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Aste Nagusia 2026 programme

Browse every event included in the official Aste Nagusia 2026 programme, ordered by day and time. Choose a date for its detailed schedule or explore all nine days here.

August 2026

Saturday 22

13 events

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  1. Official reception at Teatro ArriagaTeatro Arriaga · Festival ceremonies
  2. Fanfare: Sama SikuArenal · Folklore
  3. Aste Nagusia 2026 opening: pregón and txupinPlaza Arriaga · Festival ceremonies
  4. LORREINEBilborock · Bilborock
  5. AkerbeltzPlaza Circular · Open-air dances
  6. Opening of the txosnas with MarijaiaBehind Teatro Arriaga · Festival ceremonies
  7. Musbika Ensemble: Tutto VivaldiChurch of La Encarnación · Classical
  8. Pablo RíosBilborock · Bilborock
  9. Fire bullPlaza Arriaga · Festival ceremonies
  10. Fireworks: Pirotecnia XaraivaMallona hillside · Fireworks
  11. Zea MaysAbandoibarra · Concerts
  12. Municipal Band, Noa Lur and Ainara OrtegaMuelle Evaristo Churruca · Folklore
  13. Radio Nervión: 80s and 90s partyDoña Casilda bandstand · Dance sessions

August 2026

Sunday 23

30 events

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  1. Morning parades of txistularis and pipersSiete Calles (the Old Town) · Folklore
  2. Fanfare: DunbotsTxikigune · Folklore
  3. Txiki-Botxo · 23 AugustDoña Casilda Park · Families
  4. Giants and Big HeadsEuskal Museoa and city route · Families
  5. Free canoe hire · 23 AugustItsasmuseum · Sport
  6. Tasting: Marijaia's noseArenal · Food and drink
  7. GargantuaRipa · Families
  8. Emakumeen XI Ikurriña rowing regattaThe estuary, opposite the City Hall · Sport
  9. 5 BilbainosDoña Casilda bandstand · Bilbainadas
  10. 48th Villa de Bilbao Rowing RegattaThe estuary, opposite the City Hall · Sport
  11. Bilbao Municipal Music BandArenal bandstand · Folklore
  12. Trotamundos: Finito-InfinitoPlaza de la Convivencia · Theatre and street arts
  13. Bertsolaris (Basque improvised verse): Sustrai Colina · Jone Uria · Maite Sarasola · Aitor EtxebarriazarragaSantiago Plaza · Folklore
  14. Bilbainadas: BilbotarrakOld Town · Bilbainadas
  15. Tardeo DantzLa Carola · Concerts
  16. The Whale Parade and its sea creaturesGran Vía, from Plaza Circular · Families
  17. Basque folk dances: Zerutxu (Markina-Xemein)Plaza del Gas · Folklore
  18. Bot Project: Collage 2024Doña Casilda bandstand · Theatre and street arts
  19. GautegunPlaza Circular · Open-air dances
  20. DarkoldBilborock · Bilborock
  21. Romería and Baile de la EraPlaza del Gas · Folklore
  22. Iñaki Bermúdez and Albert Guinovart: Traditional EchoesChurch of La Encarnación · Classical
  23. Mandarinas al SolBilborock · Bilborock
  24. Fire bullPlaza Arriaga · Festival ceremonies
  25. Al Tran Tran: Los trovadores urbanosPlaza de la Convivencia · Theatre and street arts
  26. Fireworks: TOF FeuerwerkMallona hillside · Fireworks
  27. Leire MartínezAbandoibarra · Concerts
  28. Tapia eta LeturiaMuelle Evaristo Churruca · Folklore
  29. EspectrosDoña Casilda bandstand · Dance sessions
  30. Aste Nagusia pelota tournamentEsperantza pelota court · Sport

