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tHe tHree KinGs ParaDe

Date: 5th of JanuaryPlace: city centrethe twelfth Night is one of the most magicalof the year. Melchior, Gaspar andBalthasar will visit San Sebastian so thatthe city’s children can give them their letters.they will then form part of the traditionalparade.Organizer: Donostia Kultura.tel: 943 481 168www.donostiakultura.com

internationaL cross coUntrY From tHe GimnÁs tica De ULÍa sPorts cLUb

Date: 6th of JanuaryPlace: Paseo de Zurriolathe Reyes cross country is one of SanSebastian’s classic races. the athletes willcover a distance from the Kursaal congresscentre to Ategorrieta, with Zurriola beachas a backdrop.Organizer: Gimnástica de Ulía Sports club.tel: 943 278 195www.gimnasticadeulia.es

DocK oF tHe baY

Date: From the 7th to the 13th of JanuaryPlace: Principal theatre andvictoria Eugenia theatrethis is the fifth edition of the musical documentary film festival. dock of the bayreturns to combine music and cinema withscreenings and concerts in various areas.Organizer: dock of the baytelf.: 943 376 516Web: www.dockofthebay.es

san sebastian DaY

Date: 20th of JanuaryPlace: the whole citysan sebastian’s big celebration will begin at midnight on thursday. From that moment the city’s streets will be awash with the sound of drums. after months of practicing, over 100 “tamborradas” (drum marches) will go out onto the streets to cele-brate san sebastian day. the children have their own “tamborrada” on Friday morning.Organizer: donostia Kulturatelf.: 943 481 168Web: www.donostiakultura.com

DaY oF tHe bertso

Date: 26th of JanuaryPlace: Kursaal Auditoriumthe big day for the bertsolaris during whichthe best ones will have the opportunity to demonstra-te their linguistic skills before theaudience at the Kursaal auditorium.Organizer: Euskal Herriko bertsozale Elkarteatelf.: 943 694 129Web: www.bertsozale.com

san sebastiÁn cross coUntrYDate: 27th of JanuaryPlace: San Sebastian Racecoursethe san sebastian Racecourse changes itsactivity for the day and welcomes athletesparticipating in the san sebastian crosscountry.Organizer: Gipuzkoa athletics Federation.telf.: 943 451 757Web: www.sansebastiancross.com

JanUarY


carnivaLs

Date: From the 7th to the 11th of FebruaryPlace: the whole citycarnival group parades will invade thecity, filling it with colour and rhythm. duringthese days the most curious and outlandish people will go out onto the street, where they will be able to enjoy a varied programme.Organizer: donostia Kulturatelf.: 943 481 168Web: www.donostiakultura.com

PiÑata sUnDaY

Date: 17th of FebruaryPlace: Altzato conclude the carnivals, Altzaneighbourhood will celebrate Piñata Sunday,where the little ones take centre stage. Organiza: donostia Kulturatelf.: 943 481 168Web: www.donostiakultura.com

caLDereros

Date: 2nd of FebruaryPlace: the whole citybefore the carnivals, true to tradition, the“caldereros” (tinkers) will flood the streetsof san sebastian with the noise of theirfrying pans.Organizer: donostia Kulturatelf.: 943 481 168Web: www.donostiakultura.com

nUrsemaiDs’ anD sHePerDs’ DaY

Date: 3rd of FebruaryPlace: Old town and Grosanother traditional parade from this period of the year is that of the nursemaids and shepherds. the nursemaids will parade with babies in their arms while the shepherds court them. High society from the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century will also be represented.Organizer: donostia Kulturatelf.: 943 481 168Web: www.donostiakultura.com

FebrUarY


9tH stocK marKet

Date: From the 1st to the 4th of March Place: Kursaal congress centre

LiLaton

Date: 3rd of MarchOrganizer: Federación atlética Guipuzcoanatelf.: 943 451 757Web: www.sansebastiancross.com

biDe berDea 1st cross

Date: 10th MarchOrganizer: Federación atlética Guipuzcoanatelf.: 943 451 757Web: www.sansebastiancross.com

