Basque Block, 5 p.m.
The party starts with food, drink, and strolling musicians on the Basque Block.
Basque Block, 5 p.m.
Jaialdi 2025 continues with more food, drink, and strolling musicians on the Basque Block.
Basque Block, noon
Grab some food, get a drink, and enjoy Basque music with old and new friends.
Idaho Central Arena, 7 p.m.
Watch legendary competitors test their skills! Herri kirolak (traditional farm sports) like weightlifting, wood chopping, hay bale throwing, and wagon lifting will be on full display.
P.S. If you miss Sports Night, be sure to catch the athletes at Basque-ing at Expo Idaho on Saturday and Sunday for more herri kirolak!
Buy tickets for Sports Night on the Tickets page. Remember, Idaho Central Arena is a clear bag venue!
Basque Block, 8:30–11 p.m.
No Basque festival is complete without dancing. Join us after Sports Night for Basque folk and rock music, with performances from Xabi Aburruzaga and Gatibu.
Basque Block, noon
Enjoy even more Basque Block festivities! We’ll keep the party going with more food, drink, and fun.
Idaho Central Arena, 7 p.m.
Festara is a celebration of the traditional music and dance of the Basque Country, including performers from Euskal Herria & Boise’s famous Oinkari Basque Dancers.
Buy tickets for Festara on the Tickets page. Remember, Idaho Central Arena is a clear bag venue!
Expo Idaho, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Enjoy dozens of dance groups from throughout the West as they perform indoors on two stages. Don’t forget to stock up on souvenirs — vendors will be on hand with novelties, jewelry, and clothing. Food, drink, a sports arena, and sheep wagons will also be onsite.
If you missed Sports Night, be sure to stick around for more herri kirolak on Saturday and Sunday at the Expo!
Buy tickets for Expo Idaho on the Tickets page.
Idaho Central Arena, 7:30–11 p.m.
Join Basque and Basque-American bands for Dantzaldi, an all-ages concert. The fun and energetic lineup of performers, including Amuma Says No, Neomak, and internationally-renowned Basque rock band Gatibu, will showcase both traditional and contemporary Basque music.
Buy tickets for Dantzaldi on the Tickets page. Remember, Idaho Central Arena is a clear bag venue!
Expo Idaho, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Join us for even more fun as Saturday’s events continue with dancing, sports, and more.
f you missed Sports Night, be sure to stick around for more herri kirolak on Saturday and Sunday at the Expo!
Buy tickets for Expo Idaho on the Tickets page.
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 5 p.m.
This is your chance to see the Boise Oñati Dancers perform a sacred liturgical dance on the altar.
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 807 N 8th St, Boise, ID 83702
Basque Block, 8–11 p.m.
We’ll say agur to Jaialdi 2025 with a fun-filled evening of music featuring Basque and Basque-American music with performances from Xabi Aburruzaga and Amuma Says No
