European competition returns to San Mamés. Football bids farewell to January at The Cathedral with a match between Athletic Club and Viktoria Plzen. We bring you details of some events happening in Bilbao during these days, which you can enjoy if you’re coming to the city to watch this Europa League match.
Events in Bilbao (30 January – 2 February 2025)
If you are travelling to Bilbao to experience the unique atmosphere of San Mamés during a European match, you will be able to make the most of your visit by exploring many of the city’s landmarks, indulging in its gastronomy, and attending some of its cultural events over the coming days.
A visit to the AC Museoa, the Athletic Club Museum, is a must, to find out in a distinctive way what makes the red-and-white team so special. The museum houses 1,000 objects and items that will allow you to delve into the unique essence of our team.
The visit to the Museum is accompanied by the unforgettable experience offered by the San Mamés Tour, with its journey through a large part of the stadium and the rooms where the red-and-white atmosphere buzzes on match days: the changing rooms, the press room and, of course, the pitch and the stands, as well as the iconic bust of Pichichi.
Explore The Cathedral and feel the emotions experienced by the players and fans at San Mamés, the home of The Lions. Get your ticket now.
Music
This weekend, the Sala Azkena will host a “Fitipaldi” party on Friday 31 January, featuring tribute bands to Fito y Fitipaldis, Kike Babas, La Desbandá, and Buen Castigo. On Saturday, 1 February, Diagnóstico Binario and Aguanieve will take the stage.
Meanwhile, the Kafe Antzokia will celebrate its traditional tribute festival, “Hay Poco Rock’n’Roll”, on Friday and Saturday, featuring Bribriblibli (tribute to Extremoduro), Los Platero (tribute to Platero y Tú), and Triscando en la Hierba (tribute to Marea). Tickets for Friday, 31 January, are the only ones still available.
Theatre
At the Arriaga Theatre, the play “1936”, starring Antonio Durán “Morris”, Alba Flores, Natalia Hernández, and María Morales, to name but a few, will be performed this weekend.
Moreover, at the Campos Elíseos Theatre, there will be performances of the comedy monologue “Esto no es un show” by Galder Varas until Sunday, 2 February, as well as a concert by rapper She on Saturday, 1 February.
