German food, live music and a catch-up with friends, Estepona’s Oktoberfest is giving you a great excuse to get together and have some fun this October.
Estepona will host its four-day celebration from October 22 to 25, on the Paseo Maritimo around the Mirador del Carmen. Visitors can get stuck into German gastronomy and an exciting programme of entertainment, with pop, rock and a Queen tribute among the musical treats.
A taste of Germany on Estepona’s seafront
Munich’s Oktoberfest began as a royal wedding celebration in 1810, but you don’t need a flight to Bavaria to join the fun. Costa del Sol towns have been putting their own twist on the tradition this month, with Benalmadena’s Plaza de la Mezquita hosting four days of beer, German-inspired food and live music, Torre del Mar also joined the celebrations dancing and activities for different ages. Now it’s Estepona’s turn to keep the party going.
Oktoberfest forms part of the town council’s sharing cultures initiative, which encourages residents of different nationalities to meet and discover one another’s traditions.
Exciting musical line up
Thursday, October 22, gets under way musically with Dance & Dreams at 8pm. Queen fans can then look forward to Queen of Magic at 10pm, with a tribute performance dedicated to the iconic British band.
Friday, October 23, brings singer Eliza Handley to the stage at 8pm, followed by trio The Killer Rockets at 10pm.
Saturday, October 24, offers the fullest programme, beginning with Blue Solis at 3.30pm. DJ Toulalan takes over at 8pm, before Money Makers perform at 10pm.
Sunday, October 25, closes the musical programme with a second appearance by Eliza Handley at 3.30pm, perfect for an afternoon out rather than a later evening.
Opening hours and planning your visit
Thursday’s and Friday’s opening hours are 6pm to midnight. Saturday runs from noon to midnight, and Sunday opens at noon and finishes at 7pm.
Grab your friends and family and head out for a Bavarian festival of fun all weekend. Programme changes are possible, so checking before travelling is sensible, particularly for anyone coming specifically to see a favourite act. For all the information visit the Estepona Town Hall website.