Noche en Vela

Velez’s big summer culture weekend runs for just one night in 2025, but nonetheless you won’t want to miss out. Late-night museum openings, dance, workshops, beer by the barrel-load and live music in the shadow of the old walls are just a small taste of what to expect.

With an authentic street-fiesta buzz spreading throughout the town, it’s all set to be an unforgettable – and very late night.

Where is it? The centre of Velez in various squares, historic buildings and streets.

When is it? The Noche en Vela will start at 20.00hrs on 30th August 2025, and in typically Andaluz style, will slowly wind down in the early hours of the morning (around 3.00hrs).

Why should you go? It’s a great time to visit all of Velez’s historic buildings and squares. It’s one of the biggest evenings Velez offers. Sadly no Acompasao festival in 2025.

How much is it? All events are completely free (other than the church bell tower access where they ask for a 1 euros donation).

Full itinerary is below but if it’s a bit overwelming…

Our take on what to see during Noche de Vela 2025:

Access to buildings that are not usually open to the public:

Guided tour of Convento San Francisco 21.30, 22.15, 23.00, 24.45, 00.30, 01.15, 2.00, 2.45hrs

Bell tower of Iglesia de Santa Maria (cost 1euro) various times throughout the night

Bell tower access of Iglesia de San Juan various times from 20.30-4-00 (cost 1euro)

Music:

International choir Coraxalias at midnight in Iglesia de San Francisco

Flamenco in Iglesia de Santa Maria 23.30 and 1.00hrs

Julio Benavente – Pop act from Malaga in  the Auditorio of Ermita de los Remedios 23.30hrs

Flamenco  at Plaza San Juan de Dios (MUVEL) 2.00hrs

Violin Flamenco concert at Casa Cervantes 22.00hrs and 2.00hrs

For teens:

Calle Canalejas from 21.00hrs, break dancing, rap battles, beatbox and Dj from 2.00hrs.

For smaller children:

Plaza de Las Carmelitas from 20.00-00.30hrs. Expect traditional dance, magic show, music and games and a show.

To book:

Arabic desserts workshop and a wine tasting in Mercado de San Francisco 20.30 – 21.30hrs. Email cultura@velezmalaga.es to reserve your place.

Of course just wandering around you’ll see dancers, art installations, adhoc music and talks. It’s a great time to visit all of Velez’s historic buildings and squares.

Travel
Buses: Free buses to Velez are being laid on from Torre del Mar bus station from 1900. Return buses run every hour from 2200 to 0300. TBC for 2025 (19/08/24)

Parking: The easiest parking – albeit a 10-minute walk into the historic centre – is at Velez-Malaga’s bus station. Enter the historic centre from Calle Salvador Rueda, the MVVEL is at the end of this road, the ermita is at the other end of town though (about a 15min walk)

If you arrive early, there might be parking around the Cerro de San Cristobal and Plaza La Gloria and Parking El Carmen. These are the most convenient spot for all the activities.

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