September in Bilbao 2025: Culture, Concerts & Festivals to Experience the City at Its Best

September in Bilbao has its own rhythm. After the vibrant summer and the intensity of Aste Nagusia in August, the city shifts gears and opens a cultural calendar that fills theatres, concert halls, squares, and streets. The weather is perfect: mild days for strolling, golden sunsets over the river, and evenings made for live music, gastronomy, and terraces.

Staying at Latroupe La Granja puts you right at the heart of it all. Steps away from the Old Town and well-connected to every neighbourhood, you’ll have easy access to major events and those local experiences that only reveal themselves to travellers who take their time.

1.Bilbao Orkestra Sinfonikoa: Season Opening

On September 25, the BOS launches its “Dialogues” season at the Euskalduna Palace with a programme that blends the classical and the contemporary: Tchaikovsky alongside “Zuhaitz” by Basque composer Gabriel Erkoreka. The season promises unforgettable moments, such as a screening of The Return of the King with live music performed by the orchestra and Bilbao Choir.

Latroupe Tip: Book early — opening performances sell out quickly. Complete the experience with pintxos in Licenciado Poza before the concert.

2.Big Concerts of the Month

September is loaded with music:

• Saxon – Sept 5, Sala Santana 27 (British heavy metal legends)
• The Cat Empire – Sept 23, Santana 27 (jazz, funk, ska fusion)
• Pimpinela – Sept 16, Euskalduna Palace (iconic Argentine ballads)
• Fangoria & Nancys Rubias – Sept 26, Bilbao Arena (electro & glam rock)
• Sara Hebe – Sept 30, Kafe Antzokia (rap, cumbia, Latin beats)

Latroupe Tip: Kafe Antzokia doubles as a Basque restaurant — arrive early for dinner before the show.

3.Sebastián Yatra Live

On September 14, Colombian pop star Sebastián Yatra brings his “Entre Tanta Gente” tour to Bilbao Arena — a mix of pop, reggaeton, and romantic ballads.

4.Festivals for Every Taste

• Kristonfest – Sept 4–5, BEC (alternative rock & metal)
• Santakurtzak – Sept 12–21, Galdakao (free concerts & traditional festivities)
• Leioa Street Theatre Festival – late September, with free open-air performances.

5.Vuelta a España Finale

The Vuelta a España ends in Bilbao on September 14, filling the city with cycling fans and an electric atmosphere.

Latroupe Tip: Find a good spot along Gran Vía or the riverbank for the final sprint.

6.Culture Beyond the Headlines

• Temporary exhibitions at the Guggenheim Museum and the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum.
• Independent theatre at Pabellón 6.
• Markets like Plaza Nueva (antiques) and La Ribera (food & live music).