Every summer, San Sebastian is transformed into a vibrant stage where tradition and excitement meet to celebrate the emblematic Semana Grande. For several days, the city’s sky lights up with a fireworks display that attracts locals and visitors alike, making it a ritual awaited with passion and admiration.
However, beyond the crowded streets and the liveliness of the party, there is an exceptional way to experience this event: from the serenity and exclusivity offered by watching the show from the bay, sailing gently over the waters that reflect each flash and colourful burst. An experience that elevates the pyrotechnic art to a deeply sensorial and evocative experience, capable of connecting with the essence of summer in San Sebastian.
This year, from 9 to 16 August 2025, the city is hosting the 60th edition of the International Fireworks Competition, an event that lights up the sky and the hearts of those who have the privilege of experiencing it from the bay.
Eight nights of high quality audiovisual displays that will leave unforgettable memories and spectacular images. Enjoy the fireworks from a unique and exclusive perspective, in La Concha Bay on board the sailing boat Spirit.
Contact us for more information and to experience the fireworks display like never before: What is the plan, what does it include, and how much does it cost?
San Sebastian’s fireworks 2025
The Semana Grande, or Aste Nagusia, is not just another festival; it is a celebration that is deeply rooted in the cultural and seafaring identity of San Sebastian. The fireworks, which close each night of the festivities, are much more than a visual show: they are an artistic expression that moves and unites those who watch them.
Every year, the best pyrotechnic companies compete to offer a dance of lights and colours, where each explosion in the sky seems to narrate an ephemeral story full of beauty and emotion. Enjoy an unique experience Sailling in San Sebastian and watch them from the bay is to feel that story in a total way, immersed in the natural environment, with the immensity of the sea and the sky embracing the moment.
San Sebastian Fireworks 2025 schedule
Every night from 9th August to 16th August at 22:45h in La Concha Bay.
Saturday, 9th August: Pirotecnia Zaragozana (Spain)
Sunday, 10th August: Pirotecnia Valenciana (Spain)
Monday, 11th August: Pirotecnia del Mediterraneo (Italy)
Tuesday, 12th August: Pirotecnia del Litoral (France)
Wednesday, 13th August: Pirotecnia del Mar (Portugal)
Thursday, 14th August: Pirotecnia del Sol (Mexico)
Friday, 15th August: Pirotecnia del Viento (Japan)
Saturday, 16th August: Pirotecnia del Fuego (Spain)
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August plans in San Sebastian: the luxury of calm and exclusivity in the bay
Imagine being on board a sailing boat, with the gentle swaying of the sea, the cool breeze on your skin and the sunset tinting the horizon before the night fills up with lights. This is luxury in its truest form: serenity, intimacy and deep connection with the environment.
From the bay, the spectacle is experienced with a different intensity. The reflection of the fires on the water multiplies the visual beauty, the silence is broken only by the sound of the sea, and the privacy allows for an undistracted experience, where every sparkle of light can be enjoyed with all the attention and wonder it deserves.
This is the kind of luxury that is measured not in ostentation, but in quality and authenticity. It is the luxury of experiencing an unrepeatable moment that will remain engraved forever in the memory and the heart at the best time to visit the Basque Country and, specifically, San Sebastian.
The fireworks of Donostia – San Sebastian in a unique way
Those who choose to experience the Semana Grande from the bay are looking for something more than just a fireworks display. They are looking for an encounter with beauty and nature, an instant to stop time and feel the magic of the city from an exclusive perspective.
It is a public that values details, that appreciates tranquillity, and that knows that true luxury lies in the experience and the emotions it arouses. For them, every moment is a gift that deserves to be lived with intensity, elegance and respect for the environment.
Discover a new way to enjoy the Semana Grande with Spirit Experiences
If you want to turn the Semana Grande of San Sebastian into an unforgettable memory, imagine doing it on board a sailing boat, sailing smoothly while the fires light up the sky and the sea around you. An experience designed for those who are looking to enjoy the summer in style, serenity and exclusivity or want to create unforgettable moments in a 48-hour getaway in San Sebastian.
At Spirit Experiences, we offer the opportunity to live this unique experience, combining the luxury of the sea with the culture and beauty of San Sebastian. Let yourself be carried away by the elegance of our sailing boat and discover a new way of celebrating the Semana Grande, making every moment an unforgettable memory.
