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cultural
guide
2022
EN
index
january— p. 3 february— p. 4 march — p. 5
The Three Kings’ Parade Caldereros Lilaton
Start of the cider season Iñude eta artzainak Spring Race
San Sebastian Day (Tamborrada) Ulía Gymnastics International Race Dferia
Carnival Donostia Antzerki Sariaren
Theatre gala
april— p. 6 may— p. 7 june— p. 8
San Sebastian Half Marathon Dock of The Bay Saint John’s Eve
Film and Human Rights Festival SSMF San Sebastián Fashion Festival Txakoli event
Book Day (spring-summer) Women Triathlon
International Day of Dance Club de Creativos Onditz Oroituz Triathlon
Korrika Pocket Theatre Summer Courses at the University
Korner Festival: Culture & Football of the Basque Country
Horse races
Pasaia Itsas Festibala
Uda Tango
july— p. 9 august— p. 10 september— p. 11
Football: Donosti Cup Musical Fortnight Regattas: Bandera de la Concha
San Sebastian Regatta Semana Grande (Big Week) Zinemaldia - International
Film Festival
Jazzaldia: Jazz Festival Dantz festival
Euskal Jaiak – Basque Celebrations
San Sebastian - San Sebastian International Fireworks Competition
“Remonte pelota” singles
Cycling Classic Swim around the Island championship
Horse races Horse races Horse races
october— p. 12 november— p. 12 december — p. 13
San Sebastian Gastronomika International San Sebastian cross Euskera’s Day: Basque Language
Conference
Running: Behobia - San Sebastian Sagardo Apurua
Three-Beach Race Literaktum Feministaldia
Classical Salto 15K DSS “Remonte pelota” Doubles
Underwater Film Series
Horror and Fantasy Film Championship
Zurich Marathon San Sebastián
Festival Week Saint Thomas Fair
SSMF San Sebastián Fashion Festival Christmas Market
(autumn-winter)
Olentzero
San Silvestre Race
and year Concerts of the Orfeón Donostiarra
and the Orchestra of Euskadi
round — p. 12
Donostikluba
Euskal Dantzak
Tango
2
january
THE THREE KINGS’ PARADE
5 January
City centre
The day before Three Kings’ Day is one
of the most magical days of the year.
Melchior, Gaspar and Balthazar visit San
Sebastian to pick up letters from boys and
girls, followed by the traditional parade
through the city.
www.donostiakultura.eus
943 48 11 68
START OF THE CIDER
SEASON
12 January
Cider houses in San Sebastian
and Astigarraga
From mid-January to the end of April
Basque people’s favourite ritual is
the “txotx” season. To celebrate the
opening of the txotx a great party is
celebrated.
Astigarraga (Sagardoetxea)
www.sagardoa.eus
943 336 811
SAN SEBASTIAN DAY
(TAMBORRADA)
20 January
Citywide
San Sebastian’s biggest party of
the year kicks off at midnight on 19
January, when the sound of drums
begins to flood the city.
After months of rehearsing, over
drummer bands (tamborradas) take to
the streets to celebrate San Sebastian
Day.
Kids have their own tamborrada
on the morning of the 20th.
www.donostiakultura.eus
943 481 168
3
february
CALDEREROS
5 February
Citywide
True to tradition, the
caldereros (tinkers)
flood the streets in the days
leading up to Carnival, filling
San Sebastian with the sounds of
banging pots and pans.
www.donostiakultura.eus
943 481 168
IÑUDE ETA ARTZAINAK
6 February
Old Town and Gros district
Another traditional parade that
features nursemaids and shepherds.
The nursemaids parade with babies in
their arms while the shepherds court
them.
High society during the late nineteenth
and early twentieth centuries will also
be represented.
www.donostiakultura.eus
943 481 168
ULÍA GYMNASTICS
INTERNATIONAL RACE
6 February
Paseo de Zurriola
A flat 5 km or 10 km race that starts on
Zurriola Beach promenade.
www.10kgimnasticaulia.com
943 278 195
CARNIVAL
24 to 28 February
The carnival parades will take over the
city and fill the streets with colour and
rhythm.
