Christmas and New Year in Estepona 2023/24

Christmas and New Year in Estepona this 2023/24 season is going to be great. The City Council and different associations present in the beautiful Garden of the Costa del Sol have put together a program full of music, workshops, lights, food (cheese in particular!) and entertainment for all ages.

Christmas and New Year in Estepona

You’ll find below the full program (original in Spanish here) that the Ayuntamiento of Estepona has prepared for this Christmas and New Year season, divided by dates and translated to English. All posters are provided by the Ayuntamiento, in the program or on their website.

I added some maps to help locate the places. Note that the programs provided by the different religious brotherhoods present in Estepona are listed under their respective dates, so that it is easier to know at a glance all the city is offering each day. You can click on the dates on the list below to go directly to the dates that you are interested in. Don’t forget to bookmark this page, so you can come back and check it often! 😉

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Saturday, November 25

Illustrious Brotherhood of the Rocío of Estepona
ZAMBOMBA FROM JEREZ
🕒 8:00 p.m.
📍 El Rocío Booth, at the Fairgrounds

Friday, December 1

OFFICIAL LIGHTING ON OF THE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Local authorities will turn on the Christmas lighting, with the accompaniment of the Estepona Pastorals ‘Nostalgia Navideña’ and ‘Jesús Cautivo’, and with the young Martina Pérez.
🕒7:00 p.m.
📍 Avda. de España

ZAMBOMBA FLAMENCA ‘SONDAIRE FOR CHRISTMAS’
The musicians from Estepona Samuel Vélez, Javier Melero, Antonio Infantes, Alex Vargas and Julián Bedmar, come together to bring Christmas closer in a show in which they will present a repertoire full of flamenco carols, with their own style.
🕒 8:00 p.m.
📍 Calle Montemayor, in Cancelada.

INAUGURATION AND BLESSING OF THE NATIVITY SCENE
by the Spiritual Director of the Brotherhood, Rev. Mr. José Carlos Huete Arquero.
Royal Brotherhood of Santa María de los Remedios
🕒 8:30 p.m.
📍 Casa del Aljibe, in Plaza Blas Infante.

PAINTING WORKSHOP ‘MY FIRST BIRTH’
Free workshop for children between 8 and 10 years old.
Registration at Tel.: 952809000 – Ext. 1405, Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Capacity limited to 12 participants.
🕒 From 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
📍Padre Manuel Cultural Center. Municipal library. ‘Elvira Lindo’ Children’s Room.

Saturday, December 2

PAINTING WORKSHOP ‘MY FIRST BIRTH’
Free workshop for children between 8 and 10 years old. Day 1, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and day 2, Registration at Tel.: 952809000 – Ext. 1405, Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Capacity limited to 12 participants.
🕒 From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
📍Padre Manuel Cultural Center. Municipal library. ‘Elvira Lindo’ Children’s Room.

18TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT GALA OF THE GARCÍA FAJER FOUNDATION
The commemorative concert will be performed by Kameliya Naydenova (violin) and Tomás Navas (classical guitar). It coincides with the 293rd anniversary of the birth of the great Riojan composer after whom the Foundation is named, Francisco Javier García Fajer, known as ‘El Españoleto’ (Nalda, La Rioja, December 2, 1730-Zaragoza, February 26, 1809).
Free entrance, until capacity is completed.
🕒 8:00 p.m.
📍 Padre Manuel Cultural Center.

‘QUEEN FOREVER TRIBUTE’
The “We will rock you” Tour returns to Estepona with the most faithful tribute to the legendary band of the 20th century. If you are a Queen lover and you were not able to see the originals, Queen Forever is the best option to remember the strength and power of the British band. We are talking about the best Queen after Queen.
Tickets: www.tafestepona.com, Agencia López, Avda. Juan Carlos I, 11, and Auditorium box office, from two hours before the performance.
🕒 8:00 p.m.
📍 Felipe VI Auditorium.

CHRISTMAS FROM ROCÍO
Illustrious Brotherhood of the Rocío of Estepona
🕒 8:00 p.m.
📍 El Rocío Booth, at the Fairgrounds

SOLIDARITY MUDÁ TO BENEFIT THE CAMPAIGN NO CHILD WITHOUT A TOY
Brotherhood of Nazarenes of the Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, Our Lady of Peace, Holy Christ of Love, Our Lady of Hope and Mary Immaculate
🕒 11:00 a.m.
📍Departing from the Casa Hermandad, in Pasaje Cristo del Amor.

Tuesday, December 5

V CHRISTMAS SWEET CONTEST
Brotherhood Our Lady of Carmen Coronada
🕒 From 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
📍 Casa Hermandad, on Calle San Roque.

INAUGURATION AND BLESSING OF THE NATIVITY SCENE
by the Spiritual Director of the Brotherhood, the Rev. Father D. Luis Miguel Aguilar Castillo.
Contributions of food, toys and educational materials are expected.
Brotherhood Our Lady of Carmen Coronada
🕒 8:00 p.m.
📍 Hermitage of Carmen, in Calle San Roque.

