# Aste Nagusia festivities in Donostia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/aste-nagusia-festivities-in-donostia
> Updated: 2026-08-08T18:05:08.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

The Aste Nagusia (Great Week) festivities have commenced in Donostia (San Sebastián). The celebration opened at the Alderdi Eder gardens with a traditional ‘Cañonazo’ pyrotechnic display, local dance performances, and folk singing.

During the opening ceremony, Mayor Jon Insausti honored footballers Mikel Oyarzabal and Martín Zubimendi for their contributions to the region and their recent World Cup victory with Spain. The eight-day festival includes traditional parades of giants and local gastronomy. The opening event also featured social and political expressions, with members of the Kaleko Afari Solidarioen (KAS) displaying banners regarding solidarity.

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### 2026-08-08: Donostia begins Aste Nagusia festivities

The Aste Nagusia festivities have begun in Donostia, marked by the traditional 'Cañonazo' pyrotechnic display, local dance performances, and honors for footballers Mikel Oyarzabal and Martin Zubimendi.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/donostia-kicks-off-semana-grande-with-fireworks-and-festive-celebrations

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