The Sunday after the Caldereros celebration (the first Sunday in February or the one following Candlemas) sees the Inudeak eta Artzainak parade, a wink to the courting that went on between nursemaids and shepherds when the latter came down into the city. This is yet another event in the local run-up to Carnival.

The calderero krewes, who commemorate the arrival of travelling people to the city and announce the Carnival.

San Sebastian is filling with humour and colour! Carnivals are coming! From 12 to 17 February 2026.

dFERIA, the festival of performing arts! Are you going to miss it? Read more…

A unique place to experience our maritime heritage

The sea will be awash with sails, traditional boats, and culture in may.