Excellent balance of the XII edition, with an eye on 2019

The Hondarribia Blues Festival has turned off the lights of its thirteenth edition with leaving a good taste in the mouth of all involved.. The balance is more than satisfactory as the event has covered and even exceeded their expectations in all sections. It is estimated that about 100,000 people have gathered in the city between Thursday 12 and Sunday 15, crowding all stages, from the main Benta, to Arma Plaza or San Pedro Street, not forgetting the Blues Village .

The Hondarribia Blues Festival has turned off the lights of its thirteenth edition with a good taste in the mouth. The balance is more than satisfactory as the event has covered and even exceeded their expectations in all sections. It is estimated that about 100,000 people have gathered in the city between Thursday 12 and Sunday 15, crowding all stages, from the main Benta, to Arma Plaza or San Pedro Street, not forgetting the Blues Village.

To highlight, first, the great performances offered by all bands and soloists, from the oldest to the youngest, from international groups to state or euskaldunes. Also worth mentioning is the involvement of the city that, year after year, turns to welcome artists and visitors.
The city is transformed to merge with the event and all this would not be the same without its collaboration as well as the City Council, the Local Police, Ertzaintza, Red Cross, cleaning services ...

This year, at the initiative of the Municipality of Hondarribia, a window-dressing course has been given to merchants in the city and, both their own and those of others, have been able to enjoy its. Aurten, Hondarribiko Udalaren ekimenez, erakusleihoen ikastaroa eman zaie hiriko merkatariei, eta bertakoek nahiz kanpokoek, gozatu ahal izan dute izan duen emaitza bikainarekin, originaltasun handia ikusi baita erakusleihoetan.

While the city returns to normal summer, the producer Blue Vision, organizer of the contest since this edition, with the support of the City of Hondarribia, already thinks about how to improve and move forward next year.

Until then, to all:

¡GRACIAS!, ESKERRIK ASKO!, THANK YOU!