Stay for the festival

Hotels in San Sebastián around 14 to 21 August 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.

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Editor's tip. The opening cannon shot fires at 7pm on the first Saturday in the Alderdi Eder gardens; book accommodation months ahead because rooms go fast.

Know before you go

Hours2026: opening cannon Sat 8 Aug 19:00 in Alderdi Eder; fireworks nightly 22:45 over La Concha bay, about 30 minutes

Good to know

  • Each night a different company fires in the International Fireworks Competition; the public can vote online for a favourite
  • Main-stage concerts are held in Sagüés
  • Sports include horse racing, beach volleyball, Basque rural sports and the Paseo Nuevo open-water swim
  • Children's programme has giants and big-heads, workshops and fire bulls

Sources: sansebastianturismoa.eus/en/culture-en/1337-g... · astenagusia.donostiakultura.eus/en/program/fireworks

Plan the days around it

Eat your way around San Sebastián while you are in town

Semana Grande (Aste Nagusia) runs 14 to 21 August. These are the food tours and tastings in San Sebastián to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

San Sebastian: Pintxos and Wine Tour★ 4.8 (641)

Guided tour · 3 hours

San Sebastian: Pintxos and Wine Tour

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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Location

Address: Alderdi Eder gardens, Donostia-San Sebastian, San Sebastián

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