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Torremolinos is officially kicking off its Pride Festival, which has transformed the town’s culture, music and LGBTQ+ activism into a vibrant hub.
The 12-day celebration runs from June 6 to 6. As one of Andalucia’s biggest Pride events enters the busiest period, record crowds can be expected.
What is the theme of Torremolinos Pride in 2026?
The organizers have launched this year’s event with a powerful message “Where Culture is Sewn, Freedom Flourishes,” The event should be centered around artistic expression, LGBTQ+ visibility and the inclusion of all.
Asis Percales, a renowned illustrator, created the official poster for this event. His artwork pays tributes to Spanish legends, such as Federico Garcia Lorca or jazz pianist Pia Beck who are both well-known in Torremolinos’ history.
Francisco Garcia, the Councillor for Equality, highlighted culture as a vital tool for freedom and visibility at local level.
Who is performing at the concert?
Miss Caffeina and Agoney are among the headliners of an amazing line-up that will delight music lovers. The crowd favorites Danny Beard La Prohibida and Rosalinda Galan will also be performing.
The festival will welcome drag kings Ken Panada and Marcus Massalami to the mainstage for the first ever in 2026. This will be a beautiful expansion of the programme.
The Pablo Ruiz Picasso Culture Centre will be the focal point of the festival, where the biggest crowds will gather. Popular local personalities such as Ivan Gelibter and Xenon Spain will host the festival, along with Pink Chadora. Estupenda marquez and Kelly Roller.
The upcoming schedule includes parades, races, and important dates
As Pride reaches its zenith, the coming days will be jam-packed with community activities. You’ll want to mark your calendars now for the following major highlights.
- Thursday, June 4, 12pm: Deployment of the huge LGBTQ+ flag in the Town Hall, followed by an official Proclamation.Pregon(at 8:30pm. Satin Greco will deliver this year’s address, a Torremolinos native and the winner of the 5th series. Drag Race España.
- Friday, June 5, 7:30pm: The High Heel Race, a hilarious and competitive event, will begin after the Mascotas Orgullosas, a proud pet competition.
- Saturday, 6 June: The main Pride Demonstration. The march begins at 5pm from the Town Hall and will include 23 colorful floats, 13 LGBTQ+ organizations, and make its way through the centre of town to the Pablo Ruiz Picasso Culture Centre.
Other unique events scheduled throughout the week include the family-focused Family Diversity Day, the first-ever Rainbow Bike parade, and the Sergio Martín Calderon beach volleyball tournament at Los Alamos beach.
The history of Torremolinos Pride from Pasaje Begoña to Europe’s top LGBTQ+ destination
Torremolinos Pride has a festive atmosphere, but it never forgets the roots of its culture. During the 1960s, the town’s Pasaje Begoña was an international oasis of freedom, before a notorious police raid in June 1971, under the Franco regime that changed everything.
The celebrations of today honour the legacy of courage and resistance. Torremolinos is now firmly established on the Pride Calendar thanks to the unwavering commitment of residents, local businesses, and associations.
Music, color, community pride, and more will fill the streets this week.
