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Durangoko Azoka Opens Creator Submissions For 60th Fair, Adding Illustration Exhibition

The open call coincides with signups that broaden participation through professional meetups alongside a schools day.

Overview

  • Proposals are being accepted Sept. 15–Oct. 6 at durangokoazoka.eus, with the 60th fair set for Dec. 5–8, 2025, and exhibitor table requests open through Sept. 30.
  • Creators can pitch to dedicated venues: Ahotsena (books and albums), Irudiena (audiovisual), Kabia (tech and workshops), Saguganbara (children’s content), Szenatokian (performing arts) and Talaia (non-literary works).
  • A new illustration exhibition will debut in 2025, inviting submissions of published visuals from the year’s releases such as book and magazine art, album covers and audiovisual posters.
  • Pre-fair initiatives now taking entries include DA! PRO showcases for musicians and family productions, and the 'Zu Non, Han DA!' bookstore presentation series across the Basque Country.
  • Schools can register for the Ikasle Goiza day through Oct. 6, while the region’s calendar also features the Irailekoak poetry festival in Lekeitio (Sept. 26–28) and BBK’s 'Ni(k) inoiz ez' installation in Bilbao through Sept. 21.