Concert halls Basque Country

Very good atmosphere in this concert hall in Ensanche born in 2001, which mainly programs rock, pop, folk, country and indie music bands. It is an emblematic hall of the musical circuit of Bilbao, which welcomes an eclectic but faithful clientele, with its friendly service, correct prices and good music. Music lovers will not fail to admire the collection of guitars signed by music legends, displayed in one of the showcases of the premises. After the concerts, a DJ provides entertainment until the early hours of the morning.

Live concerts every weekend and Argentinean tango courses during the week. There is a small restaurant with typical Spanish dishes.

Concerts take place on Plaza del Solar one Sunday in two throughout the year.

Created in 1953, this cinéclub is the oldest in Spain still in operation. It mainly programs in VO films that did not go out in cinemas or big classics of the cinema.

All year round, the association of Friends of Bilbao opera program large opera and concerts of the symphony orchestra of the city.

In the heart of the San Francisco neighborhood, a church built in the 17th century by Antonio Ortiz de Calina and Francisco de Elorriaga and renovated in the 18th century. In the 1990s, the Bilbao City Council decided to transform this old church into a musical and cultural space. Since then, Bilborock has been hosting a varied programme of concerts, film screenings, theatre and dance performances, conferences, etc. His Pop-Rock Villa contest in Bilbao brings together the best of the emerging scene. An atypical place, which has become the temple of alternative culture in Bilbao.

Installed in a former cinema in the Ensanche, the Sala BBK is a place dedicated to the dissemination of urban culture. The place belongs to the Basque financial entity BBK, now known as Kutxabank. Throughout the year, jazz, fado, flamenco, rock and roll, etc. concerts are programmed, as well as film screenings, conferences, dance shows and bertsolaris. All forms of culture are represented. A program specially designed for families is also offered.

Inaugurated in 2003, Manu Iturregi's bar is now a classic in the Ensanche. Its premises, decorated as an Irish pub, regularly hosts jazz, blues and folk concerts... The quality of the music and the dexterity of the bartenders are the main reasons for Résidence's success. Attended by a regular clientele, you can breathe an atmosphere full of authenticity where it is good to drink a homemade beer or a whisky, selected from one of the 200 references available! Every Wednesday night, acoustic folk concerts at 9pm.

Theatre inaugurated in 1902, whose sumptuous modernist façade - with oriental influences - is the work of the French architect Jean Batiste Darroquy, a native of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The interior, which has been completely renovated, houses a large main hall and the "sala Cúpula" dedicated to concerts. The theatre offers a varied programme of concerts and shows. The Kupula Bilbao cycle highlights local contemporary creation, with shows made in Bilbao

Concerts, DJs, book presentations, bertsolaris (improvisation sung and versified in Basque), poetry readings... This cultural space with its youthful atmosphere attracts many locals. Inaugurated in 2007 in the district of El Antiguo, Doka was born from the initiative of a small group of friends who wanted to create a lively and participatory Basque speaking space. Thus, its programming highlights local Basque language creation: perfect for cultural immersion!

Named in honour of Victoire-Eugénie de Battenberg, this neo-Renaissance style theatre is the work of the architect Francisco de Urcola. It was built in 1909 at the same time as the Hotel María Cristina, when San Sebastian was living its golden age as a holiday resort for the aristocracy. In the main hall, covered by a vault and decorated with frescoes, many zarzuela shows were held. Catalyst of local artistic creation, it is also the seat of the Jazz Festival and the Musical Fortnight.

Just a stone's throw from the Cristina Enea Park and the Tabakalera Cultural Centre, an emerging hipster neighbourhood, a multi-purpose bar that hosts live concerts and DJ sets as well as exhibitions, audiovisual screenings and ephemeral record markets. This catch-all concept, combined with a vintage decor, a small terrace and table football, make this place an original and vibrant place, popular with the local youth. For a dive into the San Sebastian mainstream, check out its cultural agenda and come and drink a homemade beer!

In the heart of old San Sebastian, the Teatro Principal (main theatre), inaugurated in 1843, is the oldest theatre in the city. Rebuilt around 1930, this classical building houses a varied programme of theatre (often in Euskera), dance and music. It is also home to several film festivals, including Dock of the Bay (a music documentary festival) and the Fantastic and Terror Film Week. To buy online tickets to his shows or concerts, go to donostiakultura.eus

Since its creation in 1988, this concert hall has been the epicentre of San Sebastián's underground culture. Located in the Egia district, an area undergoing major changes since the opening of the Tabakalera cultural centre, the Bukowski honours emerging artists as well as established names. In a beautiful setting with a vintage feel - the place also functions as a café during the day - the mythical Bukowski hosts concerts and DJ sets in a variety of styles, from rock to house, including punk, mambo and garage music.