Partner festival

Open House Bilbao

Organizer: Asociación Open Urbanity Country: Spain

Partner festival

Open House Bilbao

Organizer: Asociación Open Urbanity

Country: Spain

Open House Bilbao was first launched in 2017 and now offers free visits to more than 60 unique spaces accompanied by volunteer guides. For one weekend a year, Bilbao opens its doors and presents an opportunity for residents and visitors to rediscover the city through its architecture and urbanism. Over the years, the festival has built a strong volunteer community, gathering around 450 people. Besides this, the festival boasts an inclusive programme and priority access for people with disabilities with more than 80% of buildings being accessible without architectural barriers.

A moment from a guided tour in Open House Bilbao 2018. Photo by Ana Ortiz Arrieta. Courtesy of Open Urbanity
A moment from a guided tour in Open House Bilbao 2019. Courtesy of Open Urbanity
A moment from a guided tour in Open House Bilbao 2023. Courtesy of Open Urbanity
A moment from a guided tour in Open House Bilbao 2023. Photo by Author_Zerikusi. Courtesy of Open Urbanity
A moment from a guided tour in Open House Bilbao 2023. Photo by Author_Zerikusi. Courtesy of Open Urbanity