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The Placeto 2018 , an unrepeatable year • Fe s t i v a l s , c o n c e r t s a n d w o r l d c l a s s m u s i c e v e n t s • Unparalleled sporting events and championships • A fascinating cultural history • Film, theatre, design, literature and art complete the experience
MUSIC GASTRONOMY 6 16 MTV EMAs 2018 The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Bilbao BBK Live Music Festival BIME, music conference, festival and trade fair The Place Musika-Música, International Music Festival Getxo International Jazz Festival BOS, the Bilbao Symphony Orchestra Mundaka Festival - The basque music and cook and much more!!! to SPORTS BE BASQUE ARTS 18 24 34 European Rugby Champions Aste Nagusia Guggenheim Museum Bilbao Challenge Cup Bilbao Museum of Fine Arts Basque FEST Bilbao Triathlon Getxophoto Durangoko Azoka Gutun Zuria Bilbao Night Marathon Last Monday, Gernika FIG Punta Galea Challenge Saint Thomas Fair Gau Zuria Bilbao-Bilbao Classic Cycle Tour Fun & Serious Game Festival Day of the Magdalena Bilbao MendiTrail Begira Photo Day of the Geese in Lekeitio Bilbao Downhill Getxoarte International Cup 8 Mays, Festival in Orduña La Encartada This card will save you time and money when La Vuelta 2018 Zapato Azule in Ondarroa JA! Bilbao planning your stay in Bilbao-Bizkaia, offering discounts on public transport and at museums, USEFUL INFO events, restaurants, shops and other leisure facilities. Request a card from any tourist office or at: CINEMA ON STAGE 42 46 www.bilbaoturismo.net Zinebi ABAO-OLBE Cover: BIME Bilbao Mendi Film Festival Portugalete International Folklore Festival Addresses, telephone numbers, Published: January 2018. Second edition Zinegoak Bilboko Kalealdia links... keep up to date 50 Publisher: Bilbao Bizkaia be Basque Fant BAD Sail in Festival Umore Azoka Leioa Content production: Bell Comunicación Invisible Film Festival Arrigorriaga International Photographs: Bilbao Tourism Archives, Biscay Tourism, Basquetour, Hazi, Bell, Clown Festival Gonzalo Azumendi, Pedro Muñoz, Quintas Fotógrafos, Gemma Arrugaeta, Mitxi, Bilbao Seriesland Martín Fotógrafo, Bilbao Basket, CC by-3.0-ES 2012/EJ-GV/Irekia-Gobierno Vasco/ Mikel Arrazola, ABAO-OLBE © E. Moreno Esquibel, CC Amélie Nollet, CC Zawp, CC Hacería, CC Infameless and others. Printing: Grafilur/D.L. BI-0065-2015/2.000
Place The 2018, an appointment to with the show 4 5 2018 Maybe, as you read these pages, it doesn't mean anything. Maybe, for you, it’s just another calendar, another number. That’s why we want to share our enthu- siasm with you and invite you to discover Bilbao-Bizkaia; we want you to take 125 part in each and every one of the upcoming events; to feel part of Bilbao; to feel part of Biscay. We want you to sing and dance at all of our music festivals; whether they take URTE · YEARS place in summer or autumn, whether they are outdoor events or in a closed venue. We want you to have the opportunity to enjoy international stars, to be able to brag about seeing the MTV awards live. BISCAY We want you to run, swim and ride a bike; to discover rugby and immerse BRIDGE yourself in the tradition of this sport. We want you to welcome the world’s best restaurants on the red carpet, to raise your arms and give our Marijaia a big hug, to discover Basque culture at fairs and festivals and to celebrate the 125th Biscay Bridge anniversary of the Biscay Bridge. We want you to enjoy 2018’s Best European City; we want this to be your jour- ney, to be our greatest year. Do you dare share it?
MUSIC The Place to A GOOD ! NEW ARCHITECTURE IDEA Looking towards a rejuvenated city Guggenheim Museum Bilbao After so much adrenalin and having had the pleasure of listening to the best international 6 artists, you’re sure to want to discover the “new” 7 Bilbao. Will you join us? Having just celebrated its 20th anniversary, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao has managed to take the city in a new di- rection and is now at the centre of a contempo- rary and innovative architectural puzzle. In the surrounding areas, we can see important build- ings such as the Euskalduna Conference Cen- tre, the Iberdrola Tower and Azkuna Zentroa, and we can photograph inspirational works by important sculptors such as Louise Bourgeois, Jeff Koons, Chillida and Oteiza. Where: Bilbao B ilbao is the city that has been chosen to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Main Venue: BEC! MTV Europe Music Awards. Awarding the year's biggest hits and with perfor- Date: from 1 to 4 November mances by the world’s most important artists, the MTV EMAs 2018 will take place on Sunday 4 November at the Bilbao Exhibition Center (BEC!) and will be trans- mitted live on the MTV channels and its digital platforms. Furthermore, in the days leading up to the big event, Bilbao will become the music The Azkuna Zentroa multi-purpose venue capital and will become immersed in a wide range of activities. Are you ready to stroll through the city with today’s biggest stars? info mtv.es
The Place to MUSIC Where: Bilbao Main Venue: Kobetamendi Date: 12, 13 and 14 July A Our beaches GOOD IDEA ! A luxury from Monday to Sunday the After non-stop dancing, shouting and jumping at Kobetamendi, we can’t think of a better way to relax Show than taking a dip in the sea at our beaches or hav- ing a drink while contemplating beautiful sea views. 8 9 Plentzia, Gorliz and Arrigunaga are the perfect beach- es to enjoy the calm sea. And if you want to surf and practice other water sports, Barinatxe - La Salvaje, has just begun Bakio and Mundaka are ideal. W ithout a doubt, July is the month of Bilbao BBK Live. Estab- lished as one of the best national and international music fes- tivals, every year it welcomes thousands of music fans. Headline acts such as The Killers, Muse, Depeche Mode, Die Antwoord and The Black Keys have already rung out across the different stages located at Mount Cobetas during this three-day festival. Gorillaz, The Ba rina txe (S opela ) XX, The Chemical Brothers, alt-J, Bomba Estéreo, David Byrne and Temples will do the same in 2018. We can’t wait to hear them live! Furthermore, and with a capacity for 15,000 people, Kobetmandi Park (easily reached by public transport from Bilbao's main Termibus bus/ coach station, in San Mamés) offers the possibility of camping. Festival goers therefore have the option of buying tickets along with access to the camp site. So there you have it, a good sleeping bag and the songs of your favour- ite bands in your head are all you need to enjoy Bilbao BBK Live. We’ll see you there! info bilbaobbklive.com
