Malaga · Alcazaba and Gibralfaro
Roman Theatre
The ruins of a Roman theatre at the foot of the Alcazaba, with the tiered seating and stage area visible. Entry is free and takes less than an hour.
- 40 min
- Free
- Booking: not needed
- Alcazaba and Gibralfaro
Data checked on November 2, 2026
The theatre dates from the 1st century BC and was buried and reused for centuries before it was excavated in the 20th century. You see the semicircle of seating cut into the hillside, the stage area and the lower steps, with the Alcazaba walls rising behind. A small interpretation centre explains what you are looking at. Visits are free and no booking is needed for individual visitors.
What to look for
- Semicircle of seating on the hillside
- Stage area and lower steps
- Alcazaba walls rising directly behind
- Interpretation centre at the entrance
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:30 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:30 pm |
| Sunday | 10:00 am–4:00 pm | last entry 3:30 pm |
It is open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 to 18:00 and on Sundays and public holidays 10:00 to 16:00. Closed on Mondays, on 1 and 6 January, 1 May, and 24, 25 and 31 December. Entry stops 30 minutes before closing.
Source: Junta de Andalucía, Enclave Arqueológico Teatro Romano de Málaga, checked November 2, 2026
Tickets and booking
Free. Entry is free. Access is limited by the number of people the site can hold.
Getting there
The theatre is on Calle Alcazabilla, about five minutes on foot from the Cathedral.
Tip
Combine it with the Alcazaba, since the two entrances are a few steps apart. There is a visitor limit, so wait a few minutes if the gate is full.