Locals and visitors alike can enjoy an
extensive programme of exciting and
extravagant activities.
www.donostiakultura.eus
943 481 168
4
march
LILATON
6 March
Citywide
A popular 5 km race for women
which, after more than 20 years,
has become a reference point for
women’s sporting activities.
www.lilaton.es
943 21 53 54
DFERIA DONOSTIA ANTZERKI
14 to 17 March
SARIAREN GALA
Victoria Eugenia Theatre, 27 March
Principal Theatre and other
Every year, on 27th March, World
locations
Theatre day , the Donostia Theatre
Dferia is a trade fair that aims Award is given to the best play
to showcase the performing arts performed in the Basque language
market, bringing together agents in the city in the last year.
and presenting the latest Basque and www.donostiakultura.eus
international creations. 943 481 168
www.dferia.com
943 483 860
SPRING RACE
13 March
Every year, at the start of the
spring, Donostiarrak Sports Club
and the University of the Basque
Country (UPV/EHU) organise
this 10,000 metre race, offering
popular athletes a high-quality
www.luisperaltafoto.com
race designed for and by
runners.
www.donostiarrak.com
5
april
SAN SEBASTIAN
HALF MARATHON
3 April
Citywide
San Sebastian hosts a new edition of
its annual half marathon.
Athletes must run the traditional
21.097 kilometres on a course that runs
through the city centre.
www.mediadonosti.com
943 459 106 / 670 332 272
BOOK DAY HUMAN RIGHTS FILM
23 April
FESTIVAL
Plaza de Gipuzkoa 1 to 8 April
Victoria Eugenia Theatre
The Plaza de Gipuzkoa will once again and other locations
host Book Day, the perfect opportunity
to buy the latest bestsellers or all-time The Human Rights Film Festival is back to
classics. raise the public awareness and promote
A number of authors will be on hand the values of solidarity, justice and
in to sign copies of their books. equality, among others.
943 425 557 www.zinemaetagizaeskubideak.eus
943 481 975
KORRIKA
10 April
The 22nd edition of Korrika will end in
San Sebastián on April 10. In 11 days,
the runners will cover 2,500 kilometers
in support of the Basque language.
“Hitzekin” is the motto of this popular
and well-known race that will cross the
Basque Country.
www.korrika.eus
INTERNATIONAL DAY
OF DANCE
29 April
Victoria Eugenia Theatre
True to its philosophy, the XXIII
International Day of Dance Gala will
showcase a wide range of dance styles,
thanks to the altruistic collaboration of
dancers and companies, witha special
focus on the local performers and
companies.
www.donostiakultura.eus
6
may
DOCK OF THE BAY
From 2 to 7 May
Principal Theater and
Trueba Cinemas
Dock of the Bay, the musical
documentary film festival, KORNER FESTIVAL: CULTURE
reunites music and cinema & FOOTBALL
with screenings and concerts
in different spaces. From 30 May to 5 June
www.dockofthebay.es Korner aims to be that point of
677 742 220 intersection of two apparently separate
worlds: football and culture.
www.korner.eus
SSMF SAN SEBASTIÁN CLUB DE CREATIVOS
FASHION FESTIVAL
20 to 21 May
(SPRING-SUMMER) Kursaal Auditorium
The most representative event of
Unique professional forum. Three days
the Basque fashion industry takes
of talks, workshops and exhibitions,
place in emblamatic venues such as
ending with the National Creativity
the San Telmo Museum, Balenciaga
awards.
Museum and Tabakalera.
www.clubdecreativos.com
From 4 to 7 May
POCKET THEATRE
From 5 to 22 May
City’s districts
A sample of theatrical shows
of small and medium format.
The program brings together
various proposals that combine
music, humor, theater, magic or
monologues.
www.donostiakultura.eus
943 481 168
PASAIA ITSAS
FESTIBALA
26-29 May
Pasaia
The great festival of wooden
boats of heritage value, is the
most important international
maritime cultural event on the
Basque Coast.
https://pasaiaitsasfestibala.org
7
june
SAINT JOHN’S EVE WOMEN TRIATHLON
23 June 25 June
Citywide Concha beach and city center
The summer solstice is celebrated on 300 metres swimming in La Concha
Saint John’s Eve. Bay, 8 km flat cycling and the last 2 km
running.
