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Ricky Lavazza’s Ultimate 50’s & 60’s Weekend in Benalmadena

by | Jan 13, 2026 | At Sunset, What's On

Ricky Lavazza, one of Sunset Beach Club’s most popular entertainers, is putting on another edition of his special and fun-packed weekend of Rock ‘n roll and music from the 50’s & 60’s. From Friday 23rd January to Monday 26th January (2026) you’ll be able to enjoy great music and activities throughout the weekend.

Ricky Lavazza Rock n Roll Weekend

After another successful event last year, this year will also feature 4 days of music and fun with all the greatest hits from the 50’s and 60’s.

Guests purchasing tickets for the whole event (including accommodation) are in for 4 days of fun with a packed activities program. It all kicks off on Friday 23rd January with a welcome drink followed by Professional dance Sessions in the Sala Ronda. At 9:00pm you can enjoy the first of 4 amazing shows in the Moonlight Bar. ‘Revival live band’ will be  Ricky’s guests for the Rock n’ Roll Rewind Show playing songs from stars like Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Elvis, Eddie Cochran and lots more!

On Saturday 24th January, you’ll be able to enjoy dance lessons at 11.00am in Sala Ronda followed by Twisting at ‘La Terraza’ with the Paella Party and live music at 2:00pm. (more…)

Malaga International Jazz Festival 2025 (Events Programme)

by | Oct 27, 2025 | On the Costa del Sol, What's On

Malaga Jazz Festival 2025

The city of Málaga is getting ready to host the 39th edition of its International Jazz Festival, taking place from November 3 to 10, 2025, with a packed program for jazz lovers!

This year’s lineup dazzles with the quality of musicians performing at the Teatro Cervantes. Attendees will enjoy artists such as Kandace Springs, Gustavo Santaolalla, Theo Croker, Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Mammal Hands, Avishai Cohen Quintet, and Al Di Meola.

Program of the 39th Málaga International Jazz Festival

All official festival concerts will be held at Teatro Cervantes.

Tickets are already on sale, ranging from €10 to €54 (depending on the artist and seat selection). Tickets can be purchased [HERE].

Monday, November 3 – Kandace Springs
American singer and pianist Kandace Springs blends jazz, soul, and pop with unique elegance. Discovered by Prince, she’s been compared to Norah Jones and Nina Simone. Her presence in Málaga promises an intimate and sophisticated evening, featuring songs from albums like Indigo and The Women Who Raised Me.

Tuesday, November 4 – Gustavo Santaolalla
Argentine composer and two-time Oscar winner for the soundtracks of Babel and Brokeback Mountain. Santaolalla is a key figure in contemporary Latin American music, with a career spanning rock, folklore, and film music. His performance will be an emotional and cinematic experience.

Wednesday, November 5 – Theo Croker
American trumpeter and composer Theo Croker mixes traditional jazz with influences from hip-hop, funk, and electronic music. Grandson of legendary trumpeter Doc Cheatham, Croker represents the new generation of jazz with a bold and spiritual style.

Thursday, November 6 – Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers
Victor Wooten is considered one of the world’s best bassists, known for his virtuosity and creativity. Alongside his brothers, he delivers a show full of groove, improvisation, and energy. Their visit to Málaga will be a masterclass in technique and musicality.

Friday, November 7 – Cécile McLorin Salvant
Multiple Grammy Award winner, Cécile McLorin Salvant is one of the most prominent voices in contemporary vocal jazz. Her repertoire ranges from jazz classics to original compositions with strong theatrical and narrative elements. Her performance will be one of the festival’s highlights.

Saturday, November 8 – Mammal Hands
British trio combining contemporary jazz with electronic music, minimalism, and global folk influences. With an atmospheric and meditative sound, Mammal Hands offers an immersive sonic experience that has captivated European festivals.

Sunday, November 9 – Al Di Meola
Virtuoso American guitarist Al Di Meola is a legend of jazz fusion. With a career that includes collaborations with Paco de Lucía and John McLaughlin, his technique and passion for Latin music make him a global reference.

Monday, November 10 – Avishai Cohen Quintet
Israeli double bassist Avishai Cohen is known for his melodic style and fusion of jazz with Middle Eastern music. His quintet delivers sophisticated and emotional compositions with flawless execution. His concert will close the festival on a note of depth and beauty.

Additionally, on Tuesday, November 4 at 7:30 PM, there will be a concert by Altagracia at the Victoria Beer Factory. Miryam Latrece, Luis Regidor, and Lisandro Mansilla present their most intimate and personal musical proposal. Tickets cost €10, with only 60 seats available.

