Belatxikieta to celebrate Saint Ignatius' Day tomorrow

A program combining music, rural sports, and a great atmosphere has been prepared for residents and visitors.

Generic image of a festive Basque village square, with colorful banners and decorations, blurred crowds in the background, warm sunlight, and traditional Basque architecture visible.
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Generic image of a festive Basque village square, with colorful banners and decorations, blurred crowds in the background, warm sunlight, and traditional Basque architecture visible.

The Belatxikieta neighborhood will celebrate Saint Ignatius' Day tomorrow, July 31st, with a program featuring music, rural sports, and leisure activities.

The summer festivals continue in the neighborhoods of Amorebieta-Etxano, and tomorrow, Friday, the Belatxikieta festivals will be held, coinciding with Saint Ignatius' Day. The day-long program invites all residents and visitors to participate.
The event will begin at 10:00 AM with a reception, followed by a mass at 11:30 AM in the neighborhood church. From 12:00 PM onwards, the trikitixa tunes of Dare Morgaetxebarria and Adrian Ivanova will liven up the atmosphere.
At the same time, there will be a demonstration of rural sports, where Julen Mendieta, Xabier Garcia (Utxu), Done Intxausti, Manex Izagirre, and Garazi Izagirre will showcase their wood-chopping skills.
At 1:00 PM, Pantxo Balbuena, a mariachi from Mexico City, will perform a concert. The festive atmosphere will continue from 3:00 PM onwards with ambient music.
Based on information from the official source: Ayuntamiento de Amorebieta-Etxano (30/07/2026)