10tH LeisUre anD toUrism Fair (seva-tUr)

Date: From the 15th to the 17th of MarchPlace: Kursaal congress centrethis fair makes possible to discover differentparts of the world thanks to stands,photograph and craft exhibitions, competitions, etc. A total of 7000 square metres will contain 65 stands which will offer leisure and tourism products.Organizer: cM Gipuzkoatelf.: 943 410 806Web: www.sevatur.com

DFeria

Fecha: del 18 al 21 de marzoLugar: Lugares: teatro victoria Eugenia, teatro principal y otros escenariosLa Feria tiene como objetivo principal el mercado de las artes escénicas, interrelacionando a sus agentes y presentando las últimas creaciones vascas e interna-cionales.Organiza: donostia Kulturatelf.: 943 481 168Web: www.donostiakultura.com

san sebastian internationaL cHess oPen

Dates: From the 23rd to the 30th of March. Place:carmelo Balda Pelota court (Anoeta)this year’s San Sebastian Internationalchess Open is the 35th edition. It will bringtogether domestic and international grandmasters.Organizer: Federación Guipuzcoana de ajedreztelf.: 943 474 604Web: www.fgajedrez.org

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aGUarDiente anD QUeimaDa FestivaL

Date: 5th-6th-7th of AprilPlace: Easo squareOnce again the Easo square welcomes the Galician community to display its products. Octopus, aguardiente, pies, santiago tart, Ribeiro and albariño wine are the day’s biggest pulls.Organizer: casa de Galicia.casa de Galicia.tel: 943 320 333

11tH HUman riGHts FiLm FestivaL

From the 19th to the 26th of Aprilvictoria Eugenia and other locations.Once again this year the Festival aims to raise awareness among the audience andto strengthen such values as solidarity, justiceand equality, among others.Organizer: Directorate of Youth, Education, cooperation, Human Rights and Equality.tel: 943 481 471www.cineyderechoshumanos.com

booK DaY

Date:23rd of AprilPlace: Gipuzkoa squarethe Gipuzkoa square will once again be the venue for celebrating the Book Day.A great opportunity to buy the latest books to be published or literature classics.the authors of some of these bookswill be in the square to sign copies of them. Organizer: Gipuzkoa trade Federation.tel: 943 425 557

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12tH tanGo FestivaL

Date: From the 3rd to the 5th of MayPlace:victoria Eugenia theatre.tango returns to San Sebastian in the formof a festival with demonstrations and freecourses.Organizer: AGAtA. tel: 652 755 707www.agatatango.org

2nD Green cross

Date: 5th mayFederación Atlética Guipuzcoana.tfno: 943 451 757www.sansebastiancross.com

beacH FootbaLL (FinaLs)

Date: 12th of MayPlace: La concha Beachthe beach football championship season comes to an end with the finals which will be contested on La concha beach.Organizer: Gipuzkoa Football Federation.tel: 943 463 177www.fgf-gff.org

san sebastian sPrinG race

Date: 17th of Maythrough UPv-EHU Basque UniversityOrganizer: Federación Atlética Guipuzcoana.tfno: 943 451 757www.sansebastiancross.com

san sebastian HaLF maratHon

Date: 19th of MayPlace: the whole city welcomes a new edition ofthe half marathon. the athletes must run the traditional 21.097 kilometres in a route around the city centre.Organizer: Sportmagic.tel: 943 310 888 / 670 332 272www.streetmarketing.es

DaY oF tHe reGionaL HoUses

Date: 28th of MayPlace: constitucion squareAndalusia, La Rioja, Galicia, Extremadura,castilla-León and catalonia are some of the autonomous communities which will be present at the Day of the Regional Houses. their music, dances and cuisine will allow visitors to gain in-depth knowledge of each region.Organizer: Donostia Kultura. tel: 943 481 168www.donostiakultura.com