August 2026

Monday 24

29 events

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  1. Morning parades of txistularis and pipersSiete Calles (the Old Town) · Folklore
  2. 28th Chess Championship · 24 AugustArenal txosnas · Sport
  3. Food competition: pistoArenal · Food and drink
  4. Gastrotxiki: salad workshopArenal · Food and drink
  5. Txiki-Botxo · 24 AugustDoña Casilda Park · Families
  6. Giants and Big HeadsEuskal Museoa and city route · Families
  7. Free canoe hire · 24 AugustItsasmuseum · Sport
  8. Bilbao Municipal Txistulari Band paradeOld Town · Folklore
  9. Inflatable play area at RipaRipa · Families
  10. GaupasaDoña Casilda bandstand · Bilbainadas
  11. Bilbao Municipal Music BandArenal bandstand · Folklore
  12. Txema Muñoz: GotaPlaza de la Convivencia · Theatre and street arts
  13. Bertsolaris (Basque improvised verse): Miren Amuriza · Xabat Illarregi · Ekhiñe Zapiain · Aitor MendiluzeSantiago Plaza · Folklore
  14. Bilbainadas: BilbotarrakOld Town · Bilbainadas
  15. Aste Nagusia pala tournament semi-finalBizkaia pelota court · Sport
  16. Basque folk dances: Goi-Alde (Erandio)Plaza del Gas · Folklore
  17. Txema Muñoz: GotaDoña Casilda bandstand · Theatre and street arts
  18. SukarPlaza Circular · Open-air dances
  19. NuzzBilborock · Bilborock
  20. Romería and Baile de la EraPlaza del Gas · Folklore
  21. Tatiana Samouil and Josu OkiñenaChurch of La Encarnación · Classical
  22. Scusi BoysBilborock · Bilborock
  23. Fire bullPlaza Arriaga · Festival ceremonies
  24. Bot Project: Collage 2024Plaza de la Convivencia · Theatre and street arts
  25. Fireworks: SupernovaMallona hillside · Fireworks
  26. MiruaAbandoibarra · Concerts
  27. Anna ColomMuelle Evaristo Churruca · Folklore
  28. Mariachi Imperial Elegancia MexicanaDoña Casilda bandstand · Dance sessions
  29. Aste Nagusia pelota tournamentEsperantza pelota court · Sport

August 2026

Tuesday 25

27 events

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  1. Morning parades of txistularis and pipersSiete Calles (the Old Town) · Folklore
  2. 28th Chess Championship · 25 AugustArenal txosnas · Sport
  3. Food competition: potato omeletteArenal · Food and drink
  4. Txiki-Botxo · 25 AugustDoña Casilda Park · Families
  5. Giants and Big HeadsEuskal Museoa and city route · Families
  6. Free canoe hire · 25 AugustItsasmuseum · Sport
  7. Bilbao Municipal Txistulari Band concertSantiago Plaza · Folklore
  8. Los ChimberosDoña Casilda bandstand · Bilbainadas
  9. Bilbao Municipal Music BandArenal bandstand · Folklore
  10. Pere Hosta: WoofPlaza de la Convivencia · Theatre and street arts
  11. Bertsolaris (Basque improvised verse): Ez da Kasualitatea · Oihana Bartra · Eli Pagola · Aner PeritzSantiago Plaza · Folklore
  12. Bilbainadas: BilbotarrakOld Town · Bilbainadas
  13. Aste Nagusia hand-pelota tournament semi-finalBizkaia pelota court · Sport
  14. Basque folk dances: Gaztedi (Santutxu)Plaza del Gas · Folklore
  15. Pere Hosta: WoofDoña Casilda bandstand · Theatre and street arts
  16. En EsenziaPlaza Circular · Open-air dances
  17. IzenaBilborock · Bilborock
  18. Romería and Baile de la EraPlaza del Gas · Folklore
  19. Dúo BorealChurch of La Encarnación · Classical
  20. BasakiBilborock · Bilborock
  21. Fire bullPlaza Arriaga · Festival ceremonies
  22. Nacho Flores: DomtePlaza de la Convivencia · Theatre and street arts
  23. Fireworks: Pirotecnia VulcanoMallona hillside · Fireworks
  24. Serafín Zubiri and the Bilbao Municipal Music BandAbandoibarra · Concerts
  25. KalàscimaMuelle Evaristo Churruca · Folklore
  26. Asier Bilbao ShowDoña Casilda bandstand · Dance sessions
  27. Aste Nagusia pelota tournamentEsperantza pelota court · Sport

