San Sebastian Jazz Festival
21 – 25 July 2021
Basic Information
When: 21 – 25 July 2021
Where: San Sebastian, Spain
Map: San Sebastian on Google Maps
Official website: heinekenjazzaldia.eus
Hotels: Hotels in San Sebastian
San Sebastian Jazz Festival
In 2021 San Sebastian Jazz Festival has gone on for 56 years and has during those years become a world-famous International Jazz Festival.
Heineken Jazzaldia is the official name and is in honour of the brewery which sponsors the event.
Chose your favourite venue
Popular venues of the San Sebastian Jazz Festival are Trinidad Square in the Old Town, Peine del Viento and the Kursaal Palace near the Kursaal bridge.
But, the best venue is the Green Stage in the heart of Zurriola Beach.
Here you find thousands of spectators gather on the sand, bringing their food and drink to enjoy the music for free.
Check out when the free concerts are on the programme, and enjoy the music, beach and open air.
More about San Sebastian – Donostia
San Sebastian is a beautiful Basque city in the north of Spain along the Bay of Biscay.
In 2016 it was declared the European Capital of Culture.
San Sebastian is a centre of culture and food tourism and a popular seaside resort.
Hotel Near Zurriola Beach
Hotel Bay Quest Zurriola Beach with stylish studios and apartments within 5 minutes walk of the Zurriola Beach and the most popular venue of the San Sebastian Jazz Festival.
You have to book well in advance for this and other festivals in town.
If Zurriola Beach Apartment Hotel already been sold out, you have an overview of hotels in San Sebastian here >>
Gourmet and Michelin Star Restaurants
Because San Sebastian is the second city in the world with the most Michelin stars per person, you and your friends or loved one can enjoy some delicious gourmet restaurants while you’re here.
A little Conclusion
You can enjoy pintxos, gourmet food and San Sebastian all year round.
It can be hectic and big crowds during the festivals, so if you want it more tranquil and romantic, it can be a good choice to visit San Sebastian other weeks.
More festivals in San Sebastian
If you can’t make it in July, there is always the “Semana Grande” Great Week in August, another week long festival with the International Championship of Fire Works as its centre piece.
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