For 24 continuous hours, the sound of drums and barrels floods the city, creating a unique ambiance blending tradition and grassroots involvement.
Troupes made up of adults and kids, dressed as chefs and soldiers traverse the city’s neighbourhoods and squares. The Plaza de la Constitución and Old Quarter turn into key points to experience the celebration up close, among crews, gastronomic societies, and visitors.
La Tamborrada is one of the most highly anticipated events on San Sebastian’s calendar, a festival filling the city with music, colour and ambiance that is lived intensely in every corner, from the wee hours until the next night.
