Also in Torremolinos is this popular festival with an impressive line-up. It started as a small festival organised by friends and is now one of the best alternative festivals.
- When: August 20th to 23rd
- Where: Torremolinos Fairgrounds
- More info and tickets
Selvatic Fest – Malaga
Another great festival in Malaga will take place during the summer months, from June to September, in the old Autocine Malaga.
There will be around thirty performances this summer with a wide variety of styles and artists, such as flamenco soul, urban rap, hip hop, reggaeton and many more to be confirmed.
In the large open-air area, easily accessible by car, there will also be a gastronomic area with local and international food and a market area with local artisans and shops.
- When: June to September
- Where: Malaga Forum, Malaga
- More information and tickets
Fulanita Fest – Fuengirola
Fuengirola hosts for the fifth consecutive year this women’s music festival, an event to vindicate the power of music made by women.
With live music, welcome party, women’s football tournament, DJ performances and food market (with vegan and gluten-free option), in one of the best outdoor venues, next to the sea, Marenostrum Fuengirola.
- When: 30th, 31st of May and 1st of Jun
- Where: Marenostrum, Fuengirola
- More information and tickets
Sun & Thunder – Fuengirola
Get ready for 3 days of Heavy Metal by the beach at the open air venue Marenostrum. With more than 40 of the best national and international metal bands of the moment.
- When: From 17 to 19 July
- Where: Marenostrum Fuengirola
- More information and tickets
Brunch Electronic – Malaga
Brunch Electronic, probably the biggest electronic music festival in Malaga, will bring more than 40 different artists during the spring and autumn of 2025.
The events will take place on Saturdays at the Auditorio Municipal Cortijo de Torres.
There will be 8 hours of music and there will be bars and food trucks.
- Next editions: 19 and 26 April. 3rd, 10th and 17th of May from 6 pm to 2 am.
- Where: Cortijo de Torres, Malaga
- More information and tickets
Reggaeton Beach Festival – Marbella
Designed for reggaeton lovers, the festival features an impressive line-up of the world’s best artists.
There are also activities, water rides, food trucks, shishas and more surprises.
- When: 5 and 6 July
- Where: San Pedro Alcantara Municipal Stadium, Marbella
- More information and tickets
Ojeando Festival – Ojén
A new edition of one of the most emblematic indie music festivals in Andalusia, held every year in the village of Ojén, a few kilometres from Marbella.
Ojeando Festival brings together in two days more than 30 performances. Last year there were 5 stages spread over emblematic places in Ojén, a typical Andalusian village with whitewashed walls and narrow streets.
- When: 11th and 12th July
- Where: Ojén
- More information and tickets
Sohail Jazz Festival – Fuengirola
Sohail Jazz Festival celebrates in this 2025 its fifth edition with three days of performances where you can enjoy great figures of the musical genre, in the open air enclosure of the Sohail Castle in Fuengirola.
Artists and dates
Eric Alexander & Rale Mićić Quartet (23 May)
The Blue Horses (12 June)
Cecilia Kroll Quarter (19 June)
- When: 23 May. 12 and 19 June
- Where: Sohail Castle, Fuengirola
- More information and tickets
Defected – Marbella
Defected, the famous house music label, brings a new edition to Marbella Arena, the venue located in the old bullring in Puerto Banus.
The emblematic Marbella Arena (with a capacity for 1.900 people) will offer a night of house music from 7pm with top artists such as Groove Armada (DJ Set), Hannah Wants, Low Steppa, Monki, Oden & Fatzo, Olive F., Prunk, Rio Tashan or Sam Divine, among others.
- When: 23rd May
- Where: Marbella Arena, Marbella
- More info and tickets
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Marenostrum Fuengirola Concerts 2025