Irun presents Gabonetako Etxea, its major attraction for the holiday season. Ikust Alaia will be transformed into a family-focused space, featuring various stages, characters, and immersive Christmas worlds. With this initiative, Irun aims to give a new boost to the festivities and enhance its appeal as a destination for those seeking to enjoy Christmas, both in Euskadi and in Navarra and Northern Basque Country. Gabonetako Etxea is organized by the Irun-based company A&B Shows, in collaboration with the City Council.
The mayor of Irun, Cristina Laborda, highlighted that "Irun once again demonstrates its capacity to organize major city events and offer proposals that generate excitement and attract people from our region and beyond. We want to continue advancing in this direction and make Irun the Christmas capital of Euskadi. Gabonetako Etxea is an important commitment, allowing us to take another step forward and offer a new attraction for families. Furthermore, it is a project conceived, developed, and executed in Irun, showcasing the talent and capability of professionals from our own city. We want the people who live here to feel proud of our city and everything we are capable of organizing, and for many other families to come and discover and enjoy it."
She also emphasized that "Christmas is an opportunity to enjoy our city, but also to boost our commerce, hospitality, and local economy as a whole. We want to continue building a Christmas with its own identity, one that excites Irun families and makes Irun an attractive city during these dates. We want those who visit Gabonetako Etxea to take the opportunity to explore our streets and establishments, but also for local families to find reasons to stay and enjoy Christmas in Irun. Last year's study on the economic impact of the Christmas campaign showed that for every euro invested by the City Council, a return of over six euros was generated. This data demonstrates that investing in an attractive Christmas also means generating economic activity and supporting our businesses."
Gabonetako Etxea can be visited on December 5, 6, and 7; December 12 and 13; December 19 and 20; December 22; December 24 (mornings); December 26, 27, 28, 29, and 30; December 31 (mornings); and January 2 and 3. The usual opening hours will be from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM. On December 24 and 31, it will open in the morning, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
Tickets will cost 3 euros per person. A five-ticket pass will also be available for 12 euros. Sales will begin on Thursday, November 12, at 10:00 AM, through the municipal website.
Tickets will be purchased for a specific day and a 30-minute time slot. For example, those who book for 4:30 PM can access the show between 4:30 PM and 5:00 PM. Access will be organized in groups of 10 people, with a maximum of 60 visitors per turn. Ticket holders can access the Ikust Alaia venue 10 minutes before the indicated time. A ticket will be required for all individuals entering the show. Children under 12 must be accompanied by at least one adult. Entry to the building will be through the main door, located on Calle Mayor.
