cultural guide 2020

1 index

january— p. 3 february— p. 4 march — p. 5 The Three Kings’ Parade Caldereros Lilaton

Dock of the bay Iñude eta artzaiak Dferia Txotx opening Gimnástica de Ulía International Race Spring Race San Sebastian Day (Tamborrada) Pocket Theatre Club de Creativos Carnival Leisure and Tourism Trade Fair (Sevatur) Donostia Antzerki Sariaren gala

april— p. 6 may— p. 6 june— p. 7 San Sebastian Half Marathon Tango Festival Saint John’s Eve Human Rights FilmFestival Txakolin event San Sebastian International Chess Women Triathlon Open Onditz Oroituz Triathlon Book Day Summer Courses at the University International Day of Dance of the Basque Country Comic-d Horse races

july— p. 8 august— p. 9 september— p. 10 Football: Donosti Cup Musical Fortnight Donostia Festibala San Sebastian Regatta ... Glad is The Day Regattas: Bandera de la Concha Heineken Jazzaldia: Jazz Festival Semana Grande (Big Week) Zinemaldia - International Film Festival San Sebastian - San Sebastian International Fireworks Competition Euskal Jaiak – Basque Celebrations Cycling Classic Horse races Dantz Horse races Swim around the Island Horse races

october— p. 11 november— p. 11 december — p. 12 San Sebastian Gastronomika Donostia International Race Euskera’s Day: Basque Language Conference Running: Behobia - San Sebastian Sagardo Apurua Three-Beach Race Literaktum Feministaldia Popular Road Race Classic Underwater Film Series Saint Thomas Fair Horror and Fantasy Film Festival Week Running: Marathon Christmas Market GDM San Sebastián Fashion Festival Olentzero San Silvestre Race

Gastropote and year Pintxopote round — p. 12 Donostikluba

2 january

THE THREE KINGS’ PARADE DOCK OF THE BAY 5 January 13 to 18 January City centre Principal Theatre and Trueba Cinema The day before Three Kings’ Day is one of the most magical days of the year. Melchior, The musical documentary film festival Gaspar and Balthazar visit San Sebastian to celebrates its tenth edition this year. pick up letters from boys and girls, followed Music meets cinema in the Dock of the Bay, by the traditional parade through the city. which showcases screenings and concerts www.donostiakultura.eus at different venues across the city. 943 48 11 68 www.dockofthebay.es 677 742 220

TXOTX OPENING 15 January Cider houses in San Sebastian and Astigarraga The cider season runs from the second fortnight in January until the end of April. 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 100 drummers (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 1 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 ARTZAIAK 2 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

POCKET THEATRE GIMNÁSTICA DE ULÍA CARNIVAL February INTERNATIONAL RACE 20-24 February / 29 February : Riberas City’s districts 9 February 1 march : Altza / 7 march : Bidebieta Paseo de Zurriola A sample of theatrical shows The carnival parades will take over the city of small and medium format. This race is a San Sebastian classic. and fill the streets with colour and rhythm. The program brings together Runners battle it out on a course that Locals and visitors alike can enjoy an extensive various proposals that combine stretches from the Kursaal to Ategorrieta, programme of exciting and extravagant music, humor, theater, magic or with Zurriola Beach as a backdrop. activities. monologues. www.gimnasticadeulia.es www.donostiakultura.eus www.donostiakultura.eus 943 278 195 943 481 168 943 481 168

4 march

LILATON SPRING RACE 1 March 15 March Citywide Every year, at the start of the spring, promote sport and volunteering among 5 km women-only race, a leading Donostiarrak Sports Club and the its students, in the knowledge that this event that introduces a significant University of the Basque Country (UPV/ is a way to improve their personal number of women to a passion for EHU) organise this 10,000 metre race, development and complement their running. offering popular athletes a high-quality academic education. www.lilaton.es race designed for and by runners. 943 21 53 54 Meanwhile, this also allows UPV/EHU to www.donostiarrak.com

