Estepona Hosts the 2nd Literary Festival with Renowned Cultural Figures
The Mirador del Carmen Cultural Center will be the venue for this multidisciplinary event from June 27 to 29.
Estepona will host its 2nd Literary Festival from June 27 to 29, featuring prominent figures such as the Cervantes Prize winner Sergio Ramírez, Megan Maxwell, Elvira Sastre, and paleontologist Juan Luis Arsuaga. The event will take place at the Mirador del Carmen Cultural Center, offering free activities for all tastes.
The 2nd Estepona Literary Festival (FLEST) will take place from June 27 to 29 at the Mirador del Carmen Cultural Center, an event that, following the success of its first edition, is set to be a cultural landmark for the town and the Western Costa del Sol. This new edition promises a varied program that includes talks, workshops, exhibitions, and concerts, featuring renowned writers, illustrators, journalists, and musicians.
Some of the most anticipated names include the Cervantes Prize winner Sergio Ramírez, bestselling romantic novelist Megan Maxwell, poets Elvira Sastre and Luis García Montero, and paleontologist Juan Luis Arsuaga. The program will also feature journalists like Manuel Jabois and Esther García Llovet, alongside a series of activities suitable for all audiences, from art workshops to live concerts.
This event will not only attract local residents but also tourists interested in culture and the arts. The Mirador del Carmen Cultural Center is thus becoming one of the main cultural spaces on the Costa del Sol for hosting high-level artistic events. Additionally, the festival will enhance Estepona’s reputation as a cultural and artistic destination.
The first edition of FLEST, held in 2024, was a great success, attracting over 2,000 attendees. The event has become an important cultural fixture in the region’s calendar, reflecting positive feedback from both the public and participants.
Estepona's mayor, José María García Urbano, emphasized the significance of the festival as a demonstration of the town’s commitment to culture and the arts. “Estepona has become a cultural reference point in the province of Málaga thanks to events like this, which enrich our cultural offerings and invigorate the city,” he said. He also highlighted the importance of having a venue like the Mirador del Carmen Cultural Center to host such high-profile events.
Programming for the 2nd FLEST Literary Festival 2025
The festival will kick off on Friday, June 27, with the opening of the exhibition 'Faceless' by artist Coco Dávez, which will be displayed on Terraza Street. The day will continue with a literary meeting with Megan Maxwell, who will discuss her career and her work ‘Diálogos frente al mar’. At 11:00 PM, Soleá Morente will perform the first concert of the festival.
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On Saturday, June 28, activities will begin at 12:00 PM with a painting workshop by Clara Cebrián, followed by a discussion on ‘Art and fashion: all the parties of tomorrow’, led by Palomo Spain and Topacio Fresh. In the afternoon, there will be various literary encounters, including talks with writers Esther García Llovet and Manuel Jabois. The day will conclude with a concert by Anni B Sweet.
Sunday, June 29, will be another busy day. At 12:00 PM, illustrator Abe The Ape will offer a ceramic stamping workshop, while philosopher Juan Arnau will give a talk on his book ‘La meditación soleada’. At 1:00 PM, Juan Luis Arsuaga will engage in a conversation with journalist Marta Fernández about his literary project. In the evening, there will be several talks, including one by Sergio Ramírez, who will share his experience as a Cervantes Prize winner. The day will end with a concert by María Rodés.
Entry to all activities is free until capacity is reached. Estepona once again demonstrates its commitment to culture by offering residents and visitors a unique opportunity to enjoy literature, music, and the arts at an event that promises to be one of the most prominent cultural occasions on the Costa del Sol.