La Blanca 2026: Municipal Corporation's Schedule

The program details the official events the city council will attend from August 4th to 10th.

Generic image of a stone town hall facade in Vitoria-Gasteiz with a balcony and iron railings, in afternoon sunlight.
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Generic image of a stone town hall facade in Vitoria-Gasteiz with a balcony and iron railings, in afternoon sunlight.

The Municipal Corporation of Vitoria-Gasteiz will participate in the official events of the La Blanca 2026 festivities from August 4th to 10th, from the chupinazo to Celedón's ascent.

On August 4th, Tuesday, the official events will commence at 18:00 with the launch of the chupinazo for the La Blanca 2026 festivities and the descent of Celedón, from the balcony of San Miguel. Subsequently, at 19:15, the municipal corporation will process from the City Hall to the church of San Miguel to participate in the Solemn Vísperas in Honor of the Virgen Blanca, accompanied by the Municipal Music Band, Txistularis, the Parade of Giants, Big-Heads, Horses and Sotas, and bagpipe bands. The Vísperas will take place in the church at 19:30. In the evening, at 22:00, the council will attend the Procession of the Rosary of the Lanterns in the city center.
On August 5th, Wednesday, starting at 10:15, the procession will depart from the City Hall to the church of San Miguel to attend the Pontifical Mass in honor of the Virgen Blanca. The Mass will be held in the same church at 10:30. At midday, at 12:00, the municipal corporation will be in Plaza de España for the Gasteizko Zortzikoa event. On the same day, at 13:00, the Gold Medal of the City will be awarded to LEA Lascaray in the Martín Salinas hall of the Villa Suso Palace.
On August 7th, Friday, at 12:00, the municipal corporation will attend the descent of Edurne and Celedón Txiki from the balcony of San Miguel.
Finally, on August 10th, Monday, at 01:00, the council will participate in the ascent of Celedón and the final firework display of the festivities, from the balcony of San Miguel.
Based on information from the official source: Ayuntamiento de Vitoria-Gasteiz (blog de prensa) (04/08/2026)