GAU BELTZA 2026 in Hendaye - Night of Souls

Come celebrate the Night of Souls and banish your fears at this major traditional Basque festival!

This year, children from leisure centers will collectively summon Andere Beltza (the Black Lady), who will make her very first appearance during the parade with her messenger.

Program for Saturday, October 31, 2026:

• 11:00 AM : Basque storytelling at the Médiathèque / Mediatekan
• 4:30 PM : Witches' Ball at the Halles de Gaztelu / Gaztelu Aretoan
• 7:00 PM : Night parade in the city center, rituals & bonfire of fears
• 8:30 PM : Concert by the group Mutxikool

On-site catering provided by Centre Social Denentzat Bektan Jateko Aurkera Denentzat Gizarte Zentruaren Eskutik.