Expected dates, not yet confirmed by the organiser
Feria de Santo Tomas on 21 December fills El Arenal and Plaza Nueva with farm stalls, cheese, honey and sweets, and talo with chorizo and a glass of txakoli.
Food festivals in Bilbao worth planning a trip around, by month.
Festivals through the year
December 2026 1 festival
May 2027 1 festival
Expected dates, not yet confirmed by the organiser
Bizkaia's pintxo championship, held in bars across the province from late May to mid-June with finals in Bilbao; 2026 champion El Globo goes to Madrid Fusion.
July 2027 1 festival
Bilbao BBK Live is a three-day music festival on Mount Kobetamendi; the organiser promises a wide food offer with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
August 2027 1 festival
Expected dates, not yet confirmed by the organiser
Aste Nagusia, Bilbao's Big Week, runs nine days from the Saturday after 15 August, with concerts, shows and fireworks across the city, including El Arenal.
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