Marbella postpones Halloween celebrations to November 1 following national mourning for Toledo train crash victims

Marbella has joined the national mourning for the victims of the train crash in the province of Toledo and has announced changes to its festive programme. The City Council has confirmed the suspension of all official events during the three days of national mourning, as well as the postponement of municipal Halloween celebrations originally scheduled for Saturday, October 31.

The decision follows the devastating railway accident that occurred on Wednesday, October 28, near Urda, which has shocked the country and left numerous families grieving.

As a mark of respect and solidarity with those affected, Halloween celebrations organised by Marbella City Council have been moved to Sunday, November 1, 2026, with changes to the schedules of events across several areas of the municipality.

Meanwhile, the Council has confirmed that the traditional Tostón chestnut festival will still take place on November 1, both in Marbella and San Pedro Alcántara, with family activities and roasted chestnut distributions planned throughout the day.

Marbella suspends official events as a mark of respect for the victims

Marbella City Council announced on Thursday, October 29, that all scheduled institutional activities would be suspended during the three days of national mourning.

The decision aims to honour those who lost their lives and express solidarity with their families, while also offering support to people injured in the railway accident.

The tragedy has prompted expressions of solidarity across Spain, with numerous municipalities modifying or cancelling public celebrations.

In Marbella, the decision particularly affects the municipal Halloween programme, one of the most anticipated family entertainment events at the end of October.

Postponing the celebrations will allow the festive activities to take place outside the official mourning period, while preserving much of the programme organised for residents and visitors.

Halloween in Marbella moves to Sunday, November 1

One of the main changes concerns Marbella's Halloween celebration, which this year has been named The Kingdom of Shadows (El Reino de las Sombras).

The event will now take place on Sunday, November 1, keeping the three locations originally selected for the activities.

The Kingdom of Shadows will take over three locations in Marbella

The Halloween programme will be held at:

• Paseo de la Alameda
• Avenida Nabeul
• Parque de la Represa

Activities will run from 6 pm until midnight, allowing visitors to enjoy the celebrations throughout Sunday evening.

The three locations will help distribute visitors across different areas of the town.

The City Council is therefore maintaining its Halloween programme, although on a new date due to the exceptional circumstances.

San Pedro Alcántara also moves its Halloween celebrations to Sunday

The calendar change also affects San Pedro Alcántara, where a Halloween event entitled The Walkway of Whispers (La Pasarela de los Susurros) had been planned.

The celebration will now take place on Sunday, November 1, from 6 pm until midnight.

The Walkway of Whispers will take place on the boulevard

The event will be held on San Pedro Alcántara Boulevard, one of the town's main public spaces.

The celebration will retain its Halloween theme, allowing families to take part in the activities organised by the City Council.

Anyone who had planned to attend on Saturday should therefore note that the event has been moved to Sunday, with no changes announced to the general opening hours.

Nueva Andalucía will celebrate Halloween on November 1

The Halloween programme in Nueva Andalucía has also been affected by the rearrangement of municipal events.

Activities planned for the District Gardens will take place on Sunday, November 1, from 6 pm to 9 pm.

The gardens will host a Halloween celebration aimed at local residents and families as part of the wider municipal programme.

Changes to events in El Ángel and Las Chapas

The information provided by the City Council also includes changes to celebrations in other parts of the municipality.

In Colonia de El Ángel, the event is planned for Avenida de Las Palmeras, from 5 pm to 8 pm. The supplied announcement indicates November 2, although the municipal notice consulted does not unequivocally confirm that date.

In Las Chapas, activities will take place at Colegio Platero, from 6 pm until midnight. The information provided indicates November 6, a date that should also be confirmed with the organisers before attending.

Visitors are therefore advised to check the latest municipal announcements to verify the final dates for these two celebrations.

