The Best Concert Venues in Marbella

What could be better than a venue dedicated to two of the finest things in life: beer and music? La Catarina Brewery and Music Venue is situated near the Puerto Banús marina, 13 kilometres (eight miles) from central Marbella, and offers a wide selection of craft beers, as well as live concerts and jam sessions that are often described by clients as ‘spectacular’.

Marbella’s Parque de la Constitución is home to a beautiful open-air ampitheatre. During the city’s busy summer season, this elegant venue is the setting for concerts and performances of every kind, from flamenco to plays, and from jazz to blues. For pre- and post-concert refreshment, there is a café in the park with a shaded outside seating area, perfect for a copa or caña (small beer).

Flamenco-lovers visiting Marbella will want to make a pilgrimage to the city’s best known peña(club), the Ana Maria flamenco bar. This characterful joint is housed in a bright-yellow building in the old town and, when the musicians aren’t drunk (as they’re sometimes said to be), it’s the setting for stirring and intense performances. Be warned, it’s not cheap: entry is €25 and drinks are €10 a pop.