Christmas and New Year in Estepona

Wednesday, December 6

ARRIVAL OF SANTA CLAUS OF BARI
where he will be received with Can Drags. Subsequently, the Saint will be transferred to the Ermita del Carmen, where the children will be able to deliver their letters.
Broterhood Our Lady of Carmen Coronada
🕒12:00 p.m.
📍Fishing port.

Mama Malaga’s note: can drags, (arrastre de latas, in Spanish) is a traditional form for kids (particularly in Algeciras) to call attention – in this case, Saint Nicholas or Santa Claus attention. A short video below:

V CAN DRAG CONTEST
Broterhood Our Lady of Carmen Coronada
🕒 12:30 p.m.
📍 Hermitage of Carmen, Calle San Roque.

Thursday, December 7

CONCERT BY DAYNA KURTZ, ACCOMPANIED BY GUITARIST ROBERT MACHÉ
Blues, jazz, and soul at its best. Few artists represent American roots music like Dayna Kurtz, the ‘Queen of the Underground’. And very few guitarists have the experience, wisdom, and virtuosity to make simple a science, like Robert Maché. Together they will celebrate the 20th anniversary of ‘Postcards from Downton’, Kurtz’s first album that contains authentic masterpieces of the genre. Tickets: www.tafestepona.com, Agenica López, Avda. Juan Carlos I, 11, and Auditorium box office, from two hours before the performance.
🕒 8:00 p.m.
📍 Felipe VI Auditorium.

INAUGURATION AND BLESSING OF THE NATIVITY SCENE
by the Spiritual Director of the Brotherhood, the Rev. Mr. José Carlos Huete Arquero.
Royal and Ancient Broterhood of the Holy Christ of La Vera+Cruz, Our Lady of Sorrows, Holy Shroud, Holy Burial of Jesus, Soledad of Mary and Saint John the Evangelist
🕒 6:00 p.m.
📍Casa Hermandad, Calle Veracruz.

Friday, December 8

BALLET ‘SLEEPING BEAUTY’
The prestigious International Ballet Company, made up of soloists from Moldova, Ukraine and Italy, among other countries, invites us to enjoy one of the most emblematic works of the classical ballet repertoire. In the court of King Florestan, the baptism of Princess Aurora is celebrated, the Lilac Fairy and other fairies have been invited, except the Carabosse Fairy, whom Cantalabutte, the master of ceremonies, has forgotten to invite.
Tickets: tafestepona.com, Agencia López, Avda. Juan Carlos I, 11, and Auditorium box office, from two hours before the performance.
🕒 8:00 p.m.
📍 Felipe VI Auditorium.

CHRISTMAS REMEDIOS
Concert of Christmas Carols by the Brotherhood’s Music-Vocal Choir, conducted by José Cano Tocón.
Royal Brotherhood of Santa María de los Remedios
🕒 8:30 p.m.
📍Santa María de los Remedios Church.

INAUGURATION AND BLESSING OF THE NATIVITY SCENE
by the Spiritual Director of the Brotherhood, the Rev. Mr. José Carlos Huete Arquero, with the performance of the Pastoral ‘Jesús Cautivo’.
Illustrious and Venerable Brotherhood Sacramental of Nazarenes of Our Lady. Father Jesús Cautivo and María Santísima de la Salud
🕒 6:00 p.m.
📍 Casa Hermandad, Calle Jesús Cautivo.

Saturday, December 9

‘DON’T TOUCH MY STORY’
We all know the Disney princesses. Always beautiful, happy, kind… But what happened to them? The other side of “and they lived happily.” ‘Don’t touch my story’ shows us how four princesses rebel and demand to tell the other side of their story, that is not as beautiful as they say…
Tickets: www.tafestepona.com, Agencia López, Avda. Juan Carlos I, 11, and Auditorium box office, from two hours before the performance.
🕒 7:30 p.m.
📍 Felipe VI Auditorium.

Christmas and New Year in Estepona

INAUGURATION AND BLESSING OF THE NATIVITY SCENE
by the Rev. Mr. Luis Aguilar Castillo.
Brotherhood of Nazarenes of the Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, Our Lady of Peace, Holy Christ of Love, Our Lady of Hope and Mary Immaculate
🕒 8:30 p.m.
📍 Casa Hermandad, in Pasaje Cristo del Amor.

Sunday, December 10

BALLET ‘THE NUTCRACKER’
The Russian Ballet School presents the magical Christmas show, where little dancers from 4 to 16 years old present Tchaikovsky’s famous classical ballet, with a libretto based on Hoffman’s story. With stars from the Romanian National Opera and students from the Russian Ballet School. An event that will captivate audiences of all ages.
Tickets: tafestepona.com, Tel.: 667 002 542 and Auditorium box office, from two hours before the performance.
🕒 6:00 p.m.
📍 Felipe VI Auditorium.