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11tH sUrFiLm FestibaL

Date: From the 5th to the 9th of JunePlace: Principal theatre, Aquariumand other venuesFilm, short films, music, exhibitions…all of the audio-visual formats will be dedicated to surfing in this edition of the long-standing Surfilm Festival.Organizer: Donostia Kultura. tel: 943 481 157www.surfilmfestibal.com

san sebastian triatHLon

Date: 30th of JunePlace: La concha Beach (start and finish)Once again La concha Bay will be the stage for this race for the fittest of athletes.the participants must swim for 1.5 kilometres,cycle for 40 kilometres and, finally, run for 10 kilometres.Organizer: San Sebastian Athletics club.tel: 943 473 722www.clubatss.com

sUmmer coUrses at tHe UniversitY oF tHe basQUe coUntrY

Dates: From the 17th of June to the 7th ofSeptemberPlace: Miramar Palacethe Summer courses of the University of the Basque country offer a high quality and very wide range of courses, seminars, workshops and conferences. there will be a break from activity in the second and third weeks of August.Organizer: : Summer courses at theUniversity of the Basque country.tel: 943 219 511www.sc.ehu.es

saint JoHn’s niGHt

Date: Saturday 23rd of JunePlace: the whole cityOn Saint John’s night the arrival of the summer sols-tice is celebrated. During this event bonfires will burn in various parts of the city to keep away bad spirits and attract good luck.Organizaer: Donostia Kultura.tel: 943 481 168www.donostiakultura.com

FootbaLL: Donosti cUP

Dates: From the 30th of June to the 6th of JulyPlaces: Anoeta Mini-Stadium and 15 otherStadium.More than 200 teams from different parts of the world gather each year in one of the best youth football tournaments. Six days of intense play in which thousands of youths will battle it out to reach the coveted final at the Anoeta stadium.Organizer: Donosti cup. tel: 943 467 954www.donosticup.com

JUne


14tH citY oF san sebastian saiLinG reGatta

Dates: 13th and 14th of JulyPlace: La concha Baythis international regatta has two crossings.the first has a distance of 32 miles, beginning in Hendaye and ending in San Sebastian. the second crossing does not leave the city and takes place entirely in La concha Bay.Organizer: San Sebastian Royal Nautical clubtel: 943 423 575 www.rcnss.com

Horse racinG

Dates: 15th of July – 13th SeptemberPlace: San Sebastian Racecoursethe summer horse racing season begins on Monday the 15th. there will be race days in July (15th, 21st, 29th), August (4th, 12th, 15th, 18th, 22th, and 26th) and in September (1st, 8th and 13th).Hipódromos y Apuestas de Euskadi.tel: 943 373 180 www.hipodromoa.com

JaZZaLDia : JaZZ FestivaL

Date: From the 24th to the 28th of JulyPlace: trinidad square, Kursaal, Playa deLa Zurriola and other venuesOne of the most important jazz festivals in Europe during which, in addition to the big concerts, jazz will be heard on the streets with bands and open air performances.Organizer: San Sebastian Jazz Festival.tel: 943 481 900www.jazzaldia.com

san sebastian cYcLinG sebastiÁn cLassic

Date: 27th of JulyPlace: Boulevard (start and finish)cycling enthusiasts will have the opportunityto enjoy one of the city’s most iconic races. Specialists in classics never miss this scoring eventin the international UcI World tour calendar.Organizer: Gipuzkoa cycling Federation.tel: 943 460 540www.gtxe.org

JULY


74tH mUsicaL FortniGHt

Date: From the 2nd to the 31st of August Place: Kursaal congress centre, victoriaEugenia theatre and other venuesthis is the oldest festival in Spain and one of the oldest in Europe. the next edition will focus on the French school from the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th, with claude Debussy as a central figure.Organizer: San Sebastian Musical Fortnight.tel: 943 003 170www.quincenamusical.com

