From Bryan Adams to Jennifer Lopez: Essential Guide to Summer Concerts in Malaga

Before summer officially arrives, the musical temperature rises several degrees in Malaga. An intense three and a half months begin with more than 200 concerts – not including tributes and local fairs – spread across the Malaga coast. Together, they compose an eclectic soundtrack featuring international hits from Bryan Adams, Sebastián Yatra, Tom Jones, and Jennifer Lopez, as well as some Spanish indie (Anni B Sweet, Rigoberta Bandini, Viva Suecia, Ojete Calor, Biznaga) and reliable national artists (El Kanka, Manuel Carrasco, Dani Fernández, Vanesa Martín, Coque Malla).

The packed schedule reveals interesting coincidences. On July 3rd, Starlite Occident Marbella welcomes Marc Anthony, and the following week, on July 11th, his ex JLo performs at the Malaga Athletics Stadium. On the same night, July 26th, The Prodigy's breakbeat will take everyone back to the 90s at Marenostrum Fuengirola, while Will Smith marks his return to music after 20 years at Starlite. Simultaneously, in Malaga, the only major indie festival in the city center will take place at Dique de Levante, featuring Duncan Dhu, Anni B Sweet, La Casa Azul, and Miss Caffeina on the third and final day of Brisa.

The large outdoor venues have been ready for weeks for the festivities. Marenostrum Fuengirola kicked off the season at the end of May with a record-breaking audience for a single event: 19,000 people at Myke Towers. And they continue to draw crowds with names like Juan Luis Guerra, Sebastián Yatra, Ozuna, Lionel Richie, and Los Pecos, who sold out their tickets months ago.

Starlite opens this week with Emilia, paving the way for nearly fifty performances, most of them with international reach: Marc Anthony, Santana, Will Smith, Seal, Duran Duran, Zaz, The Kooks, Camilo...

In the capital, the 'musical jungle' of Selvatic debuted its lineup last night with a trip back to the 90s, and will continue with major acts like Rigoberta Bandini, Residente, Raule, and Galaxy Sound across the 16,000 square meters of the Malaga Forum. In Malaga city, music takes over the La Malagueta bullring with El Kanka, Coque Malla, Luis Fonsi, and Pastora Soler, among others, at the 101 Music Festival. It is the same stage where next Saturday five local groups and a DJ will revive the best of the 80s and 90s at the Tardeo Summer.

Weekend Beach in Torre del Mar celebrates its tenth year as a survivor among the major festivals on the Coast (Kase 0., Lori Meyers, Estopa, Rozalén). Ojeando repeats last year's reduced format: two days of music in the town, but only one festival day in the schoolyard (with María Peláe). Canela Party and Puro Latino return to Torremolinos. Additionally: Vanesa Martín will be in Ronda, Manuel Carrasco in Marbella, Melody in Rincón, Los Estanques in Alhaurín... and the list goes on.