Estepona 2025 fair and festivals program
Estepona Town Council has presented the program for the 2025 Fair and Major Festivals, which will begin on Tuesday, July 1st, with the opening speech by Canal SUR presenter Eva Ruiz and a performance by Malaga-born Nuria Fergó. The event will take place at 9:00 PM along Avenida Juan Carlos I, in the fountain square of the Athletics Stadium. The inauguration and lighting of the fairgrounds, presided over by the local authorities and accompanied by the Estepona Municipal Band, will take place at 10:30 PM and will include the traditional fireworks display.
The Councilor for Festivals, Macarena Diánez, detailed the program, which includes performances and activities aimed at all audiences. The parade of giants and big-headed figures, accompanied by a musical float, will herald the start of the fair on Tuesday, July 1, at 8:00 p.m., prior to the opening speech, departing from the Víctor de Serna School.
To close the first day of the fair, a performance by the Culture Department's Ballroom, Cabaret, and Oriental Dance Group, directed by Mariví Rodríguez, and a performance by flamenco dancer Claudia Ramírez, "La Marivilla," are scheduled. The performance will take place at 11:30 p.m. in the Municipal Booth.
As for the performance program, the Municipal Booth will host free concerts during the Fair by artists of different musical styles such as Haze (Wednesday, July 2), Antonio José (Friday, July 4), Medina Azahara (Saturday, July 5), and Las Soles, María de la Colina and Sal Marina (show 'Al compás por sevillanas'. Thursday, July 3)
People with extreme sensitivity to loud sounds can pick up hearing protectors at the Civil Protection Booth, located at the entrance to the Fairgrounds. This way, they can reduce the effects of hearing exposure during the fair.
Wednesday of the fair will be dedicated to the little ones, who can enjoy a children's party at 7:00 p.m. with "Tina Kids and Friends" at the Municipal Booth. In addition, rides will have a discount during that day.
On Thursday, July 3, a Seniors' Snack Party will take place at the Municipal Booth, with the collaboration of the Los Remedios Bakery and Pastry Shop, livened up by the Mónica Peña Academy, and a performance by Tamara Jerez, starting at 8:00 p.m.
Free horse-drawn carriage ride
As was the case last year, from Thursday to Saturday, you can enjoy a free horse-drawn carriage ride every afternoon, stopping at the Municipal Pavilion.
Furthermore, from Friday to Sunday, between 12:00 and 20:00, the Horse Parade at the Fairgrounds will be open to all riders, who are advised to come dressed in Andalusian attire and with their horses decorated.
Horse enthusiasts have a date on Sunday, July 6th, at the 8th Andalusian Harness Competition. It will take place in the Horse Parade at the fairgrounds, and awards will be given to the best-dressed horses and riders in each category: Rider, Young Rider, Veteran Rider, Couple, and Horsewoman. The Estepona Horse Friends Association is collaborating.
And finally, the Plaza de Toros will host the traditional bullfight on Sunday, which this year will feature an exceptional lineup. Six bulls from the prestigious Hermanos García Jiménez and Olga Jiménez ranches will be fought by the greatest bullfighting figures who have emerged from Seville's Puerta del Príncipe: Morante, Manzanares, and Talavante.
The Flamenco Pirates, the Sugar Orchestra, and the Baraka & Ana Soto Group will entertain at the Municipal Booth during the fair.
City Hall workers have been working for several days to refurbish the Fairgrounds and install the illuminated entrance that will welcome visitors. Work will continue with the installation of the attractions and the preparation of the Municipal Pavilion, where the free concerts will be held.
Estepona Fair and Festival Program 2025
Tuesday, July 1
8:00 PM: A parade of giants and big heads through the city center, accompanied by a musical float, will herald the start of the Estepona Fair and Festival, departing from Víctor de Serna School.
9:00 PM: Reading of the Fair's Proclamation by Canal SUR presenter Eva Ruiz. At the Juan Carlos I Avenue Extension – Plaza de la Fuente – Athletics Stadium. The event will feature a performance by Nuria Fergó.
10:30 PM: Inauguration and lighting of the Real de la Feria lights by the authorities. They will be accompanied by the Estepona Municipal Band and a fireworks display.
11:30 p.m.: Performance by the Ballroom, Cabaret and Oriental Dance Group of the Culture delegation, directed by Mariví Rodríguez, and the performance of the Flamenco Dancer Claudia Ramírez 'La Marivilla'. Municipal Booth.