Bonfires are lit across the city on this
night to keep evil spirits at bay and http://www.atleticosansebastian.com
bring good luck. 652 754 558
www.donostiakultura.eus
943 481 168
SUMMER COURSES AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF THE BASQUE
COUNTRY
June to September
Miramar Palace
Varied programme of courses, seminars,
workshops and conferences. There will be
a break in activities the 2nd and 3rd week
of August.
www.uik.eus
943 219 511
ONDITZ OROITUZ
TRIATHLON
26 June
Concha beach and the city districts
Swimming 1500m,
Cycling 38,5km,
Running 10km
http://www.atleticosansebastian.com
652 754 558
TXAKOLI DAY HORSE RACES
25 June June to September
Boulevard Donostia San Sebastian Racetrack
Tasting of txakoli wine from the The summer horse-racing
wineries registered as Getariako season kicks off in June with
Txakolina Designation races on different dates through
of Origin. September.
www.getariakotxakolina.com
943 14 03 83 www.hipodromoa.com
943 373 180
TANGO FESTIVAL
June - September
Milongas on the Boulevard, in Plaza
Easo and Plaza Cervantes on Sundays
in the summer.
8
july
FOOTBALL: DONOSTI CUP
3 to 9 July
Anoeta Mini-Stadium and 15
other locations
Over 200 teams from around the
world come together each year to
play in one of the best youth football
tournaments around. Six days of
intense matches in which thousands
of young players battle it out to reach
the final in Anoeta Stadium.
www.donosticup.com
943 467 954
SAN SEBASTIAN REGATTA SAN SEBASTIAN - SAN SEBASTIAN
CYLCLING CLASSIC
9 to 10 July
La Concha Bay 30 July
Boulevard (start and finish)
This international regatta features two
races. The first covers 32 miles and starts Emblematic race for cycling enthusiasts.
in Hendaye and ends in San Sebastian. Points scorable in the international
UCI Word Tour calendar.
The second stays in the city and takes
place entirely in La Concha Bay. www.gtxe.eus
943 460 540
www.regatamunilla.com
943 423 575
SINGLE FIN CLASSIC
2 July
Zurriola beach
Classic longboard surfing
competition that brings together
local surfers with longboarders of
different nationalities.
JAZZALDIA: JAZZ FESTIVAL
21 to 25 July
Plaza de la Trinidad, Kursaal
Conference Centre, La Zurriola
Beach and other locations
One of Europe’s biggest jazz festivals
takes over San Sebastian with massive
concerts, bands playing in the streets
and outdoor performances.
www.jazzaldia.eus
943 481 900
HORSE RACES : June to September · San Sebastian Racetrack · www.hipodromoa.com
9
august
MUSICAL FORTNIGHT
2 to 28 August
Kursaal Conference Centre,
Victoria Eugenia Theatre and
other locations
This is the oldest classical music
festival in Spain and one of the
oldest in Europe.
www.quincenamusical.eus
943 003 170
DANTZ FESTIVAL
Citywide
The Dantz Festival is an international
electronic and modern music event
that showcases a wide range of
cutting-edge music: from the most
experimental music to the most
danceable and contemporary music.
dantz.eu
INTERNATIONAL FIREWORKS SEMANA GRANDE
COMPETITION (BIG WEEK)
13 to 20 August 13 to 20 August
La Concha Bay Citywide
This is one of the biggest events during San Sebastian’s Semana Grande (Big
Semana Grande (Big Week). Week) will pack the city with concerts,
Firework experts from around the world rides for kids and countless activities
will compete each night to see who can scheduled throughout the week.
offer the most spectacular show. www.donostiakultura.eus
943 481 168
www.donostiakultura.eus
943 481 168
SWIM AROUND
THE ISLAND
Date depending on weather
and tides.
La Concha Beach
Adults 3km swimming. Children,
600m.
www.atleticosansebastian.com
Concha: 943 47 37 2
Bera-Bera: 943 21 53 54
HORSE RACES: June to September · San Sebastian Racetrack · www.hipodromoa.com
10september
EUSKAL JAIAK –
BASQUE CELEBRATIONS
3 to 11 September
Old Town
Cider Day will kick off this celebration
of Basque culture. Musical and sports
activities and the best Basque cuisine
are the main attractions.
www.donostiakultura.eus
943 481 168
REGATTAS: BANDERA
DE LA CONCHA
4 and 11 September
La Concha Bay
La Concha Bay will host the final rounds of
the Bandera de La Concha regatta over
the first two Sundays in September. The
qualifying rounds are celebrated on the
Thursday before the first Sunday of the
month.
www.donostiakultura.eus
943 481 168
“REMONTE PELOTA”
SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP
All month
A form of Basque pelota played
with a long handheld basket in the
Galarreta Pelota court.
www.oriamendi.eus
ZINEMALDIA -
INTERNATIONAL FILM
FESTIVAL
16 to 23 September
Kursaal Congress Centre, Príncipe
and Antiguo Berri Cinemas,
Victoria Eugenia Theatre,
Principal Theatre and Velodrome
San Sebastian turns into the world
capital of glamour during its
International Film Festival.