DFERIA 11 to 12 March Victoria Eugenia Theatre, Principal Theatre and other locations Dferia is a trade fair that aims to showcase the performing arts market, bringing together agents and presenting the latest Basque and international creations. www.dferia.com 943 483 860

DONOSTIA ANTZERKI SARIAREN GALA 27 March Every year, around World Theatre Day on 27 March, the Donostia Theatre Award is given to the best play performed in the Basque language in the city in the last year. www.donostiakultura.eus 943 481 168

SEVATUR. SLEISURE AND CLUB DE CREATIVOS TOURISM TRADE FAIR 26 to 28 March 13 to 15 March Kursaal Auditorium Kursaal Unic professional forum. Three days This trade fair offers the of talks, workshops and exhibitions, opportunity to discover different ending with the National Creativity parts of the world through a awards. range of booths, photo and craft www.clubdecreativos.com exhibitions, competitions, etc. A total of 7,000 square meters will host 65 booths that provide leisure and tourism information and opportunities. www.sevatur.com 943 410 806

5 april SAN SEBASTIAN SAN SEBASTIAN HALF COMIK•D INTERNATIONAL CHESS OPEN MARATHON 3 to 5 April 4 to 10 April 5 April Kursaal Congress Centre Frontón Carmelo Balda () Citywide San Sebastian’s Fourth International The San Sebastian International Chess San Sebastian hosts a new edition of Comic and Manga Fair brings Open celebrates its 42 edition this year, its annual half marathon. together publishers, international an event that brings together national Athletes must run the traditional artists and fans in round table and international grandmasters. 21.097 kilometres on a course that runs discussions and professional www.fgajedrez.org through the city centre. meetings. 943 474 604 www.mediadonosti.com www.saloncomicdonostia.com 943 459 106 / 670 332 272

BOOK DAY 23 April Plaza de The Plaza de Gipuzkoa will once again host Book Day, the perfect opportunity to buy the latest bestsellers or all-time classics. A number of authors will be on hand in to sign copies of their books. 943 425 557

HUMAN RIGHTS FILM INTERNATIONAL DAY FESTIVAL OF DANCE 23 to 30 April 29 April Victoria Eugenia Theatre and other Victoria Eugenia Theatre locations True to its philosophy, the XXIII International The Human Rights Film Festival is back to Day of Dance Gala will showcase a wide raise the public awareness and promote range of dance styles, thanks to the altruistic the values of solidarity, justice and collaboration of dancers and companies, equality, among others. witha special focus on the local performers www.zinemaetagizaeskubideak.eus and companies. 943 481 975 www.donostiakultura.eus

may

TANGO FESTIVAL 1 to 3 may Victoria Eugenia Theatre, Kursaal Conference Centre Tango returns to San Sebastian with live demos and free courses. www.agatatango.es 652 755 707

6 june

SAINT JOHN’S EVE 23 June WOMEN TRIATHLON Citywide 27 June The summer solstice is celebrated on Concha beach and city center Saint John’s Eve. Swimming TM 300m, Cycling TM 8km, Bonfires are lit across the city on this Running TM 2km night to keep evil spirits at bay and www.triatlonatleticoss.com bring good luck. 652 754 558 www.donostiakultura.eus 943 481 168

TXAKOLI EVENT 27June Boulevard Donostia Tasting of txakoli wine in the wineries registered for the Getariako Txakolina Designation of Origin. www.getariakotxakolina.com 943 14 03 83

SUMMER COURSES AT THE ONDITZ OROITUZ TRIATHLON UNIVERSITY OF THE BASQUE 28 June COUNTRY Concha beach and the city districts June to September Swimming 1500m, Cycling 38,5km, Running Miramar Palace 10km The Summer Courses at the University of www.triatlonatleticoss.com the Basque Country offer an outstanding 652 754 558 and extensive range of classes, seminars, workshops and conferences. There will be a break during the second and third weeks of August. www.uik.eus 943 219 511

HORSE RACES June to September San Sebastian Racetrack

The summer horse-racing season kicks off in June with races on different dates through September.