As in previous years, the festival will also feature parallel activities and free jazz concerts – the Open Jazz Festival – at the Curro Román Auditorium and Jerónimo Cuervo Square. Performers include El Gremio, Escandaloso Xpósito, Dani Domínguez, Carmen Lancho, and José Carra Quartet.

 

¿Are you planning on visiting the Malaga Jazz Festival? ¿Looking for accommodation? Sunset Beach Club Hotel is located just 20 minutes from Málaga city centre. With comfortable apartment-style accommodation and extensive facilities, it’s the perfect choice for a great-value weekend break… you can see more information and check availability at  www.sunsetbeachclub.com .

Concerts on the Costa del Sol: A Full List of This Summer’s Top Live Acts

by | May 19, 2025 | On the Costa del Sol, What's On


Concert season is in full swing on the Costa del Sol. Many of our guests like to know what’s going on up and down the Coast as they often like to get out and experience some of the great nightlife we have on offer in this wonderful part of the world and a good concert is the perfect excuse for a great night out.

Yes, we do have a great entertainment programme on-site at Sunset Beach Club, with live music, tribute bands and musicals; however, sometimes even we can’t compete with the likes of Duran Duran, Tom Jones or Bryan Adams!

There are plenty of live concerts programmed along the coast over the summer: Below, we have highlighted some of the top concerts and shows with information on specific dates, venues and ticket prices.

(Note: Ticket prices are correct at the time of publishing this post but could vary as ticket availability changes. Please check the links at the bottom to see the latest prices.)

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Activities Calendar in Benalmádena Marina (February 2025)

by | Jan 31, 2025 | On the Costa del Sol, Things To Do, What's On

Under the slogan ‘Rumbo al Puerto 2025’ (Heading to the Port 2025) the Town Hall’s Department of Commerce and the Port Authorities have prepared a very complete Activities Calendar in the Marina for this month of February.

The fun begins this weekend with the performance of ‘Rock Cirk’ on Saturday and Sunday (you can check the schedule in the poster below).  The show starring the Rolabola company, winner of the National Circus Award in 2017, will combine circus performances with rock music: fun for the whole family!

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Torremolinos Summer Jazz Festival: 4 free concerts during July & August

by | Jul 3, 2024 | What's On

Torremolinos’ famous ‘Parque de la Batería’ will host a fantastic live music event this summer: The Summer Jazz Festival 2024.

Torremolinos Summer Jazz Festival
Poster for the Torremolinos Summer Jazz Festival

During July and August, you can enjoy four free concerts featuring artists from Germany, England, Cuba and Spain.

The event organiser, Javier Salinas from the Clarence Jazz Club, stated that

“The concerts seek the diversity of genres within jazz itself with an international focus”.

Salinas also added that this year’s festival will also feature short performances from locally-based violinist Konstantin Merezhnikov, as well as a diverse gastronomic offering with a selection of food trucks.

Dates and times for all the concerts:

Monday 8th July

The Ralph Moore Quintet will take to the stage with a more contemporary jazz style. Moore recorded and toured in the 80s and early 90s with some of the genre’s greatest artists.

Monday 22nd July

Pedro Pablo & Three Cuban Jazz Feat Andiley Mojena. A Cuban musician with a long and impressive musical career whose objective is to share an experience of a performance in which the real protagonist is the true sound of Cuban Jazz from the golden years of the 30s, 40s and 50s.

Monday 5th August

German band ‘The Sazerac Swingers’ take to the stage and will take us back to the 20’s, the era when jazz music started to take over dance clubs all over the world.

Monday 19th August

Spanish group ‘Swing For Five’ will take us through the soundtrack of the 20th century, offering tunes that form part of the basic jazz repertoire because they were written for cinema or because the musicians transformed it into jazz. Some of the tracks they will play belong to classics like Pinocchio or the Wizard of Oz.

If you’re planning on visiting the Torremolinos Jazz Festival over the summer and are looking for accommodation, Sunset Beach Club hotel is just a few minutes drive from Parque de la Bateria. You can check availability and prices here www.sunsetbeachclub.com.

The ‘Festival of Legends’ in Benalmádena: Tributes to All-time Musical Greats

by | Apr 30, 2024 | What's On

Poster for Festival of Legends 2024
Poster for the Festival of Legends 2024

Saturday 11th May 2024 sees the start of, the ‘Festival of Legends’ at the Benalmádena Auditorium. This cultural event offers top-class ‘Tribute’ concerts throughout the months of May, September and October.

The concert series begins with ‘From the Wall’, a fantastic tribute to Pink Floyd. Throughout September and October we can also enjoy an exciting program composed of great artists who will perform hits by musical legends such as Quuem, Madonna, Phil Collins or Elton John. A highlight this year will be that many of the shows will include professional dancers to add to the spectacle.

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