Events across Spain and beyond this weekend

Weekend Events & Local Activities (Andalucia Focus)

Given that much of the detailed event information centres around Andalucia (specifically Malaga Province), focusing on these local activities would likely generate high interest among ex-pats and locals:

1. Nerja Tourist Day: Cover the extensive programme for the 19th Tourist Day 2025, which runs from September 26th to 28th.

    ◦ Highlight the Flavours Market with food and live music set up in the Plaza de España.

    ◦ Feature the evening music performances: Decai (Friday, 10:00 p.m.), Melón Diesel (Saturday, 10:30 p.m.), and La Guardia (Sunday, 10:00 p.m.).

    ◦ Remind readers about the opportunity for free guided tours of the historic centre on Saturday and Sunday (noting that prior registration is necessary at the Tourist Office).

    ◦ Mention the main event on Saturday, September 27th, where the Tourist of Honor award is presented at the Gardens of the Nerja Cave at 11:00 a.m..

2. Free Museums in Malaga City: Promote International Tourism Day on Saturday, September 27th, in Malaga, when all museums and monuments have free entry. Note that some institutions will also be organising guided tours and themed events.

3. Local Fairs and Music:

    ◦ Cover the continuation of the Feria Ganadera (Livestock Fair) in Vélez-Málaga, which runs through Monday. Weekend highlights include bottle-feeding young goats (Saturday and Sunday at 12:00 and 17:00) and a Horseback ribbon race (Sunday at 18:30).

    ◦ In Competa, advertise the Cool & Groovy band playing live at Plaza Almijara on Friday, September 26th, from 8:30 p.m..

Regional Festival Highlights (Spain-Wide)

For readers planning slightly further afield or looking for a change of scene, these major festivals offer excellent weekend content:

1. Valencia Music Scene: Write about the Visor Fest festival being held at Marina Norte, Valencia, on Friday, September 26th, and Saturday, September 27th. The festival, which focuses on indie rock, alternative rock, post-punk, and new wave, features international artists such as The Lemonheads, Happy Mondays, Echobelly, Buffalo Tom, and Chucho. Tickets start from €54.

    ◦ Also mention the free Un Lago de Conciertos on Friday, September 26th, featuring free jazz, soul, pop, and Latin music near the Science Museum.

2. Catalan Festivities: Highlight that in Barcelona, the most iconic festival, La Mercè, continues through September 28th, promising parades, free concerts, castellers (human towers), and correfoc (fire runs) across the city. Additionally, the seaside neighbourhood of Barceloneta is holding its Festes Majors, featuring sea shanties and correfoc shows this weekend.

3. Mallorca Events: Offer a roundup of Mallorca’s diverse activities, such as:

    ◦ The Zel Sport Fest 2025 in Magaluf, a full weekend combining sport, wellness, and Mediterranean lifestyle (Sept 27–28).

    ◦ The Pop Rock 2025 – The Grand Final at Ses Voltes, Palma, on Saturday, September 27th, at 7:00 p.m. (which is free).

    ◦ The traditional XVII Trobada de Gegants (Giants meeting) in Alcúdia on Saturday, September 27th, at 5:15 p.m. (free).

    ◦ The continuation of the 59th Festa des Vermar (wine harvest festival) in Binissalem until Sunday, September 28th.

4. Costa Blanca Festivals: Note that the Patron Saint and Moors and Christians Festivals in Altea begin on Friday, September 26th. Also, the popular German festival, Oktoberfest, in Moraira, featuring beer, food, and live music, runs until Sunday, September 28th.

Culture & Arts Content

A blog could feature the art world and practical craft workshops happening this weekend:

1. Gibraltar Art Exhibition: Review the Autumn 25’ exhibition at the Fine Arts Gallery featuring the diverse and distinct works of the three sisters: Bathsheba Peralta (works inspired by harvest season and town houses), Jane Langdon (Mediterranean cypress tree inspiration), and Willa Serfaty (Art Deco-inspired work). The sisters have been described as "trailblazers" for female art in Gibraltar.

2. Creative Workshops: Highlight unique hands-on opportunities, such as the Jesin + Oyster Candlemaking Workshop in Santa Ponsa, Mallorca, on Saturday, September 27th, or the regular Crochet & Wine Workshop at Finca Ratxó.

High-Impact News & Discussion Topics

For general blog content that sparks discussion (potentially too controversial for the daily newsletter, as noted by the editor Naythan), focusing on political instability and international affairs is recommended:

1. Spain's Corruption and Amnesty Deals: Provide comprehensive summaries of the ongoing political scandals.

    ◦ Discuss the pressure on Pedro Sánchez’s Government from the European Commissioner Michael McGrath regarding persistent failures in Rule of Law obligations, coinciding with the court’s decision to prosecute Sánchez’s brother for perversion of justice and influence peddling.

    ◦ Detail the controversy surrounding Constitutional Court President Cándido Conde-Pumpido accelerating the amnesty appeal for Carles Puigdemont (embezzlement charges) following a political meeting, seen by critics as judicial decisions following political bargains and "blackmail".

2. International Controversy (Trump at the UN): Focus on Donald Trump’s improvised, nearly hour-long speech at the UN General Assembly.

    ◦ Highlight his claims that climate change is the "greatest swindle ever perpetrated against the world" and his advice to Europe to adopt his immigration and energy policies to avoid "destruction".

    ◦ Mention the reported sabotage attempts involving broken escalators and a failed teleprompter that preceded his improvised speech.

    ◦ Note his drastic change of stance on Ukraine, where he described Russia as a "paper tiger" and suggested Ukraine could defeat Russia and recover occupied territory.

3. Tech & Free Speech: Report on Google/YouTube's decision to allow creators who were removed for repeated violations of COVID-19 and 2020 election "mis-info" policies (which are no longer in effect) to re-join the platform. Include Google's statement that the Biden administration pressured the company to moderate content that did not violate its policies.