The Place to MUSIC Main Venue: BEC! and other Bilbao venues Talks, round table discussions, debates, conventions, Month: end of October presentations, a trade fair and training are the ingredi- ents that make up this international conference for the Autumn music industry in Spain. Aimed at professionals and NotEs music lovers alike, with the participation of accredited speakers: music producers and promoters, associations and institutions and a wide range of companies from the fields W of communication, market- ho said that there’s no place for festivals in autumn? ing, technology, videogames, In Biscay we’re lucky to have one of the best festivals leisure, fashion and current in Europe! The BIME Festival is divided into BIME PRO, trends. BIME CITY and BIME LIVE. 10 11 During the month of October, music will fill the streets of Bilbao to introduce the future stars on the Franz Ferdinand national and international scene. The city’s most representative venues: Kafe Antzokia, Azkena, Stage Live, Shake, Bilborock, La Ribera, El Balcón de la Lola, Hika Ateneo, Residence and Coppola, among others, Year after year, the different stages at the Bilbao Ex- will bear witness to the hits that will soon ring out at hibition Centre (BEC!) receive the best national and the big festivals. international artists. Many of them will also present their new music releases and will perform exclusive- Each year a total of 40 acts join the line-up, and the ly in Spain. Franz Ferdinand, The Prodigy, Royal Blood, free gigs take place over two consecutive days. Imagine Dragons, Crystal Fighters and Belako have al- Are you ready to experience the shows on offer in ready taken part in BIME Live, making it one of the best 2018? festivals during this time of the year in Europe and the most Technological Festival of 2017, according to the Fest Awards. info bime.net
The Place to MUSIC Musika-Música International Music Festival Fill your soul with music composed by geniuses Where: Bilbao Main Venue: Euskalduna Conference Centre MUNDAKA I n 16 short years Musika-Música has achieved the aim of making classical music accessible, Date: 2 , 3 and 4 March. FESTIVAL The basque offering an original, broad and prestigious pro- gramme that has become a cultural model for Where: Mundaka music the city of Bilbao.. Over the years this festival has explored the music of Haydn, Mozart, Monteverdi, Vivaldi, Beethoven, Schubert, Bach and Chopin, Main Venue: Santa Catalina Peninsular among many others. info bilbao700.eus and cook Date: 27, 28 and 29 July 12 13 T he Basque Music & Cook Festival BOS takes place in one of the most spec- tacular corners of Euskadi, the Bio- Where: Bilbao sphere Reserve of the Urdaibai estuary, in the surfing town of Mundaka. The Festival Main Venue: Euskalduna Conference Centre has three pillars: music, gastronomy and Date: all year round nature. Important artists such as Bunbury, Fink and Depedro have already signed up and are looking forward to enjoying “a unique festival in a unique place” in 2018. Magnificent from the very first note T he Bilbao Symphony Orchestra, known as the BOS, offers a broad programme for music lovers. Its current home is in the Eu- skalduna Conference Centre, a superb setting in which to enjoy a season that includes symphony, chamber music and educational family orientated concerts. bilbaorkestra.eus info mundakafestival.eus
The Place to MUSIC GETXOJAZZ MAZ BASAURI Where: Getxo Where: Basauri Main venue: Biotz Alai Square in Algorta Main venue: Basuri Social Antzokia Theatre Date: from 4 to 8 July and free street events Date: 27 and 28 April, and 4 and 5 May Every year, throughout July, the International Jazz Festival, now celebrating its 42nd edition, comes to Getxo, MAZ Basauri is a festival that includes concerts, a series of music-related films and performances for the whole and this Biscay town resonates to the sound of saxophones, trumpets and pianos. Art Blakey, Tony Williams, family as part of Txiki MAZ. The seventh edition will take place on 27 and 28 April and 4 and 5 May 2018 in Basauri. Freddie Hubbard, Michel Camilo and Madeleyne Peyroux are some of the artists who have triumphed in Getxo, Headline acts such as Mike Farris, Ruper Ordorika, Fuel Fandango, León Benavente, WAS, Iván Ferreiro and Russian to the delight of a discerning public. Red have already taken part in the festival, which offers a comprehensive programme in different musical styles. For further information: www.getxo.eus/es/getxo-jazz For further information: www.mazbasauri.com GETXO&BLUES Txapel reggAe Where: Getxo Where: Armintza 14 15 Main venue: Biotz Alai Square in Algorta Main venue: Armintza Village Square Date: from 19 to 21 July Date: 14 July From its beginnings, Getxo&Blues has always counted on a loyal public ready to enjoy the best of this genre, Since 1990, reggae lovers have an unmissable yearly date with the Txapel Reggae Festival, the Basque Reggae including concerts by Davina and the Vagabonds, Maceo Parker and Eric Sardinas. festival par excellence. It is held in the beautiful fishing port of Armintza, 28 km from Bilbao. For further information: www.getxo.eus/es/getxo-blues For further information: www.txapelreggae.com GETXO FOLK BBK SOPELA KOSTA FEST Where: Getxo Where: Sopelana Main venue: Las Arenas and Romo Main venue: around the beaches and Date: from 13 to 16 September the Town Hall Square Month: end of September Getxo Folk unites countries through music and other events including the World Handcrafts Market and the World Terrace. Kepa Junkera, Thalassa and Mikel Urdangarin are amongst those who have performed on this Music, surfing and respect for nature are the ingredients of Sopela Kosta Fest, which organises events related stage. to sport, music, cinema and the environment. For further information: www.getxo.eus/es/getxo-folk/ For further information: www.sopelakostafest.com
