This is the 11th edition of one of the world’s most important surf-film festivals. This celebration of all things related to surfing and waves screens films exploring the surfing way of life, with a section dedicated to local production, and includes a short-film competition. This is a lively youth-oriented festival, and consequently the party is often extended to include parallel events attracting thousands of people.
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Teatro Victoria Eugenia
On 25 July the theatre will host a concert by the Vijay Iyer Trio from 6.30pm. The following day, Sílvia Pérez Cruz will be appearing at 11.55pm.
Paseo de la República Argentina, 2 (Price: € 12-€20)
Auditorio del Kursaal
Some of the festival’s headliners will be appearing on the stage at Kursaal auditorium. This year, the Lee Konitz Quartet will be appearing on 26 July, John Zorn on 27 July, Masada Marathon will offer a five-hour concert and, on the 28th, Diana Krall will close the festival with one of the most eagerly awaited performances of the year.
Avenida de la Zurriola, 1
Plaza de la Trinidad
This open-air stage is one of the most emblematic in the festival. It’s located in the old quarter, flanked by two historical monuments: Museo San Telmo and the Basílica of Santa María. The sheer charm and intimacy of this space make the concerts held here unforgettable, for audience and musicians alike. This year will see performances by The Swallow Quintet, Dave the Douglas Quintet, Pharoah Sanders, China Moses, Buika, the Youn Sun Nah Quartet and Hiromi, among others.
Kursaal terraces
Free music in the open air every day next to Zurriola beach. This year, the free opening concert by singer and pianist Jamie Cullum at 8pm on 24 July is set to be a big draw.
The Kursaal auditorium is the main stage for this festival of contemporary classical music. Among those taking part are the Euskadi, Paris and Bamberg symphonic orchestras, together with the Donostiarran Choir, Saint Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra and the Hallé Orchestra. These are the festival highlights, together with the highly anticipated interpretation of Mozart’s Magic Flute. Tickets go on sale 7 June.
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Kursaal Auditorium and Congress Centre
The films in the Official Section are shown in the Auditorium, where the opening and closing ceremonies also take place. Those in the Zabaltegi Section,
in addition to other special screenings, are shown in the Chamber Rooms. Information points are located in the multipurpose rooms.
Avda. de Zurriola, 1
Teatro Victoria Eugenia
This century-old theatre was the venue of the Festival until the construction of Kursaal in 1999. Many international film stars have passed through here since 1953.
P. de la República Argentina, 2
Teatro Principal
Opened in 1843, this is the city’s oldest theater. In 1987 it became part of the Municipal Organisation of Theatre and Festivals and today hosts a stable theatre schedule and the activities of the Donostia Kultura film unit as well.
Calle Mayor, 3
Cines Príncipe
Located in front of the San Telmo Museum in the old town, this is the venue to be to see the documentaries, press screenings and other festival films open to the public.
San Juan, 10
Once the excitements of the summer are over, there is some compensation in this well-established and fun-filled festival. Film premieres, weird and wonderful parties, and never-ending performances make this week one of the most uninhibited and peculiar on the Donostia events calendar.
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