This weekend, 11–12 October, Nuevo Baztán dresses up in period style to celebrate the Foundation Festivities, with a programme packed with activities for all ages.

Over two days, residents and visitors can enjoy a Palace Market, historical exhibitions, theatre, magic and puppet shows, craft workshops, parades, live music, popular tastings and re-enactments that take us back to the 18th century.

A unique opportunity to relive our history, share as a community and celebrate the legacy of Juan de Goyeneche with joy, art and participation.

Come and experience the festivities—because in Nuevo Baztán, history comes alive!

Programme of Activities

Saturday

9:00 7th Quick Painting Contest – Participant check-in at the Town Hall.

11:00 Arrival of the authorities – Live music and participatory dances. The party begins!

Opening of the Palace Market – Crafts, flavours and tradition on every corner.

Exhibitions

• Medicine in the 18th century (Palace Courtyard)
• 18th-century Spanish Military Camp (Church Square)
• Historic weapons exhibition
• Artillery display (cannons)

Workshops in the Camp

• Cartography
• Blacksmithing
• Stained-glass carving and making
• Soap making
• Hats and tiaras

Children’s Painting Contest “Antonio Español” – In Church Square. The little ones paint history too!

After the official opening, the day continues with a full programme of shows, workshops and unique experiences:

11:30 Puppet Theatre: The Treasures of the Seven Seas – A seafaring adventure for the youngest visitors.

12:00 Dramatised guided tour – Visit the exhibition Medicine in the 18th century with period characters.

From 12:00 Glass-blowing workshops – Live art and creativity in motion.

Magic show – Illusions to amaze young and old.

12:30 Participatory theatre: The Treasure Hunt – Children follow clues to find a chest full of chocolate coins.

13:00 Parade, live music and period dance workshop – Take part and dance like in the 18th century!

13:30 Sword forging in the blacksmith’s workshop – Watch a real forge create this unique piece.

14:00 Street theatre: Explorers of the New World – Surprising stories for everyone.

14:30 Tasting of potatoes with chistorra – Prepared by the Nuevo Baztán–Veauche Twinning Association (Church Square).

17:00 Arrival of the Governor’s troops – Participatory roaming theatre. Someone has warned of the presence of bandits!

Submission and exhibition of works from the 6th Quick Painting Contest – Goyeneche Palace.

From 17:00 Glass-blowing workshops

18:00 Magic show

19:00 Puppet Theatre: Sea Monsters

19:30 Roaming street theatre: The Bandits

20:00 Children’s participatory battle – Foam swords and confetti cannons. Guaranteed fun!

20:30 Glass-blowing display – Church Square.

21:00 Great fire show – juggling, magic, sword fights with flaming swords, participatory dances, live music and a popular queimada.

Sunday

The Foundation Festivities return for a second day with a programme full of shows, workshops and moments to share. Come and celebrate 302 years of history in Nuevo Baztán!

11:00 Arrival of the authorities – Accompanied by musicians, jugglers and dancers. Let the celebration begin!

Opening of the Market, workshops, children’s attractions and exhibitions

11:30 Magic show

Dramatised guided tour of the 18th-century Spanish Military Camp

12:00 Puppet Theatre: The Desert Island

From 12:00 Glass-blowing workshops

12:30 Sword forging in the blacksmith’s workshop – Watch a real forge create this unique piece.

Commemorative Mass for the 302nd anniversary of the Foundation of Nuevo Baztán

13:00 Live music and participatory period dance workshop

13:30 Awards ceremony for the different contests

14:00 Migas tasting – Prepared, as every year, by members of the Nuevo Baztán Senior Centre (Church Square).

14:00 Street theatre and children’s participatory battle – Foam swords and fun for the little ones.

15:00 Farewell parade – Period live music, participatory dances and period theatre.

17:00 Market closes.

FOUNDATION FESTIVITIES 2025 PROGRAMME