La The city of Estepona is once again at the center of the Andalusian cultural agenda. with the celebration of the second edition of its Literary Festival (FLEST). Between June 27 and 29, the Mirador del Carmen Cultural Center It will host renowned authors, artists, and musicians of national and international renown. Following last year's success, the event promises a new opportunity for literature, art, and music to converge, open to all audiences.
With Free entry until complete seatsThe festival offers an opportunity to discover firsthand the work and thought of writers, musicians, illustrators, and cultural figures who will shape this summer's agenda on the Costa del Sol. The event also seeks to establish itself as a permanent and eagerly awaited event on the national literary calendar.
A high-flying start with big names
The programming opens with the presence of Megan maxwell, one of the most widely read romance novel authors in Spanish, joined by writer Sandra Miró for a book signing and discussion. The opening day concludes with the inauguration of the exhibition. 'Faceless', by Coco Dávez, which features guests such as the designer Palomo Spain, the gallerist Topaz Fresh and the singer Soleá Morente, who will also offer a concert to close the day.
Literature, music and art in the same space
For three intense days, The festival brings together very varied proposals: from presentations and book signings with authors such as Esther GarcÃa Llovet, Manuel Jabois, Elvira Sastre, Lara Moreno y Martin Bianchi, to concerts of Anni B Sweet y MarÃa Rodés. Debates and meetings will be promoted where topics related to the relationship between art and fashion, society and privacy, tradition and the future will be addressed, with the participation of multidisciplinary creative figures.
The participation of Juan Luis Arsuaga, renowned paleontologist, and of the philosopher and astrophysicist Juan Arnau, who will share their perspectives on the links between science, literature, and contemporary thought. In addition, there will be the presence of Luis Garcia Montero, , current director of the Cervantes Institute, and the poet Elvira Tailor, in a section dedicated to poetry.
Activities for all audiences and creative workshops
The festival maintains its commitment to inclusion, offering Activities and workshops for different interests and agesAmong them, the painting workshops, directed by Clara Cebrian, and one of ceramic printing by Abraham Menendez (Abe The Ape)In addition, the debates and lectures are complemented by book-signing sessions, facilitating close interaction between authors and readers.
On the musical side, the program is completed with performances by Soleá Morente on the opening night of the Malaga Anni B Sweet on Saturday and, as a closing, the concert of MarÃa Rodés Sunday. All of this will take place at the iconic Mirador del Carmen, a space that is becoming a cultural landmark in the region.
Sergio RamÃrez, Cervantes Prize winner, among the most anticipated voices
One of the highlights will be the intervention of Sergio Ramirez, a Nicaraguan writer who won the Cervantes Prize in 2017, whose talk will be one of the highlights of the program. The presence of such high-profile guests reflects the festival's commitment to quality and cultural diversity.
All meetings and concerts are designed to foster dialogue between disciplines and the public, creating a space for coexistence and reflection that transcends the traditional boundaries of a literary event. Free participation in the activities reinforces the goal of bringing art and literature to a wide audience and invigorating the summer in Estepona.
La second edition of the Estepona Literary Festival It continues to enrich the city's cultural programming and reaffirms its organizers' commitment to promoting reading and creativity, bringing together personalities from diverse fields to make Estepona a benchmark for contemporary artistic thought and creation.
