Estepona Fair begins.
Credit: Ayuntamiento de Estepona.
Street parties with fireworks, live music and dancing. Estepona is preparing for its Feria y Fiestas Mayores, which will take place from July 1 through 6. The week-long event includes diverse activities, concerts free of charge, and deeply rooted Andalusian tradition.
There will be something to suit everyone. The programme includes family activities, music and cultural celebrations.
The festivities begin on Tuesday, July 1, with a performance from singer Nuria Fergó at Plaza de la Fuente near the Athletics Stadium. At 10.30pm the fairground is lit up by Estepona Municipal band and fireworks.
Caseta Municipal, a central hub for concerts in a range musical styles will be held. Haze is a Sevillian Rapper who is known for his Flamenco influences. He will be performing on the Caseta Municipal stage on Wednesday, 2 July. Thursday, July 3, features a vibrant sevillanas show, Al compás por sevillanas, with Las Soles, María de la Colina, and Sal Marina. On Friday, July 4, La Voz winner and pop star Antonio José performs, while Saturday, July 5, sees Andalusian rock legends Medina Azahara deliver a raucous show. Local acts, including La Marivilla, Tamara Jerez, Orquesta Sugar, Baraka & Ana Soto, and various flamenco, classical, and modern dance schools, will also perform throughout the week.
The fair offers events for all ages. Children’s Day takes place on Wednesday, 2 July, with a Tina Kids’ party and discounted ride prices. On Thursday, the 3rd of July, seniors can take part in a special afternoon with Los Remedios Bakery. The Caseta Municipal will offer free horse-drawn cart rides from Thursday through Saturday. On Friday and Sunday, riders dressed in traditional Andalusian dress will take to the Paseo de Caballos.
The Estepona Friends of the Horse Association will be awarding prizes for the VIII Andalusian Horse Harnessing Competition on Sunday, 7th July. There are multiple categories. The fair will close with a prestigious bullfight at the Plaza de Toros, featuring matadors Morante de la Puebla, Manzanares, and Talavante, who will face six bulls from the Hermanos García Jiménez and Olga Jiménez ranches.
Estepona 2025’s fair will open the summer season with a bang, thanks to its unique mix of music, tradition and culture.