Overview
- Midnight flag‑raising opened the festivities with 2026 Tambor de Oro Xabier Anduaga singing the Marcha de San Sebastián, joined by the Orfeón Donostiarra, Kresala dancers and Gaztelubide’s company, with Mayor Jon Insausti presiding.
- Adult parades totaled 167 tamborradas with 22,736 participants, with organizers noting overwhelmingly mixed companies and a gender split of 12,096 men and 10,640 women.
- The Tamborrada Infantil gathered 4,630 children across 45 companies from 38 schools, led by drum major Argoitz Etxezortu, with Valentina Errante serving as the ceremonial mayor from the city hall balcony.
- Regional celebrations expanded in Azpeitia, where 33 companies marched with roughly 1,700 participants, the municipal band received formal recognition and veteran Irrintzi members were honored for 50 years of involvement.
- Gastronomic societies hosted traditional meals throughout the day as new bishop Fernando Prado celebrated the San Sebastián Mass and offered a message of gratitude to city leaders.