Estepona lives its streets 2026 - programming
The City Council presents the new edition of 'Estepona lives its streets', which will offer a free concert by Chenoa
The event, which will take place from April 17 to 19, includes, among other activities, the 15th Tapas Route, the 16th National Ham Carving Competition, children's events, musical performances, fashion shows and theater.
The councillor attached to the area of Culture and Festivals, Macarena Diánez, has presented today a new edition of 'Estepona, Live its Streets', an event that aims to celebrate cultural and leisure activities for all types of audiences in different points of the city centre and the outskirts.
The municipal official has detailed the program of activities that will take place from April 17 to 19, including the XV Tapas Route 'Savor Estepona', a good option to spend the day in the hospitality establishments, enjoying the gastronomic offer of the town at affordable prices.
This year, 46 bars and restaurants, both in the city center of Estepona and in the outskirts, will participate, offering a tapa and a drink (small beer, soft drink or water) for 3.50 euros and a tapa and wine for 4.50 euros during the established hours: Friday, April 17, from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Saturday, April 18, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; and Sunday, April 19, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Those participating in this culinary tour can pick up their passport at the Tourist Office in Plaza de Las Flores, the Cancelada Town Hall, or at participating bars and restaurants. Just three stamps are needed to vote for the best tapa and be entered into a drawing for numerous prizes, including hotel stays, spa packages, concert tickets, small appliances, and gastronomic experiences, among others.
The establishments participating in the XV Tapas Route will compete for three prizes of 1,000, 500 and 250 euros in each category: best tapa chosen by customers and best tapa for the professional jury.
'Estepona Lives Its Streets' will feature two other important gastronomic events. The 11th 'Popi' Cheese Fair, a taste of Málaga, will take place from Friday to Sunday on Calle Real, and the 11th National Ham Carving Competition, the 'Popi, City of Estepona' Trophy, will be held on Sunday on Calle Real, from 12:00 to 16:00.
For the little ones, on Saturday at 12:00 noon, there will be a children's performance in Plaza Antonia Guerrero, featuring clowns, magic, and entertainment. On Sunday, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m., they can enjoy a circus-themed children's party on the Paseo Marítimo, with shows, a treasure hunt, bouncy castles, tattoo workshops, glitter, face painting, balloon twisting, crafts, and a 360º platform. Also at 12:00 noon, the children's show 'Beat & Melody' Musical Mission! will begin in Cancelada.
Regarding shows, the councilwoman highlighted the concert that the Choir of the Scandinavian School of La Moraleja, Madrid, will offer on Friday at 8:00 p.m. in Plaza Antonia Guerrero, and the Chamber Music concert 'Sonatas from Venice', by the Baroque Trio 'Sonora Fugitiva', at 10:00 p.m. in Plaza Casa Cañada, next to the Castle of San Luís.
On Saturday, at 7:00 p.m., there will be a flamenco singing performance by 'El Patio, Aprende a Cantar' at the Casa de las Tejerinas. At 8:00 p.m., the group 'The Vintage Experience' will offer a musical journey through the melodies of the 50s and 60s in the Plaza Antonia Guerrero. In the outskirts of town, at 8:00 p.m., Mónica Garrido will perform in concert at the Diana Shopping Center in the Nueva Atalaya neighborhood, while the group Kalima will perform in Cancelada at 9:30 p.m.
The musical grand finale will be a free concert by Chenoa on Saturday at 10:00 PM in Plaza del Ajedrez. The singer and television presenter has become one of the most beloved voices in Spanish popular music since her successful participation in Operación Triunfo in 2001. The bar, with affordable prices, will be run by the Hermandad Nuestra Señora del Carmen Coronada (Brotherhood of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Crowned).
Macarena Diánez indicated that 'Estepona Lives Its Streets' also includes a theatrical performance by the Farándula group on Friday at 8:00 p.m. in the Orchidarium Botanical Park, a flamenco fashion show in Cancelada, organized by the 'La Ganga' shop, on Saturday at 8:00 p.m., followed by a performance by the group Kalima (9:30 p.m.). Additionally, on Saturday at 8:00 p.m., Mónica Garrido will perform at the Diana Shopping Center in Nueva Atalaya.
