January

Epiphany Parade

Hondarribia En

On the evening of the 5th January, the Three Wise Men arrive to Hondarribia by boat. After disembarking in Kaizaharra,  […]

January

Epiphany Parade

Irun En

On the evening of the 5th January the Three Wise Men arrive at Irun train station. Each king sits atop […]

January

Living Nativity scene

Hondarribia En

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene, with music, dance and theatrical staging that takes place in Gernikako Arbola. On this […]

February

Santa Ageda

Irun En

On the 4th February many towns around the Basque Country follow the tradition of taking to the streets to sing […]

February

Sacred Music Festival in Hondarribia

Hondarribia En

This is the oldest Sacred Music Festival in the Basque Country. Free concerts are held over two weekends in the […]

February

Irun Half Marathon

Irun En

This attractive 10 km run around Irun is accompanied by music and entertainment to make the race a little easier […]

February

Bidasoa Rally

Hondarribia En

This automobile rally goes through the Bidasoa area, visiting Hondarribia, Jaizkibel, Aiako Harria and San Marcial.

February

Canicross

Irun En

The Irun Canicross starts at the Ola cider house and traverses the Aiako Harria nature park for an event that […]

April

Holy Week – Procession of Silence

Hondarribia En

On Good Friday, at 5 p.m., the liturgical events take place in the Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción […]

February

Tinkers- Nursemaids and Shepherds

Irun En

Troupe of Tinkers Year after year tinkers arrive in the city having come all the way from Hungary to announce […]

February

Carnival Parade

Irun En

Rural Carnival Also known as Baserriz-Baserri this rural carnival parades through rural areas, villages and farmhouses near Irun on a […]

March

Bask’n Brew Beer Festival-Ficoba

Irun En

Craft beer festival at the Ficoba exhibition ground.

March

Tatto Convention-Ficoba

Irun En

Euskadi Tatto Convention at the Ficoba exhibition ground.

May

Cycling tour of Bidasoa

Hondarribia En

The Vuelta al Bidasoa is an amateur cycling race by stages that has been held annually since 1983 in the […]

March

Sevatur-Ficoba

Irun En

Trade fair for the holiday sector.  Salón de la Evasión y el Turismo (Holiday trade fair) provides a unique opportunity […]

April

Descent of the Bidasoa river with fins

Hondarribia En

This sporting event, which is very deep-rooted in the Bidasoa area, has been held since 1969 and is organized by […]

April

Expogrow-Ficoba

Irun En

Cannabis Trade Fair Expogrow is a music festival and cannabis convention held in Ficoba.

May

Triathlon of Hondarribia

Hondarribia En

This triathlon is composed of 750 meters swimming, 20 kilometers cycling and 5 kilometers running.

April

Opila Day

Irun En

Saint Marcos Day On 25th April in Irun godmothers traditionally give their godchildren a sponge cake decorated with eggs painted […]

May

St. Isidore’s day

Hondarribia En

St. Isidore’s Day, patron saint of farmers, is celebrated in Guadalupe. This rural festivity includes traditional celebrations (rural sports, exhibition […]

April

Opila Day

Hondarribia En

On April 25th, the patron saint of San Marcos is a very special day. On this day, it is a […]

May

Bidasoa Cycle Race

Irun En

Bidasoa cycle race A 4-stage international bike race for u23 riders.

May

Cider Day

Irun En

In May the txotx (cider-house) season comes to end and people start drinking bottled cider. This is an ideal time […]

June

Medieval Fair

Hondarribia En

Crafts, exhibitors, workshops, entertainment, shows, competitions, exhibitions… The Medieval Fair in Hondarribia is another good reason to visit and enjoy […]

June

Bioterra-Ficoba

Irun En

Basque Country Trade Fair of organic produce, green building, renewable energies and responsible consumption.

June

Bikingo eguna

Hondarribia En

Hondarribi Surf Kirol Kluba organizes the Bikingo Eguna (Vikings’ Day), a party around SUP, surf skate and motorbikes.

June

Juanma Garate Indoor Cycling Marathon

Irun En

Cycle race held in Irun

July

Procession of the Virgen del Carmen

Hondarribia En

The procession begins with a prayer in the Virgen del Carmen Church and continues to the pier. From there, a […]

June

Day of Saint Marcial

Irun En

Saint Marcial and Saint Peter’s festivals are held in Irun between 23rd June and 1st July. Saint Marcial Day On […]

July

Day of the Kutxa

Hondarribia En

St. James’ day is the inauguration of the Abbots and Mayors of the sea who were elected on St. Peter’s […]

July

1st July Farmers Day

Irun En

Farming and Livestock day is celebrated on the morning of the 1st July in Urdanibia Square.

