Fireworks, flamenco and free activities at Estepona’s Feria July 2026

From today Estepona gives itself over to its biggest party of the year in a whirlwind of fireworks, flamenco and free-flowing manzanilla. The Feria y Fiestas Mayores runs from Tuesday, July 7 to Sunday, July 12 and here’s what you can enjoy.

What is Estepona’s Feria y Fiestas Mayores?

The Feria y Fiestas Mayores is the town-wide street party fair that splits into two. By day, the stunning historic centre fills with music and dancing, as bars and pop-up marquees spill onto the streets. By night, the action moves to the busy and exciting fairground, with funfair rides, food stalls and live music until the early hours.

When and where is the action?

This year’s fair runs from Tuesday, July 7 to Sunday, July 12, six days and nights of celebration. Most evening entertainment takes place at the fairground, with the town centre and Avenida Juan Carlos hosting the opening parades and ceremonies. The closing events, including the horse displays and bullfight, take place at the Paseo de Caballos and Estepona’s Plaza de Toros.

Mega opening night

The fair bursts into life with a colourful procession through the town centre featuring gigantes y cabezudos (oversized papier-mache “giants and big-heads” figures), accompanied by a brass band. This year’s parade sets off from Colegio Victor de la Serna at 8pm. The evening builds towards the official opening, followed by the lighting of the fairground and a fireworks display, before live music and dance performances continue late into the night.

Free concerts running across the week

Performers bringing the music to your ears over the six days include tribute act Numero Uno, Joana Jimenez, Kiko Peña and Paco Candela, with resident house band Orquesta Roma playing most evenings.

Family friendly children’s day

Children’s day falls on Wednesday, the second day of the fair, when the fairground rides are discounted and the dedicated children’s party, with entertainment and a magic show takes place at the Town Hall area in the early evening.

Horses, carriages and Andalucian traditions

From Friday onwards, the Paseo de Caballos hosts daily horse parades, with free horse-drawn carriage rides giving visitors a taste of old Andalucia. Sunday is when the competition judging the best-dressed horses and riders in classic Andalucian tack takes place.

Bullfighting and paella to close off the event

The fair closes on the Sunday with two traditional rituals. At midday, a free “paella day” offers the dish served to visitors with the purchase of a drink, then in the afternoon, Estepona’s Plaza de Toros hosts the fair’s closing bullfight, unpopular with some, but one of the most anticipated local events.

Practical tips for attending the Feria

Anyone planning to attend should note that noise levels around the fairground can be considerable, particularly in the evenings. Ear protectors are available free of charge from the Civil Protection tent at the entrance to the fair area for those sensitive to loud sound. Entry to the fairground and the Town hall marquee is free. Parking around the festivities fills quickly once the evening sessions begin, so walking, cycling or arranging a taxi is strongly recommended, especially given the local tradition of enjoying a glass or two of manzanilla.

For more information, timings and further details see the full programme at the Estepona Town Hall website