Christmas and New Year in Estepona

INAUGURATION AND BLESSING OF THE NATIVITY SCENE
by the Spiritual Director of the Brotherhood, the Rev. Mr. D. J. Javier García, with Pastoral accompaniment.
Visits from Monday to Sunday, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., except Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
Very Venerable Brotherhood of San Isidro Labrador of Estepona
🕒 5:00 p.m.
📍 House of Las Tejerinas.

VISIT OF THE PASTORAL JESÚS CAUTIVO TO THE SENIOR’S RESIDENCE VIRGEN DEL CARMEN
Illustrious and Venerable Brotherhood Sacramental of Nazarenes of Our Lady. Father Jesús Cautivo and María Santísima de la Salud
🕒 5:00 p.m.
📍 Senior’s Residence Virgen del Carmen

VII PASTORAL CONTEST PARADE
Brotherhood of Nazarenes of the Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, Our Lady of Peace, Stmo. Christ of Love, Our Lady of Hope and Mary Immaculate
🕒 12:00 p.m.
📍 Departure from the Monumento al Costalero, in Calle Real

VII PASTORAL CONTEST
Brotherhood of Nazarenes of the Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, Our Lady of Peace, Stmo. Christ of Love, Our Lady of Hope and Mary Immaculate
🕒 1:00 p.m.
📍 Orquidario Botanical Park.

ZAMBOMBA FLAMENCA ‘SONDAIRE FOR CHRISTMAS’
Brotherhood of Nazarenes of the Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, Our Lady of Peace, Stmo. Christ of Love, Our Lady of Hope and Mary Immaculate
🕒 17:00 hours.
📍 Orquidario Botanical Park.

Monday, December 11

CHRISTMAS MARKET
From December 11 to 29
Royal and Ancient Brotherhood of the Holy Christ of La Vera+Cruz, Our Lady of Sorrows, Holy Shroud, Holy Burial of Jesus, Soledad of Mary and Saint John the Evangelist
🕒 From 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
📍 Casa Hermandad, Calle Veracruz.

Tuesday, December 12

CHRISTMAS CANDY CONTEST
Cancelada will celebrate this traditional contest of typical Christmas sweets, upon registration at the Mayor’s Office, Tel. 952883785. The pastoral ‘Christmas Nostalgia’ will perform. Prizes: three sets of baking accessories.
🕒 6:00 p.m.
📍 Mayor’s Office of Cancelada.

Christmas and New Year in Estepona

CHRISTMAS MARKET
From December 11 to 29
Royal and Ancient Brotherhood of the Holy Christ of La Vera+Cruz, Our Lady of Sorrows, Holy Shroud, Holy Burial of Jesus, Soledad of Mary and Saint John the Evangelist
🕒 From 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
📍 Casa Hermandad, Calle Veracruz.

Wednesday, December 13

CHRISTMAS MARKET
From December 11 to 29
Royal and Ancient Brotherhood of the Holy Christ of La Vera+Cruz, Our Lady of Sorrows, Holy Shroud, Holy Burial of Jesus, Soledad of Mary and Saint John the Evangelist
🕒 From 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
📍 Casa Hermandad, Calle Veracruz.

Thursday, December 14

IX ‘POPI’ CHEESE FAIR FLAVOR OF MÁLAGA
From December 14 to 17
with the participation of around thirty manufacturers of cheeses, nuts, wines, oils, and pâtés from the country. An initiative promoted by the City Council and the professional ham cutter, José María Téllez ‘Popi’, which has the collaboration of the Provincial Council of Málaga, through the promotional brand “Sabor a Málaga”.
🕒 From 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
📍 Calle Terraza.

Christmas and New Year in Estepona

VIII SCHOOL SPORTS TOURNAMENT “CHRISTMAS 2023”
with the participation of the different Teaching Centers that develop the School Sports Games. Organized by the 24 Sports Hours Foundation, with the collaboration of the City Council.
🕒 5:00 p.m.
📍 ‘La Lobilla’ Sports Center.

CHRISTMAS MARKET
From December 11 to 29
Royal and Ancient Brotherhood of the Holy Christ of La Vera+Cruz, Our Lady of Sorrows, Holy Shroud, Holy Burial of Jesus, Soledad of Mary and Saint John the Evangelist
🕒 From 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
📍 Casa Hermandad, Calle Veracruz.

CHRISTMAS SNACK FOR SENIORS
with the performance of the ‘Los Jubis’ Choir, from the Center for Active Participation for Seniors.
🕒 06:00 p.m.
📍 CEIP Ramón Lago, in Cancelada.

Friday, December 15

IX ‘POPI’ CHEESE FAIR FLAVOR OF MÁLAGA
From December 14 to 17
with the participation of around thirty manufacturers of cheeses, nuts, wines, oils, and pâtés from the country. An initiative promoted by the City Council and the professional ham cutter, José María Téllez ‘Popi’, which has the collaboration of the Provincial Council of Málaga, through the promotional brand “Sabor a Málaga”.
🕒 From 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
📍 Calle Terraza.

