Dating back to the late 1800s, by which time San Sebastián had become a popular summer destination for the rich and famous, this building originally housed the city's "Gran Casino".  The architecture (by Luis Aladren y Morales de los Ríos) was inspired by Montecarlo's famous casino, and the venue was inaugurated by the Queen Regent herself in 1887.

The roulettes and elegant ballroom were not to last, however, and the Casino closed its doors in 1924 when gambling was prohibited.

In the 20s the building briefly served as a Red Cross Hospital for those wounded in the Rif War, and in 1947 the city's administration was moved from Plaza Constitución (in the Old Town) to the former casino.

On Friday we will travel back in time and turn the Town Hall into a ballroom again!

The Kursaal Congress Centre and Auditorium is located right by the mouth of the Urumea river and facing Zurriola, one of Donostia’s three beaches, and a favorite among surfers. This emblematic building was designed by the prestigious Spanish architect Rafael Moneo and, among many other events, hosts the biggest film festival in Spain, the San Sebastian International Film Festival.

Parties will take place in the Kursaal: over 500m2 of wooden floor where we’ll dance the night away!

Tabakalera is a contemporary culture center dedicated to the production and public programming of activities. Its objective is to promote contemporary cultural creation in all its phases (research, production, exhibition) and to share knowledge. It focuses on contemporary artistic practices, mediation, digital culture laboratories (Hirikilabs), and a creation library (Ubik). It also supports the professionalization of artists and offers tools for the general public to access contemporary culture.

In the hall of Tabakalera, we will celebrate our festival Closing Social Dance on Sunday.