The Place to GASTRONOMY Where: Bilbao Main Venue: Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Euskalduna Conference and different venues of Bilbao and Biscay Month: June World’s 16 17 The B ilbao will host the gastronomy Oscars, a list that is drawn up by the Restaurant magazine each year with the world’s 50 best restaurants. An event that is sure to establish Biscay as a global gastronomic destination. Where: Bilbao The choice is no coincidence. The Basque Country is the location with the great- Main Venue: Sa est number of Michelin stars per inhabitant in the world and it boasts four res- taurants that are included in the exclusive The World´s 50 Best ranking: Month: June Asador Etxebarri (no. 6), Mugaritz (no. 9), Arzak (no. 30) and Azurmendi (no. 38). Furthermore, this event goes hand in hand with a large number of activities that will fill the city and will enable us to discover the best flavours in the world. Do you want to join us on the red carpet of gastronomy? info www.theworlds50best.com
SPORTS The Place to A GOOD IDEA ! San Mamés ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE The best sporting experience Where: Bilbao If you love sport and want to make Athletic Bilbao 18 19 your own, then immerse yourself in the Athletic Main Venue: San Mamés Stadium Experience. The route begins at San Mamés, EUROPEANAMPIONS CUP Date: 11 and 12 May the club's new stadium. Impressive! Ranked the world’s best sports building at the World Archi- tecture Festival 2015, it is home to a team with a unique philosophy. Furthermore, if you enter the RUGBY CHALLENGE stadium through gates 19 and 20, you’ll discover the Athletic Club Museum, which harbours an- tique objects, unpublished documents, different kits, videos and many more surprises all revealing the club’s long history and Athletic’s main stars. You won’t want to miss the party atmosphere that O n 11 and 12 May 2018, the city of Bilbao will host the finals of the European Rugby can be found on the streets of Licenciado Poza and Champions Cup and the European Rugby Challenge Cup, the most important com- García Rivero, which fill up before and after each petitions for clubs from the continent. match. Four teams competing and four sets of supporters, brought together in an atmosphere that only the world of rugby understands. A unique occasion, as for the first time the finals are being held outside the countries with the most tradition in this great world sport. Bilbao, Biscay and the whole of the Basque Country are prepared and are anxiously await- ing fans in a party atmosphere in which the big event in European rugby will take place. Be sure not to miss out! Tickets: www.epcrugby.com/bilbao2018.php
The Place to SPORTS Bilbao Bilbao Night Triathlon 2018 Marathon Epic moments swim, run and cycle under the moonlight in a unique setting S tarting from the new iconic San Mamés stadium, the Bilbao Night Marathon of- Where: Bilbao A fers a unique way to see the city's main great triathlon celebration with over 1,300 partici- Date: 20 October streets; at night and sporting your runners pants. Both the Olympic distance and the Half dis- 20 number. In 2017, 11,000 participants donned 21 tance have a high international representation. Enjoy their trainers and enjoyed magnificent views a unique swimming circuit in the Ría hearing the cheers from of Euskalduna, Gran Vía, the Arriaga Theatre, the crowds gathered on both riverbanks, cycle through the emblematic port of El Vivero and run alongside the city’s most Where: Bilbao the Old Quarter, the Isozaki Towers, etc., while the finish line awaited them at the Guggenheim iconic buildings. Date: 26 May Museum Bilbao, where they were welcomed and congratulated for such a great race. In 2018, the event will take place on 20 October under three different categories: Marathon (42 km), Half Marathon (21 km) and the Pirate Race (10 km). Come and join us and revel in the very best atmosphere! info bilbaomarathon.com info bilbaotriathlon.com
The Place to SPORTS And furthermore... BILBAO-BILBAO CLASSIC Where: Bilbao Date: 11 March This popular touring cycle event will follow three routes this year: 85 PUNTA GALEA CHALLENGE km + 800 m, 115 km + 1200 m and 125 km + 1600 m. Without classifications, the event is designed for any bicycle lover to enjoy two wheeled travel at their own pace. Each spring it passes Where: Getxo through different locations in Biscay, starting and finishing in Bilbao. Main venue: Punta Galea For further information: www.bilbaobilbao.com Date: one day between October 15, 2018 and March 31, 2019 The Punta Galea Challenge is one of 7 that form part of the prestigious Big Wave Tour, and the only one held in Europe. For further information: www.worldsurfleague.com BILBAO MENDITRAIL Where: Bilbao Date: 15 April 22 23 24 km of mountains, 24 km around Bilbao, 24 km of exertion and incredible views. The Bilbao MendiTrail is a mountain race and walk that is ideal both for the most demanding and for the whole family. Starting in Miribilla and finishing in the centre of Bilbao, we invite you to contemplate the beauty of our city. For further information: www.bilbaomenditrail.com La vuelta 2018 BILBAO CITY DOWNHILL Date: 12 September On 12 September cycling discovers Biscay. A spectacular stage of the Tour of Spain, La Vuelta, will cover a large part of the province. The jour- ney departs from the town of Getxo, whose surrounding cliffs look over Where: Bilbao the Bay of Biscay, and then passes by El Balcón de Bizkaia, a privileged Date: 31 March - 1 April vantage point from where you can take in the beauty of the entire area. The most prestigious extreme downhill bike competition on a na- But the best thing about the journey is the route, between the sea and tional level, which brings top international riders from the UCI to the mountains, the start and the finish line, a lovely itinerary through Bilbao. Thanks to its new international category, C1, it is a qualify- Biscay’s most incredible places: the Biscay Bridge, Bilbao, the San Ma- ing event for the world championships and the Spanish UCI Open. més stadium, the Guggenheim, Gaztelugatxe, Urdaibai... A gift for cycling, This enjoyable route offers a combination of mountain and urban for the public, for Biscay and for a set of fans whose passion for this areas, from the highest peak of mount Arraiz to the centre of Plaza sport is recognised throughout the world. de Rekalde. For further information: www.lavuelta.com For further information: www.bilbaodownhill.com
