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Hiri Besta - Basque Festival of Hendaye
Hendaye — Pyrénées-Atlantiques (64)
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08 Aug 2025
— 10 Aug 2025
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2025
2025
Edition 2025 — Finished
Edition 2025 — Hiri Besta
Hiri Besta and the Basque Festival of Hendaye will take place from August 8th to 10th, 2025, preceded by cultural workshops from August 4th to 8th. The program includes: Hiri Besta races (5 km and 10 km), Basque pelota finals, local produce market, mass at Saint-Vincent, float and band parade, and closing concert with fireworks.
2025 Edition - August 8th to 10th, 2025
Hiri Besta and the Basque Festival of Hendaye will take place from August 8th to 10th, 2025, with preparatory cultural workshops from August 4th to 8th at the Halles de Gaztelu.
Program
- August 4-8: Cultural discovery workshops at Halles de Gaztelu (10:30 AM - 12:30 PM) - Basque dance, folk songs
- August 7: Craft market, men's choir concert
- Friday, August 8: Children's corner, festive opening, concerts, bands, dances until 2 AM
- Saturday, August 9: Hiri Besta races (5 km and 10 km), children's races, Basque pelota finals (3 PM), festive evening
- Sunday, August 10: Local produce market (9 AM - 1:30 PM), mass at Saint-Vincent, rebot match, presentation of young couples, float and band parade (4:30 PM), concert and fireworks
Highlights
Highlights of the 2025 Edition
- Hiri Besta Races: 5 km and 10 km through Hendaye
- Grand Parade of Floats and Bands on Sunday
- Closing Fireworks
- Basque cultural workshops for families
Prices
0.00€ — 0.00€
Festivities are free and open to all.