Estepona's Calendar.

February · variable

Carnival in Estepona

Comparsas, chirigotas and the historic centre as a stage. Estepona's Carnival is human-scale: easy to enjoy, hard to forget.

March or April · variable

Holy Week in Estepona

Estepona's Holy Week has its own brotherhoods and traditions. More intimate than Málaga's, with the close atmosphere of a city that hasn't lost its human scale.

March or April · variable

Estepona Comes Alive — Street Festival

A weekend of cultural, sporting and gastronomic events across Estepona's streets and public spaces. A highlight of the city's spring cultural calendar.

April · variable

Foreign Residents' Day

An annual event in April to foster community among residents from different nationalities. Food, culture and activities reflecting the diversity of Estepona's international community.

12–18 May

San Isidro Fair

Estepona's spring fair. Declared a Festival of Tourist Interest in Andalusia, held from 12 to 18 May for nearly three centuries.

Midsummer Night — Quema de los Bigotes

On the night of 23 June, Estepona's neighbourhoods go down to the beach to burn piles of branches. Fire, sea and the most local tradition of the start of summer.

Virgen del Carmen Procession

The bearers of the Virgen del Carmen walk into the sea waist-deep while the fishing boats surround the image. The most moving scene of summer in Estepona.

First Tuesday of July · variable

Feria Mayor — Estepona's Summer Festival

The Feria Mayor de Estepona starts on the first Tuesday of July. Six days with the city centre fully alive: giants and big-heads, performances and local gastronomy.

August · Cancelada

Cancelada Village Festival

Every August, the Cancelada neighbourhood celebrates its own local festival with activities, concerts and entertainment for all ages.

Virgen de los Remedios Procession

On 15 August, the Brotherhood of Santa María de los Remedios carries Estepona's historic patron saint in procession through the streets of the historic centre.

August · variable

Tourists' Day

During August, Estepona's Tourism Department organises special events to welcome summer visitors — activities designed for both tourists and local residents.

December

Christmas in Estepona

In December, Estepona's streets are lit up with Christmas lights and the council organises a programme of concerts, cultural events and activities for all ages.