Torremolinos Pride: a guide to Pride

The Torremolinos Pride It is one of Spain’s proudest landmarks and the largest on the Costa del Sol: every year it brings together around 30,000 people and takes place between late May and early June.

The epicentre is La Nogalera, and the big event: Saturday’s demonstration. Here’s how it works, what happened at the last one and when the next one will be.

When is the next Pride?

The 2026 event took place from 26 May to 6 June. It’s over now.

The 2027 edition will take place during the same period, between late May and early June, with the demonstration on Saturday as the main event. The council usually announces the dates, slogan and poster in February, coinciding with FITUR.

Check the confirmed date on the event’s official website, pridetorremolinos.es. We’ll update this page as soon as it’s announced.

And book your accommodation well in advance: It is one of the busiest weeks of the year in the town.

How did the 2026 edition go?

Twelve days of programming, from 26 May to 6 June, under the slogan «Where culture is sown, freedom flourishes».

The event paid tribute to the centenary of the Generation of ’27. The poster, designed by the illustrator Assisi Percales, it reminded me of Federico García Lorca and the jazz pianist Pia Beck, two figures linked to the history of Torremolinos.

The main events:

• Thursday 4 June, 12.00. The LGTBIQ+ flag was raised at the Blas Infante Square.
• Thursday 4th, 8.30 pm. Opening address outside the Pablo Ruiz Picasso Cultural Centre, organised by Greco Satin, winner of the fifth series of Drag Race Spain.
• Saturday 6 June. The demonstration: gathering at 5.00 pm at the Town Hall y departure at 6.00 pm, to the Pablo Ruiz Picasso Cultural Centre, where the manifesto was read out.

The parade featured 23 floats and 13 LGBTIQ+ organisations.

Musically speaking, and with all the free concerts, they headlined the line-up Miss Caffeina, Agoney and Alba Reche, alongside Las Jessis, Aiko, Danny Beard, La Prohibida, Rosalinda Galán and the Torremolinos LGBTI Choir, amongst others. As a new feature, this year’s edition included two drag kings, Marcus Massalami and Ken Panada.

What’s on the programme, year after year

The format remains the same, even though the artists and times change:

• The unfurling of the flag in Plaza Blas Infante and the opening speech, which officially mark the start of the festivities.
• Saturday’s demonstration, featuring floats from associations, groups and local organisations.
• Free concerts on the stages at La Nogalera and the Plaza Costa del Sol.
• Cultural programme: LGTBI films, book launches, exhibitions, talks and choir gatherings.
• Sport: the «Sergio Martín Calderón» beach volleyball tournament, the cycle tour Rainbow Bike and the classic one high-heel race.
• Family activities: on Family Diversity Day, the diversity scavenger hunt and the competition for Proud Pets.
• Beach party and the nightlife in the local bars and clubs.

The full programme is available at pridetorremolinos.es a few weeks earlier.

The demonstration, step by step

It’s the busiest time of the year and it always follows the same pattern:

1. Rally at the Town Hall, in Plaza Blas Infante, in the middle of the afternoon.
2. Departure An hour later, wandering through the streets of the city centre.
3. Arrival at the Pablo Ruiz Picasso Cultural Centre y reading of the manifesto organised by the local associations.
4. Musical to round off the day.

Tips if you’re going:

• Book your seat in advance along the route: the pavements fill up in the hours leading up to the event.
• Take public transport. Streets are closed and the commuter train stops in the city centre.
• Water, a cap and sun cream. It’s outdoors in the full June sunshine.

The atmosphere is open and friendly during the day, and continues into the evening with the concerts.

La Nogalera and the diverse Torremolinos

La Nogalera is the hub of LGBTIQ+ tourism on the Costa del Sol, and not just during Pride: its bars and terraces serve as meeting places all year round.

This is not a recent development. In the 1960s and 1970s, Torremolinos was one of the few places in Spain where there was a visible scene, and this legacy explains why the town is now one of the country’s most established destinations for LGBTIQ+ tourism.

What else is there to see if you’re coming to Pride?

Make the most of the daylight hours, as the main programme takes place in the afternoon and evening:

• La Carihuela, the old fishing district, home to the best skewered seafood in the municipality.
• The House of the Navajas, a small mansion Neo-Mudejar, 1925 overlooking the sea.
• La Batería Park, with a lake, a viewing tower and plenty of shade.
• San Miguel Street, the main shopping street, and the path down to the seafront promenade.

You can find the details at What to see in Torremolinos, its beaches and, if you’re coming with your family, Torremolinos with children. And another event on the local calendar: the Torremolinos fair.

Excursions from Torremolinos

We are a local operator based in Málaga with over 50 years’ experience organising trips around Andalusia. Torremolinos is ten minutes from Málaga by local train and makes a convenient base: The excursions set off in the morning and get you back in time for the afternoon programme.

And for full-day trips, the cities:

You can find the entire catalogue at day trips from the Costa del Sol, and if you want to spend a few days in the capital, What to see in Málaga in three days.

Frequently asked questions

When is Torremolinos Pride 2027?

It will take place between late May and early June, with the parade on Saturday as the main event. The Town Council usually announces the dates, slogan and poster in February, to coincide with FITUR, so it is worth checking the official website pridetorremolinos.es. The 2026 event took place from 26 May to 6 June.

How many people go to Torremolinos Pride?

Around 30,000 people every year, according to the municipal tourist office, making it the Costa del Sol’s greatest source of pride and one of the leading events of its kind in Spain. The 2026 parade featured 23 floats and 13 LGBTIQ+ organisations parading through the town centre.

Where does it take place and how much does it cost?

The bulk of the programme is centred on La Nogalera, the heart of the city’s LGBTIQ+ scene, along with Plaza Costa del Sol, the Pablo Ruiz Picasso Cultural Centre and the beach. The concerts are free, as are most of the cultural and sporting activities on the programme.

What time does the march start?

The pattern is the same every year: people gather at the Town Hall, in Plaza Blas Infante, in the middle of the afternoon, and set off an hour later for the Pablo Ruiz Picasso Cultural Centre, where the manifesto is read out. In 2026, the gathering took place at 5.00 pm and the procession set off at 6.00 pm. It’s a good idea to get there early to secure a spot, as the pavements fill up quickly.

What other activities are there apart from the concerts?

Far more than people usually realise: LGBTI films, book launches, exhibitions and choir gatherings; sport, including the beach volleyball tournament, the Rainbow Bike cycle tour and the high-heel race; and family-friendly activities such as Family Diversity Day and the Proud Pets competition.

How do I get to Torremolinos for Pride?

The most convenient option is the local train, which connects the town with Málaga city centre and the airport in just a few minutes and drops you off in the centre. During the demonstration, streets are closed to traffic, so travelling by car is quite a hassle. It’s advisable to book accommodation months in advance, as this is one of the busiest weeks of the year.