CHRISTMAS MARKET AND CHOCOLATE
From December 11 to 29
Royal and Ancient Brotherhood of the Holy Christ of La Vera+Cruz, Our Lady of Sorrows, Holy Shroud, Holy Burial of Jesus, Soledad of Mary and Saint John the Evangelist
🕒 Only on December 15, at 5:30 p.m., Chocolatada to benefit the Brotherhood’s Charity.
🕒 From 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
📍 Casa Hermandad, Calle Veracruz.

CHRISTMAS BOOK FAIR
More than 8,000 books of all styles, especially children and young people, will be available to readers. The main characteristic of this fair is that 90 percent of the books do not exceed five euros. A cultural option for Christmas.
The Fair will remain open to the public until January 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
🕒 6:00 p.m.
📍 Plaza Antonia Guerrero

Christmas and New Year in Estepona

‘THE SOUND OF CHRISTMAS’, WITH MASSIMO GIORDANO
The star of the Italian opera scene will perform the best arias, melodies, and Christmas songs, accompanied by La Scala’s principal pianist, Nelson Calzi. Along with Massimo, the crystal soprano Ester Kandinova will perform as a special guest.
Tickets: www.soldoutticketbox.com, www.tafestepona.com and the Auditorium box office, from two hours before the performance.
🕒 8:00 p.m.
📍 Felipe VI Auditorium.

THEATER PLAY ‘CRAZY’ (LOCAS)
to benefit the Parkinson Sol de Estepona Association, APSE.
The Municipal Theater Group ‘Farándula’ presents this work by José Pascual Abellán; a reflection on mental illnesses, their impact on those who suffer from them and the vision that society has of them, starring Isa Cintrano and Asunción Rivera, under the direction of Luque and Maribel Aragón, as assistant director.
Tickets: €5 at the box office, from one hour before the performance.
🕒 8:30 p.m.
📍 Padre Manuel Cultural Center.

Christmas and New Year in Estepona

TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS SWEETS CONTEST
Illustrious and Venerable Brotherhood Sacramental of Nazarenes of Our Father Jesús Cautivo and María Santísima de la Salud
🕒 6:00 p.m.
📍 Casa Hermandad, on C/ Jesús Cautivo.

Saturday, December 16

CHRISTMAS BOOK FAIR
From December 15 to January 7
More than 8,000 books of all styles, especially children and young people, will be available to readers. The main characteristic of this fair is that 90 percent of the books do not exceed five euros. A cultural option for Christmas.
🕒 From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
📍 Plaza Antonia Guerrero.

IX ‘POPI’ CHEESE FAIR FLAVOR OF MÁLAGA
From December 14 to 17
with the participation of around thirty manufacturers of cheeses, nuts, wines, oils, and pâtés from the country. An initiative promoted by the City Council and the professional ham cutter, José María Téllez ‘Popi’, which has the collaboration of the Provincial Council of Málaga, through the promotional brand “Sabor a Málaga”.
🕒 From 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
📍 Calle Terraza.

CHRISTMAS MARKET
From December 11 to 29
Royal and Ancient Brotherhood of the Holy Christ of La Vera+Cruz, Our Lady of Sorrows, Holy Shroud, Holy Burial of Jesus, Soledad of Mary and Saint John the Evangelist
🕒 From 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
📍 Casa Hermandad, Calle Veracruz.

CHARITY COLLECTION
Collection of food, toys, and educational material at Carrefour, MGI, Lídel and Papelería Técnica, for the benefit of Cáritas Parroquial, Hospital Materno Infantil and Asociación ‘Frente Bolillón’.
Broterhood Our Lady of Carmen Coronada, Patroness, Mayor and Perpetual of the Town of Estepona
🕒 10:00 a.m.
📍 Carrefour, MGI, Lídel and Papelería Técnica

REPRESENTATION OF THE LIVING NATIVITY OF NEW ATALAYA
Organized by the AA.VV. San Cristóbal, with the collaboration of the City Council.
🕒 7:00 p.m.
📍 Avda. Finca Pernet, in Nueva Atalaya.

CHRISTMAS PREGON
by Antonio Aguilar Sánchez, with the participation of the Municipal Music Band.
🕒 8:00 p.m.
📍 Felipe VI Auditorium.

ZAMBOMBA FROM JEREZ
Illustrious Brotherhood of the Rocío of Estepona
🕒 8:00 p.m.
📍 El Rocío Booth, at the Fairgrounds

Sunday, December 17

CHRISTMAS BOOK FAIR
From December 15 to January 7
More than 8,000 books of all styles, especially children and young people, will be available to readers. The main characteristic of this fair is that 90 percent of the books do not exceed five euros. A cultural option for Christmas.
🕒 From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
📍 Plaza Antonia Guerrero.

