Festivals in Guipúzcoa

San Sebastian Tamborrada

From 20th January to 20th January

Donostia-San Sebastián (Guipúzcoa)

Tradition

On the 20th of January, for San Sebastian, the tamborradas (drummers) go through the streets of Donosti playing the marches of the maestro Sarriegi, a spectacle of colour and sound!

Irún Carnival

From 27th February to 5th March

Irun (Guipúzcoa)

The Irun Carnival is celebrated with the best music, dance and fun. The streets are filled with people to see the comparsas and share the good vibes and the illusion of the party. The giants and big-heads are also present.

Popular dishes of thouse festivals

Marmitako

(País Vasco)

Primeros platos

Basque stew with tuna, potatoes, peppers, and tomatoes. Rustic and comforting flavor. Simplicity and quality of fresh ingredients.

Where to eat the best marmitako?

Restaurante Xanti (Región: País Vasco)

Paseo de Anoeta, 30. San Sebastián (Guipúzcoa)

Txinparta Sagardotegia (Región: País Vasco)

C. Illarra Berri Kalea, 2. 20018. San Sebastian (Guipúzcoa)

More restaurants where you can eat marmitako

Upcoming festivals

Grape Harvest Festival

From 3rd September to 18th September

Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz)

We invite you to discover the Fiesta de la Vendimia in Jerez de la Frontera, a very popular festival in Andalusia in which activities related to wine take place.

Festivities of the Santísimo Cristo de la Vera Cruz in Cózar

From 13th September to 18th September

Cózar (Ciudad Real)

Patron saint festivities that bring together several ancestral traditions that you have to discover, such as El Toro de Fuego (The Bull of Fire), foot-tackle carts, and Las Tacillas, a unique game of chance that has been passed down from generation to generation since the 14th century.

San Mateo Festivities in Oviedo

From 15th September to 24th September

Oviedo (Asturias)

Marking the beginning of the academic year, its program stands out for concerts, opera at the Campoamor Theater, and children's activities at the Campo de San Francisco, with traditions like the pilgrimage and the 'bollo preñado' meal. Don't miss out on the nightlife in the old town and the fireworks at the Winter Park.

Carthaginians and Romans in Cartagena

From 16th September to 25th September

Cartagena (Murcia)

In the second half of September, the festival of Carthaginians and Romans is celebrated in Cartagena, considered the great Mediterranean festival where historical events that took place in the city are commemorated.

Moors and Christians Festivities in Ibi

From 16th September to 18th September

Ibi (Alicante)

The Moors and Christians festival in Ibi is held in honour of the Virgen de los Desamparados and consists of the representation of the confrontation between the Moorish troops and the Christians.