Opening of Sagardo Eguna (Cider Day)
Thousands gather to sample Sagardoa (cider) from wooden barrels, enjoy pintxos on the street, and watch folk music/dance performances.
~11:00
Basque Festivals (Donostia)
Euskal Jaiak
San Sebastián, Spain
Sep 2 - 13, 2026Expected
Each September, San Sebastián celebrates all things Basque with the Euskal Jaiak, two weeks of folk music, dance, rural sports, and food. There is a Cider Day with tastings and song, ox and stone-lifting contests, and dancing in the squares, in a festival the city has kept since 1896.
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Day 3 · Sep 4
Day 12 · Sep 13
Bandera de La Concha Regatta Finals
Colorful rowing boats line up in the bay; crowds cheer each race from the promenade. It's a major athletic highlight of the festival.
Sep 13
Where it happens
Plaza de la Constitución
San Sebastián, Spain
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Crowds & timing
Crowd level: moderate.
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Free events are available.
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Basque Festivals (Donostia)
Euskal Jaiak
San Sebastián, Spain
Each September, San Sebastián celebrates all things Basque with the Euskal Jaiak, two weeks of folk music, dance, rural sports, and food. There is a Cider Day with tastings and song, ox and stone-lifting contests, and dancing in the squares, in a festival the city has kept since 1896.
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Instituted in 1896 by Gipuzkoa authorities, Euskal Jaiak celebrates Basque heritage through community gatherings. It typically coincides with the Concha Bay rowing regatta weekends. Activities include rural sports (aizkolaris woodchoppers, stone-lifting), bertsolaris (improvisational poetry), choral music, and Basque dances. The name means literally 'Basque festivities'.
Key moments to know
Day 3Sep 4~11:00Expected
Opening of Sagardo Eguna (Cider Day)
Thousands gather to sample Sagardoa (cider) from wooden barrels, enjoy pintxos on the street, and watch folk music/dance performances.
Day 12Sep 13Approximate
Bandera de La Concha Regatta Finals
Colorful rowing boats line up in the bay; crowds cheer each race from the promenade. It's a major athletic highlight of the festival.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Plan the timing
Participate respectfully in open events; no special restrictions apart from general public event courtesy. Visi...
Respect local boundaries
An open city-wide festival. Visitors should engage respectfully with local traditions (e.g., join folk dances i...
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Sep 2 - 13, 2026
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San Sebastián
Basque Country (Spain)
Cost
Free public events available
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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