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.
2020 Events
October-December
Cultural and Fest Events
- World Press Photo - International photojournalism competition. From 16 October to 15 November.
- International Theatre Festival. October - November.
- Zakatumba: festival de cultura de la muerte de Vitoria-Gasteiz. October/November.
- Gasteiz Calling Festival. November.
- Aitzina Folk. Folk Music Solidary Festival. October - December.
- Bernaola Festival. October - December.
- Viphoto Fest - Vitoria-Gasteiz Contemporary Photography Festival. November -January.
- Christmas Theatre Programme. November - January.
- TANTAI - Bonsai Competition / Exhibition. December.
- Araba Encounter. December.
- Mazoka - Drawing and Illustration Market. From 4 to 20 December.
- Night of the candles. 18 December.
- Christmas. 24 December - 6 January.
Sport events
- Gymnastics Christmas Internacional Gala. December.
Gastronomy and wine events
- 7th Álava Great Pintxo Week. From 9 to 18 October in bars and restaurants / final phase on October 23 in the Europa Congress Palace.
- Miniature Pintxos Congress. From 21 to 29 October.
- Ardoaraba Gastronomy and Wine Festival. December Bank Holiday.
- Christmas Farmers' and Craft Market. December.
2021 Events
January-March
Cultural and Fest Events
- Feast of St. Anthony. 17 January.
- Large Concert Programme. February - June.
- Eve of the Feast of Saint Agatha. 4 February.
- Carnival. From 9 to 16 February.
- 18º Showcase of the SUNCINE-Environmental International Film Festival (FICMA). February.
- Basque Film Week. February/March.
Sport events
- 6th 'Gasteiz Hiria' Women's Open Squash Tournament. From 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 1 to 5 April.
- Feast of San Prudencio and Our Lady of Estíbaliz. 27 and 28 April / 1 May.
- Napoleonic week - Conference Cycle. May.
- "Poets in May" International Poetry Festival. May.
- Dantza plazan (dance in the square). From May to September.
- Big Band Festival. June.
- Kaldearte - International Street Art Show. June.
- 'Por humor al arte' humour cycle. June.
- 2019 Azkena Rock Festival. June.
- Belar Sounds, outdoor concerts. Jardín de Falerina. From June to October.
Sport events
- Basque Country Cycling Tour. April.
- Gimnasia Vitoria III. International Open. April.
- Araba Rugby Cup. May.
- Little Bell Race - For a Society for All. May.
- Orbea Gran Fondo cycle tour. May.
- Women's 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.
July-September
Cultural and Fest Events
- Vitoria-Gasteiz Jazz Festival. July.
- Theatre. Summer season. From June to September.
- Summer cultural programme: open-air cultural activities. July - September.
- Korterraza Gasteiz Short film festival. July.
- Day of the Blusa and the Neska - St. James's Day. 25 July.
- Dibertikale – Street Shows Cycle. July.
- Puppeteering. Puppet theatre festival. From July to September.
- White Virgin Festivities. From 4 to 9 August.
- Journalism at street level. August.
- FesTVal – Vitoria-Gasteiz Television Festival. First Week of September.
- Magialdia - International Festival of Magic. September.
- Medieval Market. From 24 to 26 September.
Sport events
- Vitoria-Gasteiz Ironman. 11 July.
- Survivor Race Vitoria-Gasteiz. July.
- BLAN Walk cycling tour. September.
- Vitoria-Gasteiz Trail. Septiembre.
Gastronomy and wine events
- Transparent Agrarian Market. September.
October-December
Sport events
- Vitoria-Gasteiz Half Marathon. December.
- Vitoria-Gasteiz Saint Sylvester Race. 31 December.
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