CULTURAL

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DONOSTIA SANSEBASTIAN

Peace treatyThe year’s largest exhibition will analyse how violence and peace have been represented throughout the history of art. This research project will include laboratories, case studies, seminars, etc.

Anti-War FestivalA cast of international artists coming together to show their commitment against war and in favour of human rights.

A Midsummer Night’s DreamOutdoor performance of the legendary Shakespeare play, on the 400th anniversary of his death. One of the most attractive options of the summer, which will turn one of the most iconic parks in the city into an enchanted forest.

Emusik2016The European Festival of Young Musicians will bring together 10,500 musicians from 26 countries who will give hundreds of performances.

Time Machine SoupA fascinating journey back to the origins of European history through your taste buds. A gastronomic and cultural initiative for an anthropological analysis which will take us back to the first soup cooked by humans.

GR-2016A 32-stage pedestrian trail which crosses the region, through forests and cities, livened up with mini-cultural performances in strategic locations.

2016 IN SAN SEBASTIÁN MEANS MORE CULTUREBeing the European capital of culture will give a boost to the city’s cultural life, with an innovative programme aimed at fostering coexistence and ensuring a stronger and better connection with Europe in 2016. San Sebastian will have more culture, if that’s possible.

OVER SIXTY ACTIVITIES

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THE THREE KINGS PARADEDate: 5th of JanuaryPlace: City CentreThe Twelfth Night is one of the most magical of the year. Melchior, Gaspar and Balthasar will visit San Sebastian so that the city’s children can give them their letters.They will then form part of the traditional parade.Organizer: Donostia Kultura.Tel.: 943 481 168Web: www.donostiakultura.com

INTERNATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY FROM THE GIMNÁSTICA DE ULÍA SPORTS CLUBDate: 6th of JanuaryPlace: Paseo de ZurriolaThe Reyes Cross Country is one of San Sebastian’s classic races. The athletes will cover a distance from the Kursaal Congress Centre to Ategorrieta, with Zurriola beach as a backdrop.Organizer: Gimnástica de Ulía Sports Club.Tel.: 943 278 195Web: www.gimnasticadeulia.es

DOCK OF THE BAYDate: From the 10th to the 17th of JanuaryPlace: Principal Theatre and Trueba Cinemas.This is the eighth edition of the musical documentary film festival. Dock of the Bay returns to combine music and cinema with screenings and concerts in various areas.Organizer: Dock of the BayTel.: 943 376 516Web: www.dockofthebay.es

60TH SAN SEBASTIÁN INTERNATIONAL CROSS COUNTRYDate: 11th of JanuaryPlace: San Sebastian RacecourseThe San Sebastian Racecourse changes itsactivity for the day and welcomes athletesparticipating in the San Sebastian CrossCountry.Organizer: Gipuzkoa Athletics Federation.Tel.: 943 451 757Web: www.sansebastiancross.com

SAN SEBASTIAN DAYDate: 20th of JanuaryPlace: The whole citySan Sebastian’s big celebration will begin at midnight 19th. From that moment the city’s streets will be awash with the sound of drums. After months of practicing, over 100 “tamborradas” (drum marches) will go out onto the streets to celebrate San Sebastian Day. The children have their own “tamborrada” on 20th Morning.Organizer: Donostia KulturaTel.: 943 481 168Web: www.donostiakultura.com

DAY OF THE BERTSODate: 31st of January

Place: Kursaal AuditoriumThe big day for the bertsolaris during which the best ones will have the opportunity to demonstrate their linguistic skills

before the audience at the Kursaal Auditorium.

Organizer: Euskal Herriko Bertsozale Elkartea

Tel.: 943 694 129Web: www.bertsozale.com

JANUARY

CALDEREROSDate: 7th of FebruaryPlace: The whole cityBefore the carnivals, true to tradition, the “caldereros” (tinkers) will flood the streets of San Sebastian with the noise of their frying pans.Organizer: Donostia KulturaTel.: 943 481 168Web: www.donostiakultura.com

NURSEMAIDS’ AND SHEPERDS’ DAYDate: 8th of FebruaryPlace: Old Town and GrosAnother traditional parade from this period of the year is that of the nursemaids and shepherds. The nursemaids will parade with babies in their arms while the shepherds court them. High society from the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century will also be represented.Organizer: Donostia KulturaTel.: 943 481 168Web: www.donostiakultura.com

