Traditional Basque folklore brings music and movement to the heart of the city with an open-air gathering dedicated to popular dance. 🎭🥁

Local ensemble Salbatzaile Dantza Taldea leads this session as part of Bilbao City Council's Dantza Plazetan 2026 programme, an initiative designed to showcase and celebrate Basque dance in public spaces.

🎭 Traditional Dance with Salbatzaile Dantza Taldea

📅 31 October 2026

🕐 20:00

📍 Plaza Santiago, Bilbao

🎟️ Free admission

📖 Popular romería and traditional dances in the square

Plaza Santiago becomes the setting for a traditional romería where Basque music and dance take centre stage. Residents and visitors alike are invited to witness and enjoy an authentic repertoire performed by the ensemble members in a lively, communal atmosphere.

The performance aims to preserve cultural heritage and share the richness of Basque folklore through an accessible outdoor format in the Old Town.

🥁 The Dantza Plazetan series and Salbatzaile Dantza Taldea

Throughout the year, the Dantza Plazetan 2026 programme features dozens of free events across Bilbao's neighbourhoods, including romerías, street parades, and dance showcases hosted by local folklore groups.

Salbatzaile Dantza Taldea brings its extensive experience in promoting traditional dantzari culture, animating public spaces and bringing community folklore closer to everyone.

✨ A wonderful occasion to experience Basque folk traditions in one of Bilbao's most iconic squares.