Estepona has unveiled the programme for its Feria y Fiestas Mayores 2026, which will take place from Tuesday 7 to Sunday 12 July, bringing together live music, children’s entertainment, equestrian events, fireworks, dancing and traditional feria celebrations.
The fair will officially begin on Tuesday 7 July with a parade of giants and big-head figures through the town centre, followed by the official opening speech, which this year will be given by journalist Antonio Jiménez. The opening night will also include a performance by Estepona singer Rocío Bazán, the switching on of the feria lights and a fireworks display at the fairground.
The Caseta Municipal will once again be at the heart of the celebrations, hosting a series of free concerts and performances throughout the week. Among the headline acts are Número Uno with Diego Martín – La Playlist de tu vida, Joana Jiménez, Los Yakis and Paco Candela, alongside other artists including Samuel Vélez, Baraka & Ana Soto, Kiko Peña, Juan José Alcántara and Acontratiempo.
Wednesday 8 July will be Children’s Day, with special prices on the attractions and a children’s party featuring entertainment and a magic show in the Caseta Municipal.
From Thursday to Saturday, visitors will also be able to enjoy a free horse-drawn carriage ride, with a stop in front of the Caseta Municipal. From Friday to Sunday, the Paseo de Caballos will be open at the fairground from midday to 8 pm for riders, who are encouraged to dress in traditional Andalusian style and decorate their horses for the occasion.
The fair will close on Sunday 12 July with a full day of equestrian events, flamenco, dance performances, the traditional Día de la Paella and the Feria bullfight at Estepona Bullring, featuring Talavante, Juan Ortega and Roca Rey with bulls from the Luis Algarra Polera ranch.
Estepona Town Hall has also announced that people with extreme sensitivity to loud sounds will be able to collect ear protectors during the fair from the Civil Protection stand, located at the entrance to the fairground.
Programme of events
Tuesday 7 July
20:00 – Parade of giants and big-head figures through the town centre, accompanied by Charanga 404. Departure from Colegio Víctor de Serna.
21:00 – Official opening speech by Antonio Jiménez at the extension of Avenida Juan Carlos I, Plaza de la Fuente, Estadio de Atletismo. Performance by Rocío Bazán.
22:30 – Official opening and switching on of the fairground lights, with the Estepona Municipal Band and fireworks display.
23:30 – Performance by the Ballroom, Cabaret and Oriental Dance Group from the municipal Culture department, directed by Mariví Rodríguez, followed by flamenco dancer Claudia Ramírez “La Marivilla”, director of Dynasty Academy, in the Caseta Municipal.
Wednesday 8 July
15:00 – Día del Huevo Frito, free with a drink, in the Caseta Municipal.
15:00 – Performance by Samuel Vélez in the Caseta Municipal.
18:00 to 20:00 – Happy hour in the Caseta Municipal.
19:00 – Children’s party with entertainment and magic show in the Caseta Municipal.
22:00 – Performance by Orquesta Roma in the Caseta Municipal.
00:00 – Performance by Número Uno with Diego Martín – La Playlist de tu vida in the Caseta Municipal.
01:30 – Performance by Orquesta Roma in the Caseta Municipal.
Wednesday is Children’s Day, with special prices on fairground attractions.
Thursday 9 July
15:00 – Performance by Baraka & Ana Soto in the Caseta Municipal.
18:00 to 20:00 – Free horse-drawn carriage rides, with a stop in front of the Caseta Municipal.
18:00 to 20:00 – Happy hour in the Caseta Municipal.
19:00 – Senior citizens’ afternoon tea, with the collaboration of Obrador-Pastelería Los Remedios, entertainment from Mónica Peña Academy, in the Caseta Municipal.
20:00 – Performance by Nuria Fergó in the Caseta Municipal.
22:00 – Performance by Orquesta Roma in the Caseta Municipal.
23:00 – Performance by Joana Jiménez in the Caseta Municipal.
01:30 – Performance by Orquesta Roma in the Caseta Municipal.
Friday 10 July
12:00 to 20:00 – Paseo de Caballos at the fairground, with access and exit for riders from the north zone.
15:00 – Performance by Kiko Peña in the Caseta Municipal.
18:00 to 20:00 – Happy hour in the Caseta Municipal.
18:00 to 20:00 – Free horse-drawn carriage rides, with a stop in front of the Caseta Municipal.
22:00 – Performance by Orquesta Roma in the Caseta Municipal.
00:00 – Performance by Los Yakis in the Caseta Municipal.
01:30 – Performance by Orquesta Roma in the Caseta Municipal.
Saturday 11 July
12:00 to 20:00 – Paseo de Caballos at the fairground, with access and exit for riders from the north zone.
15:00 – Performance by Juan José Alcántara in the Caseta Municipal.
18:00 to 20:00 – Free horse-drawn carriage rides, with a stop in front of the Caseta Municipal.
22:00 – Performance by Orquesta Roma in the Caseta Municipal.
00:00 – Performance by Paco Candela in the Caseta Municipal.
01:30 – Performance by Orquesta Roma in the Caseta Municipal.
Sunday 12 July
12:00 to 20:00 – Paseo de Caballos at the fairground, with access and exit for riders from the north zone.
13:00 – IX Concurso de Enjaezado a la Andaluza in the Paseo de Caballos, with prizes for the best dressed horses and riders in the categories of rider, young rider, veteran rider, pair and horsewoman. Prize-giving at 14:00.
15:00 – Día de la Paella, free with a drink, in the Caseta Municipal.
15:00 – Performance by Grupo Acontratiempo in the Caseta Municipal.
16:00 – Performance by Academia Sólo Flamenco by Ana Guerrero in the Caseta Municipal.
17:00 – Flamenco and modern dance performance by El Taller del Arte, directed by José Franco and Inmaculada Carmona, in the Caseta Municipal.
18:00 to 20:00 – Happy hour in the Caseta Municipal.
18:00 – Children’s group performance of flamenco, Spanish classical dance, modern dance and classical ballet by Estudio de Baile La Milana in the Caseta Municipal.
19:00 – Performance by the Dance School of the municipal Culture department, led by Lourdes Barrientos, and the Lourdes Bazán Dance Academy, director of the EFA Andalucía branch, in the Caseta Municipal.
20:00 – Feria bullfight at Estepona Bullring, with six bulls from the Luis Algarra Polera ranch and bullfighters Talavante, Juan Ortega and Roca Rey.
20:00 – Performance by the Culture department dance group, directed by Eva Alarcón, in the Caseta Municipal.
21:00 – Performance by Ocean Danza y Acrobacia School, run by Laura and Sara Perea, in the Caseta Municipal.
22:00 – Adult group performance of flamenco, Spanish classical dance, modern dance and classical ballet by Estudio de Baile La Milana in the Caseta Municipal.
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