BE BASQUE The Place to A aste nagusia Where: Bilbao Main Venue: throughout the city GOOD IDEA ! Month: 18 Aug. 2018 – 26 Aug. 2018 The Bilbao A festival not to be forgotten Estuary A beautiful liquid skeleton Marijaia urges you to discover Bilbao by following M the course of its Ría. Forming part of our past and arijaia, the indisputable character who our present, its banks are linked by both traditional symbolises the festivities in Bilbao, is 24 bridges, like the Puente San Antón and the more 25 responsible for getting nine days of avant garde, such as the Zubizuri. In addition, both frenzied activity under way. Theatrical events, banks are full to bursting with historic buildings fantastic concerts, some of the best fireworks such as the Ribera Market, the Arriaga Theatre in the world, gastronomy competitions, games and Bilbao City Hall and the modern Guggenheim for children and all manner of activities trans- Museum Bilbao, the Euskalduna and the Isozaki form the city and make it possible to enjoy the Towers. best “Big Week”. “Txosnas” (outdoor bars ran by the carnival groups) are installed on both banks of the Ría and the streets of the Old Quarter invite us to enjoy the best festive atmosphere. And if this wasn’t enough, leading theatre companies take the opportunity to premiere their plays in Bilbao's theatres, the circus and fairground stalls come to Etxebarria Park and you can watch Basque pelota matches. YEARS info bilbao.eus/astenagusia Zubizuri Bridge and Isozaki Towers
The Place to BE BASQUE A t Easter in Bilbao the processions of Semana Santa or Holy Week are combined with culture, sport and Where: Bilbao gastronomy. This is Basque Fest, a festival that com- Main Venue: throughout the city bines the traditional and the modern in five areas - Kul- tura, Musika, Market, Sport and Gourmet, - united by the Date: 28 March image of the lauburu, the traditional symbol of Basque cul- to 1 April ture. Spread over four days, exhibitions of art, dance and street theatre, activities for children, traditional craft fairs, concerts, demonstrations of Basque design and traditional sports are just some of the activities that can be enjoyed in dozens of locations across the city. A GOOD IDEA ! 26 The Passion of Balmaseda 27 A living passion play PRIDE If you find yourself in Biscay this Easter, don't forget to attend one of the most important Easter celebrations, the Living Passion Play of Balmaseda. Here, the actors are all local residents who take part in a re-enactment of the last moments in the life of Jesus of Nazareth. More than 700 people are thought to be behind this impressive event. The in our own town fills to bursting with more than 50,000 visitors who come from all corners of Spain, not just the Basque country, to watch. No-one wants to miss it. info basquefest.com
The Place Where: Durango to BE BASQUE Main Venue: Landako Gunea Date: over the Constitution Day T he Durango Basque Book and CD/Record Fair is an annual event bank holiday weekend held in this Biscay city during the first week in December, over the DURANGOKO Constitution Day bank holiday weekend. It’s considered to be the biggest showcase of Basque culture and therefore the perfect place to discover what’s on offer from Basque publishers and record compa- nies. Historically, this event has been much more than a book and record fair, being a meeting place for Basque speakers and those interested in AZOKA Basque culture. Over the days that the Fair takes place, thousands of people take to the streets to enjoy the best festive atmosphere. Without a doubt, it is the best way to watch live performances, to learn traditional dances and to join the crowds in the city’s streets. Places to explore Basque culture A GOOD IDEA ! NATURAL PARKS Lose yourself in the grandeur 28 29 Disconnect from the hustle and bustle of the fair with the soothing green that is so characteristic of Biscay. High mountains and a rugged landscape make this a beautiful region rich in natural parks. Well known examples are Urki- ola, with a richly diverse landscape; Armañón, where you can visit the Pozalagua caves, winner of the 'Best Corner of Spain' award in the 2013 Repsol Guide; or Gorbea, the largest natural park in the Basque Autonomous Region. Not forgetting the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve in the heart of Biscay, declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the beautiful views offered by our numerous green spaces. U rkiola Na tura l Pa rk info durangokoazoka.eus
The Place to BE BASQUE Where: Gernika Date: 29 October Last Monday, the main festival in GERNIKA A must for all those seeking quality T his important agricultural fair, located 36 km from Bil- bao, boasts a festive atmosphere that extends across SAINT THOMAS the whole municipality. There are around 350 stalls where you can buy tomatoes, beans or the famous Gernika 30 peppers, not forgetting cheeses, vegetables, fruit and even 31 Fair clothes, flowers and all manner of accessories. Worth waiting all year for Where: Bilbao Main Venue: Plaza Nueva and El Arenal Throughout the day baserritarras, rural Basques, exhibit farm animals, and you Date: 21 December can buy cheese, doughnuts, honey, cakes and pastries, fruit, vegetables and home- made produce. Thousands of people enjoy this popular pre-Christmas fair, held in El Arenal and Plaza Nueva and it always goes hand in hand with traditional Basque music and folklore. Be sure to try a delicious talo (cornflour flatbread) with chorizo! info gernika-lumo.net info bilbaoturismo.net
The Place to BE BASQUE Coastal festivals 8 Mays in orduña DAY OF THE MAGDALENA The “ochomayos” (eight Mays) festival is pure adrenalin, a week when the people of Orduña and visitors alike abandon the indoors and go On the Day of the Magdalena three coastal with the flow of the street party atmosphere. villages, Bermeo, Elantxobe and Mundaka, For further information: www.urduna.com celebrate an ancient dispute as to the own- ership of Izaro Island, a rock situated at the mouth of the Mundaka Estuary. One of the Where: Orduña characteristic elements of the festival is the clothing: typical fishermen's blue can- Main Venue: streets of Orduña Where: Bermeo, Elantxobe and Mundaka vas smocks and checked scarves. Date: 8 May For further information: www.mundaka.org Date: 22 July 32 33 DAY OF The ZAPATO AZULE GEESE IN ONDARROA On September 5th hundreds of peo- Over the course of the year this coastal town ple dressed in blue canvas fishermen's prepares for one of its most important festivals, smocks and checked scarves congregate Zapato Azule (Blue Saturday). Morning, afternoon and night, this festival is non-stop. During the day, at Lekeitio Port for a festival like no other. the T-shirt fair, sports and music are the main in- For further information: www.lekeitio.org gredients. But one thing’s for sure, to have the most fun with the locals, don’t forget your blue canvas smock (the typical shirt worn by seamen). For further more information: www.ondarroa.eus Where: Lekeitio Where: Ondarroa Main Venue: Lekeitio Port Main Venue: streets of Ondarroa Date: 5 September Date: 30 June © Aitor Ortiz