Horse racinG

Dates: 4th, 12th, 15th, 18th, 22nd and 26th of August and 1st, 8th and 13th of September.Place: San Sebastian Racecoursethe horse racing season continues in August with seven of the twelve race days which will be held.Organizer: Hipódromos y Apuestas de Euskadi.tel: 943 373 180 www.hipodromoa.com

biG weeK

Date: From the 10th to the 17th of AugustPlace: the whole citySan Sebastian’s Big Week will fill the city with celebration, with big concerts, fairgroundrides for children, bullfighting and countless activities scheduled throughout the week.Donostia Kultura.tel: 943 481 168www.donostiakultura.com

san sebastian FireworKs comPetition

Date: From the 10th to the 17th of AugustPlace: La concha Baythis is one of the big attractions of the BigWeek. Every night, specialists in fireworksfrom across the world will compete to offerthe best show.Organizer: Donostia Kultura. tel: 943 481 168www.donostiakultura.com

internacionaL oPen tenis senior

Dates: from 10th to 1th augustPlace: Royal tennis clubcompetition of the international tennis FederationOrganizer: Real club de tenis de san sebastiántelf.: 943 215 161Web: www.rctss.com

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FisHinG boat reGattas

Dates: 1st and 8th of SeptemberPlace: La concha BayOn the two first Sundays of September theSan Sebastian bay will host the final stages of La concha Flag regattas.On the thursday prior to the first Sunday of the month, the men’s classifying round will be held and on the following thursday the women’s classifying round.Organizer: Donostia Kultura. tel: 943 481 168www.donostiakultura.com

eUsKaL JaiaK - basQUeceLebrations

Dates: From the 31st of August to the 8th of Sept-emberPlace: Old towncider Day will kick off the celebration ofBasque culture. Musical and sporting activitiesand the best Basque cuisine are the main attractions.Organizer: Donostia Kultura. tel: 943 481 168www.donostiakultura.com

Horse racinG

Dates: 1st, 8th and 16th of SeptemberPlace: San Sebastian RacecourseIn September the three final days will beheld in the San Sebastian Racecourse.Organizer: Hipódromos y Apuestas de Euskadi.tel: 943 373 180 www.hipodromoa.com

KUtXa KULtUr FestibaLa

Date: 6th and 7th of SeptemberPlace: Monte Igueldo Fun ParkKutxa Kultur Festibala is a platform for the dissemination of the work of young artists in the field of fashion, film, comic and music. www.kutxakulturfestibala.com

ZinemaLDia -61st nternacionaL FiLm FestivaL

Date: From the 20th to the 28th of SeptemberPlace: Kursaal congress centre, Príncipeand Antiguo Berri cinemas, victoria Eugeniatheatre, Principal theatre and the velodrome.San Sebastian becomes the glamour capital.High quality cinema, exhibitions, retrospectivesand monographs will share centre stage with the big films stars who will be visiting the city.Organizer: San Sebastian Film Festival.tel: 943 481 212www.sansebastianfestival.com

sePtember


DonostiKLUba

Date: From the 3rd to the 5th of OctoberPlace: Egia cultural centre and other venuesDonostikluba is San Sebastian’s Electronic Music Festival. Its headquarters are in the Egia cultural centre but it offers concerts and parties in other San Sebastian venues.Organizer: Donostikluba. tel: 943 401 418www.donostikluba.com

san sebastiÁn GastronomiKa conGress

Dates: From the 6th to the 9th of OctoberPlace: Kursaal congress centreFor three days San Sebastian becomes thegastronomic centre of Europe where hundredsof chefs and culinary experts from across the world get together and present their innovations in the culinary field. Furthermore, the public will be able to sample exquisite products at the 200 plus standswhich will be set up.Organizer: Dv Multimedia. tel: 943 410 857www.sansebastiangastronomika.com

tHree- beacH cross coUntrY

Date: 13th of OctoberPlace: Ondarreta Royal tennis club(start and finish)A 10 kilometre route combines the threebeaches of San Sebastian in this popularrace in which 3000 athletes are already participating.Organizer: Gipuzkoa Athletics Federation.tel: 943 451 757 www.gafatletismo.com

