Tamborrada / St. Sebastian’s Day

Music, Religious and Traditional Festival in San Sebastián

Drum Master Tamborrada St Sebastians — CC BY-SA 4.0 / Ebaki

Children Playing Tamborrada St Sebastians — CC BY-SA 2.0 / Donostia-San Sebastian 2016

Tamborrada De San Sebastián, Ardatza Company 2016. Playing In The Plaza De La Constitución. — CC BY-SA 42.0 / MerZab

Tamborrada Playing In The Plaza De La Constitución. — CC BY-SA 4.0 / MerZab

The 20th January is St. Sebastian’s Day and locals take that very seriously as at midnight (19th – 20th) crowds pack Constitution Square, where the mayor raises the city’s flag to start 24 hours of non-stop drumming. The drumming opens with the Sociedad Gaztelubide and representatives of other drum outfits who play to melodies by Sarriegui. Around 125 drum lines participate in the event every year, each bringing their own unique style and touch to the festivities.

Visiting Tamborrada / St. Sebastian’s Day

Address: Constitución Plaza, 143, 20003 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Duration: 24 hours