ARTS The Place to A GOOD IDEA ! here’s to another 20 years Michelin Stars There is nowhere quite like home After a thrilling visit to the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao recover your strength by enjoying a good meal. Gastronomy and Bilbao are an inseparable 34 H aving celebrated its 20th anniversary, the Gug- genheim Museum Bilbao has countless activi- ties and exhibitions planned for 2018. Anni Albers, its of one of the most influential sculptors and paint- ers of the 20th Century, Alberto Giacometti. pair. One of the best memories that lingers with vis- itors to the city is those moments of sublime pleas- 35 The San Sebastian-born artist, Esther Ferrer, known ure experienced when sitting down to eat in one of Amie Siegel and David Hockney will take us into for her work as a performance artist, will present her the city's restaurants. At the top of the gastronomic the new year with their work Tocar la vista (Touch- unpublished projects from March to June. While from elite is the Azurmendi restaurant in Larrabetzu, ing Vision), Invierno (Winter) and 82 retratos y un June to November, it will be Joana Vasconcelos who very close to Bilbao, distinguished with three Miche- bodegón (82 Portraits and one still-life), respec- will exhibit powerful images on social and political lin stars. There are also a good number of restau- tively. affairs. rants with one star such as Zarate, Mina, Zortziko, From February to May, modern art will be rep- Meanwhile, the Film & Video Room is to exhibit the Nerua, Boroa, Etxebarri, Andra Mari and Eneko. resented by Henri Michaux: el otro lado (Henri work of one of the key figures in experimental cin- What are you waiting for to savour the delights of Michaux: the other side). This unclassifiable artist ema and video installation, Michael Snow, who will Bilbao? from the world of 20th century art and literature exclusively present Circuito cerrado (Closed circuit). will reveal six decades of visual work. During the summer months, we can also enjoy one of Arte y China después de 1989: el teatro del mundo the pioneers in the world of multimedia, Diana That- (Art and China after 1989: world theatre) and Al- er, who will present her work Un mundo a la fuga (A berto Giacometti: retrospectiva (Alberto Giacomet- runaway world), composed of two twin video instal- ti: retrospective) will be the two main temporary lations produced in Kenya. exhibitions on offer at the museum over the year. Thanks to all of the above, and to its comprehensive Thus, we will be able to get an insight into experi- and interesting programme, the Guggenheim Muse- mental art from 1989 to 2008, the most transform- um Bilbao prepares to celebrate another 20 years. ative period in the history of modern China, and we Shall we help to achieve this objective? will discover one of the most comprehensive exhib- info guggenheim-bilbao.eus
The Place to ARTS BILBOKO ARTE A EDERREN MUSEOA GOOD IDEA ! BILBAO MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS Medieval Towns Time travel is within your grasp all enveloping Do you feel like staying immersed in art? Numerous medieval towns (Orduña, Durango, Balmaseda…) art surround Bilbao and keep a close watch on it. These places have a wonderfully rich heritage, in addition to a unique charm. They are the great connoisseurs of the history of Biscay, the great narrators of days gone by, the peepholes on modern life. You’ll discover church- 36 es, basilicas, shrines and convents from different 37 eras, walk along narrow paved streets, notice beauti- ful squares and quaint farmhouses, and you’ll admire grand buildings and opulent palaces. T he Bilbao Museum of Fine Arts, inaugurat- tic creations carried out by the Zaragoza-born artist ed in 1914, is an essential visit for anyone after his arrival in Madrid, especially for the king. coming to the city. It houses a vast collection Furthermore, the BBK Room at the Bilbao Museum of of more than seven thousand works of art, includ- Fine Arts will host the exhibition Eduardo Arroyo. Le ing paintings, sculptures, works on paper and ap- retour des croisades (Eduardo Arroyo. The return of plied arts, in a renowned heritage collection with a the crusades), a wide selection of the sculptures cre- chronological span from the XII Century until today. ated by the artist in recent years. In 2018 we invite you to discover the exhibition And if this wasn’t enough, the guest piece will be Goya y la corte ilustrada (Goya and the illustrated Rembrandt’s Girl at a Window. This oil on canvas will court). Dedicated to the figure of Francisco de Goya be exhibited from 6 March to 25 June, don’t miss the Santa Ana Square. Durango in the context of art in the Court of King Charles III opportunity to see it! and Charles IV, this exhibition focuses on the artis- info museobilbao.com
The Where: Getxo Place to ARTS Main Venue: Algorta FIG Date: from 30 August to 30 September GETXO PHOTO Your eyes go out and about Design on the up E very September the world of photography takes centre stage in Getxo, only 25 minutes by metro Where: Bilbao 6.000 m² of exhibition space, 62 galleries with inter- from Bilbao, with the Getxophoto Photography national exhibitors and more than 300 national and Main Venue: Euskalduna Conference Festival. This event, with a clear international voca- international artists are what has led FIG Bilbao, the Centre and Concert Hall tion, supports the use of non-conventional formats and city's International Print Festival, to become a Europe- spaces to exhibit images, from walls and shop win- an benchmark of engraving and art on paper. Date: from15 to 18 November dows to waste containers, bars, patios and buildings. Architecture, interior design, collecting: conferences, Besides the actual exhibits, the festival has a strong talks, master classes, wine tastings and lots of other educational component