CARNIVALSDate: From the 12th to the 16th of February Place: The whole cityCarnival group parades will invade the city, filling it with colour and rhythm. During these days the most curious and outlandish people will go out onto the street, where they will be able to enjoy a varied programme.Organizer: Donostia KulturaTel.: 943 481 168Web: www.donostiakultura.com

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, OPERADate: 21st and 22nd of FebruaryPlace: Victoria Eugenia TheatreG. Rossini´s operas performance.Organizer: Donostia KulturaTel.: 943 481 168Web: www.donostiakultura.com

FEBRUARY

LILATONDate: 1st of MarchOrganizer: Federación Atlética GuipuzcoanaTel.: 943 451 757Web: www.sansebastiancross.com

DFERIADate: 9th to 12th of MarchPlace: Victoria Eugenia theatre, Principal theatre and other venues.The main purpose of the Fair is the market for performing arts, bringing together its agents and presenting the latest Basque and international creations.Organizer: Donostia KulturaTel.: 943 481 168Web: www.donostiakultura.com

13TH LEISURE AND TOURISM FAIR (SEVATUR)Date: From the 13th to the 15th of MarchPlace: Kursaal Congress CentreThis fair makes possible to discover different parts of the world thanks to stands, photograph and craft exhibitions, competitions, etc. A total of 7000 square metres will contain 65 stands which will offer leisure and tourism products.Organizer: CM GipuzkoaTel.: 943 410 806Web: www.sevatur.com

SAN SEBASTIAN SPRING RACEDate: 15th of MarchThrough UPV-EHU Basque UniversityOrganizer: Federación Atlética Guipuzcoana.Tel.: 943 451 757www.sansebastiancross.com

SAN SEBASTIAN INTERNATIONAL CHESS OPENDates: From the 28th of March to the 4th of April. Place: Carmelo Balda Pelota Court (Anoeta)This year’s San Sebastian International Chess Open is the 38th edition. It will bringtogether domestic and international grandmasters.Organizer: Federación Guipuzcoana de AjedrezTel.: 943 474 604Web: www.fgajedrez.org

MARCH

13TH HUMAN RIGHTS FILM FESTIVALDates: From the 17th to the 24th of AprilPlace: Victoria Eugenia and other locations.Once again this year the Festival aims to raise awareness among the audience and to strengthen such values as solidarity, justice and equality, among others.Organizer: Directorate of Youth, Education, Cooperation, Human Rights and Equality.Tel.: 943 481 471Web: www.cineyderechoshumanos.com

BOOK DAYDate: AprilPlace: Gipuzkoa squareThe Gipuzkoa square will once again be the venue for celebrating the Book Day. A great opportunity to buy the latest books to be published or literature classics. The authors of some of these books will be in the square to sign copies of them. Organizer: Gipuzkoa Trade Federation.Tel.: 943 425 557

19TH INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY GALADate: 26th of AprilPlace: Victoria Eugenia TheatreLoyal to its philosophy, the 19th Gala of the International Dance Day displays a wide variety of styles of dance, thanks to the altruistic

collaboration of dancers and companies, with an special accent on the performers and local companies.

Organizer: Association of Dance Professionals of Gipuzkoa.

APRIL

14TH TANGO FESTIVALDate: From the 15th to the 17th of MayPlace:Victoria Eugenia Theatre, Kursaal Congress Centre.Tango returns to San Sebastian in the formof a festival with demonstrations and free courses.Organizer: AGATA. Tel.: 652 755 707Web: www.agatatango.es

BEACH FOOTBALL (FINAL DAY) Date: 16th of MayPlace: La Concha BeachThe beach football championship season comes to an end with the finals which will be contested on La Concha beach.Organizer: Donostia Kirola.Tel.: 943 481 857Web: www.donostia.org

SAN SEBASTIAN HALF MARATHONDate: 17th of MayPlace: The whole city welcomes a new edition ofthe half marathon. The athletes must run the traditional 21.097 kilometres in a route around the city centre.Organizer: Sportmagic.Tel.: 943 310 888 / 670 332 272Web: www.mediadonosti.com

RIGOLETTO. OPERADate: 15th and 17th of MayPlace: Kursaal auditory. G. Verdi´s operas performance, Rigoletto.Organizer: OPUS LÍRICAWeb: www.opus-lirica.com

