Malaga celebrates twenty-five years of the Palacio de Deportes José María Martín Carpena with a musical gala on December 12 featuring Pablo López, Antonio Orozco, and Pastora Soler.
More than ten million spectators have passed through the venue over the past quarter of a century for sports fixtures, concerts, and cultural gatherings.
Twenty-Five Years of the Martín Carpena
- Tickets went on sale on Friday, November 13, through the Enterticket platform for the December 12 anniversary gala.
- Rocío Madrid will host the evening, which features more than twenty musical acts and a dedicated audiovisual retrospective.
- The arena’s winter calendar also features Jay Wheeler on December 7 and the traditional flamenco show Así canta Jerez en Navidad on December 11.
Más De Veinte Artistas Celebran El Aniversario Musical
The municipal venue will bring together more than twenty artists spanning different musical generations for the milestone celebration. Alongside Pablo López, Antonio Orozco, Pastora Soler, Antoñito Molina, and María Peláe, the bill includes María José Llergo, Antonio José, Depol, Efecto Mariposa, and Javier Ojeda.
Additional performers completing the roster are Álvaro García, Mesalla, Carmen Ferre, Lachispa, La Llave, Lydia Sánchez, Manuel Muñoz, and Marasmo. DJ Monchi and DJ Violetta Arriaza will also perform during an evening designed to unite diverse audiences.
Homenajes Y Momentos Destacados Del Recinto
Beyond the live performances, the program incorporates audiovisual projections paying tribute to José María Martín Carpena, the late city councillor whose name the sports palace bears. The staging will revisit standout moments from the venue’s history, recognizing its role in Malaga’s cultural memory since opening.
| Event | Year | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Disney Live! | 2010 | Early family entertainment milestone |
| El Barrio Concert | 2012 | Drew over 10,000 spectators |
| Les Luthiers | 2018 | Major theatrical touring stop |
| Premios Goya | 2020 | National film awards broadcast |
| Delaossa Concert | 2026 | Recent local hip-hop showcase |
Eternidad Eventos, Talent, and 33 Producciones are organizing the anniversary showcase, which aims to honor the venue’s impact on the local community. The 11,300-capacity arena continues its December run with upcoming appearances by Jay Wheeler and the Jerez Christmas flamenco ensemble.
