Mijas - Local events
The local "fiestas" take place in the first fortnight of September (the 8th), in honour of the Patron saint, the “Virgen de la Peña”. In Las Lagunas (end of June) and in La Cala (end of July). The 17th of January is the feast day of San Antón (in the Osunillas district, one and a half kilometers from the village), patron saint of animals, where people can take their pets to be blessed or Easter week (March/April). Another event worth mentioning is the Mijas theatre festival (open air auditorium, Mijas village), one of the most important summer events in Mijas and the “Virgen del Carmen” fest, with a procession in La Cala. Also worth noting is the May Cross festival, the Day of the Tourist and you can also enjoy the programme Nights from the soul, throughout the months of July and August, in Mijas village and La Cala which includes a handcraft fair and live music entertainment.
Apart from the afore mentioned, throughout the year you can find a long list of open-air dances, carnival, pilgrimages, concerts, expositions and theatre (Las Lagunas Theatre)…in the whole municipality. There’s always something going on!