ROMPEOLAS - EVERYONE’S FESTIVAL 2015Date: 29th - 31st of MayPlace: The whole cityRompeolas is one of the initiatives in the cultural project that landed San Sebastián the title of European Capital of Culture. Being part of the initiative, it strives to spread news of the contents and values that guide the DSS2016EU project.Organizer: OlatutalkaTelf: 943 481 598Web: www.olatutalka.eu/es

MAY

13TH SURFILM FESTIBALDate: First days of JunePlace: Principal Theatre, Aquarium and other venuesFilm, short films, music, exhibitions…all of the audio-visual formats will be dedicated to surfing in this edition of the long-standing Surfilm Festival.Organizer: Donostia Kultura.Tel.: 943 481 157Web: www.surfilmfestibal.com

SAINT JOHN’S NIGHTDate: 23rd of JunePlace: The whole cityOn Saint John’s night the arrival of the summer solstice is celebrated. During this event bonfires will burn in various parts of the city to keep away

bad spirits and attract good luck.Organizer: Donostia Kultura.Tel.: 943 481 168

Web: www.donostiakultura.com

HORSE RACINGDates: From mid June to the first days of September.Place: San Sebastian RacecourseThe horse racing summer season begins in june and goes all over the summer in diferent dates till september.Organizer: Hipódromos y Apuestas de Euskadi.Tel.: 943 373 180 Web: www.hipodromoa.com

SAN SEBASTIAN TRIATHLONDate: 28th of JunePlace: La Concha Beach (start and finish)Once again La Concha Bay will be the stage for this race for the fittest of athletes. The participants must swim for 1.5 kilometres, cycle for 40 kilometres and, finally, run for 10 kilometres.Organizer: San Sebastian Athletics Club.Tel.: 943 473 722Web: www.clubatss.com

SUMMER COURSES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF THE BASQUE COUNTRYDates: From mid June to early SeptemberPlace: Miramar PalaceThe Summer Courses of the University of the Basque Country offer a high quality and very wide range of courses, seminars, workshops and conferences. There will be a break from activity in the second and third weeks of August.Organizer: Summer Courses at the University of the Basque Country.Tel.: 943 219 511Web: www.sc.ehu.es

JUNE

FOOTBALL: DONOSTI CUPDates: From the 5th to the 11th of JulyPlaces: Anoeta Mini-Stadium and 15 other Stadium.More than 200 teams from different parts of the world gather each year in one of the best youth football tournaments. Six days of intense play in which thousands of youths will battle it out to reach the coveted final at the Anoeta stadium.Organizer: Donosti Cup. Tel.: 943 467 954Web: www.donosticup.com

HORSE RACINGDates: From mid June to the first days of September.Place: San Sebastian RacecourseThe horse racing summer season begins in june and goes all over the summer in diferent dates till september.Organizer: Hipódromos y Apuestas de Euskadi.Tel.: 943 373 180 Web: www.hipodromoa.com

16TH CITY OF SAN SEBASTIAN SAILING REGATTADates: 11th and 12th of JulyPlace: La Concha BayThis international regatta has two crossings.The first has a distance of 32 miles, beginning in Hendaye and ending in San Sebastian. The second crossing does not leave the city and takes place entirely in La Concha Bay.Organizer: San Sebastian Royal Nautical ClubTel.: 943 423 575 Web: www.rcnss.com

JAZZALDIA : JAZZ FESTIVALDate: From the 22nd to the 26th of JulyPlace: Trinidad square, Kursaal, Playa de La Zurriola and other venuesOne of the most important jazz festivals in Europe during which, in addition to the big concerts, jazz will be heard on the streets with bands and open air performances.Organizer: San Sebastian Jazz Festival.Tel.: 943 481 900Web: www.jazzaldia.com

JULY

SAN SEBASTIAN - SAN SEBASTIÁN CYCLING CLASSICDate: 1st of AugustPlace: Boulevard (start and finish)Cycling enthusiasts will have the opportunity to enjoy one of the city’s most iconic races. Specialists in classics never miss this scoring event in the international UCI World Tour calendar.Organizer: Gipuzkoa Cycling Federation.Tel.: 943 460 540Web: www.gtxe.org

76TH MUSICAL FORTNIGHTDate: From the 1st to the 30th of August Place: Kursaal Congress Centre, Victoria Eugenia Theatre and other venuesThis is the oldest festival in Spain and one of the oldest in Europe.Organizer: San Sebastian Musical Fortnight.Tel.: 943 003 170Web: www.quincenamusical.com

