Bilbao Events

Gau Zuria/White Night

This event pulls together an extensive programme of art, theatre, music, literature and light shows all across Bilbao.

Date: 17 June 2022 - 18 June 2022
Venue: Various.
Cost:

Various.

Bilboko Kalealdia

This is a street theatre and performing arts festival taking place around the Old Quarter and Gran Vía. Expect puppet shows, dance performances and circus acts, among others.

Date: 27 June 2022 - 02 July 2022
Venue: Various.
Website: http://bilbokokalealdia.eus/web/en

Bilbao Triathlon

This annual contest sees participants try and outdo one another as they swim some 1.9km along the river, before jumping on two wheels for an 82.5km bike race and finishing with a 21km running contest.

Date: 24 September 2022 - 24 September 2022
Venue: Throughout the city.
Website: http://bilbaotriathlon.com
Cost:

Free to spectate.

Bilbao Night Marathon

This event, said to be Europe's only night-time marathon, offers different races for professionals and amateurs alike.

Date: 22 October 2022 - 22 October 2022
Cost:

Free to spectate.

Euskalgym International Gymnastics Gala

This international gymnastics gala welcomes top athletes from around the world for a day-long rhythmic gymnastics competition.

Date: 01 November 2022 - 30 November 2022
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Bilbao Exhibition Centre
Website: http://www.euskalgym.com
Cost:

Various.

Bilbao International Festival of Documentary and Short Films

This red-carpet event features a varied programme.

Date: 11 November 2022 - 18 November 2022
Venue: Arriaga Theatre and various cinemas across Bilbao.
Website: https://zinebi.eus/
Cost:

Various.

St Thomas Day

St Thomas Day is a great gastronomic feast in Bilbao, with many stalls selling traditional products produced by local farmhouses (baserritarras). Keep a lookout for txistorra (fresh chorizo-like sausage) and txakoli (local wine).

Date: 21 December 2022 - 21 December 2022
Venue: Various.
Cost:

Free