August 2026

Wednesday 26

31 events

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  1. Morning parades of txistularis and pipersSiete Calles (the Old Town) · Folklore
  2. 28th Chess Championship · 26 AugustArenal txosnas · Sport
  3. Marijaia and the circus visit Basurto HospitalBasurto Hospital · Festival ceremonies
  4. Food competition: squid in its inkArenal · Food and drink
  5. Txiki-Botxo · 26 AugustDoña Casilda Park · Families
  6. Giants and Big HeadsEuskal Museoa and city route · Families
  7. Gastrotxiki: fruit-skewer workshopArenal · Food and drink
  8. Bilbao MapamundiDoña Casilda bandstand · Bilbainadas
  9. Herri kirolak (Basque rural sports)Plaza Arriaga · Sport
  10. Bilbao Municipal Music BandArenal bandstand · Folklore
  11. Colectivo Mur: ÚnicosPlaza de la Convivencia · Theatre and street arts
  12. Bilbainadas: BilbotarrakOld Town · Bilbainadas
  13. Bertsolaris (Basque improvised verse): Bertso bazkaria · Amets Arzallus · Maddalen ArzallusSantiago Plaza · Folklore
  14. 15th Canoe AscentItsasmuseum · Sport
  15. Aste Nagusia hand-pelota tournament semi-finalBizkaia pelota court · Sport
  16. Basque folk dances: Salbatzaile (Castaños)Plaza del Gas · Folklore
  17. Ameztu Antzerkia: Kay RobotDoña Casilda bandstand · Theatre and street arts
  18. Bertso-triki-kalejiraOld Town · Folklore
  19. LaprastPlaza Circular · Open-air dances
  20. VulcanizadasBilborock · Bilborock
  21. Romería and Baile de la EraPlaza del Gas · Folklore
  22. Ecco Quintet MusikeneChurch of La Encarnación · Classical
  23. Vittersweet TrioBilborock · Bilborock
  24. Fire bullPlaza Arriaga · Festival ceremonies
  25. Cía. Capicúa: RutaPlaza de la Convivencia · Theatre and street arts
  26. Fireworks: Di Matteo FireworksMallona hillside · Fireworks
  27. Urtz and the Bilbao Orkestra SinfonikoaAbandoibarra · Concerts
  28. KarmentoMuelle Evaristo Churruca · Folklore
  29. Pan con ChileDoña Casilda bandstand · Dance sessions
  30. En Tol Sarmiento (ETS)Parque Europa · Concerts
  31. Aste Nagusia pelota tournamentEsperantza pelota court · Sport

