Bilbao Basque FEST, Basque Culture Festival at Easter

Bilbao Basque FEST is an annual festival dedicated to Basque culture and contemporary Basque artistic expression, held in Bilbao during Easter Week. Its programme brings together a range of cultural and artistic manifestations from the Basque world, using the city itself as a shared stage.

The festival spreads across several venues, including the Arenal, Azkuna Zentroa and Sala BBK, giving it a presence in different parts of Bilbao and an open character that extends well beyond a single venue or location.

For those travelling to Bilbao at Easter, Bilbao Basque FEST offers a concrete opportunity to engage with the contemporary Basque cultural scene in a festive and accessible setting. During those days, the city takes on a distinctive rhythm, making the festival a meaningful stop within any wider route through the Basque Country.