July

Cesta Punta Festival

Hondarribia En

With the arrival of the summer season, a whole variety of Cesta Punta festivals are organized every Friday in July […]

August

Trawler Races

Hondarribia En

The rowing regattas flood the city with colour during two fantastic days of sport and varied events for all. It’s […]

July

Dies Oiassonis Roman Festival

Irun En

A festival in which the life of the Roman port and settlement of Oiasso, active between 70 and 200 AD […]

August

Herri Giroa

Hondarribia En

Herri Giroa is a festivity that takes place in Arma Plaza, San Nicolás street and La Brecha.  From ten o’clock […]

July

Gira Bira – July

Irun En

Girabira is the name given to park tours to help (re)discover Irun via themed days with the following ingredients: concerts, […]

August

Bidasoa Folk

Hondarribia En

Coming from the four corners of the world, the artists of Bidasoafolk festival are the representatives of a language without […]

August

Euskal Jira

Irun En

On the first Sunday in August, Irun holds the Euskal Jira, where the ‘gurdias’ or carriages with folkloric designs cross […]

August

Hondarribia Reggae Town

Hondarribia En

The summer programme in Hondarribia includes the Hondarribia Reggae Town festival, which different styles of reggae music. This event takes […]

August

Bidasoa Folk

Irun En

Founded in 2001, the original idea of this intercultural event was for the BIDASOA TXINGUDI CROSS-BORDER CONSORTIUM to organise a […]

September

Hondarribia’s Patron Saint Celebration-Guadalupe- (6-11)

Hondarribia En

Hondarribia’s patron saint day, in honour of the Virgin of Guadalupe, is celebrated on September the 8th. These popular festivities […]

August

Gira Bira – August

Irun En

Girabira  is the name given to park tours to help (re)discover Irun via themed days with the following ingredients: concerts […]

September

Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe (8)

Hondarribia En

The city’s main celebration is the Alarde (Parade) on September the 8th . The origin of this colourful parade was […]

September

Irun Zuzenean Festival

Irun En

Irun Zuzenean is a whole day for listening to live music. Zuzenean for music, culture and activities. Starting at 11,30 […]

September

Day of the Baserritarra (Farmers’ Day) 11

Hondarribia En

As part of the festivities of the Virgin of Guadalupe, the last day in Alameda a livestock, vegetables and flowers […]

September

Gira Bira – September

Irun En

Girabira  is the name given to park tours to help (re)discover Irun via themed days with the following ingredients: concerts […]

October

Fenomena Festibala

Hondarribia En

A music festival hosting different artists every year.

September

City of Irun Night Race

Irun En

The city of Irun night race as its name suggests is a nocturnal running race through the city centre. It […]

October

Donibane Lohitzune-Hondarribia Race

Hondarribia En

The “Donibane”, as it is colloquially known, is a race with 20 years of existence, between the cities of Saint […]

October

Txingudi Korrika

Irun En

A popular running race in Txingudi which begins in Hendaye, goes through Irun and arrives at its finish line in […]

November

Beñat Elzo Mountain Cross

Hondarribia En

The Beñat Elzo Mountain Cross is always held on 1st November in memory of the young Hondarribia local. The idea […]

December

Bidasoa Classic Rally

Hondarribia En

This rally is held in the non competitive modality for vintage vehicles. The event starts and ends in the Hondarribia […]

November

Runner’s Fair-Ficoba

Irun En

The Behobia-San Sebastian runner’s fair is held in FICOBA, Irun the days before the meet. Irun is important for this […]

December

Fair of Santo Tomas-Txistorrada

Hondarribia En

On December 21, San Pedro street is transformed into a rural setting where local produce, especially the “txistorra” (Basque spicy […]

November

Behobia – San Sebastián

Irun En

Behobia-San Sebastián is more than just a running race; it is first and foremost a feeling. A feeling created after […]

December

Christmas Choir and Olentzero

Hondarribia En

On the 24th December Basques celebrate Christmas Eve and get ready for the Olentzero to come. He is a coalman […]

November

City of Irun Cross Country Race

Irun En

This run has been held for over 50 years in the Txingudi school playing fields and the Jaizubia hippodrome. 

December

Living Nativity Scene

Hondarribia En

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene, with music, dance and theatrical staging that takes place in Gernikako Arbola.

November

Bidasoa International Archaeology Film Festival

Irun En

If we are going to have a shared European culture it is important to start with a sound knowledge of […]

December

Saint Silvester Race

Hondarribia En

It’s a very popular race held every year on New Year’s Eve in the afternoon. It’s a short solidarity race. […]

November

Irun Youth Film and Video Competition

Irun En

A festival for short films divided into a section for films and another for videos screening the most interesting productions […]

December

Be Veggie Feria Vegana-Ficoba

Irun En

Be Veggie is an event promoting the idea of a 100% vegetarian diet and consumption of products and services that […]

December

Christmas Cross Country

Irun En

The ides of this race is that the local population ends the year with some exercise. The race is a […]

December

Saint Thomas Fair (Txistorrada)

Irun En

21st December is the date for Saint Thomas Fair in Urdanibia Square, a time when local produce is brought to […]

December

Carol Singing and Olentzero

Irun En

On the 24th December Basques celebrate Christmas Eve and get ready for the Olentzero to come. He is a coalman […]

December

PIN Christmas –themed Fun Park for Childrem-Ficoba

Irun En

An event that many young people are awaiting all year round, the Christmas Fun Park called Pin Pan Pun Ficoba.  […]