Overview
- Municipalities have opened enrollment and submission windows in early September, including the 26th Agustín Zubikarai novel prize with an €8,000 award and an October 10 submission deadline.
- The 2026/27 Eskola Kirola youth multi-sport registration in Zumaia is open through September 20 to channel 8–12 year-olds into local clubs and reinforce sport habits.
- Hernani has launched enrollment at two euskaltegis with local officials urging free access to Basque lessons and offering classes from A1 to C2 through late September.
- Donostia opened Xanti Arrieta’s 'Gernikak. Begiradak' exhibition at the Ernest Lluch Kultur Etxea running into October, and Lurraldebus will run special services to Donostia for men's Kontxako qualification races as Getaria crews pursue spots for the September finals.
- Tolosa’s post‑fiesta review reported concrete incidents — graffiti on signs, fireworks thrown at children, damage to public toilets and attacks on workers and stalls — prompting the council to study measures to prevent repeat behavior while local festivals in Zarautz and Segura proceed as scheduled.