HORSE RACINGDates: From mid June to the first days of September.Place: San Sebastian RacecourseThe horse racing summer season begins in june and goes all over the summer in diferent dates till september.Organizer: Hipódromos y Apuestas de Euskadi.Tel.: 943 373 180Web: www.hipodromoa.com

BIG WEEKDate: From the 8th to the 15th of AugustPlace: The whole citySan Sebastian’s Big Week will fill the city with celebration, with big concerts, fairground rides for children, bullfighting and countless activities scheduled throughout the week.Organizer: Donostia Kultura.Tel.: 943 481 168Web: www.donostiakultura.com

SAN SEBASTIAN FIREWORKS COMPETITIONDate: From the 8th to the 15th of AugustPlace: La Concha BayThis is one of the big attractions of the Big Week. Every night, specialists in fireworks from across the world will compete to offer the best show.Organizer: Donostia Kultura. Tel.: 943 481 168Web: www.donostiakultura.com

AUGUST

FISHING BOAT REGATTAS: BANDERA DE LA CONCHADates: 6th and 13th of SeptemberPlace: La Concha BayOn the two first Sundays of September San Sebastian´s bay will host the final stages of La Concha Flag regattas.On the Thursday prior to the first Sunday of the month, the men’s qualifying round will be held and on the following Thursday the women’s qualifying round.Organizer: Donostia Kultura.Tel.: 943 481 168Web: www.donostiakultura.com

EUSKAL JAIAK - BASQUE CELEBRATIONSDates: From the 5th to the 13th of SeptemberPlace: Old TownCider Day will kick off the celebration of Basque culture. Musical and sporting activities and the best Basque cuisine are the main attractions.Organizer: Donostia Kultura.Tel.: 943 481 168Web: www.donostiakultura.com

HORSE RACINGDates: From mid June to the first days of September.Place: San Sebastian RacecourseThe horse racing summer season begins in june and goes all over the summer in diferent dates till september.Organizer: Hipódromos y Apuestas de Euskadi.Tel.: 943 373 180Web: www.hipodromoa.com

KUTXA KULTUR FESTIBALADate: Early days of SeptemberPlace: Monte Igueldo Fun ParkKutxa Kultur Festibala is a platform for the dissemination of the work of young artists in the field of fashion, film, comic and music.Web: www.kutxakulturfestibala.com

ZINEMALDIA -63RD NTERNACIONAL FILM FESTIVALDate: From the 18th to the 26th of SeptemberPlace: Kursaal Congress Centre, Príncipe and Antiguo Berri cinemas, Victoria Eugenia Theatre, Principal Theatre and the Velodrome.

San Sebastian becomes the glamour capital. High quality cinema, exhibitions, retrospectives and monographs will share centre stage with the big films stars who will be visiting the city.Organizer: San Sebastian Film Festival.Tel.: 943 481 212

Web: www.sansebastianfestival.com

SEPTEMBER

DONOSTIKLUBADate: OctoberPlace: Egia Cultural Centre and other venuesDonostikluba is San Sebastian’s Electronic Music Festival. Its headquarters are in the Egia Cultural Centre but it offers concerts and parties in other San Sebastian venues.Organizer: Donostikluba. Tel.: 943 401 418Web: www.donostikluba.com

SAN SEBASTIAN GASTRONOMIKA CONGRESSDates: From the 4th to the 7th of OctoberPlace: Kursaal Congress CentreFor three days San Sebastian becomes the gastronomic centre of Europe where hundreds of chefs and culinary experts from across the world get together and present their innovations in the culinary field. Furthermore, the public will be able to sample exquisite products at the 200 plus stands which will be set up.Organizer: DV Multimedia.Tel.: 943 410 857Web: www.sansebastiangastronomika.com

THREE- BEACH CROSS COUNTRYDate: 11th of OctoberPlace: Ondarreta Royal Tennis Club (start and finish)A 10 kilometre route combines the three beaches of San Sebastian in this popular race in which 3000 athletes are already participating.Organizer: Gipuzkoa Athletics Federation.Tel.: 943 451 757 Web: www.gafatletismo.com

19TH POPULAR ROAD RACE CLASSICDate: 18th of OctoberPlace: CentreSan Sebastian city centre will become the route for the Popular Classic Road Race, where the participants will compete over a distance of 15 kilometres.Organizer: Gipuzkoa Athletics Federation.Tel.: 943 451 757Web: www.gafatletismo.com