Outstanding films, exhibitions, and
retrospectives share the spotlight with
the famous film stars who visit the city
for the event.
www.sansebastianfestival.com
943 481 212
HORSE RACES: June to September · San Sebastian Racetrack · www.hipodromoa.com
11october
SAN SEBASTIAN THREE-BEACH RACE SSMF SAN SEBASTIÁN
GASTRONOMIKA CONFERENCE FASHION FESTIVAL
9 October (AUTUMN-WINTER)
2 to 5 October Ondarreta Royal Tennis Club (start
Centro Kursaal Elkargunea and finish) 19 to 22 de October
San Sebastian becomes the culinary centre San Sebastian’s three beaches are The most representative event of the
of Europe over this three-day event, which included in the course of this popular Basque fashion industry takes place
brings together hundreds of chefs and 10-km race that draws in almost 3,000 in emblamatic venues such as the San
culinary experts from across the world to participating runners. Telmo Museum, Balenciaga Museum
present their culinary innovations. cross3playas.com and Tabakalera.
The public will also be able to sample 943 451 757
exquisite products at the 200+ booths sets up
for the event
www.sansebastiangastronomika.com
943 410 857
CLASSICAL SALTO 15K DSS HORROR AND FANTASY FILM
FESTIVAL WEEK
16 October
City centre From 28 October to 4 November
Principal Theatre, Victoria Eugenia
The streets of San Sebastian’s city centre Theatre and Kursaal Congress
will turn into the course of the 15-km Centre
Popular Road Race Classic.
The Horror and Fantasy Film Festival
15ksansebastian.com Week will once again offer its unique
943 451 757 perspective on cinema with movie
marathons and parallel activities.
www.sansebastianhorrorfestival.eus
943 48 11 53
november
INTERNATIONAL RUNNING:
SAN SEBASTIAN CROSS BEHOBIA - SAN SEBASTIAN
6 November 13 November
San Sebastian Racetrack Behobia (start) / Boulevard (finish)
The San Sebastian racecourse will change The trail between Behobia and San
its activity for one day to host athletes Sebastian becomes the great Guipuzcoa
taking part in the Donostia International athletics fiesta. The race is 20 kilometres long
Cross Country Run. and last year’s edition had more than 20,000
participants.
krosdonostia.com
www.behobia-sansebastian.com
943 214 900
LITERAKTUM UNDERWATER FILM SERIES ZURICH MARATHON SAN
SEBASTIÁN
7 to 20 November 17 to 19 November
Cultural centers, museums and Principal Theatre (Calle Mayor) 27 November
theatres Anoeta Mini Stadium (start and finish
The Underwater Film Series offers a free film line)
A literature festival that spreads lyrics series that showcases life in the depths of the
and language styles throughout the sea. A classic trial for athletics enthusiasts that
city. covers 42.195 kilometres throughout the city.
www.ciclo.subacuaticasrealsociedad.com
www.literaktum.eus 650 091 972 https://zurichmaratonsansebastian.com/
943 48 11 52 / 943 48 28 18 943 47 43 41
12december
EUSKERA’S DAY: SAGARDO APURUA
BASQUE LANGUAGE
December long-holiday weekend
3 December Boulevard (Next to the kiosk)
Citywide
The freshly made cider is transported
Euskara, the Basque Language, is through the Urumea river to Donostia.
spoken everyday in Donostia, but Afterwards, a party is celebrated on the
December 3rd is a special day, it is The culture and customs of the cider.
International Day of Basque Language,
www.donostiakultura.eus
with a lot of different events organized
throughout the city.
www.sansebastianturismoa.eus
SAINT THOMAS FAIR OLENTZERO
21 December 24 December
Old Town, City Centre City center
and Gros district
Olentzero, a character in Basque
This traditional fair brings people together Christmas tradition, will greet the
to taste local artisan products such as children of San Sebastian before
txistorra, cheese, honey and vegetables. visiting each home to drop off
There will also be the traditional pig presents.
