October 8–18, 2026, in the Basque Country
Art – Science – Society
In 2026, the Haizebegi Festival will continue its exploration of the connections between music, knowledge, and society. For ten days, artists, researchers, thinkers, and audiences will gather in the Basque Country to enjoy concerts, discussions, screenings, workshops, and opportunities for knowledge-sharing, all within an ongoing dialogue between artistic creation, research, and social engagement.
The 2026 Program
The 13th edition of the Haizebegi Festival will take place from October 8 to 18, 2026, in the Basque Country. For ten days, artists, researchers, thinkers, and the public will come together for concerts, discussions, screenings, workshops, and educational sessions, fostering an ongoing dialogue between artistic creation, research, and social engagement. This edition will highlight living musical traditions from a variety of backgrounds and offer a thoughtful exploration of issues such as memory, cultural transmission, cultural diversity, exile, and dialogue among peoples.What You'll Find in Haizebegi
- Concerts and Musical Performances
- Meetings and Conferences
- Documentary Screenings
- Workshops and Outreach Activities
- Projects carried out in collaboration with local educational, cultural, and medical-social organizations
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For more than ten years, Haizebegi has been fostering a space for reflection and exchange between the arts, science, and society.
Support Us
To ensure that the Haizebegi Festival continues to thrive, reinvent itself, and create spaces for dialogue between the arts, science, and society,
we need dedicated supporters.
By becoming a patron, you’ll make a tangible contribution to:
– the creation and promotion of an independent cultural project,
– bringing together artists, researchers, thinkers, and audiences,
– initiatives carried out throughout the year, in France and internationally,
– an ambitious, accessible, and meaningful 2026 edition.
Businesses, foundations, local stakeholders, and engaged citizens:
join the Haizebegi adventure and take part in a cultural project that places people,
s of cultures, and dialogue at the heart of its mission.