San Pedro Alcantara Feria Celebrates Andalusian Spirit In Marbella – What’s On, When?

The Feria y Fiestas de San Pedro Alcantara, a ceremony honouring nan patron saint of this Marbella district, will toggle shape nan municipality into a immense thoroughfare statement until October 20. 

Held astatine nan expansive Recinto Ferial de La Caridad and spilling into nan lively streets of San Pedro’s centre, nan week-long show mixes historical Andalusian traditions pinch family-friendly fun, flamenco flair, and lively entertainment. Rooted successful nan town’s 19th-century cultivation heritage, nan feria offers a colourful operation of belief reverence, equestrian shows, and modern festivities, drafting locals and visitors alike to observe organization and culture.

The show kicks disconnected connected Tuesday, October 14, pinch a rousing opening pregón reside by flamenco vocalist Juanjo Alcantara astatine 9pm astatine Rotonda Maria del Carmen Alvarez Mora, followed by a dazzling lighting ceremony, a capacity by Juanlu Montoya, and nan coronation of nan feria’s royalty, including nan Reina, Rey, Damas, and Miss Simpatía. 

Wednesday, October 15, is “Dia del Mayor,” wherever seniors bask luncheons and dances tailored for those complete 60. 

The pursuing day, Thursday, October 16, celebrates “Dia de la Mujer” pinch flamenco performances and contests, spotlighting women’s contributions to section culture.

Biggest nosy originates Friday astatine nan San Pedro de Alcantara Feria

On Friday, October 17, nan feria hits its stride pinch daytime nosy and evening revelry. At 1.30pm, nan Day Fair opens successful nan municipality centre and Boulevard, offering thoroughfare entertainment, workshops, and family activities. At 5pm, a item of nan week takes spot pinch a equine parade and horse-drawn carriages starting astatine Calle Viento de Levante, winding done Pablo Ruiz Picasso, Lagasca, Andalucía, La Constitucion, Esteban San Mateo, Marques de Duero roundabout, Avenida Oriental, and Fuente Nueva, earlier concluding astatine Recinto Ferial La Caridad. Riders successful accepted Andalusian attire adhd elegance to this much-loved tradition. 

By 6pm, nan fairground’s attractions, including rides that tally precocious into nan night, travel alive. From 9pm, free concerts astatine nan municipal caseta and Auditorio characteristic section artists, flamenco, and pop/rock acts, including emerging talents for illustration Se Llama Copla finalists, while casetas hum pinch Sevillanas dancing and accepted cuisine for illustration pescaíto frito, of course, and rebujito.

Saturday, October 18, keeps nan power precocious pinch nan Day Fair resuming astatine 1.30pm, filling nan Boulevard pinch interactive exhibits, games, and unrecorded performances. At 6pm, nan fairground attractions reopen, mounting nan shape for a colourful parade of giants and cabezudos (big-head figures) astatine 6.30pm. This satirical procession, a family favourite, marches done Viento de Levante to Plaza de la Iglesia again, poking gentle nosy astatine section life. 

Evening concerts from 9pm astatine nan caseta and Auditorio whitethorn see stone aliases flamenco groups, pursuing nan week’s earlier acts for illustration Los Rebeldes and Mojinos Escozíos. A “Tarde Joven” younker area pinch DJs and modern euphony keeps nan younger crowd engaged, and fireworks whitethorn ray up nan nighttime sky.

The feria crescendos connected Sunday, October 19, pinch a intense wide and convoy for San Pedro, together pinch performances by Escuela de Flamenco Solera de Jerez and a “Noche Andaluza” tribute to Triana and Medina Azahara, positive equestrian contests. The ceremony concludes connected Monday, October 20, pinch a header performance by Melody astatine 11pm successful nan Auditorio, capped by a spectacular “Magia Visual” fireworks display.