Santurtzi to Host XLVII International Choir Encounters Honoring Javier Bustamante

From October 16th to 31st, choirs from Bizkaia, Valladolid, Jakarta, and the Czech Republic will perform at the Mamariga Church.

Generic image: a choir performing on a stage inside a church, with ornate architecture and stained glass windows, warm lighting, documentary style.
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Generic image: a choir performing on a stage inside a church, with ornate architecture and stained glass windows, warm lighting, documentary style.

Santurtzi will host the XLVII International Choir Encounters from October 16th to 31st, in tribute to Javier Bustamante. The events will take place at the Mamariga Church and will feature choirs representing Bizkaia, Valladolid, Jakarta, and the Czech Republic.

The encounters, organized by the Santurtzi City Council, will once again pay tribute to Javier Bustamante, former director of the Lagun Zaharrak choir, in the VI Memorial bearing his name. The program aims to offer quality performances to the residents of Santurtzi.
A total of six concerts will be offered, with free admission until full capacity is reached. All concerts will take place on Fridays and Saturdays, starting at 8:00 PM.
Based on information from the official source: Ayuntamiento de Santurtzi (15/10/2026)