Events in Vitoria-Gasteiz
The city has organised a number of prestigious cultural, sporting and enogastronomic events: the International Jazz Festival, Azkena Rock Festival,Vitoria-Gasteiz Ironman, the Ardoaraba gastro-tourism fair, the patron saint festivities of La Blanca... If you want to check out the programmed events for the duration of your stay, go to our Tourism Calendar to find out more.
2021 Events
October-December
Cultural and Fest Events
- World Press Photo - International photojournalism competition. From 15 October to 14 November.
- Kultura Bizia space. June – december.
- International Theatre Festival. October-November.
- Bernaola Festival. October - December.
- Umbra Light Festival. From 12 to 14 November.
- Aitzina Folk. Solidary Music Festival. From 28 November to 29 December.
- Christmas Theatre Programme. November-January.
- Mazoka - Drawing and Illustration Market. December.
- TANTAI - Bonsai Competition / Exhibition. From 2 to 6 december.
- Araba Encounter. December.
- Night of the candles. December.
- Christmas. 24 December - 6 January.
Sport events
- EDP Martin Fiz International Maratón. 31 October.
- Vitoria-Gasteiz Half Marathon. 19 December.
- Gymnastics Christmas Internacional Gala. December.
- Vitoria-Gasteiz Saint Sylvester Race. 31 December.
Gastronomy and wine events
- Miniature Pintxos Congress. From 16 to 27 October.
- Basque Country & Navarre Pintxos Competition. From 18 to 20 October.
- Ardoaraba Gastronomy and Wine Festival. December Bank Holiday.
- Christmas Farmers' and Craft Market. December.
2022 Events
January-March
Cultural and Fest Events
- Feast of St. Anthony. 17 January.
- Negurako antzerki programazioa. Urtarrila-martxoa.
- Eve of the Feast of Saint Agatha. 4 February.
- Carnival. February.
- Showcase of the SUNCINE-Environmental International Film Festival (FICMA). February.
- Basque Film Week. February/March.
- Large Concert Programme. From February to May.
Sport events
- 6'Gasteiz Hiria' Women's Open Squash Tournament. March.
Gastronomy and wine events
- Transparent Agrarian Market. March.
April-June
Cultural and Fest Events
- Napoleon market. April.
- Lan Berri Spring Craft Market. April.
- Easter Week. From 14 to 18 April.
- Feast of San Prudencio and Our Lady of Estíbaliz. 27 and 28 April / 1 May.
- "Poets in May" International Poetry Festival. May.
- Komedialdia - Vitoria-Gasteiz Humour Festival. May.
- Napoleonic week - Conference Cycle. May.
- Dantza plazan (dance in the square). Du 7 May to 17 September.
- Big Band Festival. June.
- Azkena Rock Festival. June.
- Kaldearte - International Street Art Show. June.
- 'Por humor al arte' humour cycle. June.
- Belar Sounds, outdoor concerts. Jardín de Falerina. From June to September.
- Theatre. Summer season. From June to September.
Sport events
- Araba Rugby Cup. May.
- Little Bell Race - For a Society for All. May.
- Orbea Gran Fondo cycle tour. May.
- 'Vitoria Mountains' Long-Distance Race. June.
- "St. John's Eve" Night Race. 22 June.
- Prueba Vitoria Cycle Tour June.
Gastronomy and wine events
- Wine Berria - Rioja Alavesa New Wine Feast. April.
- Gastroswing - International Swing and Gastronomy Festival. June.
- Álava Great Pintxo Week. June.
- Basque Country Gastronomy Contest. June.
July-September
Cultural and Fest Events
- Korterraza Gasteiz Short film festival. July.
- Vitoria-Gasteiz Jazz Festival. July.
- Day of the Blusa and the Neska - St. James's Day. 25 July.
- White Virgin Festivities. From 4 to 9 August.
- Journalism at street level. August.
- Summer cultural programme: open-air cultural activities. July - September.
- FesTVal – Vitoria-Gasteiz Television Festival. September
- Magialdia - International Festival of Magic. From September.
Sport events
- Vitoria-Gasteiz Ironman. 10 July.
- Survivor Race Vitoria-Gasteiz. July.
- Women's race. September.
- BLAN Walk cycling tour. September.
- Vitoria-Gasteiz Trail. September.
Gastronomy and wine events
- Transparent Agrarian Market. September.
October-december
- Afrikaldia International Film Festival. October.
- Gasteiz Calling Festival. November.
- Viphoto Fest - Vitoria-Gasteiz Contemporary Photography Festival. November -January.
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