Auditorio Municipal de Málaga

Auditorio Municipal de Málaga is a large open-air venue in the Cruz de Humilladero district, also known as Auditorio del Cortijo de Torres after the neighbourhood where it stands. It is one of the city's main concert grounds, built specifically to host large-scale music events.

Where exactly is it, and how do you get there?

The venue sits at Calle Paquiro 9, postcode 29006, in Cruz de Humilladero — a district a short distance from Málaga's historic centre but easy to reach. Free on-site parking is available, and city bus line 20 serves the area directly, which keeps access straightforward even on busy concert nights.

How big is the venue?

This is one of the largest open-air auditoriums in the region, with a maximum capacity of close to 12,000 people, roughly 2,970 of them on fixed grandstand seating. The whole site covers 35,200 square metres, measuring about 220 by 110 metres. The stage itself is 50 metres wide and 15 metres deep, fronted by a 50-by-50-metre open plaza. That layout lets organisers vary the distance between stage and audience depending on the size of a given show, from smaller acts to full-scale festivals.

What kind of events are held here?

The Auditorio Municipal functions primarily as a concert venue, hosting pop and rock tours, music festivals, and other large-format stage shows that need both open space and high capacity. Its uncovered design and generous plaza make it equally suited to single-artist concerts and multi-stage festival programming.

What facilities are on site?

A side building houses the venue's technical and organisational infrastructure: restrooms, a VIP area, eight dressing rooms, and a sound-and-light control room. Wheelchair-accessible seating and adapted restrooms are also provided for visitors with reduced mobility. The site is run by Málaga Deporte y Eventos, the city's sports-and-events agency, which can be contacted by phone or email for bookings and event details.

When was it built?

The auditorium opened in 2005, purpose-built to give Málaga a large venue for major concerts and stage events. It has since become one of the city's fixed open-air stages, complementing the smaller, indoor concert halls found closer to the centre.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Auditorio Municipal de Málaga the same place as Auditorio del Cortijo de Torres? Yes — both names refer to the same venue. The second name comes from Cortijo de Torres, the neighbourhood where it's located.

How many people can it hold? Capacity reaches close to 12,000, though not all of that is seated — the fixed grandstands hold around 2,970 people.

How do you get there without a car? City bus line 20 runs directly to the area around Calle Paquiro, making it the simplest option.

Is the venue accessible for visitors with disabilities? Yes, it has designated seating for people with reduced mobility and adapted restrooms on site.

What kind of events take place at Auditorio Municipal? Mainly large-format concerts — pop and rock tours as well as festivals — thanks to its flexible layout and high capacity.