August 2026

Thursday 27

31 events

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  1. Morning parades of txistularis and pipersSiete Calles (the Old Town) · Folklore
  2. 28th Chess Championship · 27 AugustAtxuri futsal court · Sport
  3. Food competition: sukalkiArenal · Food and drink
  4. Txiki-Botxo · 27 AugustDoña Casilda Park · Families
  5. Giants and Big HeadsEuskal Museoa and city route · Families
  6. Basque Wine express tastingArenal · Food and drink
  7. GaupasaDoña Casilda bandstand · Bilbainadas
  8. Herri kirolak (Basque rural sports)Plaza Arriaga · Sport
  9. Bilbao Municipal Music BandArenal bandstand · Folklore
  10. Reception and tribute to the txupinerasArenal · Festival ceremonies
  11. Bilbao Municipal Txistulari Band paradeOld Town · Folklore
  12. Trío Wise Fools: Hot & ColdPlaza de la Convivencia · Theatre and street arts
  13. Bertsolaris (Basque improvised verse): Saioa Alkaiza · Aitor Sarriegi · Xabat Galletebeitia · Iñaki ViñaspreSantiago Plaza · Folklore
  14. Bilbainadas: BilbotarrakOld Town · Bilbainadas
  15. Tribute to the ikurriñaPlaza Arriaga · Festival ceremonies
  16. Aste Nagusia pala tournament semi-finalBizkaia pelota court · Sport
  17. Basque folk dances: Alkartasuna (Bermeo)Plaza del Gas · Folklore
  18. Cía. Capicúa: RutaDoña Casilda bandstand · Theatre and street arts
  19. MuxutrukPlaza Circular · Open-air dances
  20. Sergio & The LoversBilborock · Bilborock
  21. Romería and Baile de la EraPlaza del Gas · Folklore
  22. Osimun QuartetChurch of La Encarnación · Classical
  23. Iñigo Riki and the Night BandBilborock · Bilborock
  24. Fire bullPlaza Arriaga · Festival ceremonies
  25. Trío Wise Fools: Hot & ColdPlaza de la Convivencia · Theatre and street arts
  26. Fireworks: Pirotecnia ReyesMallona hillside · Fireworks
  27. BebeAbandoibarra · Concerts
  28. SwingtronicsMuelle Evaristo Churruca · Folklore
  29. Agrupación PuertochicoDoña Casilda bandstand · Dance sessions
  30. WallsParque Europa · Concerts
  31. Aste Nagusia pelota tournamentEsperantza pelota court · Sport

August 2026

Friday 28

32 events

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  1. Morning parades of txistularis and pipersSiete Calles (the Old Town) · Folklore
  2. 28th Chess Championship · 28 AugustArenal txosnas · Sport
  3. Food competition: cod pil-pilArenal · Food and drink
  4. Txiki-Botxo · 28 AugustDoña Casilda Park · Families
  5. Giants and Big HeadsEuskal Museoa and city route · Families
  6. Gastrotxiki: gilda workshopArenal · Food and drink
  7. 5 BilbainosDoña Casilda bandstand · Bilbainadas
  8. Herri kirolak (Basque rural sports)Plaza Arriaga · Sport
  9. Bilbao Municipal Music BandArenal bandstand · Folklore
  10. Cía. Flying Pikmis: Eh?!Plaza de la Convivencia · Theatre and street arts
  11. Bertsolaris (Basque improvised verse): Librean · Julio Soto · Oihana IguaranSantiago Plaza · Folklore
  12. Bilbainadas: BilbotarrakOld Town · Bilbainadas
  13. XXVII Albokari TropelaOld Town · Folklore
  14. Fanfare: Ardoa BarruraLedesma and Diputación · Folklore
  15. XXVIII Hiri KrosaArenal · Sport
  16. Aste Nagusia hand-pelota tournament finalBizkaia pelota court · Sport
  17. Basque folk dances: Urdaibai-Irrintzi Alai (Forua-Busturia)Plaza del Gas · Folklore
  18. Tutik Clowns: EkilikuaDoña Casilda bandstand · Theatre and street arts
  19. Fanfare: Ardoa BarruraOld Town · Folklore
  20. La FaniaPlaza Circular · Open-air dances
  21. OssyrisBilborock · Bilborock
  22. Romería and Baile de la EraPlaza del Gas · Folklore
  23. Coro RossiniChurch of La Encarnación · Classical
  24. Stolen SoulBilborock · Bilborock
  25. Fire bullPlaza Arriaga · Festival ceremonies
  26. Cía. Flying Pikmis: Eh?!Plaza de la Convivencia · Theatre and street arts
  27. Fireworks: Máxima FireworksMallona hillside · Fireworks
  28. CobardesAbandoibarra · Concerts
  29. Bilbao Reggae SplashMuelle Evaristo Churruca · Folklore
  30. Amistades PeligrosasDoña Casilda bandstand · Dance sessions
  31. LOS40 Sessions: Óscar Martínez and Martín UrrutiaParque Europa · Concerts
  32. Aste Nagusia pelota tournamentEsperantza pelota court · Sport