and hosts workshops, guided activities are brought together in this international tours, presentations, screenings and conferences. festival about the world of print and art on paper. info getxophoto.com info figbilbao.com 38 39 Gutun zuria Beautifully written Where: Bilbao Main Venue: The Azkuna Zentroa multi-purpose venue Date: from 23 to 29 April A zkuna Zentroa, the huge multi-purpose ven- GAU zuria ue designed by Philippe Starck, hosts Gutun Zuria- Bilbao International Literary Festival. Conferences, interviews, meetings with prominent Bilbao opens at night authors and book-signings make up an event that has been attended by some of the biggest names in Basque, state and international literature: Mar- C garet Atwood, António Lobo Antunes, Salman Rush- oinciding with the city's anniversary, cultur- die, Alberto Manguel, Bernardo Atxaga, Almudena al and emblematic spaces change their ap- Grandes, Manuel Rivas, Bill Keller, Chuck Palahniuk, pearance with spectacular lighting. The aim John Verdon, William Gibson… is to offer the public an unforgettable, magical and altogether different cultural experience. Where: Bilbao info azkunazentroa.eus info bilbao700.eus Month: June
The Place to ARTS FUN & SERIOUS GAME FESTIVAL Ja! BILBAO Where: Bilbao Main venue: different venues Where: Bilbao Date: from 7 to 10 December Main venue: different venues It’s the biggest video game festival in Europe with the mission of recognising and encouraging the work of Date: from September 27 to October 7 producers, directors, artists and video game developers. For further information: www.funandseriousgamefestival.com An international festival BEGIRA PHoto of literature and art with humour. For further information: www.jabilbao.com Where: Durango Main venue: Art and History Museum and different locations in Durango Date: from 25 October to 24 November Begira Photo is a cultural project that promotes contemporary photographic crea- tion and the analysis of its current situation from different perspectives. For further information: www.begiraphoto.com 40 41 GETXO ARTE Where: Getxo Main venue: Plaza Estación de Las Arenas Date: from 16 to 18 November Over three days around 50 artists from different places exhibit their works in a large 2,500m² marquee. For further information: www.getxo.eus LA ENCARTADA, FESTIVAL OF FASHION AND CONTEMPORARY TRADITION Where: Balmaseda and Bilbao Main venue: “Boinas La Encartada Museum” in Balmaseda and“Euskal Museoa-Basque Museum” in Bilbao Date: May 25 and 26 La Encartada is a professional space for contemporary fashion, in which the latest creations of both Basque and international design- ers can be seen on the catwalk. For further information: www.bizkaikoa.bizkaia.eus
CINEMA The Place to A GOOD IDEA ! City pintxo tours GREAT cinema in Bilbao! The real reason for your visit Between films, there is no better plan than enjoying some good pintxos, authentic miniature works of gas- tronomic art. Gildas, Felipada sandwiches and Tigres, are just some examples of Bilbao’s irresistible culi- nary temptations. There are many areas renowned for 42 pintxos in the city, such as the Old Quarter, Ledesma 43 and the lively Calle García Rivero. And what’s the best pintxo? What a question. Perhaps that’s why pintxo con- tests are held in order to recognise each year's best T his year marks the 60th edition of the Bilbao miniature culinary creations. International Festival of Documentary and Short Films (ZINEBI), which returns in No- vember with an extensive programme including shorts, feature length documentaries, a parallel se- ries of events and visits from prominent film mak- ers. Screenings will, once again, take place in the Arriaga Theatre and the Golem cinemas in Azkuna Zentroa. Where: Bilbao Main Venue: various venues Date: from 9 to 16 November info zinebi.eus
The Place to CINEMA FANT Where: Bilbao Bilbao Mendi Main Venue: different locations Film Festival In films Date: 4 to 11 May You can’t go any higher anything is possible I n December, Bilbao becomes the venue for the Where: Bilbao T best of cinema focusing on mountains and ad- he Bilbao City Council Department of Culture venture with the celebration of the Bilbao Mendi Main Venue: different locations and Education organises the Fantasy Film Film Festival, a competition that has consolidated Festival, FANT. For just over a week the films its position as one of the best of its kind at inter- Date: 7 to 16 December taking part are screened in Azkuna Zentroa, which national level. In addition to the 40 films selected each year also hosts some previews of films by re- to compete, the festival brings a wide range of in- nowned international directors. ternationally renowned figures to Bilbao (directors and sportsmen and women who will present their experiences in their own words) and organises nu- info mendifilmfestival.com fantbilbao.eus merous parallel activities. 44 And furthermore 45 ZINEGOAK Tribute after tribute I n February, Bilbao celebrates the thirteenth International LGBT Film and Performing Arts sail in festival invisible film BILBAO SERIESLAND festival Festival. Each year Zinegoak rewards the best LGBT themed feature films, documentaries and Where: Bilbao Where: Bilbao shorts, and offers audiences the vision of this Main Venue: The Azkuna Zentroa Main Venue: different locations Where: Bilbao collective through film and performing arts. multi-purpose venue Date: from 1 to 4 March Main Venue: The Azkuna Zentroa Date: 24 to 27 October multi-purpose venue Bilbao becomes the sailing centre of the For the fourth year running, Bilbao will Date: from 18 to 25 October world, and the meeting place for a long become the international showcase for list of sailors, yachtsmen and women, The International Invisible Film Festival, web series, with the start of Series- Where: Bilbao adventurers and lovers of the sea, with Filme Sozialak, aims to provide a platform land, an International Digital Series the very best of international sailing for social realities that are usually mar- Festival. In October, over 100 series Main Venue: different locations cinema. ginalised in conventional cinema: the lack from different countries and based on info zinegoak.com Date: 19 February to 4 March For further information: of gender equality, Human Rights viola- different subjects and proposals will www.sailinfestival.com tions or social injustice. be available for viewing.
