09/08/2026
August is the ideal month for a getaway to San Sebastián (Donostia): warm summer days settle over the city, and the cultural and festive scene reaches its peak.🌊☀️
Semana Grande (Great Week / Aste Nagusia)🎇
The whole of Donostia turns into one giant festival venue: hosting the International Fireworks Competition over La Co**ha Bay (Concurso Internacional de Fuegos Artificiales), live concerts at Sagués Square and the port, parades of giant figures (Gigantes y Cabezudos), traditional Basque sports competitions, and the evening Toro de Fuego fire bull shows.
Musical Fortnight (Quincena Musical)🎶
Spain’s oldest classical music festival. Concerts, ballet, and opera take place at the Kursaal Palace, the Victoria Eugenia Theatre, as well as in historic churches and open-air venues throughout the city.
Beaches, Watersports, and the Sea🏖️
Three beaches to choose from - Playa de La Co**ha, Playa de Zurriola, and Playa de Ondarreta. Each offers a different atmosphere, but every beach is special in its own way.
August is the peak season, so accommodation, tour guides, and popular restaurants should be booked well in advance.
Plan ahead for August 2026 or even 2027🛎️