exhibition in the Plaza de la Constitución. www.donostiakultura.eus
www.donostiakultura.eus 943 481 168
943 481 168
“REMONTE PELOTA” FEMINISTALDIA CHRISTMAS MARKET
DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIP 1 December to 7 January
December
A form of Basque pelota played with Tabakalera The Buen Pastor Cathedral Square
a long, curved, handheld basket in and the Urumea riverside walk
the Galarreta Pelota court. Feminist culture festival that aims to give
Inspired by the Christmas markets in
www.oriamendi.eus visibility to all those women creators and
Europe, Gabonetako Azoka offers a wide
activists who work to alter meanings,
range of businesses, leisure spaces, its
question forms and depth, and tell new
programme of activities...
stories.
www.donostiagabonetakoazoka.eus
www.feministaldia.org 943 482 800
SAN SILVESTRE RACE
31 December
and year round
Plaza Easo (start and finish)
EUSKAL DANTZAK CONCERT SEASON
The last race of the year will pass through
the neighbourhoods of Antiguo, Gros, Traditional Basque ORFEÓN DONOSTIARRA
Centro and Amara to complete its route dances in Plaza Easo with In San Sebastián and nearby towns
of nearly 8 km. live music every Sunday www.orfeondonostiarra.org/es
morning. 943 422 239
www.sansilvestredonostiarra.com
634 592 614 ORQUESTA DE EUSKADI
www.euskadikoorkestra.eus
DONOSTIKLUBA 943 01 32 32
All year round
City’s districts TANGO
Electronic Music Festival. UDA tango on the Boulevard, Plaza Easo
and Plaza Cervantes on Sundays during the
www.dkluba.eus summer. The rest of the year, milongas in the
943 482 818 market premises in Antiguo on the first and
third Sunday of the month.
13events
basque culture and sport
culture festivals
The Three Kings’ Parade . . . . . . . . . 3 Ulía Gymnastics
San Sebastian Day International Race. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
(Tamborrada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Dferia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Spring Race . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Caldereros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Donostia Antzerki Sariaren gala. . 5
Lilaton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Iñude eta artzainak . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Human Rights Film Festival. . . . . . . 6
San Sebastian Half Marathon. . . . 6
Carnival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 International Day of Dance . . . . . . 6
Korrika. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Saint John’s Eve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Book Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Horse Races. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,9,10,11
Semana Grande (Big Week). . . . . . . 9
Korner Festival: Women Triathlon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Euskal Jaiak - Basque Culture & Football. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Celebrations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Onditz Oroituz Triathlon . . . . . . . . . 8
Dock of The Bay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Regattas: Bandera de Football: Donosti Cup . . . . . . . . . . . 9
La Concha. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Pocket Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
San Sebastian Regatta. . . . . . . . . . . 9
Sagardo Apurua. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 SSMF San Sebastián Fashion
Festival (spring-summer). . . . . . . . . 7 San Sebastian - San Sebastian
Saint Thomas Fair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Cylcling Classic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Pasaia Itsas Festibala. . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Olentzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Swim around the island. . . . . . . . . 10
Tango Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
“Remonte pelota” singles
Jazzaldia - Jazz Festival . . . . . . . . . 9 championship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Musical Fortnight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 3-Beach Race . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
International Fireworks Classical Salto 15K DSS. . . . . . . . . 12
Competition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
international San Sebastian
Dantz Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Zinemaldia - International Behobia - San Sebastian. . . . . . . . 12
Film Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Zurich Marathon San Sebastián. 12
SSMF San Sebastián Fashion “Remonte pelota” Doubles
Festival (autumn-winter). . . . . . . . 12 Championship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Horror and Fantasy San Silvestre Race. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Film Festival Week. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Literaktum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Underwater Film Series. . . . . . . . . 12
Feministaldia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
professional gastronomy and year round . . . . . . . 13
encounters · Concerts saison:
- Orfeón Donostiarra
Club de Creativos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Start of the cider season . . . . . . . . . 3 - Orquesta de Euskadi
Txakoli event. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - Tango
Korner Festival:
Culture & Football. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 San Sebastian Gastronomika · Donostikluba
SSMF San Sebastián Fashion Conference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 · Euskal Dantza
Festival (spring-summer). . . . . . . . . 7 Sagardo Apurua. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Summer Courses at the University
of the Basque Country . . . . . . . . . . 8
Christmas Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 additional cultural
Zinemaldia - International activities at:
Film Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
www.donostiakultura.eus
SSMF San Sebastián Fashion
Festival (autumn-winter). . . . . . . . 12 www.kursaal.eus
www.santelmomuseoa.eus
San Sebastian Gastronomika
Conference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 www.tabakalera.eu
www.victoriaeugenia.eus
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