Quarterly programming library of contemporary cultures
The Estepona City Council has presented the cultural program that the Library of Contemporary Cultures, located in the Mirador del Carmen Cultural Center, will offer during the first quarter of 2026. A total of 25 events are planned, including reading clubs, film screenings, workshops, music, dance, storytelling, and literary presentations. Among the most prominent names in the program are flamenco dancer Agustín Barajas, musician and leader of the band McEnroe, Ricardo Lezón, flamenco dancer Leonor Leal, and poet Violeta Nieblas from Málaga.
The head of the Library of Contemporary Cultures, Alejandro Simón, emphasized that “since its opening, the library has been conceived as a cross-cutting, dynamic space, a generator of life. It is not only a space for study, research, and knowledge, but we also want users to actively participate in its activities. Therefore, we are once again offering a diverse program that encompasses all disciplines, from dance and physical expression to workshops, film, music, and book presentations.”
The film screening 'Half a Century Without Agatha Christie' is scheduled for January 20th at 7:00 p.m. as part of the Cinema at the Eighth cycle.
On the 22nd, at 7:00 p.m., the body expression workshop 'Movement is spirit: introduction to flamenco dance' will take place, taught by the dancer Agustín Barajas.
The Cinema on Eighth Street program will return on the 27th with a screening and discussion of '10 Years Without David Bowie'. It will begin at 7:00 p.m.
The musical finale to the month of January will be provided on the 29th by singer Ricardo Mazón, leader of the group McEnroe, in Versos Cantados, on the sixth floor of the library, at 8:30 p.m.
February will be packed with activities for all ages. On the 3rd, at 6:00 p.m., it will be the turn of the little ones with a children's storytelling session led by teacher Pilar Martín.
On the 7th, at 11:00 a.m., a printing and engraving workshop will be held, taught by the artist Sonia Salmerón.
The Cinema on Eighth Street series returns on the 11th with a tribute to Béla Tarr (1955-2026). It will begin at 7:00 p.m.
February's activities also include the writing workshop 'Write Your Literary CV', led by Violeta Niebla, a writer, editor, and poet from Málaga. It will take place on the 12th at 6:00 p.m. Afterwards, at 8:00 p.m., the author will present her book 'Everything I Did for Money' (Blackie Books).
The book presentations will continue on the 17th at 8:00 p.m. with the book 'Narrating the Abyss' (Debate), by Patricia Simón. The author herself will be present.
The Reading Club activity will resume on the 18th, at 6:00 p.m., with 'Lo que no tiene nombre' (Alfaguara), by Piedad Bonnett.
On the 24th, at 6:00 p.m., the Children's Storytelling will return, with teacher Pilar Martín; while on the 25th, starting at 8:00 p.m., the conference 'Málaga, heart of the Generation of '27' has been scheduled, given by the writer and journalist Eva Díaz Pérez.
Juan Miguel Hidalgo's piano concert, 'La Taiga: Rachmaninov, Prokofiev, Mompou and original works', will close the program at the Library of Contemporary Cultures for the month of February. It will take place on the 26th at 8:00 p.m.
As for March, it will begin with a screening of 'Las Hurdes, Land Without Bread' by Luis Buñuel, followed by a discussion with historian José María Guerrero. It will take place on the 4th at 8:00 p.m.
Fashion also has a place in the library's program with the art and fashion workshop: 'Men's Design: Trends, Techniques, and Trajectory', led by designer Daniel Yuste. It will take place on March 6th at 8:00 pm.
The Book Club will commemorate International Women's Day with 'King Kong Theory' (Random House), by Virginie Despentes. It will be on the 9th at 6:00 p.m.
The Cinema on Eighth Street series returns on the 11th at 7:00 p.m. with a film about the work of Oliver Lax. Additionally, on the 25th, at the same time, a tribute to Agustín Gómez Arcos will be held. Finally, on the 31st, also at 7:00 p.m., the focus will be on James Baldwin.
In March, another creative writing workshop will be held: 'Breaking Out of Lethargy, Setting the Plot in Motion,' led by author Bárbara Arena. It will take place on the 17th at 8:00 p.m. The author will also be featured on the 18th at the Book Club, presenting her book 'The Farewell' (Editorial Lengua de Trapo). The Book Club meeting will be at 6:00 p.m., and the presentation will begin at 8:00 p.m.
Flamenco dancer Leonor Leal will participate in the Mirador del Carmen exhibition hall with the intriguing workshop "Heterodoxies in the Cube / Writing and Body Expression Workshop: 'From Voice, a Body'." It will take place on March 26th at 7:00 pm.
All these activities will be free and admission is open until capacity is reached. For courses and workshops, prior registration is required by sending an email to: bcc@estepona.es.
Consolidated cultural space
Since its inauguration in November 2024, the Library of Contemporary Cultures has established itself as one of the most innovative cultural projects in the province. In less than a year, it has attracted thousands of visitors, hosted leading figures in literature, film, music, and art, and developed a program that promotes critical thinking, interdisciplinary creation, and free access to culture.
With an open eye to the future, the Estepona City Council is already preparing new programs, an ambitious children's agenda and the next edition of the Estepona Literary Festival (FLEST), which will once again turn the city into a cultural meeting point.