Malú is back on stage this year with new songs and a basic stage to mark: the Madrid singer, now 44, is celebrating 28 years since her debut. Major changes are also unfolding in her personal life.
Her new album, 'QUINCE', came out on 15 May 2026. The title points to her roots: Malú was just 15 when she started out as María Lucía Sánchez Benítez. The record has 11 tracks. In interviews, she says it comes from a calmer place. She is no longer chasing anyone’s expectations and wants to reconnect with the teenager who first took the stage nearly three decades ago.
The changes go beyond music. After years of touring, recording and TV work, Malú paused only briefly when she became a mother. Her daughter Lucía was born in June 2020, from her relationship with Albert Rivera. Now six, Lucía is beginning to notice her mother’s fame, especially when strangers ask for photos. Malú has spoken openly about how motherhood changed her priorities. She says her life now revolves around her daughter, a reality different from that of most families.
Malú and Rivera split in 2023 but remain connected through Lucía. Rivera, who left politics in 2019, has called himself lucky and said his two daughters are his greatest legacy. Both have moved on. Malú is now with Ángel Fernández, known as 'El Turco'. He works in music and is part of Riff Producciones, the company behind her tours. This relationship is much more private than her last one: Malú has kept it mostly out of the public eye, while Fernández remains a steady presence behind the scenes.
On stage, Malú is anything but quiet. The 'Quince Tour' began in 2026 and will run into 2027, with dates in cities across Spain: Granada, Málaga, Córdoba, Salamanca, Valencia, Barcelona, Vigo, A Coruña, Pamplona, Sevilla, Bilbao and Santander. Her shows pair new songs with the hits that made her famous, offering fans both nostalgia and something fresh. She will play Granada on 2 October, followed by Málaga, Córdoba and Salamanca. In November, she heads to Barcelona, Vigo, A Coruña and Pamplona.
One of the tour's highlights will be a free concert in Zaragoza on 17 October 2026, as part of the Fiestas del Pilar celebrations.
Several Spanish media outlets report that Malú's current tour features new songs from 'Quince', including 'Todo sabe a ti', 'La maleta' and 'Primer amor', alongside classic hits such as 'Blanco y negro', 'Vuelvo a verte' and 'Toda'.
Malú keeps a clear line between her public and private life. When she talks about 'QUINCE', she focuses on her music and personal growth, steering clear of tabloid talk. She says she has let go of old pressures and rediscovered the freedom she felt as a teenager. You can hear that in her new songs and see it in her energy on stage.
Few Spanish pop artists manage to reinvent themselves while staying true to their roots. Malú is doing so in a chapter shaped by maturity, family and a quiet but strong partnership. As she tours and raises her daughter away from the spotlight, she carries her past into a future that feels real.
