Guide to the celebrations taking place on night of San Juan on the beaches of Malaga province

Noche de San Juan (the Night of San Juan) is undoubtedly one of the most special events of the year. The coastal municipalities of Malaga province are signing off preparations to celebrate the occasion in style. Monday, 23 June, will feature a wide range of activities: live music, firework displays, as well as the traditional burning of júas or effigies, which are similar to the British tradition of Guy Fawkes. Here is the programme for this year's San Juan.

The Antonio Banderas promenade on La Misericordia beach will be the centre of the celebrations in Malaga city. The activities, which include music, fireworks and the traditional burning of the 'júas', will begin at 10.30pm with the Electroduendes band at the Primero de Mayo roundabout. The traditional bonfire will also be held here. At midnight, the burning of the 'júas' will begin. Afterwards, there will be about 14 minutes of glorious fireworks from the pier of La Térmica. The orchestra will continue playing until 1am. More details

Torremolinos celebrates with 'moragas' (parties involving barbecues), specifically cooking sardines, musical performances and bars that will offer food and drink at popular prices. Behind one large 'moraga' is, once again, the Hermandad de Marineros Virgen del Carmen de la Carihuela brotherhood. The even will take place at 8.30pm, on the La Carihuela beach, in front of the La Zoca restaurant. The musical performance will be provided by Capitán Vinilo.

Attendees will be able to enjoy the traditional burning of 'júas' in a large bonfire that will be lit at midnight on the esplanade next to the children's playground on Calle Jacinto de Mesa. All the information here.

In Rincón de la Victoria, the celebration of the arrival of summer will take place on the beach of El Tajo, between 8pm and 2am. Among other activities, there will be a free open-air concert featuring local artists of different musical styles. More information.

El Cable beach will be the main stage for the Noche de San Juan in Marbella. Celebrations will start at 8pm, featuring a line-up of local DJs Mike Sierra and Enzo, cover band Star Ways Da Igual and DJ Cristian White. More information.

Torrox will start celebrating in the Plaza de la Concordia at 9.30pm. Live music will be provided by Coro Almedina, Coro Las Nieves and Ascen Núñez. There will also be the traditional descent to the river with torches at 11.45pm. At half past midnight, Javi Peloches will do a comedy show. The Torrox town hall will give away more than 1,000 traditional "roscas de San Juan" sweets to the attendees.

Burriana beach will once again be the setting for the traditional Noche de San Juan in Nerja. Councillor for popular traditions Elena Gálvez announced that the celebration will begin at 10pm with a performance by Grupo Al Alba. Exactly at midnight, the 'júa' will be burnt with a firework display. The music will then continue with Onda Sonora. All the information, here.

The music of Antonio José will fill the Noche de San Juan in Torre del Mar with rhythm. The beach of El Copo will become a magical place for this special night with a luxury programme, first-class performances and the fire of the 'júas'. "There will be a sardine skewers tasting, with more than 350 kilos of sardines. There will also be an award ceremony for the 'júas' contest, during which folk 'peñas' and bands from our town will participate, giving that traditional and magical touch to the night of San Juan, with a fireworks display," said deputy mayor of Torre del Mar and councillor for tourism Jesús Pérez Atencia. The evening will close with DJ Sau.

From midnight on Monday night, the San Francisco beach in Fuengirola will host the traditional fireworks display. Beforehand (9.30pm), the Punto y Aparte orchestra will perform on the stage set up on Calle Miguel Bueno, followed by Dúo Paco and Llina. The celebration is part of the Verbena de San Juan de El Boquetillo, which began on Saturday and will continue until Tuesday, and which, among other activities, will feature performances by María del Monte, Marisol Bizcocho and the chirigota del Selu (group that sings humorous and satirical songs). Meanwhile, local beach bars will also display live performances, alongside delicious food and drinks.

The Noche de San Juan in Mijas will be celebrated both in the village and in La Cala. Live music and the traditional burning of the 'júas' will be the main events of the shortest night of the year in the municipality of Mijas. Festivities will begin at 8pm, with live music in both urban centers. In addition, in Mijas Pueblo, there will be performances by the dance groups of Reme Fernández and Víctor Rojas. At exactly midnight, the traditional burning of the 'júas' will take place. In the village, celebrations will be organized by the Hermandad del Dulce Nombre de Jesús Nazareno, while in La Cala, local residents Pepa Jarillo and Obdulia Negrete will be in charge of the event.

La Rada beach, near the post office, will be the setting for the traditional celebration in Estepona. Events will begin at 9pm, with performances by DJs Monchi, Poyito, and FSC, followed at 10pm by concerts from singer Rasel and Sara (former member of the band Las Chuches).

Starting at 9pm, the 45th edition of the 'Quema de los Bigotes de San Juan' (burning of San Juan's moustache) competition will also take place, with the jury visiting each of the participating burnings. All of them will be located near the La Peseta monument. The 'juás' will be set alight at midnight, marking the start of San Juan, when, following an age-old tradition, locals gather on the beach to wet their feet.

The Benalmádena town hall will focus the Noche de San Juan in the Arroyo de la Miel neighbourhood. The lighting of the fair will be switched on at 10pm and the burning of the 'júas' will take place at midnight. At 1am, a fireworks display will be held in the area around Bil Bil Castle.

San Pedro Alcántara will celebrate the Noche de San Juan with live music by DJs Karlos Rubio, Dyne and Dani Torres and the band Alejados. The celebration will be held on the beach La Salida from 8pm onwards. Among the novelties this year is the workshop of the Casa de los Deseos, where the youngest attendees can write their wishes. More information.

The town of Algarrobo celebrates San Juan with a popular 'moraga'. The celebration will start at 9pm and will feature a performance by Aire Flamenco. The town hall of Algarrobo has also promised drinks for two euros, beers for 1.50 euros and soft drinks for one euro.