La Tamborrada
La Tamborrada takes place in the rugged Basque area of Donostia-San Sebastian. The entire city gets together to celebrate the traditions and culture of their community.
La Tamborrada begins on the 19th of January at 12 a.m. and ends at 12 a.m. the following day. Everyone gathers in the Plaza de la Constitución to watch the raising of the city flag, and everyone sings the city anthem together. Following that, parades and drumming troupes take place.
The drumming continues for the entire duration of the festival. Drummers are known for dressing up in authentic army attire. Everyone meets in the square at midnight the following day to sing the city's song one last time before witnessing the flag being lowered.
When: 20th January
Where: San Sebastián, Basque Country