August 2026

Saturday 29

33 events

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  1. Morning parades of txistularis and pipersSiete Calles (the Old Town) · Folklore
  2. 28th Chess Championship · 29 AugustAtxuri futsal court · Sport
  3. 6th Aste Nagusia Scooter RideSan Mamés · Sport
  4. Food competition: marmitakoArenal · Food and drink
  5. Txiki-Botxo · 29 AugustDoña Casilda Park · Families
  6. Giants and Big HeadsEuskal Museoa and city route · Families
  7. Euskal Sagardo tastingArenal · Food and drink
  8. Los ChimberosDoña Casilda bandstand · Bilbainadas
  9. Herri kirolak (Basque rural sports)Plaza Arriaga · Sport
  10. Bilbao Municipal Music BandArenal bandstand · Folklore
  11. Presentation of the Bilbao Aste Nagusia acrosticsTeatro Arriaga · Festival ceremonies
  12. Kiai: PulsePlaza de la Convivencia · Theatre and street arts
  13. Bertsolaris (Basque improvised verse): Nerea Ibarzabal · Alaia Martin · Beñat Gaztelumendi · Aitor BizkarraSantiago Plaza · Folklore
  14. Bilbainadas: BilbotarrakOld Town · Bilbainadas
  15. Fanfare: AdiskideakLedesma and Diputación · Folklore
  16. Kantuz kantu, zubiz zubiItsasmuseum and the riverside walk · Folklore
  17. Aste Nagusia pala tournament finalBizkaia pelota court · Sport
  18. Basque folk dances: Mikel Deuna (Iurreta)Plaza del Gas · Folklore
  19. Orain Bi: MuteDoña Casilda bandstand · Theatre and street arts
  20. Fanfare: AdiskideakOld Town · Folklore
  21. Maran DJ and Txapela BravaPlaza Circular · Open-air dances
  22. The KravenBilborock · Bilborock
  23. Romería and Baile de la EraPlaza del Gas · Folklore
  24. Adolfo Gutiérrez ArenasChurch of La Encarnación · Classical
  25. My Sweet TormentBilborock · Bilborock
  26. Fire bullPlaza Arriaga · Festival ceremonies
  27. Kiai: PulsePlaza de la Convivencia · Theatre and street arts
  28. Fireworks: Pirotecnia ValeceaMallona hillside · Fireworks
  29. M-ClanAbandoibarra · Concerts
  30. El NaánMuelle Evaristo Churruca · Folklore
  31. Nacha PopDoña Casilda bandstand · Dance sessions
  32. Fiestazo MegastarParque Europa · Concerts
  33. Aste Nagusia pelota tournamentEsperantza pelota court · Sport

August 2026

Sunday 30

17 events

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  1. Morning parades of txistularis and pipersSiete Calles (the Old Town) · Folklore
  2. 35th Giants GatheringGran Vía, from Plaza Circular · Families
  3. Food competition: braised oxtailArenal · Food and drink
  4. Txiki-Botxo · 30 AugustDoña Casilda Park · Families
  5. GargantuaPlaza Arriaga · Families
  6. Bilbao MapamundiDoña Casilda bandstand · Bilbainadas
  7. Bilbao Municipal Music BandArenal bandstand · Folklore
  8. International Fireworks Competition award ceremonyArenal · Festival ceremonies
  9. Tomate Clown: Pasen y vean (step right up)Plaza de la Convivencia · Theatre and street arts
  10. Bertsolaris (Basque improvised verse): Maialen Lujanbio · Etxahun Lekue · Maddi Ane Txoperena · Jon MaiaSantiago Plaza · Folklore
  11. 66th Txistulari Parade with Moonshine WagonMuelle Evaristo Churruca · Folklore
  12. Bilbainadas: BilbotarrakOld Town · Bilbainadas
  13. Basque folk dances: Beti Jai Alai (Basurto)Plaza del Gas · Folklore
  14. Tomate Clown: Pasen y vean (step right up)Doña Casilda bandstand · Theatre and street arts
  15. Romería and Baile de la EraPlaza del Gas · Folklore
  16. Fire bullPlaza Arriaga · Festival ceremonies
  17. Farewell to Marijaia and festival finaleCity Hall and the estuary · Festival ceremonies
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