Foreign Residents Day in Estepona

Every spring, Estepona hosts Foreign Residents’ Day, an event dedicated to promoting coexistence among people of different nationalities who live in the town. Held at Parque del Calvario, the celebration brings together dozens of groups that showcase their countries through traditional food, crafts, and cultural displays.

The event features a full schedule of live music, traditional dances, performances by local dance schools, and activities for all audiences. It also includes public recognition of outstanding residents for their social involvement and long-term participation in community life.

This is an opportunity to learn more about the customs of those who form part of Estepona’s social fabric, in an open, inclusive, and multicultural environment.

Foreign Residents’ Day in Estepona 2025

On Saturday, April 26, 2025, Estepona will host a new edition of Foreign Residents’ Day, an event aimed at strengthening coexistence among residents of different nationalities living in the town. The celebration will take place from 12:00 to 20:00 in Parque del Calvario and will feature 25 stands representing various countries.

Throughout the day, attendees will have the chance to explore traditions, cuisine, and handcrafted products from countries such as Germany, Argentina, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Spain, the United States, France, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Morocco, Mexico, Nordic countries, Paraguay, Poland, the United Kingdom, Romania, Switzerland, Ukraine, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

The event will include live music and dance performances by international artists and local dance schools. It will also feature the presentation of the Foreign Resident of the Year award, which in 2025 will be given to Johnny Cuéllar (Bolivia), Carlos Stieffel (Argentina), and Teresa Rocío Mateos Torras (Mexico).

The event is organized by Estepona Town Hall and also includes a new initiative called Sharing Cultures, an annual project that promotes the integration of foreign residents through cultural activities.

Program Schedule – Foreign Residents’ Day

• 12:00 h – Opening of the event
• 12:10 h – Performance by the Dance School La Milana, directed by Gemma
• 12:30 h – Flamenco performance by the SoloFlamenco School, led by Ana Guerrero
• 13:00 h – Belgian songs performed by Kathy Lorenz
• 13:30 h – Municipal Dance School with Mariví Rodríguez and Claudia Ramírez “La Maravilla”
• 13:50 h – Mexican music performance by Ana Cintrano
• 14:10 h – Celtic music by Los Band O’Leros
• 14:30 h – Presentation of the Foreign Resident of the Year award
• 15:00 h – Live performance by Pregonero Blues
• 15:30 h – Chilean cumbia by Luis Arellano
• 16:00 h – Scandinavian music by Snaps Melodies & Quiz
• 16:30 h – Line dancing with Doña Julia
• 17:00 h – Bolivian performance by the group Qory Songos X Siempre, featuring Clemente Pinto and Nélida Ramírez
• 17:30 h – Argentinean folk music by the group Tinkunaco
• 18:00 h – Paraguayan dance performance by Mburukuya Potý
• 18:30 h – Ukrainian cultural performance by the association Prosvita
• 19:00 h – Venezuelan salsa by the singer H
• 19:30 h – Music session with DJ