www.hipodromoa.com 943 373 180

7 july

FOOTBALL: DONOSTI CUP 5 to 11 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 11 and 12 July La Concha Bay 25 July Boulevard (start and finish) This international regatta features two races. The first covers 32 miles and starts Cycling fans will have the chance to enjoy in Hendaye and ends in San Sebastian. one of the city’s most legendary races. The second stays in the city and takes Classic enthusiasts won’t want to miss this place entirely in La Concha Bay. qualifying event on the international UCI World Tour calendar. www.regatamunilla.com 943 423 575 www.gtxe.eus 943 460 540

55 HEINEKEN JAZZALDIA: JAZZ FESTIVAL 22 to 26 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.heinekenjazzaldia.eus 943 481 900

HORSE RACES: June to September · San Sebastian Racetrack · www.hipodromoa.com 8 august

81 MUSICAL FORTNIGHT 1 to 31 August Kursaal Conference Centre, Victoria Eugenia Theatre and other locations This is the oldest festival in and one of the oldest in Europe. www.quincenamusical.eus 943 003 170

GLAD IS THE DAY 2 August Cristina Enea Park Concerts, DJ’s and market. Cristina Enea park www.donostiakultura.eus 943 481 168

SEMANA GRANDE (BIG INTERNATIONAL FIREWORKS WEEK) COMPETITION 8 to 15 August 8 to 15 August Citywide La Concha Bay San Sebastian’s Semana Grande (Big This is one of the biggest events during Week) will pack the city with concerts, Semana Grande (Big Week). rides for kids and countless activities Firework experts from around the world scheduled throughout the week. will compete each night to see who can www.donostiakultura.eus offer the most spectacular show. 943 481 168 www.donostiakultura.eus 943 481 168

SWIM AROUND THE ISLAND DANTZ 29 - 30 August, depending on the Last week in August waves. Citywide La Concha Bay The Dantz Festival is an international Adults 3km swimming. Children, electronic and modern music event 600m. La Concha beach. that showcases a wide range of www.atleticosansebastian.com cutting-edge music: from the most Concha: 943 47 37 2 experimental music to the most Bera-Bera: 943 21 53 54 danceable and contemporary music. dantz.eu

HORSE RACES: June to September · San Sebastian Racetrack · www.hipodromoa.com 9 september

EUSKAL JAIAK – BASQUE CELEBRATIONS 3 to 13 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 DONOSTIA FESTIBALA 6 and 13 September 18 and 19 September La Concha Bay San Sebastian Racetrack La Concha Bay will host the final rounds of Donostia Festibala is a platform that the Bandera de La Concha regatta over showcases the work of young artists in the last two Sundays in September. The the fields of music, film, comics and qualifying rounds are celebrated on the fashion. Thursday before the first Sunday of the month. www.donostiakultura.eus 943 481 168

ZINEMALDIA - 68 INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 18 to 26 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 10 october

SAN SEBASTIAN THREE-BEACH RACE GASTRONOMIKA CONFERENCE 11 October 5 to 7 October Ondarreta Royal Tennis Club (start Centro Kursaal Elkargunea and finish) San Sebastian becomes the culinary centre San Sebastian’s three beaches are of Europe over this three-day event, which included in the course of this popular brings together hundreds of chefs and 10-km race that draws in almost 3,000 culinary experts from across the world to participating runners. present their culinary innovations. www.gafatletismo.com 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 GDM SAN SEBASTIÁN 943 410 857 FASHION FESTIVAL 16 to 20 October Tabakalera, San Telmo Museum San Sebastián Fashion Festival. HORROR AND FANTASY FILM www.donostiamoda.eus FESTIVAL WEEK 31 October to 6 November Principal Theatre, Victoria Eugenia POPULAR ROAD RACE CLASSIC Theatre and Kursaal Congress Centre 18 October The Horror and Fantasy Film Festival City centre Week will once gain offer its unique The streets of San Sebastian’s city centre will perspective on cinema with movie turn into the course of the 15-km Popular Road marathons and parallel activities. Race Classic. www.sansebastianhorrorfestival.eus 943 48 11 53 www.15kdonostia.com 943 451 757 november