IX ‘POPI’ CHEESE FAIR FLAVOR OF MÁLAGA
From December 14 to 17
with the participation of around thirty manufacturers of cheeses, nuts, wines, oils, and pâtés from the country. An initiative promoted by the City Council and the professional ham cutter, José María Téllez ‘Popi’, which has the collaboration of the Provincial Council of Málaga, through the promotional brand “Sabor a Málaga”.
🕒 From 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
📍 Calle Terraza.

CHRISTMAS MARKET
From December 11 to 29
Royal and Ancient Brotherhood of the Holy Christ of La Vera+Cruz, Our Lady of Sorrows, Holy Shroud, Holy Burial of Jesus, Soledad of Mary and Saint John the Evangelist
🕒 From 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
📍 Casa Hermandad, Calle Veracruz.

Monday, December 18

CHRISTMAS BOOK FAIR
From December 15 to January 7
More than 8,000 books of all styles, especially children and young people, will be available to readers. The main characteristic of this fair is that 90 percent of the books do not exceed five euros. A cultural option for Christmas.
🕒 From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
📍 Plaza Antonia Guerrero

CHRISTMAS MARKET
From December 11 to 29
Royal and Ancient Brotherhood of the Holy Christ of La Vera+Cruz, Our Lady of Sorrows, Holy Shroud, Holy Burial of Jesus, Soledad of Mary and Saint John the Evangelist
🕒 From 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
📍 Casa Hermandad, Calle Veracruz.

GREAT ACROBATIC CIRCUS OF CHINA
The famous and prestigious Great Acrobatic Circus of China is a delight for the five senses. Described as unique in the world and with more than 30 artists on stage, most of them Olympic medalists and some from Cirque du Soleil. The show invites the public to travel with the protagonist, a dreamy boy who enters a fantasy world.
Tickets: www.tafestepona.com and Auditorium box office, from two hours before the performance.
🕒 8:00 p.m.
📍 Felipe VI Auditorium.

Christmas and New Year in Estepona

Tuesday, December 19

CHRISTMAS BOOK FAIR
From December 15 to January 7
More than 8,000 books of all styles, especially children and young people, will be available to readers. The main characteristic of this fair is that 90 percent of the books do not exceed five euros. A cultural option for Christmas.
🕒 From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
📍 Plaza Antonia Guerrero.

XII SCHOOL MUSICAL MEETING
with the participation of different groups, pastoral groups, and musical choirs from the educational centers of Estepona.
Admission: 1 kilo of non-perishable food to benefit Cáritas.
🕒 5:00 p.m.
📍 the Exhibition and Congress Palace.

CHRISTMAS MARKET
From December 11 to 29
Royal and Ancient Brotherhood of the Holy Christ of La Vera+Cruz, Our Lady of Sorrows, Holy Shroud, Holy Burial of Jesus, Soledad of Mary and Saint John the Evangelist
🕒 From 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
📍 Casa Hermandad, Calle Veracruz.

BLESSING AND ENTHRONMENT OF THE CHILD JESUS ​​OF THE MUNICIPAL NATIVITY
Departure of the Child Jesus from the Rotunda of the European Union. Blessing by the Parish Priest of the Santa María de los Remedios Church, the Rev. Mr. José Carlos Huete.
🕒8:00 p.m.
📍 Plaza Antonia Guerrero.

Wednesday, December 20

CHRISTMAS BOOK FAIR
From December 15 to January 7
More than 8,000 books of all styles, especially children and young people, will be available to readers. The main characteristic of this fair is that 90 percent of the books do not exceed five euros. A cultural option for Christmas.
🕒 From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
📍 Plaza Antonia Guerrero.

CHRISTMAS MARKET
From December 11 to 29
Royal and Ancient Brotherhood of the Holy Christ of La Vera+Cruz, Our Lady of Sorrows, Holy Shroud, Holy Burial of Jesus, Soledad of Mary and Saint John the Evangelist
🕒 From 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
📍 Casa Hermandad, Calle Veracruz.

CHRISTMAS TERTULIAS. CHRISTMAS CAROLS.
The students of the singing academy directed by Ana Fargas, ‘El Patio, learn to sing’, present a family show of classic Christmas carols, covering modern and flamenco styles, with accompaniment by Paco Javier Jimeno, on guitar, and the pianist David Quiros.
🕒 8:00 p.m.
📍 Padre Manuel Cultural Center.

‘THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS’ CONCERT BY THE MAGNUM MYSTERIUM CHOIR AND YOUNG CHOIR
Interpretation of popular music of various nationalities, under the direction of Miguel Ángel Garrido Sánchez.
Free access.
🕒 8:00 p.m.
📍 Mirador del Carmen Cultural Center.

Thursday, December 21

CHRISTMAS BOOK FAIR
From December 15 to January 7
More than 8,000 books of all styles, especially children and young people, will be available to readers. The main characteristic of this fair is that 90 percent of the books do not exceed five euros. A cultural option for Christmas.
🕒 From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
📍 Plaza Antonia Guerrero.