26TH HORROR AND FANTASY FILM FESTIVALDate: From the 31st of October to the 6th of NovemberPlace: Principal Theatre, Victoria Eugenia Theatre and Kursaal Congress CentreThe Horror and Fantasy Film Festival will once again offer its unique perspective of cinema with movie marathons and parallel activities.Organizer: Donostia Kultura.Tel.: 943 481 157Web: www.donostiakultura.com/terror

OCTOBER

ATHLETICS: BEHOBIA - SAN SEBASTIÁN Date: 8th of NovemberPlace: Behobia (start) / Boulevard (finish)The route between Behobia and San Sebastian is the location of Gipuzkoa’s big athletics event. The distance of the race is 20 kilometres and the last edition reached more than 25,000 participants.Organizer: Fortuna Sports Club.Tel.: 943 214 900Web: www.behobia-sansebastian.com

UNDERWATER FILM SERIESDate: NovemberPlace: Kutxa Function Hall (Andia street)The Underwater Film Series offers a programme of free sessions in which life at the depths of the sea takes centre stage.Tel.: 943 395 476Web: www.ciclo.subacuaticasrealsociedad.com

ATHLETICS: MARATHONDate: 29th of NovemberPlace: Anoeta Mini-Stadium (start and finish)The marathon is a classic race for lovers of athletics which is being held for the 37th time this year. It covers 42.195 kilometres across the city.Organizer: Gipuzkoa Athletics Federation.Tel.: 943 451 757Web: www.gafatletismo.com

NOVEMBER

SAINT THOMAS’ FAIRDate: 21st of DecemberPlaces: Old Town, Centre and GrosThe scent of txistorra will once again flood the streets of San Sebastian on the 21st of December. This traditional fair will bring together thousands of citizens in the city centre to sample txistorra sausage and buy cheese, honey and vegetables. As always, a pig will be presented in the Constitucion square.Organizer: Donostia Kultura.Tel.: 943 481 168Web: www.donostiakultura.com

OLENTZERODate: 24th of DecemberPlace: CentreOlentzero will greet the children of San Sebastian before starting to visit each of their homes to leave their presents.Organizer: Donostia Kultura.Tel.: 943 481 168Web: www.donostiakultura.com

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARKDate: Last week in DecemberPlace: Kursaal Congress CentreThe little ones will be able to enjoy this Park which is especially for them and which is full of fairground rides, competitions, fancy dress parties, musical performances and workshops, and many other activities.Organizer: Lankor.Tel.: 943 428 111Web: www.lankor.com

SAN SILVESTRE RACEDate: 31st of DecemberPlace: Antiguo (start) / Easo square (finish)The final race of the year is being held for the 30th time, with an 8650 metre route which will pass through Antiguo, Gros, the Centre and Amara.Organizer: Amara Kirol Elkartea.Web: www.sansilvestredonostiarra.com

DECEMBER

GASTROPOTE Date: Every ThursdayPlace: San Martín´s MarketSan Martín´s Market in Donostia has turned into a unique space to enjoy the city´s best gastronomy and live music. Every Thursday from 7.00 P.M to 10:00 P.M.Organizer: San Martín´s MarketWeb: www.gastropote.com

PINTXOPOTE Date: Different days of the weekPlace: Different areas of the city like, Gros, Amara, Center, Antiguo, Egia, Parte Vieja...As its name points out, we are speaking about a business iniciative promoted by the bars’ owners that offers on specific days of the week the chance of having a pintxo (tapa) together with a drink paying a reasonable price, during a concrete period of time of about two or three hours time.There are several areas of pintxopote in the different neighbourhoods of the town and the price depends on the area.

BEHEMENDI FRESH LOCAL PRODUCTS MARKETDate: Every SaturdayPlace: Different neighborhoods and places all around San SebastianMeeting point among both San Sebastian local producers and producers from the surroundings and the citizens of the town, attracted by fresh local products and the way of buying directly from the producers.Web: mercadoitinerante.blogspot.com.es

MUSIKA PARKEANDate: During the spring and summerPlace: Different public parks of the cityMusika parkean tries that a correct use of open-air spaces located around us have a civic use. We intend that people who have not used outdoor areas before, use them in another way.With Musika Parkean, we will arrive to create new places and different moments to enjoy ourselves among friends, eating and drinking and listening to a varied music.Organizer: La SalseraWeb: www.musikaparkean.com

AND ALL THE YEAR ROUND

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