65ª CROSS INTERNACIONAL RUNNING: DE DONOSTIA BEHOBIA - SAN SEBASTIAN 1 November 8 November San Sebastian Racetrack Behobia (start) / Boulevard (finish) The San Sebastian racecourse is switching The route between Behobia and San activities for the day and welcoming Sebastian is the location of Gipuzkoa’s the athletes who are competing in the biggest running event of the year. This 20-km Donostia International Cross. Gipuzkoa race drew over 25,000 participants last year. Athletics Federation www.behobia-sansebastian.com www.krosdonostia.com 943 214 900

LITERAKTUM UNDERWATER FILM SERIES RUNNING: MARATHON 12 to 23 November 19 to 21 November 29 November Cultural centers, museums and Principal Theatre (Calle Mayor) Anoeta Mini-Stadium (start and theatres finish) The Underwater Film Series offers a free film Literaktum is a network festival. series that showcases life in the depths of the This 43nd edition of this marathon is a A combination of energies that sea. classic race for running enthusiasts. The spreads all over the city letters and 42.195 kilometre course crosses the city. www.ciclo.subacuaticasrealsociedad.com languages. 943 395 476 www.zurichmaratondonostia.com www.literaktum.eus 943 47 43 41 943 48 11 52 / 943 48 28 18

11 december

EUSKERA’S DAY: BASQUE SAGARDO APURUA LANGUAGE 6 to 8 December 3 December Boulevard (Next to the kiosk) Citywide The freshly made cider is transported Euskara, the Basque Language, is spoken through the river to Donostia. everyday in Donostia, but December 3rd is Afterwards, a party is celebrated on the a special day, it is The International Day of culture and customs of the cider. Basque Language, with a lot of different events are organized throughout the city. www.donostiakultura.eus www.sansebastianturismoa.eus

SAINT THOMAS FAIR OLENTZERO 21 December 24 December Old Town, City Centre and Gros district City centre The smell of txistorra (Basque-style cured Olentzero, a character in Basque sausage) will once again waft through the Christmas tradition, will greet the streets of San Sebastian on 21 December. children of San Sebastian before This traditional fair will bring together visiting each home to drop off thousands of locals and visitors alike in the presents. city centre to taste txistorra and buy cheese, www.donostiakultura.eus honey and vegetables. As always, a pig will be 943 481 168 presented in Plaza de la Constitución. www.donostiakultura.eus 943 481 168

SAN SILVESTRE RACE FEMINISTALDIA CHRISTMAS MARKET 31 December December 1 December to 7 January Plaza Easo (start and finish) Tabakalera The Buen Pastor Cathedral Square and the Urumea riverside walk The last race of the year celebrates its 36 Feministaldia is a feminist culture festival that Inspired in Centraleurope Christmas edition this year with an around 8 km race that pretends to draw attention to all those creative Markets, this Gabonetako Azoka has a wide will run through Old Town, the Gros district, the and activist women who work to tell new commercial offer, leisure space, its activities city centre and the Amara district. stories. program… www.sansilvestredonostiarra.com www.feministaldia.org 634 592 614 www.donostiagabonetakoazoka.eus 943 482 800 and year round

PINTXOPOTE ORCHESTRA SEASON IN THE BASQUE COUNTRY Every Thursday City’s districts Throughout the year Kursaal As the name itself suggests, this is an initiative promoted Over the course of the Season we will by the city’s restaurants and bars that offers a pintxo have the opportunity to attend 10 (tapa) and a pote (drink) at a discounted price for two or concerts performed by the Basque three hours on certain days of the week. Symphony Orchestra, one of the There are several Pintxopote locations across the city country’s leading musical groups. and the price depends on the area. Each programme is performed twice. euskadikoorkestra.eus 943 01 32 32

GASTROPOTE DONOSTIKLUBA Thursdays from 7 to 10 p.m. All year round San Martín Market City’s districts The San Martín Market in San Sebastian Electronic Music Festival. has turned in a unique space for www.dkluba.eus enjoying outstanding cuisine and live 943 482 818 performances. www.gastropote.com

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