Wednesday, July 2
3:00 PM: Fried Egg Day (free with a drink). Municipal Booth.
3:00 PM: Performance by the Flamenco Pirates Group. Municipal Booth.
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.: Happy Hour. Municipal Booth.
7:00 PM: Children's party with "Tina Kids and Friends." Municipal booth.
9:00 p.m.: Performance by the Culture Department's Dance Group, directed by Eva Alarcón.
10:00 PM: Performance by Laura and Sara Perea's "Ocean Dance and Acrobatics" School. Municipal Booth.
00:00 hours: HAZE performance. Municipal Booth.
1:30 a.m.: Performance by the Sugar Orchestra. Municipal Pavilion.
Thursday, July 3
3:00 PM: Performance by the Flamenco Pirates Group. Municipal Booth.
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM: Free horse-drawn carriage ride, stopping in front of the Municipal Booth.
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.: Happy hour. Municipal Booth.
7:00 PM: Seniors' Snack, with the collaboration of the Los Remedios Bakery and Pastry Shop, with entertainment by the Mónica Peña Academy. Municipal Booth.
8:00 PM. Performance by Tamara Jerez. Municipal Booth.
10:00 PM: Performance by the Sugar Orchestra. Municipal Pavilion.
11:00 PM: Las Soles, María de la Colina, and Sal Marina perform "Al compás por sevillana." Municipal Booth.
1:30 a.m.: Performance by the Sugar Orchestra. Municipal Pavilion.
Friday, July 4th
12:00 to 20:00: Horseback Riding Parade at the Fairgrounds (Horsemen's entrance and exit, North Zone). To enhance the Fair and Major Festivals, we recommend wearing Andalusian attire and riding a decorated horse.
3:00 PM: Performance by the Baraka & Ana Soto Group. Municipal Booth.
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.: Happy hour. Municipal Booth.
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM: Free horse-drawn carriage ride, stopping in front of the Municipal Booth.
10:00 PM: Performance by the Sugar Orchestra. Municipal Pavilion.
00:00 hours: Performance by Antonio José. Municipal Booth.
1:30 a.m.: Performance by the Sugar Orchestra. Municipal Pavilion.
Saturday, July 5th
12:00 to 20:00: Horseback Riding Parade at the Fairgrounds (Horsemen's entrance and exit, North Zone). To enhance the Fair and Major Festivals, we recommend wearing Andalusian attire and riding a decorated horse.
3:00 PM: Performance by the Baraka & Ana Soto Group. Municipal Booth.
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM: Free horse-drawn carriage ride, stopping in front of the Municipal Booth.
10:00 PM: Performance by the Sugar Orchestra. Municipal Pavilion.
00:00 hours: Performance by Medina Azahara at the Municipal Pavilion.
1:30 a.m.: Performance by the Sugar Orchestra. Municipal Pavilion.
Sunday, July 6
12:00 to 20:00 hours: Horseback Ride at the Fairgrounds (Access and exit for horse riders, North zone).
1:00 PM: 8th Andalusian-Style Harnessing Competition at the Paseo de Caballos. Prizes of €250 and a trophy, €200 and a trophy, €150 and a trophy, and €100 and €50 will be awarded to the five best-dressed horses and riders in each category: Rider, Young Rider, Veteran Rider, Pair, and Horsewoman (Awards ceremony at 2:00 PM). The Estepona Horse Friends Association is collaborating.
3:00 PM: Paella Day (free with a drink). Municipal Booth.
4:00 PM: Flamenco and Modern Dance Performance by El Taller del Arte, directed by José Franco and Inmaculada Carmona. Municipal Booth.
5:00 PM and 6:00 PM: Flamenco, Classical Spanish, Modern Dance, and Classical Ballet performances from the La Milana Dance Studio. Municipal Booth.
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.: Happy hour. Municipal Booth.
7:00 PM: Performance by the Dance Center, directed by Antonio Trujillo. Municipal booth.
8:00 PM: Grand Bullfight of the 2025 Fair and Major Festivals. Six bulls from the Hermanos García Jiménez and Olga Jiménez ranches will be fought by the greatest figures of bullfighting: Morante, Manzanares, and Talavante. Bullring.
8:00 PM: Performance by the Estepona Dance Therapy Workshop Group =ES of the Department of Social Affairs, directed by Inmaculada Chacón. Municipal booth.
9:00 PM: Performance by the Solo Flamenco Academy, led by Ana Guerrero. Municipal Booth.
10:00 PM: Performance by the A contratiempo Group. Municipal Booth.