ON STAGE The Place Where: Portugalete to Main Venue: Paseo de la Canilla Date: 22 to 31 July 2018 Where: Bilbao Hitting the Main venue: Euskalduna Conference Portugalete International Centre and Concert Hall right note Date: all year round Folklore Festival With an influential set of members, who transcend the borders of the Basque Country, and with audience numbers in excess of 100,000, the Bilbao Friends of the Opera Association (ABAO) has a long history, awash with great successes that set its season on a par with the main theatres. info abao.org Bilboko KALEALDIA Where: Bilbao Main venue: The streets of Bilbao Without blinking Date: from 2 to 7 July Each year the Festival of Street Theatre and Arts, Bilboko Kalealdia, celebrates the arrival of summer with a wide variety of different street performances includ- ing contemporary dance, circus and puppetry. In different locations around Gran 46 47 Vïa and the Old Quarter, day and night-time performances are staged by some of the most outstanding companies on the international scene. info bilbokokalealdia.eus BAD Where: Bilbao Different cultures with the same dream Main venue: various venues Perform, Month: October-November The International Folklore Festival has enjoyed an unin- dance, live... terrupted run since 1980. In July, year after year, dance The Festival of Contemporary Theatre and Dance, BAD, has its sights set on the latest companies from different countries come together to share dramatic trends, focusing on the work of living writers and the dialogue between per- experiences and traditional dances. This is a way for differ- forming arts and other media: music, video, performance, etc. info badbilbao.eus ent cultures to coexist and to bring all of us a little closer together. And furthermore Arrigorriaga International UMORE Where: Leioa Main venue: various venues Clown Festival AZOKA Date: 17, 18, 19 and 20 May Where: Arrigorriaga Month: May In May Leioa celebrates the Umore Azoka street per- Theatre, music, circus and dance revolutionise the former fair. The general public can enjoy a large num- streets of Arrigorriaga in a programme of performanc- ber of free acts by national and international artists. info elai-alai.org For further information: www.umoreazoka.org/es es characterised by comedy. For further information: www.arrigorriaga.eus
JANUARY • David Hockney: 82 Portraits and one still-life Guggenheim Museum Bilbao (from January to February) AUGUST • Aste Nagusia, Bilbao's main festival FEBRUARY The Place • Henri Michaux: the other side GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM BILBAO (February to May) SEPTEMBER • Zinegoak in Bilbao (from February to March) • Getxo Folk BBK • Sopela Kosta Fest MARCH • Day of the Geese in Lekeitio to • Musika-Música, International Music Festival in Bilbao • Bilbao-Bilbao Classic • Getxophoto • Begira Photo in Durango • SAIL in Festival in Bilbao • La Vuelta 2018 • Girl at a Window, Rembrandt MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS • Ja! Bilbao (from September to October) Bilbao (from March to June) OCTOBER APRIL • BIME at BEC! and Bilbao • Bilbao City Downhill in Bilbao • Bilbao Night Marathon • Gutun Zuria International Literary Festival in Bilbao • Last Monday, the main festival in Gernika • Invisible Film Festival in Bilbao MAY • Bilbao Seriesland • Maz Basauri • BAD in Bilbao 48 • European Rugby Champions Cup and European Rugby Challenge Cup in Bilbao 49 • Bilbao Triathlon 2018 NOVEMBER • Bilbao MendiTrail • MTV EMAs 2018 in Bilbao CALENDAR of • 8 Mays in Orduña • FIG Bilbao • La Encartada, Festival of Fashion and Contemporary Tradition in Balmaseda and Bilbao • Fun & Serious Game Festival in Bilbao • FANT, Bilbao Fantasy Film Festival in Bilbao • Getxo Arte • Clown Festival in Arrigorriaga • ZINEBI in Bilbao • Umore azoka in Leioa DECEMBER JUNE • Durangoko Azoka in Durango • The WORLD’s 50 BEST RESTAURANTS in Bilbao • Saint Thomas Fair in Bilbao • Zapato Azule in Ondarroa • Bilbao Mendi Film Festival EVENTS • Gau Zuria in Bilbao JULY Events on all season • Bilbao BBK Live Music Festival • BOS in Bilbao • Getxo International Jazz Festival • ABAO/OLBE in Bilbao • Mundaka Festival - The basque music & cook • Getxo & Blues • Txapel Reggae in Armintza • Day of the Magdalena (Día de la Magdalena) in Bermeo, Elantxobe and Mundaka • Portugalete International Folklore Festival • Bilboko Kalealdia, Street Theatre and Arts Festival in Bilbao
