Arenal and the Old Town
Arriaga, txosnas, Plaza Nueva, the Giants and Big Heads, and grassroots activities.
Transport reference: Casco Viejo.
Directions to the areaFinding your way around Bilbao
Areas and venues of Aste Nagusia 2026
A practical reading of the city: where each kind of activity happens and which stop works as a reference point.
Abando and Gran Vía
Plaza Circular, open-air dances, Abando station and quick access to the festival centre.
Transport reference: Abando.
Get directionsAbandoibarra and Muelle Evaristo Churruca
The big 23:30 concerts and the new roots-music stage.
Transport reference: Euskalduna tram / San Mamés or Deusto metro.
Directions to the areaDoña Casilda and Indautxu
Txiki-Botxo, family theatre, bilbainadas and dance sessions at the bandstand.
Transport reference: Moyua, Indautxu or San Mamés.
Directions to the areaBilbao La Vieja and San Francisco
Bilborock, within walking distance of La Ribera and the Old Town.
Transport reference: Abando or Bilbao-Concordia.
Get directionsParque Europa and Txurdinaga
Midnight concerts from 26 to 29 August.
Transport reference: Txurdinaga or Otxarkoaga metro.
Directions to the areaThe most important venue change in 2026
The concerts previously held in Plaza Nueva move to Muelle Evaristo Churruca, on the courts between Puente de Deusto and Euskalduna Bilbao. The euskal dantzak move to Plaza del Gas. Check the venue on the event page and do not rely on a programme from previous years.
On foot, but allow time
Arenal, the Old Town, Abando and Bilbao La Vieja form a fairly compact core. Abandoibarra, Doña Casilda and San Mamés extend westwards. Parque Europa sits outside that central axis. Road closures, crowds and checkpoints can stretch any journey.
Plan your visit by decisions
From here you can move on to the programme or work through the rest of the practical guide.