🎉 Bilbao — Events & Fiestas

Your complete guide to festivals, events and celebrations in Bilbao. Dates are approximate — always check locally before travelling!

🌸 Spring

✝️ Semana Santa Early Apr

Holy Week processions through Bilbao's Casco Viejo. A deeply moving spectacle reflecting the Basque Country's strong Catholic traditions.

☀️ Summer

🎨 Bilbao BBK Live Jun

One of the Basque Country's biggest music festivals held on a hillside overlooking the city. International headliners, stunning views and the legendary Basque hospitality.

🎉 Aste Nagusia — Semana Grande 16-24 Aug

Bilbao's greatest festival and one of the biggest in Northern Spain! Nine days of concerts, fireworks, Basque sports, txosnas (food and drink stalls) and non-stop celebrations. The city goes completely mad in the best possible way!

🍂 Autumn

🏃 Bilbao Marathon Oct

One of the most scenic urban marathons in Spain. Thousands of runners pass through the Casco Viejo, along the river and past the Guggenheim in a spectacular city circuit.

🎬 Zinebi Film Festival Nov

Bilbao's prestigious international documentary and short film festival. One of the oldest and most respected film festivals in Spain attracting filmmakers from around the world.

❄️ Winter

🎵 Santa Águeda Early Feb

A uniquely Basque tradition where groups of people parade through the streets banging staffs rhythmically on the ground and singing traditional songs. Haunting, distinctive and utterly Basque.

🎄 Christmas Market Dec

The Plaza Nueva in the Casco Viejo transforms into a beautiful Christmas market. Traditional pintxos, Basque crafts and festive atmosphere in one of Spain's most characterful squares.

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