USEFULINFO The Place BILBAO TOURISM www.bilbaoturismo.net TRANSPORT ARTISTIC REPRODUCTIONS MUSEUM www.bilbokoberreginenmuseoa.eus to BISCAY TOURISM AIRPORT ATHLETIC CLUB MUSEUM www.mybilbaobizkaia.eus Bilbao-Loiu · 902 404 704 (AENA) www.athletic-club.eus 944 869 663 EUSKARAREN ETXEA BASQUE COUNTRY TOURISM www.aena.es www.turismo.euskadi.eus/es www.azkuefundazioa.eus CRUISE AND FERRY ARCHAELOGICAL MUSEUM NEKATUR/AGROTURISMOS Ferry Bilbao-Portsmouth 902 108 147 www.bizkaikoa.bizkaia.eus 943 327 090 · www.nekatur.net www.brittanyferries.es TRAINS Abando Indalecio Prieto Station (Renfe) Museums in Biscay NATURAL SPACES TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICES Plaza Circular, 2 · 902 320 320 · www.renfe.com Line 3. Underground (EUSKOTREN) ALONG THE COAST Fishermen's Museum URDAIBAI BIOSPHERE RESERVE BILBAO Zazpikaleak · 902 543 210/ 944 019 900 Bermeo · 946 881 171 · www.bizkaikoa.bizkaia.eus 944 650 822 · www.turismourdaibai.com www.euskotren.eus 946 870 402 (Ihobe) · www.ekoetxea.eus BILBAO TOURISM Bilbao River Maritime Museum · Plaza Circular, 1 Edificio Terminus · 944 795 760 Concordia Station; FEVE Bilbao Bilbao · 946 085 500 · www.museomaritimobilbao.eus GORBEIA NATURE PARK Calle de Bailén 2 · 944 250 615 Plasentia de Butrón Museum 946 739 279 Parketxe de Areatza Interpretation Centre · Alameda de Mazarredo 66 (Next to the Guggenheim in Bilbao) www.renfe.com/viajeros/feve/ Plentzia · 946 773 725 · www.museoplentzia.org www.areatza.net AIRPORT 944 031 444 BUSES Rialia Museum of Industry www.gorbeiaeuskadi.com Termibus (Bus station) Portugalete · 944 724 384 · www.portugalete.org/ES-ES/RIALIA BISCAY Gurtubai 1 · 944 395 077 · www.termibus.es URKIOLA NATURE PARK SANTURTZI ITSASOA INTERPRETATION CENTRE 946 814 155 · www.urkiola.net ARENA (MUSKIZ) seasonal opening Bilbobus (City buses) AGURTZA FISHING BOAT 946 706 567 · www.visitenkarterri.com 944 484 070 · 944 790 981 Santurtzi · 944 839 494 · www.turismo.santurtzi.net ARMAÑÓN NATURE PARK BAKIO www.bilbao.eus/bilbobus 946 806 257 688 884 330 · www.visitenkarterri.com BISCAY BRIDGE 946 193 395 · www.bakio.org Bizkaibus (Provincial and airport buses) Las Arenas (Getxo) /Portugalete · 944 801 012 BALMASEDA - ENKARTUR 946 125 555 · www.bizkaia.eus www.puente-colgante.com 94 680 29 76 · www.visitenkarterri.com METRO BILBAO LEKEITIO MARITIME HERITAGE CENTRE BARAKALDO BEC (Bilbao Exhibition Centre) 944 254 025 · www.metrobilbao.eus Lekeitio. · 946 034 111 · www.lekeitio.org 944 995 821 · www.barakaldo.org TRAM GETXO AQUARIUM BERMEO 902 543 210 · 944 019 900 · www.euskotren.eus Getxo · 944 914 661 · www.getxoaquarium.com 946 179 154 · www.bermeo.eus TAXIS AITA GURIA / WHALE HUNTING INTERPRETATION CENTRE DURANGO Radio Taxi Bilbao Bermeo · 946 179 121 · www.aitaguria.bermeo.org 946 033 938 · www.turismodurango.net 944 448 888 TXAKOLINGUNEA Elorrio Tele Taxi Bakio · 946 02 85 13 · www.bizkaikoa.bizkaia.eus/txakolingunea 946 820 164 · www.visitelorrio.com 944 102 121 Radio Taxi Nervión INLAND GAZTELUGATXE seasonal opening 946257609 · www.bermeokoudala.net 944 269 026 SIMON BOLIVAR MUSEUM BIKE HIRE Ziortza-Bolibar · www.simonbolivarmuseoa.com GERNIKA-LUMO 946 255 892 · www.gernika-lumo.net Bilbon Bizi DURANGO ART AND HISTORY MUSEUM 50 944 205 193 Durango · www.turismodurango.net 51 GETXO 944 203 113 944 910 800 · www.getxo.eus CHARTER MUSEUM Sopuerta · www.enkarterrimuseoa.eus GORLIZ 946 774 348 · www.gorliz.eu GENERAL EL POBAL SMITHY Sopuerta · www.bizkaia..eus/elpobal EMERGENCIES 112 KARRANTZA-HARANA GENERAL INFORMATION 010 EUSKAL HERRIA MUSEUM 946 806 928 · www.karrantza.org (for calls from inside Gernika-Lumo · www.bizkaia.eus/euskalherriamuseoa LEKEITIO the municipal district of Bilbao) GERNIKA PEACE MUSEUM FOUNDATION 946 844 017 · www.lekeitio.org 944 010 010 (for calls from outside Gernika-Lumo · www.museodelapaz.org MENDATA the municipal district of Bilbao) GERNIKA MEETING HOUSE 946 257 204 · www.mendata.eus CONSULAR OFFICE Gernika-Lumo · www.gernika-lumo.net MUNDAKA 944 706 426 “JOSÉ LUIS GOTI” MUSEUM OF THE HISTORY OF BASQUE MEDI- 946 177 201 · www.mundakaturismo.com CITIZEN HELPDESK CINE AND SCIENCE ONDARROA 944 241 700 Leioa · www.ehu.eus 946 831 951 · www.ondarroa.eus GENERAL ROAD INFORMATION OROZKO MUSEUM ORDUÑA 011 Orozko · www.orozkoudala.com 945 384 384 · www.urduna.com LOST AND FOUND BASQUE COUNTRY MINING MUSEUM OROZKO 944 204 981 Gallarta · www.meatzaldea.eus 946 122 695 · www.orozkoudala.com BALMASEDA MUSEUM PLENTZIA 946 774 199 · www.plentzia.org Museums in Bilbao Balmaseda · www.visitenkarterri.com BOINAS LA ENCARTADA MUSEUM GUGGENHEIM BILBAO MUSEUM Balmaseda · www.bizkaikoa.bizkaia.eus/laencartada PORTUGALETE www.guggenheim-bilbao.eus 944 729 314 · www.portugalete.com VALENTÍN DE BERRIOTXOA MUSEUM FINE ARTS MUSEUM Elorrio · www.museoberrio-otxoa.com SANTURTZI www.museobilbao.com 944 839 494 · www.turismo.santurtzi.net LOIZAGA TOWER. 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