Antioko Musikaldia

Every Saturday in September

Detailed programme

6 September – Eñaut Elorrieta: Ateosteko Bira

Following the tour to promote his latest album, the Biscayan singer embarks on an intimate project in which music is integrated with the architecture of temples and chapels. With his voice and guitar, Elorrieta will offer a review of songs from throughout his career, playing with the acoustics of the chapel and turning stone and memory into part of the recital itself.

13 September – Euskadi Brass: 10 urte. Soinuaren bidaia

The brass ensemble celebrates its tenth anniversary under the direction of Alberto Urretxo. More than just a concert, it will be a musical journey that showcases Euskadi Brass’s commitment to education, cultural transmission and Basque music. The audience will be able to enjoy the power and versatility of brass instruments in a repertoire that combines tradition and innovation.

20 September – Iberia Quartet

Founded in Madrid in 2018, the quartet has achieved international recognition thanks to its versatility and interpretative rigour. Winners of multiple chamber music competitions in Spain and Europe, the four musicians will offer a programme at La Antigua that combines masterpieces from the classical repertoire with a fresh and contemporary approach.

27 September – Elena Sancho (soprano) and Teodora Oprisor (piano)

The San Sebastian soprano, with an outstanding international career, returns to Gipuzkoa to close the cycle. Accompanied on the piano by Teodora Oprisor, Sancho will perform a programme

4 October – Sagel taldea: Itsaso bat esku artean (One sea between us)
At the Igartubeiti farmhouse in Ezkio at 6:00 p.m.

For the concert on 6 September, the chapel will close at 6:30 p.m. and open to the public at 7:00 p.m.

The established capacity measures will be strictly enforced.

Music with soul

in La Antigua

At the end of every summer, Zumarraga fills with music thanks to Antioko Musikaldia, a festival that combines heritage, landscape and culture in a unique setting: the chapel of La Antigua, a jewel of Basque Romanesque architecture and symbol of the municipality.

Music in a place steeped in history
The Musikaldia de La Antigua was created with the aim of offering high-quality music in the municipality’s most emblematic venues. It takes place in September, every Saturday of the month. For a month, the festival turns Zumarraga into a meeting place for artists and audiences, fostering a welcoming, intimate cultural atmosphere.

The main stage for the festival is the chapel of La Antigua, one of the most representative Romanesque churches in the Basque Country. The wooden construction, exceptional acoustics and location in a privileged natural setting make each performance a unique experience.

A programme for all audiences
Antioko Musikaldia is committed to offering a diverse, high-quality musical programme. Each edition brings together local, national and international performers, with styles ranging from classical music to jazz, Basque folk, choral music and new contemporary offerings.

All concerts are free or open to the public, allowing all types of audiences to enjoy music in a welcoming atmosphere.

Much more than music
The festival offers more than just concerts: it is also an invitation to rediscover Zumarraga as a cultural and natural destination. Enjoying a recital in La Antigua at sunset, strolling through the rural surroundings of the chapel or savouring the local cuisine in the town centre makes the visit a complete experience.