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Durangoko Azoka Marks 60th Year With Expanded Program and Night Concerts

Organizers report a record 1,026 new Basque releases across books, music and other formats.

Overview

  • The four-day fair runs December 5–8 with full daytime programming at Landako Gunea and a broadened slate that adds dedicated illustration and podcast zones.
  • Ahotsenea at Plateruena hosts 38 acts with 8–10 concerts daily from 11:00 to 22:00, including 12 debut albums confirmed by organizers.
  • Late-night ticketed shows were introduced for the first time, with Lukiek and Ezezez performing on December 5 and Mirua and Naxker scheduled for December 6, priced at 5 or 10 euros.
  • On-site scale underscores the event’s central role for Basque culture, with 285 exhibition tables for 175 participants and 273 presentation events.
  • The University of the Basque Country brings 40 new works, and satellite programming includes documentary screenings and talks at Baztartxo in Azkoitia on Akelarre and Lurdes Iriondo.