This July, the picturesque town of Coin will transform its Auditorio del Parque Leonor Princesa de Asturias into the ultimate base for summer nightlife.

The third edition of the local festival, Noches con Encanto (“Nights of Charm”), is coming to you with an eclectic wave of live entertainment. Presented by Coin’s Mayor, Francisco Santos, and Councillor for Festivities, Juani Bernal, the event is jam packed to the brim with a fun mix of live music, comedy, and tradition that draws crowds from neighbouring Alora and Cartama.

Retro and viral pop culture

The festival kicks off by bursting straight into global youth culture with a high-energy tribute production of the K-Pop Demon Hunters. The energy then completely flips into pure musical nostalgia with the expanded Festival de los 80′, 90′ y 2000. This massive throwback event gathers the biggest pop and dance anthems from the turn of the millennium, turning the open-air auditorium into a giant retro party. Once the main session wraps up, resident favourite DJ Ricardo del Toro takes over the decks, keeping the crowd dancing into the early hours with live club mixes and modern mashups.

Laugh-out-loud comedy and local rock tributes

A big dose of humour is thrown into the mix with La Noche es Comedia, a stand-up showcase hosted by popular Spanish sitcom favourites Macarena Gomez and Nacho Guerreros. Then in contrast, the festival’s most emotionally charged event is the Festival de la Luna, featuring a headline performance by the legendary Spanish rock band 091. Organised in joint effort with local neighbours, the concert is a memorial tribute to Fali, a beloved and well-known Coin resident. The auditorium grounds will feature community led activities and local food trucks, delivering a family community feel with a rock edge

Grand Flamenco Finale with the fantastic Morente Legacy

Closing celebrations on a traditional Spanish note is the Festival Flamenco Pepe de la Isla. Co-produced with the local flamenco cultural association, this spectacular finale brings the varied festival to a close.

Dates and the details

The festival runs on select dates between July 2 and July 31, 2026. Doors generally open at 8pm, with ticket prices starting from €20.00 for the retro club night and scaling up to around €33.00 for the headline concert dates. Tickets, more information and full scheduling are available online via the Coin Town Hall website.

Action cameras rolled across the decks of a luxury yacht in Puerto Banus this week as Marbella resident Matt Nuttall brought fiery energy to his latest film role. Behind the camera, Craig David Dowsett, a cult movie-maker with a growing following for his gritty independent action thrillers, directs the project. He has become widely celebrated in recent years for titles like “Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey” and “Bigfoot: Primal Fear”.

Behind the scenes on the Malex superyacht

Matt Nuttall invited Euro Weekly News to witness the early morning filming for the new Craig David Dowsett movie Retribution. The Malex, kindly donated my Martin, and moored near the old Torre de Control in Puerto Banus, had only Matt’s unmistakable Manchester accent ringing out with colourful expletives from the top deck, alerting to where the shoot was taking place. Adding to the vital scene shoot were actor/producer Franky Lankester, famed for the Rise of the Footsoldier series, co-producing this movie, and actress Chayenna.

Craig David Dowsett was directing the sequence from behind the camera on a whistle-stop mission to Spain. Matt hurled his phone in a fit of on-screen rage while military-grade prop rifles and pistols rested on a nearby table beside a copy of this newspaper. Production captured multiple takes under the intense early heat of one of the season’s hottest days so far.

The plot centres on betrayal and violent revenge.

Retribution follows Priest, a former special forces operative betrayed by his partner and left for dead during an operation against an illegal arms network. Priest returns with a mission of total destruction aimed at the gangs and his former ally. Matt plays one of the lead arms-smuggling gang members, one with violence on his mind. His character faces disruption when Priest’s rampage in the UK delays key deliveries.

Dowsett confirmed plans to return to Banus in August for some intense fight sequences. Matt will then travel to the UK for scenes where his character hunts answers and confronts rivals directly.

Puerto Banús delivers perfect conditions for cinema.

Matt Nuttall praised the location’s advantages. “Banus is great. There are things filmed here all the time that no one knows about. In terms of location and the weather, it’s perfect. You can film here all year round, more or less.”

Craig David Dowsett echoed the sentiment. “It’s a great venue. We were here this morning at 7.30am, got some scenes done, and woke the neighbours up.”

Production continues with additional B-roll footage around Marbella. Teams will capture scenes in luxury vehicles and gather establishing shots to emphasise the area’s upscale character.

Director balances global commitments

After filming, writer/director Craig David Dowsett departed again for London before crossing the Atlantic for appearances at ComicCons in Tennessee, Maine, South Carolina, Las Vegas, and Germany.

Matt Nuttall expressed strong support for increased film activity on this coast. He talked of its strong history as a production destination and hopes more projects choose the area so performers can work closer to home.

Local support boosts the production.

This project highlights ongoing interest in the Costa del Sol for international and independent cinema. Production teams continue to explore further opportunities across Marbella and surrounding spots for future scenes.

Audiences can expect high-octane action mixed with local flavour when Retribution reaches screens. Matt Nuttall’s commitment to filming in his adopted home adds authentic connection to the story’s Spanish connections.

In a blend of athleticism and community solidarity, the coastal municipality of Puerto de Mazarron is preparing to host a major sports event this summer, all in benefit of a charity. On Saturday, August 15, the local Varadero del Muelle at the fishing port will be transformed into a sporting arena for the “Kick Boxing por la vida” event, or “Kickboxing for Life.” This event will bring together professional fighters, fans, friends, and families, all under a shared goal: raising funds to support the fight against cancer.

Martial arts stars unite for a vital cause

The event will officially kick off at 8:00pm and is being organised by TitansFit Fight Events, in collaboration with the Town Council of Mazarron. This promises an action-packed lineup featuring multiple categories of the sport, including Kickboxing, K-1, and Mixed Martial Arts. The athletes participating in the event will come from all across Spain, including competitors linked to the team of Nico Medina, a well-known name in the fighting sphere, with connections to the sporting circle of UFC champion Ilia Topuria.

Alas de Esperanza: Helping vulnerable neighbours with cancer in the community

All proceeds from this vibrant and thrilling sporting event will go directly to the Asociación Alas de Esperanza (the Wings of Hope Association), a local group dedicated to supporting those in the community affected by cancer. The charitable heart of the event brings a whole new meaning to the word “fight,” merging this exciting sport with the battle against cancer, which is estimated to affect or have affected tens of thousands of people in the Region of Murcia. With a charitable purpose, this event will benefit countless people in the region.

How to get tickets for this special sporting event

General seating will be priced at €15 if the tickets are bought in advance, and €20 directly at the box office, whereas ringside seats will be €20 in advance and €30 at the box office, and VIP access will be available for €30 in advance, and €40 at the box office.

Under the slogan “United Against Cancer,” organisers urge locals and tourists alike to come out in Puerto de Mazarron, enjoy the spectacle, and make every punch count.