Jazzaldia combines indoor-ticketed concerts with free concerts performed in open air locations such as Zurriola Beach and the terraces outside the Kursaal. The stages include: • Plaza de la Trinidad, in the Old Town. •
Kursaal Auditorium, designed by the architect
Rafael Moneo, a 1,800-seat auditorium whose acoustics are most appropriate for solo recitals or small formats, although the size of its stage also allows performances by large orchestras and choirs. • Victoria Eugenia Theatre, an Italian-style theatre. The theatre was renovated between 2001 and 2007, maintaining its original appearance while technical features were upgraded. • Victoria Eugenia Club, an underground club space situated under the main stage of the theatre above. •
San Telmo Museum, a 16th-century building which was reopened in 2011 after a restoration that added a modern wing. • The Stage on Zurriola Beach, which stages free concerts. Situated on the beach, the stage has an unlimited capacity and attracts large crowds such as for concerts by
Bob Dylan (83,000 people in 2006),
Jamie Cullum (50,000 in 2013), B.B. King (41,000 in 2011),
Simple Minds (40,000 in 2022)
Patti Smith (20,000 in 2010) and
Bobby McFerrin with
Orfeón Donostiarra (18,000 in 2008). • Kursaal Terraces: There are three stages that are located on the terraces of the Kursaal, facing the sea and next to the beach. A diverse audience enjoys the free open-air concerts held on these stages where performances by emerging artists and local groups are common. • Nauticool, located in the terrace of the Yacht Club (Club Náutico), next to the harbour. • Other venues are: Kutxa Kultur,
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