The Estepona Summer Fair will commence on Tuesday, 2nd July and continues until Sunday, 7th July. This year, the festivities will be opened by television presenter Carlos Sobera.
To announce the start of the fair, the Batucada ‘Bloco Eleguá,’ recent winners of the International Batucada Festival, PERCUmon 2024, will perform a street parade in the town centre on Tuesday afternoon, followed by the reading of the opening proclamation by the Basque actor and presenter Carlos Sobera. The event will take place at 9.30 pm on Avenida de España, featuring a performance by the singer Esperanza Soria. Following the proclamation, there will be a traditional fireworks display and the official opening of the fairground.
The Main Pavilion will host free concerts from various artists such as King Ãfrica, David Barrull, José Ortiz, Miguel Campello, Merche, and Las Hermanas Rodes.
New this year – those with extreme sensitivity to loud sounds can pick up ear protectors at the Civil Protection Booth located at the fairground entrance, reducing the effects of auditory exposure during the fair.
Wednesday will be dedicated to children, featuring a kids’ party at 7.00 pm with ‘Los Narizotas’ from Circo Mr. Pollo in the Main Pavilion. Attractions will offer a 50% discount.
On Thursday, July 4, the Seniors’ Party will take place in the Main Pavilion, featuring a performance by José Ortiz from the television show ‘Se llama Copla.’
From Thursday to Saturday, attendees can enjoy free horse-drawn carriage rides with a stop at the Main Pavilion.
From Friday to Sunday, the Horse Walk in the fairgrounds will be open from 12.00 pm to 8.00 pm for all riders, who are encouraged to dress in Andalusian attire and decorate their horses.
Equine enthusiasts are invited to the VII Andalusian Horse Competition on Sunday, July 7, at the Horse Walk in the fairgrounds, where the best-dressed horses and riders in each category will be awarded.
The festivities will conclude with the traditional bullfight on Sunday at the Estepona Bullring, featuring top bullfighters Morante, Castella, and Roca Rey, fighting six bulls from the prestigious Hermanos GarcÃa Jiménez and Olga Jiménez ranches.
Estepona Fair 2024 Programme
Tuesday, July 2
8.00 pm. Giants and Big-Head Parade with Batucada ‘Bloco Eleguá,’ starting at VÃctor de Serna School.
9.30 pm. Opening proclamation by Carlos Sobera on Avenida de España, with a performance by singer Esperanza Soria.
10.30 pm. Fireworks display at La Rada beach.
11.00 pm. Inauguration and lighting of the fairground by local authorities, accompanied by the Estepona Municipal Band.
Midnight. Performance by Orquesta Metrópolis in the Main Pavilion.
Wednesday, July 3
3.00 pm. Performance by Gloria Bendita. Main Pavilion.
6.00-8.00 pm. Happy Hour. Main Pavilion.
7.00 pm. Children’s Party with ‘Los Narizotas’ from Circo Mr. Pollo. Main Pavilion.
9.00 pm. Performance by Lourdes Barrientos’ Dance Group and Lourdes Bazán’s Academy. Main Pavilion.
10.00 pm. Performance by Orquesta Metrópolis. Main Pavilion.
Midnight. Performance by King Ãfrica. Main Pavilion.
1.30 am. Performance by Orquesta Metrópolis. Main Pavilion.
Thursday, July 4
3.00 pm. Performance by Gloria Bendita. Main Pavilion.
6.00-8.00 pm. Free Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride, stopping at the Main Pavilion.
6.00-8.00 pm. Happy Hour. Main Pavilion.
7.00 pm. Seniors’ Snack, with a performance by Mónica Peña’s Academy. Main Pavilion.
8.00 pm. Performance by José Ortiz from ‘Se llama Copla.’ Main Pavilion.
10.00 pm. Performance by Orquesta Metrópolis. Main Pavilion.
Midnight. Performance by David Barrull. Main Pavilion.
1.30 am. Performance by Orquesta Metrópolis. Main Pavilion.
Friday, July 5
12 noon-8.00 pm. Horse Walk in the Fairgrounds.
3.00 pm. Performance by Gloria Bendita. Main Pavilion.
5.00 pm. Performance by Antonio Baraka and Ana Soto. Main Pavilion.
6.00-8.00 pm. Happy Hour. Main Pavilion.
6.00-8.00 pm. Free Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride, stopping at the Main Pavilion.
9.00 pm. Performance by José & CÃa. Main Pavilion.
10.00 pm. Performance by Orquesta Metrópolis. Main Pavilion.
Midnight. Performance by Miguel Campello. Main Pavilion.
1.30 am. Performance by Orquesta Metrópolis. Main Pavilion.
Saturday, July 6
12 noon-8.00 pm. Horse Walk in the Fairgrounds.
3.00 pm. Performance by Gloria Bendita. Main Pavilion.
5.00 pm. Performance by Antonio Baraka and Ana Soto. Main Pavilion.
6.00-8.00 pm. Free Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride, stopping at the Main Pavilion.
9.00 pm. Performance by Ana Cabello. Main Pavilion.
10.00 pm. Performance by Orquesta Metrópolis. Main Pavilion.
Midnight. Performance by Merche. Main Pavilion.
1.30 am. Performance by Las Hermanas Rodes. Main Pavilion.
2.30 am. Performance by Orquesta Metrópolis. Main Pavilion.
Sunday, July 7
12 noon-8.00 pm. Horse Walk in the Fairgrounds.
1.00 pm. VII Andalusian Horse Competition. Prizes awarded at 2.00 pm.
2.00 pm. Performance by ‘Sólo Flamenco’ by Ana Guerrero. Main Pavilion.
3.00 pm. Free Paella Day with purchase. Performance by Gloria Bendita. Main Pavilion.
5.00 pm. Performance by Ballroom, Cabaret, and Oriental Dance Group led by Marivà RodrÃguez, and Modern, Contemporary, and Flamenco Dance Group led by Claudia RamÃrez ‘La Marivilla.’ Main Pavilion.
6.00 pm. Performance by ‘El Taller del Arte,’ led by José Franco and Inmaculada Carmona. Main Pavilion.
6.00-8.00 pm. Happy Hour. Main Pavilion.
7.00 pm. Performance by Flamenco, Spanish Classic, Modern Dance, and Ballet by La Milana Dance Studio. Main Pavilion.
8.00 pm. Bullfight featuring Morante, Castella, and Roca Rey at the Estepona Bullring.
8.00 pm. Performance by ‘=ES’ Dance Therapy Workshop by Estepona Social Affairs Department, led by Inmaculada Chacón. Main Pavilion.
9.00 pm. Performance by Classic-Spanish and Flamenco Dance Group, led by Eva Alarcón. Main Pavilion.
10.00 pm. Performance by Laura and Sara Perea’s Modern and Acrobatic Dance Group. Main Pavilion.
11.00 pm. Performance by Dance Center led by Antonio Trujillo. Main Pavilion.
Midnight. Performance by Orquesta Metrópolis. Main Pavilion.
