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==Others==
==Others==
*8, 9: marathon of short films in Getxo
*8, 9: Marathon of short films in Getxo
*10: [http://www.bertsozale.com/en/bertsolaritza/what-is-a-bertso?set_language=en| Bertso feast]: Famous sudden poems in euskera (basque language), to be celebrated in Getxo

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Music Festivals

In July, by the days of Akademy 2013, there are lot of music festivals near Bilbao. Hurry up if you want to get a ticket:

  • From 3 to 7: Getxo Jazz Festival: Just 30 min from Bilbao by Metro, located in the coast, you'll be able to enjoy jazz music with very famous artists like Al Di Meola, Gonzalo Rubalcaba or Wynton Marsalis.
  • 11, 12, 13: Bilbao BBK Live: this is a famous yearly festival that celebrates in Bilbao, with great rock and pop bands. This is why it will be difficult to find a place to sleep if you haven't done your reservation by now.
  • 13: Txapel Reggae: reach Armintza, a beutiful small village in the coast of Bizkaia, and move your skeleton all the night among reggae notes. This year, with the special presence of New York Ska Jazz Ensemble.
  • From 16 to 20: Vitoria-Gasteiz Jazz Festival: Have you ever listened to universally famous Paco de Lucía? Go for him with Chick Corea and a lot more in Vitoria-Gasteiz, the Administrative Capital of Basque Country.
  • 18, 19, 20: Getxo Blues Festival: for the lovers of blues, this is an affordable festival that year by year brings famous voices.
  • 21, 22, 23: International Festival of Folklore in Getxo
  • From 24 to 28: Donostia Jazz Festival: Visit the beautiful Donostia, taste the famous pintxos and enjoy another famous jazz festival.
  • From 12 to 28: South pyrenees Festival: 4 hours long from Bilbao, this international festival of the cultures is a convenient way for resting among mountains and music.

Fiestas

  • From 6 to 14: In the city of Pamplona (2 hours from Bilbao) you'll find a world famous attraction: San Fermín. Plan a trip and reach the big party but... do not dare to run in front of the bulls or maybe you won't be at Akademy-2013.
  • All july: the whole month is full of fiestas in the small villages of the Basque Country. Prepare to dance and laugh. Take a look to the long agenda in Bizkaia, Gipuzkoa and Álava

Others

  • 8, 9: Marathon of short films in Getxo
  • 10: Bertso feast: Famous sudden poems in euskera (basque language), to be celebrated in Getxo