Estepona's Autumn Programme Unveiled: Music, Theatre, and Family Fun

Estepona's 'Vive sus Calles en Otoño' returns with a weekend of cultural and leisure activities, including live music, theatre, workshops, and family events

Residents and visitors in Estepona can look forward to a weekend packed with cultural and leisure activities as the 'Estepona, Vive sus Calles en Otoño' (Estepona Lives its Streets in Autumn) programme returns. Organised by the town hall, the initiative aims to bring a diverse range of events to different parts of the city for all ages.

The Culture and Fiestas Councillor, Macarena Diánez, presented the new edition of the programme on Wednesday 30 September. Activities are scheduled from Friday 9 October to Sunday 11 October, with events beginning each day from 19:00.

Friday 9 October: Micro-Theatre and Live Music

The programme kicks off on Friday 9 October at 19:00 with four micro-theatre performances in various public spaces. These small-format shows offer an immersive theatrical experience at Plaza San Francisco (19:00), Casa de las Tejerinas (19:30), Plaza Blas Infante (20:00), and Paseíllo-Calle Real (20:30).

Later that evening, the 'Love to Sing' choir will perform an autumn concert at the Mirador del Carmen at 19:30. This event is in aid of the Comedor Social Emaús. Tickets are priced at €10 and can be purchased by calling 628163977 or 659772448, at The Bookshop in Sabinillas, or at the venue, subject to availability.

At 20:00, guitarist and singer Steven Anderton will play live at Plaza Casa Cañada, next to the Castillo de San Luís. He will perform classic rock songs by artists such as Dire Straits, Santana, and Bruce Springsteen.

The evening concludes at 21:00 at the Parque Botánico Orquidario with the 'Magia Andaluza' Flamenco Show. Guitarist Salvador Andrades will perform his repertoire, accompanied by his group of singers, percussionists, and dancers.

Saturday 10 October: Escape Room, Jazz, and Seguridad Social

Saturday 10 October offers a variety of workshops and entertainment. At 11:00, the Biblioteca de Culturas Contemporáneas will host the 'Metamorfosis' painting workshop, led by painter Rubén Terriza. Attendance is free, with prior registration required via email at bcc@estepona.es.

The Centro Cultural Padre Manuel will host the 'Universo Mágico' Escape Room from 11:00 to 21:00. This immersive activity includes an hour of themed board games before the escape challenge. Groups of up to eight people per hour can register via a Google Form link provided by the town hall.

A hand-painted jewellery creative workshop, run by María Rupa of 'Arte un plan', will take place at the Antiguo Centro de Adultos on Calle Terraza. Sessions are limited to 25 people and are scheduled for 18:00 and 19:00. Free registration is available by emailing arteunplan@gmail.com, stating identity, contact details, and preferred session time.

For those seeking an active challenge, a Gymkhana starts at 19:00 from Plaza Antonia Guerrero. Team registration begins at 18:00 at the departure point.

In the evening, the Plaza del Reloj will host the Joaquín Castellano Jazz Quartet at 20:30, performing their 'Entre el Mar y el Jazz' concert. The quartet features composer and pianist Joaquín Castellano, Estefano Tomaselli on saxophone, Emilio Márquez on double bass, and José Luis Gómez on drums.

At 21:00, Rafael Álvarez, 'El Brujo', presents his monologue 'Iconos o la exploración del destino' at the Teatro Auditorio Felipe VI. Tickets for this performance are available at teatroestepona.com.

The highlight of Saturday's music programme is a concert by the legendary Spanish group Seguridad Social at 22:00 in Plaza del Ajedrez. The band, nearing 45 years on stage, continues to deliver rock performances as part of one of the country's most successful tours.

Sunday 11 October: Marathon, Trampolines, and Opera

Sunday 11 October begins early with the I Estepona Jardín Costa del Sol Marathon at 08:15. This 'Boutique Marathon' is limited to 2,000 runners and also includes the V Half Marathon. Registration is open at maratoncostadelsol.com, with the race starting from the Estadio Municipal de Atletismo.

Families can enjoy the 'City Jump' trampoline park at the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos from 10:00 to 13:00 and 16:00 to 19:00. The town hall has made 1,200 invitations available for Sunday 11 October. These can be collected from the Centro Cultural Padre Manuel from Monday 5 to Wednesday 7 October, between 10:00 and 12:00. There is a limited quota for each one-hour pass per family, with a maximum of 150 people per session.

At 20:00, soprano Klaudya will present her show 'Renacer', a tribute to persistence, at the Teatro Auditorio Felipe VI. Klaudya, a winner of Televisión Española's 'Aria: Locos por la Ópera' competition, will perform a programme blending opera, Spanish song, and zarzuela. Free invitations (maximum two per person) can be downloaded from teatroestepona.com from Monday 5 October at 11:00.

The weekend concludes at 21:00 in Plaza del Reloj with 'Coplas que van y vienen', a tribute to the iconic singer-songwriter Carlos Cano by Juan Santamaría. The Ayamonte-born singer is known for his fusion of copla, fado, and flamenco.