17tH PoPULar roaD race cLassic

Date: 20th of OctoberPlace: centreSan Sebastian city centre will become theroute for the Popular classic Road Race,where the participants will compete over adistance of 15 kilometres.Organizer: Gipuzkoa Athletics Federation.tel: 943 451 757www.gafatletismo.com

24tH Horror anD FantasY FiLm FestivaL

Date: From the 26th of October to the 1st of NovemberPlace: Principal theatre, victoria Eugeniatheatre and Kursaal congress centrethe Horror and Fantasy Film Festival willonce again offer its unique perspective ofcinema with movie marathons and parallelactivities.Organizer: Donostia Kultura.tel: 943 481 157www.donostiakultura.com/terror

october


atHLetics: beHobia - san sebastiÁn

Date: 10th of NovemberPlace: Behobia (start) / Boulevard (finish)the route between Behobia and San Sebastian is the location of Gipuzkoa’s big athletics event. the distance of the race is 20 kilometres and the last edition reached a figure of 23,000 participants.Organizer: Fortuna Sports club.tel: 943 214 900www.behobia-sansebastian.com

UnDerwater FiLm cYcLe

Date: From the 12th to the 16th of NovemberPlace: Kutxa Function Hall (Andia street)the Underwater Film cycle offers a programme of free sessions in which life at the depths of the sea takes centre stage.tel: 943 395 476www.ciclo.subacuaticasrealsociedad.com

antiQUa. conFerences on antiQUitY

Dates: last week of NovemberPlace: Koldo Mitxelena cultural centrethe Koldo Mitxelena cultural centre hosts these conferences at which expertson subjects relating to Antiquity gather.Organizer: Koldo Mitxelena cultural centre.tel: 943 112 760www.kmk.gipuzkoakultura.net

atHLetics: maratHon

Date: 24th of NovemberPlace: Anoeta Mini-Stadium (start and finish)the marathon is a classic race for lovers ofathletics which is being held for the 35thtime this year. It covers 42.195 kilometresacross the city.Organizer: Gipuzkoa Athletics Federation.tel: 943 451 757www.gafatletismo.com

november


cHiLDren’s cHristmas ParK

Date: Last week in DecemberPlace: Kursaal congress centrethe little ones will be able to enjoy thisPark which is especially for them andwhich is full of fairground rides, competitions,fancy dress parties, musical performancesand workshops, and many other activities.Organizer: Lankor.tel: 943 428 111www.lankor.com

san siLvestre race

Date: 31st of DecemberPlace: Antiguo (start) / Easo square (finish)the final race of the year is being held forthe 28th time, with an 8650 metre routewhich will pass through Antiguo, Gros, thecentre and Amara.Organizer: Amara Kirol Elkartea.www.sansilvestredonostiarra.com

cooK & FasHion

Date: 7th of December (provisional)Place:Miramar PalaceHaute couture and cuisine are combined ina new edition of cook & Fashion. Designsby acclaimed professionals and young talentsare interpreted by chefs and expressedas exquisite dishes. A final fashion showwill reveal the result.Organizer: verami. tel: 943 490 177www.cookandfashion.com

saint tHomas’ Fair

date: 21st of decemberplaces: Old town, centre and Grosthe scent of txistorra will once again floodthe streets of san sebastian on the 21st ofdecember. this traditional fair will bring together thousands of citizens in the city centre to sample txis-torra sausage and buy cheese, honey and vegetables. as always, a pig will be presented in the constitucionsquare.Organizer: donostia Kultura. tel: 943 481 168www.donostiakultura.com

oLentZero

Date: 24th of DecemberPlace: centreOlentzero will greet the children of SanSebastian before starting to visit each oftheir homes to leave their presents.Organizer: Donostia Kultura.tel: 943 481 168www.donostiakultura.com

December

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