The last weekend of July is marked on the calendar with the patron saint festivities, when Manilva pays tribute to its patron saint, Santa Ana, with a full programme of activities throughout the day. Nearby, we remind you that the Casares Costa Fair is also taking place this weekend, with fairground rides for the little ones and free concerts all weekend long.
Friday 25 July 2025
Summer Dance Festival
This Friday, 25 July, Manilva will host a new cultural event as part of the programme designed by the Municipal School of Music, Dance and Theatre, with the essential collaboration of the Culture department of Manilva Town Hall.
This is the eagerly awaited Summer Dance Festival, an event that promises to move and surprise the audience with the work and dedication of the students and teachers of the dance department.
The show is directed by Fernando Antiñolo and will feature teachers Cristina Seguín and Eva Cabrera, who, together with their students, have carefully prepared a varied repertoire full of artistry.
On stage, the audience will be able to enjoy performances by music and movement students, as well as by the Sevillanas and Flamenco workshops at their different levels. A journey through the roots of Andalusian art, with the hallmark and freshness of local talent.
Casares Costa Fair
Concert by La Década Prodigiosa «Official Group» – 2025 Tour «40th Anniversary» at the Casares Costa Fairground this Friday 25 at 22:30 with their show «En tu fiesta me colé», which will take you back to the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s, and with free admission.
Saturday 26 July 2025
Feast Day of Santa Ana
The festivities will begin at 08:00 with the traditional reveille bands and street parades by the Charanga de Cádiz, which will travel through the main streets announcing the start of the celebration.
At 11:00, calle Mar will fill with fun for the little ones with traditional games, organised by the Cofradía de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores y Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno de Manilva, with the collaboration of the Festivals department.
The most solemn moment of the day will come at 19:30, with the Holy Mass in honour of Santa Ana, sung by the Choir of the Municipal School of Music in the church of Manilva. Afterwards, the image of the patron saint will be carried in procession through the main streets of Manilva, accompanied by the Municipal Music Band.
The evening will liven up from 22:30 with the grand performance «Se llama Copla, el reencuentro«, which will take place in calle Mar and will bring together well-known voices from the popular television programme.
To close the day, from 00:30 there will be music and dancing in calle Mar with live performances by the groups «Cat Forever» and «Los Alegrías», who will put the finishing touch to the day.
TRADITIONAL CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING ON SANTA ANA’S DAY
This Saturday, to mark the celebration of Manilva’s patron saint, Santa Ana, the Asociación de Cazadores «Los Madroñales», together with the Sports department, are organising a clay pigeon shooting competition at Finca Barrancón from 10:00.
Between 60 and 70 shooters will take part in the competition. Registration will take place on site.
Casares Costa Fair
The Casares Costa Fair continues to put a strong focus on live music and this Saturday, 26 July, it will feature one of the great legends of Spanish-language rock: Alejo Stivel, the emblematic voice of the legendary band Tequila.
The artist will perform his show as part of the «Muy Vivo Tour 2025», a journey through his greatest hits and unforgettable classics that marked generations. Songs such as «Salta», «Rock and Roll en la Plaza del Pueblo» and «Dime que me quieres» will ring out once again on the stage of the Casares Costa Fairground, from 22:30 and with free admission.
Sunday 27 July 2025
Casares Costa Fair
On Sunday 27 we can continue to enjoy the concert by Juanlu Montoya as part of his 2025 tour at the official marquee of the Casares fairground at 22:30, with free admission.
