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Food festivals in San Sebastián worth planning a trip around, by month.
Food festivals in San Sebastián worth planning a trip around, by month.
San Sebastian Gastronomika at the Kursaal in San Sebastian's Gros is the world's first international gastronomy congress since 1999, with chef demos.
TipThree-day pass 200 to 400 euros; the Saturday public day is the most accessible. Book early; chef talks sell out.
Sagardo Apurua in early December in San Sebastian celebrates the arrival of the new season's Basque cider, with cider tastings, the recreated Igartubeiti.
TipFree entry; tastings 2 to 4 euros each. The opening oxcart procession from the Urumea is the highlight.
Sagardo Berriaren Eguna in mid-January in Astigarraga, 7km from San Sebastian, marks the official opening of the txotx season with a citywide.
TipBuy the bracelet at participating cider houses; the txotx menu is 35 to 40 euros including all the cider you drink.
Tamborrada on January 20 in San Sebastian, the city's patron saint festival, runs 24 hours of drum corps in chef whites and Napoleonic uniforms citywide.
TipFree public event; the midnight raising of the flag in Plaza de la Constitucion is the opening moment.
Semana Grande or Aste Nagusia, San Sebastian's main festival week, runs Saturday to Saturday around 15 August with barracas food stalls, the International Fireworks Competition and Basque rural sports.
TipThe opening cannon shot fires at 7pm on the first Saturday in the Alderdi Eder gardens; book accommodation months ahead because rooms go fast.
Culinary Zinema at the San Sebastian Film Festival is its food section, run with the Basque Culinary Center: five gastronomy films, each paired with a themed dinner from 22 to 25 September.
TipIn 2026 most dinners cost 90 euros and one 16-person table cost 175 euros; tickets went on sale on 28 August, so book as soon as the section is announced.
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Guided tour · 3 hours
Visit the best pintxos and wine bars in San Sebastian on an exclusive tour. Discover some of the best local, family-run eateries and hidden gems.
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