CHRISTMAS MARKET
From December 11 to 29
Royal and Ancient Brotherhood of the Holy Christ of La Vera+Cruz, Our Lady of Sorrows, Holy Shroud, Holy Burial of Jesus, Soledad of Mary and Saint John the Evangelist
🕒 From 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
📍 Casa Hermandad, Calle Veracruz.

‘A CHRISTMAS STORY’
The Band of the Brotherhood of the Holy Christ de la Vera+Cruz, under the direction of Juan Carlos Ocaña Muñoz, will present ‘Christmas Carol’, the highly successful play by Charles Dickens, with the collaboration of the ‘Barrio Vivo’ theater group from Algeciras, and the ‘Gibraltar Sea Scouts Pipe Band’ of bagpipes and drums.
Children who come dressed as story characters will be treated to a story, while supplies last.
🕒 7:30 p.m.
📍 Clock Square.

‘THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS’ CONCERT BY THE MAGNUM MYSTERIUM CHOIR AND YOUNG CHOIR Interpretation of popular music of various nationalities, under the direction of Miguel Ángel Garrido Sánchez.
Free access.
🕒 8:00 p.m.
📍 San José Parish.

Friday, December 22

CHRISTMAS BOOK FAIR
From December 15 to January 7
More than 8,000 books of all styles, especially children and young people, will be available to readers. The main characteristic of this fair is that 90 percent of the books do not exceed five euros. A cultural option for Christmas.
🕒 From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
📍 Plaza Antonia Guerrero.

CHRISTMAS MARKET
From December 11 to 29
Royal and Ancient Brotherhood of the Holy Christ of La Vera+Cruz, Our Lady of Sorrows, Holy Shroud, Holy Burial of Jesus, Soledad of Mary and Saint John the Evangelist
🕒 From 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
📍 Casa Hermandad, Calle Veracruz.

ZAMBOMBA WITH ‘THE SOUP AND FAMILY’
When December arrives, Jerez de la Frontera and its surroundings are the scene of one of the most traditional cultural and festive customs of Andalusian folklore: the zambombas. Since the 18th century, on the eve of Christmas Eve, friends, neighbors and family gather in the patios, corrals of neighborhood houses and streets of the neighborhood, where Christmas carols are sung and danced spontaneously. Declared an Asset of Cultural Interest, in recent years it has become a phenomenon that attracts thousands of visitors nationally and internationally.
Free access.
🕒 8:00 p.m.
📍 Plaza Antonia Guerrero.

AIDALAI. TRIBUTE TO MECANO IN CONCERT
The most complete show that will take you to the golden decade of music, paying tribute to what has been the best Spanish pop group in history. A journey through time remembering many of the songs that were the soundtrack of their lives. “Time passes, things fall into place and two generations later, everything remains the same.”
Tickets: aidalaitributomecano.es, tafestepona.com, giglon.com and the Auditorium box office, from two hours before the performance.
🕒 9:00 p.m.
📍 Felipe VI Auditorium.

CHARITY BINGO
Very Venerable Brotherhood of San Isidro Labrador of Estepona
🕒 Unspecified time
📍 Casa de las Tejerinas

SECOND-HAND CLOTHES MARKET
Market with second-hand clothes, sweets, and other items, to benefit the Brotherhood.
Very Venerable Brotherhood of San Isidro Labrador of Estepona
🕒 (unspecified date) from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
📍 Casa Hermandad, on Calle Papuecas.

Saturday, December 23

CHRISTMAS BOOK FAIR
From December 15 to January 7
More than 8,000 books of all styles, especially children and young people, will be available to readers. The main characteristic of this fair is that 90 percent of the books do not exceed five euros. A cultural option for Christmas.
🕒 From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
📍 Plaza Antonia Guerrero.

CHRISTMAS MARKET
From December 11 to 29
Royal and Ancient Brotherhood of the Holy Christ of La Vera+Cruz, Our Lady of Sorrows, Holy Shroud, Holy Burial of Jesus, Soledad of Mary and Saint John the Evangelist
🕒 From 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
📍 Casa Hermandad, Calle Veracruz.

SANTA CLAUS CHRISTMAS VILLAGE
The children of Estepona will be welcomed by Santa Claus in the Christmas Village, where they can have fun in the chocolate house, Santa Claus’s boat, Christmas Train, Crazy Penguins, artificial snowfall and much more.
Free access.
🕒 From 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
📍 Chess square (Plaza del Ajedrez)

Christmas and New Year in Estepona

Sunday, December 24

CHRISTMAS BOOK FAIR
From December 15 to January 7
More than 8,000 books of all styles, especially children and young people, will be available to readers. The main characteristic of this fair is that 90 percent of the books do not exceed five euros. A cultural option for Christmas.
🕒 From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
📍 Plaza Antonia Guerrero.

