Estepona Feria Poster 2026
Estepona Summer Feria 2026
Mon 7th to Sun 12th July 2026
Estepona Summer Feria takes place the first week in July from Tuesday to Sunday and gives everyone a week to enjoy dancing, drinking and eating. Both the day fair and the night fair take place at the 'Parque Ferial y Deportivo' located at the top of Avenida Juan Carlos I next to the A-7 coastal highway.
The Estepona summer fair officially called the ‘Feria and Fiestas Mayores’ is held on the first week in July mostly at the town’s Parque Ferial. It traditionally runs from evening of first Tuesday in July to late night of the following Sunday. If the first Tuesday is the 7th of July, the Feria may start on the first of July. Traditionally many of the amusement rides and stalls open for business as early as the previous weekend.
Most of the weeks’ events take place in the Feria ground. A few years ago the tradition was a feria del dia (day fair) in the old town centre and a feria del noche (night fair) in the feria ground. The day fair has now moved in Estepona and other Costa del Sol towns to the Feria ground due to complaints about the disruption and noise. The feria ground is the perfect place to enjoy this summer fair in the evenings. In the day time the Feria in the feria ground lacks atmosphere.
About the Estepona Feria Poster 2026
Artist Marta Bernad unveiled the poster for the 2026 Estepona Annual Summer Fair. Entitled ‘When the Sea Dances’, the artwork draws on an image associated with Estepona’s identity and the artist’s creative universe: a sunrise over the Mediterranean.
In the piece, light rises above the horizon, symbolically transforming the sea into the swirling movement of a flamenco skirt in full dance. The Mediterranean and the fair merge to create a single, emotional image brimming with rhythm and celebration. Conceived as an extension of the sea itself, the skirt represents the shared joy of the festivities and the luminous essence of Estepona — 'a city where tradition, beauty, and Mediterranean life dance together', as the artist explained during the presentation.
Born in Zaragoza and now living in Estepona, Marta Bernad wanted to pay tribute to the light, the sea and the town's festive spirit, uniting the Mediterranean landscape with the excitement of the fair.
Evening Fair
There is a traditional amusement park with lots of rides for the children and "casetas" (tents) set up by the various clubs, associations, bars and political parties of the town. Some of these tents provide live entertainment and all are equipped with a full bar. Many of the casetas are now permanent constructions.
Many of the “casetas” (some would say too many) are by private invitation only. Outsiders are invariably welcomed. Just ask if you can go in, if not try the next one. The large “Caseta Municipal” is established by the town council is open to everybody.
2026 Feria Highlights
The Feria opens on the evening of Tuesday 7 July 2026 with the traditional procession of the Giants and Big Heads, accompanied by La Charanga 404, who will perform at 20:00 in the Víctor de Serna College.
At 21.00 hrs in the Plaza de la Fuente outside the Athletics Stadium, journalist Antonio Jiménez will deliver the opening address of the Feria, which will feature Estepona artist Rocío Bazán.
The official inauguration of the fair begins at 10.30pm with the traditional switching on of the lights, accompanied by the Estepona Municipal Band, followed by fireworks.
The opening day (Tuesday) will finish with a performance by the Grupo de Bailes de Salón, Cabaret and Danza Oriental, directed by Mariví Rodríguez and featuring the dancer Claudia Ramírez from La Marivilla.
La Caseta Municipal hosts free concerts every night.
On Wednesday 8 July 2026, Número Uno with Diego Martín will perform La Playlist de tu Vida.
On Thursday 9 July 2026, Nuria Fergó will perform, followed by Joana Jiménez.
On Friday 10 July 2026, the Yakis will perform.
On Saturday 11 July 2026 Paco Candela, one of today's most popular flamenco artists will perform.
Other artists performing at this years feria include Samuel Vélez, Baraka & Ana Soto, Kiko Peña, Juan José Alcántara, Acontratiempo & La Orquesta Roma.
Days dedicated to Children and Seniors respectively.
Wednesday 8 July 2026 will be a day dedicated to children. In the Caseta Municipal, there will be a grand children's fiesta with entertainment and magicians from 7 pm.
On Thursday 9 July 2026, the traditional afternoon tea for senior citizens will take place, with a performance by the Mónica Peña dance academy before the artist Nuria Fergó.
Free horse-drawn carriage rides will return.
From Thursday to Saturday, between 18.00 and 20.00, everybody will be able to enjoy free horse-drawn carriage rides, departing from and returning to the Caseta Municipal in the Feria Ground. From Friday to Sunday between 18.00 and 20.00, the free horse-drawn carriage rides continue; however visitors are are encouraged to attend dressed in traditional Andalucian costume including those with their own horses which should be decked out in finery.
Horse-Harnessing Competition
On Sunday 12th July 2026 the 9th Andalusian-Style Horse-Harnessing Competition will take place. The competition will award prizes and trophies to the best male and female riders in various categories.
Traditional Feria bullfight
On Sunday 12th July 2026 in the afternoon the traditional bullfight at the Estepona Bullring. The line-up will feature bullfighters Talavante, Juan Ortega and Roca Rey, will face six bulls from the prestigious Luis Algarra Polera ranch.
2026 Full programme
As a guide for 2026 here is the full programme for the Estepona Feria 2026
Getting to Feria
As in previous years there is a special local bus service from the town centre to the Parque Ferial.
From Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th July, free rides will be offered to the Feria ground on the 'Tourist Train' which will depart from Avenida Juan Carlos I, bus stop oposite the new Town Hall, will run from 13.00 to 18.00 hours.
Taxis are permitted to drop off and pick up clients close to the ‘portada’ entrance to the feria.
There is a festival car park located 10mins walk away.
Location
The 'Parque Ferial y Deportivo' located at the top of Avenida Juan Carlos I near the A-7 motorway.
