Quincena Musical de San Sebastián

Name

Quincena Musical de San Sebastián

Legal name

QUINCENA MUSICAL DE DONOSTIA / SAN SEBASTIAN, S.A.

Website

https://quincenamusical.eus

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Classical Music Festival

NAICS

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Performing Arts Companies (7111), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Concerts & Music Festivals (THAJAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cultural Festivals & Events Organizations (BPAGAHAG)

Keywords

• Classical music festival
• Orchestral concert series
• Chamber music programming
• Arts festival management
• Live classical concerts

Headquarters

HQ city

Donostia / San Sebastián

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Sale of individual concert tickets and season subscriptions (abonos) through online ticketing platform and physical box offices at venues
2. Friends Membership (Amigos): Annual membership program offering benefits such as early access to subscriptions and tickets, and discounts on purchases
3. Sponsorship and Public Funding: Financial support from public institutions (City of San Sebastián, Provincial Government of Gipuzkoa, Basque Government, Ministry of Culture) and private sponsors

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Quincena Musical de San Sebastián organizes an annual late-summer classical music festival (founded 1939) in San Sebastián, featuring orchestral concerts, chamber music, organ, early music, contemporary, and youth programming. It sells individual tickets, season subscriptions (Abonos), and Amigos memberships, while running parallel year-round cycles such as Quincena Andante traveling concerts and the Curso Internacional de Órgano Romántico.

Product overview

Quincena Musical de San Sebastián is a classical music festival offering a comprehensive portfolio of musical programming. The core product is the annual festival (87th edition, August 2-30, 2026) featuring orchestral concerts at the Kursaal Auditorium and Victoria Eugenia Theater, with major performances by artists like Juan Diego Flórez, Daniil Trifonov, Grigory Sokolov, and orchestras including the Seoul Philharmonic and Milan Scala Philharmonic. The portfolio includes specialized sub-products: Quincena Andante (traveling concerts across the Basque Country), La Quincena Infantil (children's programming), organ and early music cycles, chamber music series, contemporary music programming, young performers platform, dance performances at Tabakalera, the international organ course, and La Quincena Verde environmental initiative. The festival also operates a ticketing system for concert admissions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• La Quincena Verde (The Green Fortnight): Environmental policy initiative for a sustainable and eco-friendly festival
• 42 International Course on Romantic Organ

Products and services

• Quincena Musical Festival (Annual Festival) Annual late-summer classical music festival in San Sebastián featuring orchestral concerts, recitals, and galas with international artists. Targeted at general classical music audiences, tourists, and Amigos members.
• Season Subscription (Abonos) Multi-concert season subscription providing bundled access to selected festival concerts at reduced pricing relative to individual tickets. Sold to regular festival attendees and Amigos members.
• Amigos Membership Annual recurring membership program offering supporters pre-sale ticket access, discounts, and exclusive benefits across festival and year-round programming. Sold to individual patrons of classical music.
• Quincena Andante Traveling concert series that takes festival programming to additional venues during the festival period, broadening geographic reach. Targeted at regional audiences outside central San Sebastián venues.
• La Quincena Infantil (Children's Programming) Children's classical music programming including dedicated family and kids' concerts designed to introduce young audiences to classical music. Targeted at families with school-age children.
• Ciclo de Órgano (Organ Cycle) Themed organ concert cycle featuring organ repertoire and performers as part of the festival's classical music offering. Targeted at organ music enthusiasts and general festival attendees.
• Ciclo de Música Antigua (Early Music Cycle) Early music concert cycle focused on historically informed performance and pre-classical repertoire within the festival. Targeted at early music enthusiasts and general festival audiences.
• Ciclo de Música de Cámara (Chamber Music Cycle) Chamber music concert cycle featuring small ensemble performances across the festival period. Targeted at chamber music enthusiasts and general festival attendees.
• Ciclo de Música Contemporánea (Contemporary Music Cycle) Contemporary music concert cycle featuring modern and living composers' works. Targeted at contemporary classical music enthusiasts and festival audiences.
• Ciclo de Jóvenes Intérpretes (Young Performers Cycle) Concert cycle showcasing young and emerging classical performers, supporting audience development and career-launch opportunities. Targeted at general festival attendees, students, and scouts.
• Tabakalera Dantzan Dance and movement programming presented in collaboration with Tabakalera as part of the festival's broader performing arts offering. Targeted at dance and contemporary performance audiences.
• Curso Internacional de Órgano Romántico (International Romantic Organ Course) Intensive educational masterclass course focused on romantic organ repertoire, taught by international specialists. Targeted at advanced music students and emerging professional organists.
• Quincena Solidaria Solidarity concert series with proceeds supporting charitable and community causes. Targeted at socially engaged concertgoers and partner NGOs.
• Individual Concert Tickets Single-event ticket sales for individual concerts across the festival program, sold online and at venue box offices with tiered pricing (general, Joven, reduced vision, last-minute Hasta completar aforo). Targeted at individual concertgoers.

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Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Donostiako Udala (City of San Sebastián)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Primary institutional sponsor and host city for the festival, providing significant funding and administrative support as the founding partner since 1939
• Diputación Foral de GipuzkoacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Provincial government providing institutional funding and support for the festival's operations across Gipuzkoa province
• Eusko Jaurlaritza (Basque Government)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Regional government funding and institutional backing for the festival as a major cultural event in the Basque Country
• Ministerio de Cultura (Ministry of Culture)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026National government funding through the Ministry of Culture supporting the festival's national cultural programming
• El Diario VascomajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Media partner providing press coverage, advertising, and promotional support for the festival
• Laboral KutxamajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Financial sponsor providing funding support and co-marketing activities for the festival
• Sabadell FundaciónmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Foundation sponsor supporting cultural programming through financial contributions
• Seoul Philharmonic OrchestramajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026International orchestra partnership for collaborative performances and cultural exchange between Seoul and San Sebastián
• EITB (Euskal Irrati Telebista)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Basque public broadcasting corporation providing media coverage and promotional support
• Cadena SER San SebastiánsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Radio partner providing audio coverage and promotional announcements for the festival
• Fundación ColumbussupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Foundation collaborator supporting specific concert programming including Manuel de Falla 150th anniversary performances
• Gipuzkoa Batzar Nagusiak (Juntas Generales)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Provincial parliament institution providing institutional support and funding for cultural events
• Antiguo BerrisupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Construction and real estate company sponsor providing financial support
• Audi MenaisupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Automotive dealer sponsor supporting specific programming including Arantzazu concerts
• Chillida LekucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Venue partnership for outdoor concerts at the Eduardo Chillida museum, one of the most iconic festival locations
• TabakaleramajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Cultural center partnership hosting Contemporary Music cycle and Tabakalera Dantzan dance programming
• Arabako Foru AldundiamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Álava Provincial Council supporting La Quincena en Álava regional programming extension
• ArantzazulabsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Arantzazu sanctuary laboratory collaborating on innovation and cultural projects
• Euskadiko OrkestramajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Basque Symphony Orchestra performing multiple concerts including La Quincena en Senpere
• Easo AbesbatzamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026San Sebastián Choir collaborating on choral performances with international orchestras
• Orfeón DonostiarramajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Prestigious local choir performing in major orchestral works including Beethoven's Ninth
• Local Municipalities (Zumaia, Orio, San Sebastián, etc.)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Various Basque municipalities hosting Quincena Andante concerts in local churches and cultural venues
• Senpereko UdalasupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026French Basque town of Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle hosting La Quincena en Senpere concerts
• FestClásicasupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Classical music festival association collaborator promoting classical music events

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Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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