CHRISTMAS MARKET
From December 11 to 29
Royal and Ancient Brotherhood of the Holy Christ of La Vera+Cruz, Our Lady of Sorrows, Holy Shroud, Holy Burial of Jesus, Soledad of Mary and Saint John the Evangelist
🕒 From 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
📍 Casa Hermandad, Calle Veracruz.

Monday, December 25

CHRISTMAS BOOK FAIR
From December 15 to January 7
More than 8,000 books of all styles, especially children and young people, will be available to readers. The main characteristic of this fair is that 90 percent of the books do not exceed five euros. A cultural option for Christmas.
🕒 From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
📍 Plaza Antonia Guerrero.

CHRISTMAS MARKET
From December 11 to 29
Royal and Ancient Broterhood of the Holy Christ of La Vera+Cruz, Our Lady of Sorrows, Holy Shroud, Holy Burial of Jesus, Soledad of Mary and Saint John the Evangelist
🕒 From 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
📍 Casa Hermandad, Calle Veracruz.

Tuesday, December 26

CHRISTMAS BOOK FAIR
From December 15 to January 7
More than 8,000 books of all styles, especially children and young people, will be available to readers. The main characteristic of this fair is that 90 percent of the books do not exceed five euros. A cultural option for Christmas.
🕒 From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
📍 Plaza Antonia Guerrero.

CHRISTMAS MARKET
From December 11 to 29
Royal and Ancient Brotherhood of the Holy Christ of La Vera+Cruz, Our Lady of Sorrows, Holy Shroud, Holy Burial of Jesus, Soledad of Mary and Saint John the Evangelist
🕒 From 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
📍 Casa Hermandad, Calle Veracruz.

Wednesday, December 27

CHRISTMAS BOOK FAIR
From December 15 to January 7
More than 8,000 books of all styles, especially children and young people, will be available to readers. The main characteristic of this fair is that 90 percent of the books do not exceed five euros. A cultural option for Christmas.
🕒 From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
📍 Plaza Antonia Guerrero.

CHRISTMAS MARKET
From December 11 to 29
Royal and Ancient Brotherhood of the Holy Christ of La Vera+Cruz, Our Lady of Sorrows, Holy Shroud, Holy Burial of Jesus, Soledad of Mary and Saint John the Evangelist
🕒 From 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
📍 Casa Hermandad, Calle Veracruz.

ZAMBOMBA SOLIDARIA FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE RED CROSS
with the ‘Flamenco Chorus of Grandma María’. The performance is part of the ‘Virtuoxo’ cycle, a brand of solidarity concerts launched at the initiative of the Málaga Red Cross, which places nationally renowned bands in unique spaces in the province.
Tickets: wegow.com
🕒 8:00 p.m.
📍 Felipe VI Auditorium.

SOLEMN MASS OF SAINT JOHN THE EVANGELIST
Christmas concert by the Band Vera+Cruz Estepona
Royal and Ancient Broterhood of the Holy Christ of La Vera+Cruz, Our Lady of Sorrows, Holy Shroud, Holy Burial of Jesus, Soledad of Mary and Saint John the Evangelist
🕒 10:30 am.
📍 Church of Sta. María de los Remedios.

Thursday, December 28

CHRISTMAS BOOK FAIR
From December 15 to January 7
More than 8,000 books of all styles, especially children and young people, will be available to readers. The main characteristic of this fair is that 90 percent of the books do not exceed five euros. A cultural option for Christmas.
🕒 From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
📍 Plaza Antonia Guerrero.

CHRISTMAS MARKET
From December 11 to 29
Royal and Ancient Brotherhood of the Holy Christ of La Vera+Cruz, Our Lady of Sorrows, Holy Shroud, Holy Burial of Jesus, Soledad of Mary and Saint John the Evangelist
🕒 From 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
📍 Casa Hermandad, Calle Veracruz.

Friday, December 29

CHRISTMAS BOOK FAIR
From December 15 to January 7
More than 8,000 books of all styles, especially children and young people, will be available to readers. The main characteristic of this fair is that 90 percent of the books do not exceed five euros. A cultural option for Christmas.
🕒 From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
📍 Plaza Antonia Guerrero.

CHRISTMAS MARKET
From December 11 to 29
Royal and Ancient Brotherhood of the Holy Christ of La Vera+Cruz, Our Lady of Sorrows, Holy Shroud, Holy Burial of Jesus, Soledad of Mary and Saint John the Evangelist
🕒 From 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
📍 Casa Hermandad, Calle Veracruz.

FALETE IN CONCERT
“I am a naked soul that puts my heart into every moment. I am a beating heart that screams freedom in every song.”
Tickets: tafestepona.com, Agencia López, Avda. Juan Carlos I, 11, and Auditorium box office, from two hours before the performance.
🕒 8:30 p.m.
📍 Felipe VI Auditorium.

CHRISTMAS GYMKHANA
Illustrious and Venerable Brotherhood Sacramental of Nazarenes of Our Lady. Father Jesús Cautivo and María Santísima de la Salud
🕒 5:00 p.m.
📍 Old Town, departing from the Casa Hermandad.

