+−What is Fête du Thon, Saint-Jean-de-Luz?
The tuna festival of the Basque fishing port: grilled tuna on the quays, txistu bands, toro de fuego and dancing until the small hours. It's a food & wine event held in Biarritz & the Basque coast.
+−When is Fête du Thon, Saint-Jean-de-Luz in 2026?
Fête du Thon, Saint-Jean-de-Luz runs Early July 2026 in Biarritz & the Basque coast. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.
+−Is Fête du Thon, Saint-Jean-de-Luz free to attend?
Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Fête du Thon, Saint-Jean-de-Luz is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.
+−Where should I stay for Fête du Thon, Saint-Jean-de-Luz?
Book a room in Biarritz & the Basque coast itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Biarritz & the Basque coast also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.