Concerts
Zea Mays
Abandoibarra
Basque rock opening eight nights of concerts at Abandoibarra.
Free entryConfirmed
Bilbao · Great Week 2026
Aste Nagusia 2026: Bilbao's Great Week
The confirmed programme for Aste Nagusia 2026, sorted by day, time and venue. Clear information, visible sources and changes we check.
Day-by-day listings
Pick your day of Aste Nagusia
Each day has its own page with times, venues and links to the source confirming every event.
August 2026Saturday 2213 confirmed highlightsAugust 2026Sunday 2330 confirmed highlightsAugust 2026Monday 2429 confirmed highlightsAugust 2026Tuesday 2527 confirmed highlightsAugust 2026Wednesday 2631 confirmed highlightsAugust 2026Thursday 2731 confirmed highlightsAugust 2026Friday 2832 confirmed highlightsAugust 2026Saturday 2933 confirmed highlightsAugust 2026Sunday 3017 confirmed highlights
Live music
Big nights at Abandoibarra
Eight consecutive concerts at 23:30, from 22 to 29 August, all free to attend.
Concerts
Urtz and the Bilbao Orkestra Sinfonikoa
Abandoibarra
Urtz perform alongside the Bilbao Orkestra Sinfonikoa (BOS).
Free entryConfirmed
Concerts
Concerts
M-Clan
Abandoibarra
The band led by Carlos Tarque celebrates three decades on the road.
Free entryConfirmed
More than concerts
A festival with many ways to enjoy it
Fireworks, Basque culture, family activities, street theatre and music of every kind.
Plan your stay
The practical guide to Bilbao during Aste Nagusia
The programme is only the beginning: choose your area, accommodation, food and transport around the venues you want to visit.
Aste Nagusia Big Day
Everything on Friday 28 August: events, concerts, fireworks, families and practical advice.
Accommodation
Compare five areas by venues and connections, with no stale prices.
Where to eat
Pintxos, traditional dishes and practical areas between activities.
Areas
From the Arenal to Parque Europa: what happens in each part of Bilbao.
Transport
Airport, metro, tram, bus, Barik, driving and the Low Emission Zone.
Activities
Basque culture, theatre, sport, giants, bilbainadas and families.
History
The birth in 1978, Marijaia, the konpartsak and how it evolved.
The official 2026 programme is now published
The official programme is now available. Its times and activities have been added to the structured listings, which will continue to reflect last-minute changes. Last review: 3 August 2026.