La Térmica Village Brings Free Open-Air Culture to Estepona

Estepona's Plaza del Ajedrez will host a day of live music, creative workshops, art, and a design market on Saturday 7 November, organised by Estepona Town Hall

This Saturday, residents of Estepona can enjoy a free day of culture in the heart of the city. La Térmica Village, an itinerant cultural project, will bring live music, creative workshops, art, and a design market to the Plaza del Ajedrez.

Organised jointly with Estepona Town Hall, the event runs from 12:00 to 20:00 on Saturday 7 November. Access to the Plaza del Ajedrez is free and open to the public. This event is part of the 2026 edition of La Térmica Village, a project from La Térmica, the contemporary cultural creation and production centre of the Málaga Provincial Council.

What to Expect

Music will be a central feature of the day, with styles ranging from jazz and alternative rock to dream rock, contemporary R&B, and electronic sessions. Alongside the music, a programme of participatory activities for all ages will include workshops and creative dynamics. A market zone offering artisan products and other items will also be open throughout the day.

Programme Highlights

Music

• 13:00 – 15:00 · DJ MODERNO
• 15:00 – 16:00 · CHINACHINACHINA
• 16:00 – 17:00 · CARMEN LANCHO
• 17:00 – 18:00 · POLARNOVA
• 18:30 – 20:00 · DEPRESIÓN SONORA

Workshops

• 12:30 - 19:30 · Charm bar
• 12:30 - 19:30 · Arte en movimiento
• 13:00 - 14:30 · Experimentos locos (1.5h)
• 13:00 - 14:30 · Ecosistemas autosuficientes (2h)
• 13:30 – 15:00 · Personalización de Tote Bag (1.5h)
• 17:00 – 18:30 · Ecosistemas autosuficientes (1.5h)
• 17:30 - 19:00 · Crea tu propio monedero de cuero

Activity

• 12:30 – 18:30 · Taller de acción urbana y estructuras efímeras- Darko

Featured Artists

DJ MODERNO is one of the most active and established indie-electronic DJs in Spain, with over 20 years of experience. He has performed at major clubs and festivals such as FIB, Sonorama, Cooltural Fest, and La Térmica, and is a resident DJ in reference venues in Madrid. His sets combine indie pop/rock, alternative music, and electronic sounds, creating live mashups. Since 2020, he has also worked as a producer, having released two albums. His latest work, 'Astronautas en Madrid', has over a million streams on Spotify. He performs more than 200 sets annually, known for his dynamic, danceable, and audience-adapted sessions.

CHINACHINACHINA is a Málaga-based musical trio consisting of Annie, Juande, and Javier. Their sound blends dream rock, contemporary R&B, electronic touches, and jungle rhythms. Their debut album, 'dive in / breathe out', produced with John Foyle and Mucky, defines a broad, hypnotic sonic style in tracks like 'Not Anymore', 'skin', and 'Blind Eyes'. Influences include artists such as London Grammar, Darkside, and The xx. This release has gained national media attention, featuring on Radio 3, Primavera Sound, and Jenesaispop playlists. They have also been highlighted in lists of emerging artists for 2026.

CARMEN LANCHO has pursued an unconventional path, consistently linked to music. She sang in choirs for over a decade before finding jazz as her refuge and means of expression. Her artistic transformation occurred when she began writing in Spanish, a process she describes as almost therapeutic, allowing her to embrace her voice without filters or pretensions. Known for her sensitivity and openness, she has captivated audiences and is currently working on her next release.

POLARNOVA, formed in 2020, is an international rock band with members from three nationalities. Their sound features British-inspired melodies, modern textures, and powerful rhythms. In a few years, they have established themselves as an emerging alternative rock act, performing at venues like Brisa Festival, Sala Shoko, Changó, Trinchera, and Loco Club. Their dynamic live shows led them to accompany The Reytons and The K’s on their 2025 European tour and to participate in the semi-finals to represent San Marino in Eurovision. They are currently working on new material due for release between 2026 and 2027.

DEPRESIÓN SONORA is the musical project of Marcos Crespo, born in Vallecas in 1997. His songs explore the anxieties, worries, and disillusionment of a generation marked by hyper-productivity and the digital environment, using a post-punk sound with lo-fi influences. The project began introspectively during the 2020 lockdown with his debut EP and the track 'Ya no hay verano'. It quickly gained traction after the release of 'Historias tristes para dormir bien' (2021) and his conceptual debut album 'El arte de morir muy despacio' (2022). Following collaborations with artists like Carolina Durante and Javiera Mena, the release of the EP 'Makinavaja' (2024), and sold-out tours in Spain, Latin America, and the United States—alongside appearances at festivals such as Coachella, Primavera Sound, and Vive Latino—he is preparing his new album, 'Los Perros No Entienden Internet', for autumn, preceded by the tracks 'La Balada de los Perros' and 'Me Va la Vida en Esto'.