The Fiestas de Albiz in Sestao, a town in the Basque Country, will be held from 16 to 18 October, offering a rich array of events for locals and visitors alike.
The festivities will kick off on 16 October at 19:00 with the traditional Txupinazo, a ceremonial rocket launch that marks the start of the celebrations. This will be followed by a barbecue at 19:30 and a performance by Sestao Kantari. At 20:00, the Romería Pagarrufas will take place at Casa Paco.
The second day, 17 October, will begin at 11:00 with children's workshops, followed by a parade of giants at 11:30. At 14:00, a Putxeras contest, showcasing traditional Basque stews, will take place, followed by a sobremesa bingo at 16:30. The afternoon will also feature a Rana championship at 17:00, a parade with cabezudos (large-headed figures) at 19:30, and a tortilla contest at 20:00. The day will conclude with a Zumba session at 20:15 and an awards ceremony at 20:30, accompanied by DJ Alberto.
On the final day, 18 October, activities will commence at 10:30 with a classic car gathering, followed by a parade featuring Dantza groups at 11:30 and Euskal Dantzak (Basque dances) at 12:00.
The Fiestas de Albiz promises to be a vibrant celebration of local culture, bringing the community together through various engaging activities.