Updated Halloween 2026 dates and times in Marbella

The revised municipal programme includes the following events:

The main municipal Halloween celebrations will no longer take place on Saturday, October 31, but on Sunday, November 1, making it important for visitors to check the updated dates before planning their evening.

Marbella's traditional Tostón festival will still take place on Sunday, November 1

Unlike the Halloween celebrations, Marbella City Council has confirmed that the traditional Tostón festival will go ahead on Sunday, November 1, as originally planned.

The event will take place at Nagüeles Park, one of Marbella's best-known natural spaces.

The celebration will maintain its family-friendly character while preserving one of the area's most recognisable autumn traditions.

Children's entertainment, music and a sporting event

The programme will include children's entertainment, bouncy castles and music throughout the day.

The Municipal Sports Department has also organised a race finishing at Nagüeles Park.

Once participants reach the park, an awards ceremony will take place before the main festivities begin.

Sport and tradition will therefore come together as part of the Tostón celebrations.

Roasted chestnuts distributed from 4 pm to 6 pm

One of the highlights will be the traditional distribution of roasted chestnuts, scheduled between 4 pm and 6 pm.

Roasted chestnuts are at the heart of the Tostón festival, a tradition closely associated with the beginning of November and All Saints' Day.

There will also be a charity bar, with proceeds going to the Agrupación de Cofradías de Marbella, the association representing the town's religious brotherhoods.

Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Location: Nagüeles Park, Marbella.

Starting time announced by the City Council: From 12 pm. The municipal tourism calendar lists the beginning of the Tostón at 12:30 pm.

Roasted chestnut distribution: 4 pm to 6 pm.

San Pedro Alcántara will also hold its Tostón at Los Tres Jardines Park

The traditional autumn celebration will also go ahead in San Pedro Alcántara.

Los Tres Jardines Park will host the Tostón on Sunday, November 1, from 12 pm to 6 pm.

The event will bring residents and visitors together to enjoy one of the area's most established seasonal customs in an outdoor setting.

The celebration will therefore remain scheduled for All Saints' Day.

Las Chapas will celebrate its Tostón on November 5

In Las Chapas, the Tostón will take place a few days later.

The event is scheduled for Thursday, November 5, from 5 pm to 9 pm, at the district's Active Participation Centre (Centro de Participación Activa).

The celebration will give local residents another opportunity to take part in the traditional autumn festivities centred around roasted chestnuts.

Which events have been cancelled and which will still take place in Marbella?

The City Council's decision introduces several important changes.

Official municipal events: Suspended during the three days of national mourning.

Halloween in Marbella: Postponed to Sunday, November 1.

Halloween in San Pedro Alcántara: Postponed to Sunday, November 1.

Halloween in Nueva Andalucía: Moved to Sunday, November 1.

Halloween in El Ángel and Las Chapas: Changes announced, with exact dates requiring confirmation.

Marbella Tostón: Going ahead on Sunday, November 1, at Nagüeles Park.

San Pedro Alcántara Tostón: Going ahead on Sunday, November 1, at Los Tres Jardines Park.

Las Chapas Tostón: Scheduled for Thursday, November 5.

The changes apply to activities organised by Marbella City Council and do not necessarily mean that all privately organised events in the municipality have been cancelled.

Marbella expresses solidarity with the victims of the railway tragedy

The postponement of Halloween celebrations reflects the impact of the Toledo railway accident on the Marbella community.

During the national mourning period, the priority is to honour those who lost their lives and support the families and individuals affected by the tragedy.

At the same time, rescheduling the festivities will allow residents and visitors to enjoy much of the previously announced programme at a later date.

On Sunday, November 1, Marbella and San Pedro Alcántara will combine their traditional Tostón celebrations with the postponed Halloween activities.

Marbella City Council advises residents and visitors to take note of the revised dates and schedules, as the municipality joins the rest of Spain in remembering the victims of this devastating accident.

Our deepest condolences go to the families of those who lost their lives, and our thoughts are with the injured and their loved ones.