Ferixa Nausikoak in Elorrio

Celebration date

It is usually held during the first half of September. The exact dates and order of events vary each year; Elorrio Council's 2026 programme ran from 4 to 13 September and placed the Ferixa on 6 September.

View the Ferixa Nausikoak 2026 programme.

Where it is held

Events take place across Elorrio's town centre and several dedicated venues. The plaza, Aldatsekua, Urarka, Ganondo, the pelota court, sports centre, Elizalde and other spaces each host parts of the programme. The locations of txosnas, concerts and some routes may change from one edition to the next.

The Ferixa

The day that gives the festival its identity brings the livestock, agricultural and craft fair to Ferixalekua. Farmers, makers and livestock breeders present their produce and animals, while street music accompanies an occasion connecting the present-day festival with Elorrio's fair-going tradition.

Events and traditions

• The opening rocket and address, followed by a tamborrada and live music.
• The livestock, agricultural and craft fair, with txistulari and txaranga street parades.
• The kuadrillas' meal, games and parade into town.
• Sukalki Eguna, a food-centred day built around the stew competition.
• A float parade, giants, fire bull, romerías and concerts.
• Basque rural sports, bertsolaris, dance, circus, street theatre and sports fixtures.

Organisation and participation

The council, Festival Commission, associations, sports clubs and volunteers build a participatory programme together. Children, young people, kuadrillas and older residents each have their own activities and days, while the council programme includes measures for an equal, safe and respectful festival.

Sources

• Basque Government: Ferixa Nausikoak 2026 in Elorrio.
• Elorrio Council: official Ferixa Nausikoak 2026 programme (PDF).

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