# Basque language and cultural activities > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/basque-language-and-cultural-activities > Updated: 2026-10-20T08:04:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 3. Cultural and educational activities centered on Basque language and arts continue to expand across the Basque Country and Navarre. In the Basque Country, recent programming includes a performance by the Bilbao Municipal Txistulari Band at the Euskalduna Palace. As part of the ‘Soinu zaharrak, begirada berria’ cycle, the ensemble will interpret thirteen Basque choral and popular songs, blending traditional txistu melodies with modern arrangements. In Donostia, the eighth edition of the LABO XL festival is scheduled for November 12 to 15 at Tabakalera and Gazteszena, featuring 22 performances across dance, theater, circus, and music, with the Balearic Islands serving as the guest territory. These events follow previous highlights such as the Euskal Zine Bilera film festival’s structural transformation in Lekeitio, the BAD Bilbao festival, and the ongoing efforts of ikastolak in Navarre to promote language rights through increased cooperation and festival hosting. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-20: Basque cultural events announced in Bilbao and Donostia Cultural events in the Basque Country include the Bilbao Municipal Txistulari Band’s ‘Kantaldia’ recital in October and the eighth LABO XL performing arts festival in Donostia this November. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/basque-cultural-events-announced-in-bilbao-and-donostia ### 2026-10-17: Navarre Basque schools strengthen cooperation and festival planning Basque language schools in Navarre are increasing cooperation to support language rights, with Lizarra Ikastola designated to organize the Nafarroa Oinez festival in 2027. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/navarre-basque-schools-strengthen-cooperation-and-festival-planning ### 2026-10-13: Basque performing arts festivals announced for Lekeitio and Bilbao Basque performing arts festivals Euskal Zine Bilera in Lekeitio and BAD Bilbao are set to showcase Basque-language cinema and contemporary dance through late October. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/basque-performing-arts-festivals-announced-for-lekeitio-and-bilbao --- Cite as: Basque language and cultural activities. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/basque-language-and-cultural-activities