CALENDER OF EVENTS:
SAN SEBASTIAN
San
Sebastian Day: January 20th is celebrated as the traditional
Basque party day.
Carnival:
The whole city celebrates by partying out on the streets. Fancy
dress, parades, music, dance, games etc.
Village
Fiestas: The months between July and October the smaller
villages and remote towns celebrate their local "Fiestas"
San
Fermin: Every year during July in Pamplona, a town close
to San Sebastian, one of the biggest fiestas is celebrated which
includes the running of the bulls.
Jazz
Festival: Every year during the last 35 years at the end
of July the annual Jazz Festival is held featuring performances
by the greatest Jazz artists in the world.
Quincena
Music Fortnight: Its a month long opera, dance, and symphony
extravaganza that takes place in the local churches, theaters,
and parks.
Semana
Grande: Held during August the main celebration in San
Sebastian showcases fireworks over the bay, concerts, an open
air cinema, and around the clock partying along the streets.
Fishing
Boat Regatta: La Concha Bay is where the best regatta teams
will compete for the Bandera de La Concha prize every September.
International
Film Festival: The annual film festival held during the
end of september features films from around the world.
Folklore Festival in October,
Bach Festival in November and Santo Tomas festival in December
are the other festivals which tourists enjoy.
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