The program of activities, which is now available at the Town Hall, the Tourist Office, and the Padre Manuel Cultural Center, is as follows:
Friday 17th:
From 10:00 to 13:30, Chess Square. 12th Inter-School Children's Chess Team Tournament and 12th Inter-School Secondary School Team Tournament. Free registration at the Municipal Chess School: escueladeajedrez@estepona.es
· From 12:00 to 22:00 hours, C/ Real. XI 'POPI' Cheese Fair 'Taste of Malaga', an initiative promoted by the City Council and the professional ham cutter José María Téllez 'Popi', with the collaboration of the Malaga Provincial Council, through the promotional brand 'Taste of Malaga'.
From 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM, the 15th Tapas Route 'Savor Estepona' takes place. Pick up your 'Passport' at the Tourist Office and participating establishments, and take part in the 'Best Tapas' competition. There are dozens of prizes.
· 8:00 p.m. Botanical Orchidarium Park. The 'Farándula' Theatre Group performs the play I Have a Job!, a very current comedy by Ignasi García Barba, which recounts several situations surrounding the world of work and its precariousness.
· 8:00 p.m. Antonia Guerrero Square. Concert by the Choir of the Scandinavian School of La Moraleja, Madrid.
· 10:00 PM. Casa Cañada Square. Chamber Music Concert. The Baroque Trio 'Sonora Fugitiva' presents 'Sonatas from Venice'.
Saturday 18th:
· 12:00 noon, Antonia Guerrero Square. Children's performance 'NariMagic' with clowns and entertainment.
· From 12:00 to 22:00 hours, C/ Real. XI 'POPI' Cheese Fair, Taste of Malaga.
· From 13:00 to 16:00 and from 20:00 to 23:00. XV Tapas Route 'Savor Estepona'.
· 6:00 PM. Terraza Street (Paseíllo-Orquidario). Urban Dance Performance, by the group 'Estepona Formation'.
· 7:00 p.m. Montemayor Street, Cancelada neighborhood. Performance by the 'Sólo Flamenco' Dance School, directed by Ana Guerrero.
· 7:00 p.m. Casa de las Tejerinas, Plaza de Las Flores. The Estepona Flamenco Association 'El Patio' presents the flamenco singing performance 'El Patio, Canta', under the artistic direction of Ana Fargas.
· 8:00 p.m. Montemayor Street, Cancelada neighborhood. Flamenco Fashion Show by 'La Ganga'. An evening full of color, elegance and pure Andalusian feeling.
· 8:00 p.m. Antonia Guerrero Square. The Vintage Experience, in concert 'DooWap & Heartbeats'. The spectacular Pin Up trio celebrates the golden age of unforgettable melodies through a musical journey through the 50s and 60s, full of romance, freshness and energy.
· 8:00 p.m. Diana Shopping Centre, Nueva Atalaya Neighborhood. Mónica Garrido in Concert.
· 9:30 p.m. Montemayor Street, Cancelada neighborhood. Performance by the Kalima Musical Group.
· 10:00 PM. Chess Square. CHENOA in Concert. In case of rain, the concert will be held in the Municipal Booth at the Fairgrounds.
Sunday 19th:
· From 12:00 to 18:00, Paseo Marítimo, at the height of the sculpture 'Perro I'. Children's Party 'The circus is coming' with a show, gynkana, bouncy castles, tattoo workshop, Brilli-Brilli, face painting, balloon twisting, crafts and a 360º platform.
· 12:00 pm. Montemayor Street, Cancelada neighborhood. Children's Show 'Beat & Melody' Musical Mission!'. Melody and Beat, the two best musical detectives on the planet, work in a small office.
· From 12:00 to 16:00 hours, C/ Real. XVI National Ham Carving Competition, 'POPI, City of Estepona' Trophy.
· From 12:00 to 22:00 hours, C/ Real. XI 'POPI' Cheese Fair, Taste of Malaga.
· From 13:00 to 16:00 hours. XV Tapas Route 'Savor Estepona'.