In addition to the Patron Saint, these festivities celebrate the famous Hendayan privateer Etienne Pellot, back on his home turf.
Dates: January 16 to 25, 2026
Having escaped from his English jailers, he arrives from Portugal dressed as a pilgrim, after passing through Santiago de Compostela.
Pellot is back today with his “Neskatxa”.
Tamborrada (a parade of companies to the sound of drums), Basque dances, funfair… all add to the rhythm of the week.
The first weekend will see the Pellot parade accompanied by children from local schools, and the omelette competition.
Saturday afternoon will see the dress rehearsal for the tamborrada (drum company parade) and a pintxo pote in the town center. There will also be mutxiko (Basque dancing) on Sunday morning and a traditional show at the Daniel Ugarte fronton.
The second weekend will feature the famous 2-on-2 barehand pelota match as part of the Spanish championship, followed by the Tamborrada parade and the Hendaye choir concert.
The Bixintxo video
Don’t miss the 2026 edition:
Fêtes de la Bixintxo – Rassemblement de la tamborrada
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“Zikiro”, cheese and dessert (drinks extra), musical entertainment with Kantu. Tickets to be collected from Les Halles de Gaztelu by Friday January 16.
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Fêtes de la Bixintxo – Tournoi de mus
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HENDAYEFêtes de la Bixintxo – Ouverture des fêtes avec Pellot et Neskatxa
With Pellot and Neskatxa from the Ecole de la Ville.
HENDAYEFêtes de la Bixintxo – Alarde de txistus
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Fêtes de la Bixintxo – Concert « Musikaz » – COMPLET
The Participants : ============= ? The Orchestre d’Harmonie d’Hendaye conducted by René Zugarramurdi (who will also be celebrating his 50th anniversary as conductor of the Hendaye band). ? Katarina Lamothe, Hendaye organist.…
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