With concerts, film festivals and much more on offer, Bilbao is looking very attractive this May. Check out what events and activities will be on to ensure you don’t miss out on anything special…
Bilbao Menditrail
Date: 5th May
Venue: Starting point is in Miribilla.
The Bilbao Menditrail is an annual mountain race which starts in Miribilla and finishes in Bilbao city centre. With different race lengths on offer, this mountain race can suit all sorts of people with even a family race option. If you fancy pushing yourself and doing the main race or you want to complete a less physically demanding race, then join the Bilbao Menditrail race this May!
For more information about the race, please click here.
Boat ride down the Ria de Bilbao
Date: Available all year round
Venue: Pio Baroja Plaza, 48001 Bilbao, Spain. Departures leave from the Bilboats’ flag sign.
Another beautiful way of exploring the city of Bilbao is by boat. Hidden treasures of the cities’ historical past are pointed out and talked about by your personal boat guide. You learn about the port of Bilbao, once one of the largest and most powerful ports in the world.
For more information please click here.
Arts week – Bilbao Art District
Date: 2nd-12th May
Venue: To be confirmed (will be taking place on many different streets across Bilbao)
The Bilbao Arts week will be on in the beginning of May, spanning for over ten days. The Bilbao art district is a project, endorsed by the Bilbao city council which will promote Bilbao’s contemporary art and its creativity. You can expect to see many independent artists showcasing their work at their stands. Why not walk the streets of Bilbao while viewing its impressive art at the Bilbao Art District.
For more information, please click here.
Bilbao Fantasy Film Festival (FANT)
Dates: 2nd-11th May
Venue: Cines Golem Alhóndiga, Arriquíbar Plaza, 4, 48001 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
Fancy watching a screening of this year’s FANT winner? The Bilbao Fantasy Film Festival (FANT) is a reputable film competition which takes place annually. Many filmmakers from all around the world partake in this competition. With both short films and normal length films on show, this event isn’t one to miss!
For more information about tickets please click here.
Victor Manuel in concert
Date: 4th May
Venue: Auditorium, Palacio Euskalduna
The famous singer songwriter, Victor Manuel will be playing at the Auditorium in Bilbao on the 4th May. Considered as a major symbol in Spain’s road to democracy, Manuel often includes political content in his music. If you want to see an influential figure that partook in Spain’s road to transition or simply want to hear Manuel’s music because you love it, book your tickets now!
For more information about tickets, please click here.
Children’s workshops – Giorgio Morandi at the Guggenheim Museum
Date: 4th-5th May
Venue: Guggenheim Museum, Education Rooms
Bring your children to the Guggenheim Museum for a workshop on Giorgio Morandi, an Italian painter and printmaker specialising in still life. You will learn a bit of history about Morandi’s most famous works as well as applying some of the techniques he used onto paper.
For more information about tickets, please click here.
Why not extend your visit this May and book an overnight stay at Holiday Inn Bilbao.
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