Festivals and big dates

Donostia lives all year at the pace of its festivals. These are the essentials to plan your visit.

Tamborrada
20 January
The whole city playing drums for 24 hours. It starts at midnight on the eve at Plaza de la Constitución.
Jazzaldia
Late July
One of Europe's longest-running jazz festivals, with big names and many free outdoor gigs.
Aste Nagusia / Big Week
Mid-August
Main fiestas with international fireworks competing nightly over La Concha.
Zinemaldia
Third week of September
San Sebastián International Film Festival, with a red carpet at the Kursaal.

Tamborrada