Basque. Performing Arts.
BASQUE. PERFORMING ARTS. is the brand name behind the internationalization of the Basque performing arts industry and it’s operated by the Basque Government’s Department for Culture and Linguistic Policy.
Different entities and associations are involved in promoting the performing arts in the Basque Country. Their main objectives include the promotion, development and consolidation of dance and theatre.
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ADDE
Association of dance professionals that works to promote dance, build internal cohesion and improve working conditions.
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Artekale
It promotes street arts in the Basque Country and provides a forum for artists, festivals and distributors.
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Eskena
Association of stage production companies in the Basque Autonomous Community that provides communication, stability and development support within the sector.
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Euskal Dantzarien Biltzarra
Federation of Basque Dance Groups.
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Topic
This is one of the most important centres in Europe for the art of puppetry.
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Besteok
Besteok brings together theatre companies, producers and distributors in order to obtain and publish information on the plans, objectives and lines of work of institutions in the area of performing arts
Dantzan Elkartea
Dantzan Elkartea. Association for the promotion and exhibition of dance in the Basque Country.
Eskena
Association of stage production companies in the Basque Autonomous Community that provides communication, stability and development support within the sector.
Euskal Aktoreen Batasuna
Basque Actors Union.
Euskal Herriko Antzerkizaleen Elkartea (EHAZE)
Association organized to promote, enhance and highlight theatre in Euskara.
Euskal Zirko Elkartea (EZE)
Organization of circus groups in the Basque Country created to draw attention to their work.
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150gr. Performing arts go to Market.
Festival created to promote the work of young playwrights, taking advantage of spaces not expressly dedicated to theatre (markets, commercial premises, etc).
Amateur Theatre Festival of Alegría-Dulantzi
Festival and award ceremony created in Alegría-Dulantzi in 2007 showcasing work by non-professionals from the theatre sector.
Bad Bilbao
Every autumn the Festival of Contemporary Theatre and Dance of Bilbao features a varied programme which also includes performance and video events.
Bilbao Tx
The International Puppet Festival of Bilbao features companies from around the world.
Bilboko Kalealdia
Kalealdia is a theatre and street arts festival that attracts over 30,000 visitors every summer.
Comedy Theatre Festival of Araia-Asparrena
Festival held in the villages of Araia and Asparrena, Alava, created by the Porpol theatre company in 1994
Dibertikale
Two weeks of street performances in Vitoria-Gasteiz in the month of July.
Kaldearte
The International Street Arts Exhibition, held in Vitoria-Gasteiz on the second weekend of June, features different types of performances in Basque and Spanish aimed at audiences of all ages.
Kaleka
The International Street Arts Festival of Lekeitio invites local and international groups and companies working in contemporary creativity.
Magialdia
Based in Vitoria-Gasteiz, this International festival of magic is one of the most popular in the Basque Country, drawing companies from all over the world.
Marabilli
The Marabilli fesival pays homage to the late Basque filmmaker Aitzol Aramaio. The event, organized voluntarily in Ondarroa by Aramaio´s friends, gathers together artists, writers, musicians, filmmakers, playwrights, visual artists and designers.
Theatre in Getxo
An exhibition of Basque theatre is organized in the autumn in this coastal town of Bizkaia.
Titereando
Outdoor puppet shows during the summer months in the Medieval Quarter of Vitoria-Gasteiz. The programme is geared mainly to children and families.
Titirijai
For nine days, the International Puppet Festival fills the streets of Tolosa with puppets, puppeteers and kids.
Topaklown
Topaklown has been a meeting point in Durango for professional clowns and teachers since 2013.
Umore Azoka Leioa
Street theatre and fair, created more than 20 years ago by the City of Leioa, has become a landmark in the Basque Country.
Zirkualde
The Rekalde circus festival is currently the only circus arts festival in the Basque Autonomous Community. Organized by the City of Bilbao in collaboration with Koblakari (Bizkaia Juggling Association) on the first weekend in June.
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Sarea. Basque Theatre Network
Inter-institutional entity that brings together the theatres of the Basque Autonomous Community. Its main objective is to coordinate, promote and disseminate quality performing arts.
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Artez Blai
Online Basque performing arts magazine.
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