Saturday, December 30

CHRISTMAS BOOK FAIR
From December 15 to January 7
More than 8,000 books of all styles, especially children and young people, will be available to readers. The main characteristic of this fair is that 90 percent of the books do not exceed five euros. A cultural option for Christmas.
🕒 From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
📍 Plaza Antonia Guerrero.

Sunday, December 31

CHRISTMAS BOOK FAIR
From December 15 to January 7
More than 8,000 books of all styles, especially children and young people, will be available to readers. The main characteristic of this fair is that 90 percent of the books do not exceed five euros. A cultural option for Christmas.
🕒 From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
📍 Plaza Antonia Guerrero.

POPULAR ‘END OF THE YEAR’ PARTY
with distribution of party favors, the traditional bells to welcome the New Year 2023 and a large display of Fireworks.
🕒 11:00 p.m.
📍 Clock Square (Plaza del Reloj)

Christmas and New Year in Estepona

Monday, January 1

CHRISTMAS BOOK FAIR
From December 15 to January 7
More than 8,000 books of all styles, especially children and young people, will be available to readers. The main characteristic of this fair is that 90 percent of the books do not exceed five euros. A cultural option for Christmas.
🕒 From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
📍 Plaza Antonia Guerrero.

Tuesday, January 2

CHRISTMAS BOOK FAIR
From December 15 to January 7
More than 8,000 books of all styles, especially children and young people, will be available to readers. The main characteristic of this fair is that 90 percent of the books do not exceed five euros. A cultural option for Christmas.
🕒 From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
📍 Plaza Antonia Guerrero.

Wednesday, January 3

CHRISTMAS BOOK FAIR
From December 15 to January 7
More than 8,000 books of all styles, especially children and young people, will be available to readers. The main characteristic of this fair is that 90 percent of the books do not exceed five euros. A cultural option for Christmas.
🕒 From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
📍 Plaza Antonia Guerrero.

THE ROYAL POSTMAN COLLECTS THE LETTERS ADDRESSED TO THE KINGS.
The Royal Mailbox will remain installed in Plaza Antonia Guerrero, where all the children of Estepona will be able to deposit their letters, addressed to His Majesties Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar.
🕒 From 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
📍 Plaza Antonia Guerrero.

Christmas and New Year in Estepona

Thursday, January 4

CHRISTMAS BOOK FAIR
From December 15 to January 7
More than 8,000 books of all styles, especially children and young people, will be available to readers. The main characteristic of this fair is that 90 percent of the books do not exceed five euros. A cultural option for Christmas.
🕒 From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
📍 Plaza Antonia Guerrero.

NEW YEAR CONCERT 2024 BY THE MALAGA PHILARMONIC ORCHESTRA (OFM)
under the direction of Maestro Florian Csizmadia. Concert to benefit the Unicorn Cultural Association. Tickets: €10 (+ booking fees) at www.tafestepona.com and at the box office, from two hours before the start of the show, until capacity is reached.
🕒 8:00 p.m.
📍 Felipe VI Auditorium.

Friday, January 5

CHRISTMAS BOOK FAIR
From December 15 to January 7
More than 8,000 books of all styles, especially children and young people, will be available to readers. The main characteristic of this fair is that 90 percent of the books do not exceed five euros. A cultural option for Christmas.
🕒 From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
📍 Plaza Antonia Guerrero.

CHILDREN’S PARTY WELCOMING THE THREE WISE MEN
The children of Estepona will enjoy a great party to welcome Melchor, Gaspar and Baltasar
🕒 11:00 a.m.
📍 Fairgrounds

THE THREE WISE MEN CAVALCADE
Melchor, Gaspar and Baltasar will arrive in Estepona from Egypt, loaded with thousands of toys and candies to distribute among the little ones and their families.
🕒 5:00 p.m.
📍 The carriages parade will start from Avenida de Andalucía, No. 1, and will end at the Orquidario Botanical Park, where children will be able to deliver their letters to the Three Wise Men of the East.

CAVALCADE OF THE KINGS
🕒 06:00 p.m.
📍 in Cancelada.

Christmas and New Year in Estepona

Saturday, January 6

CHRISTMAS BOOK FAIR
From December 15 to January 7
More than 8,000 books of all styles, especially children and young people, will be available to readers. The main characteristic of this fair is that 90 percent of the books do not exceed five euros. A cultural option for Christmas.
🕒 From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
📍 Plaza Antonia Guerrero.

Sunday, January 7

CHRISTMAS BOOK FAIR
From December 15 to January 7
More than 8,000 books of all styles, especially children and young people, will be available to readers. The main characteristic of this fair is that 90 percent of the books do not exceed five euros. A cultural option for Christmas.
🕒 From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
📍 Plaza Antonia Guerrero.

Christmas and New Year in Estepona

I wish you a great time in Estepona, lots of fun and enjoyment this season. And, of course, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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