The New England Basque Club (NEBC) is a nonprofit organization that celebrates the Basque culture and traditions by preserving and promoting them across New England.

Upcoming Events

Events
2026 Basque Meetup in Rhode Island
Oct 3
2026 Basque Meetup in Rhode Island

A gathering of friends, fellow Basques and anyone interested in the Basque culture. All are welcome!

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2026 Jai Alai Fest
Nov 14
2026 Jai Alai Fest

An exciting Jai Alai tournament (cesta punta) and a lively celebration featuring delicious paella, refreshing txakoli, beer, other refreshments, and more!

ENTRANCE FEE: 
$30 - Food and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)

RSVP by November 7

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Past Events

Events
2026 Diaspora Day
Sep 13
2026 Diaspora Day

A casual gathering of friends and members of the Basque community, bringing together people of all ages, to reconnect with and make new connections.

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2026 Suffield Basque Fest
May 30
2026 Suffield Basque Fest

An exciting day of traditional Basque wood-chopping, great food and good community.

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2026 Korrika
Mar 28
2026 Korrika

Attendees ran, walked, cheered, and celebrated Euskara together in the 24th biennial Korrika event, in support of promoting the Basque language around the world.

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What We Tried to Bury Grows Here
Feb 10
What We Tried to Bury Grows Here

Book author Julian Zabalbeascoa in conversation with Bill Pierce of AGNI discusses his remarkable feat of research and imagination, as well as a transcendent literary accomplishment.

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To Drive a Great Trade for Bilbao Symposium
Nov 8
To Drive a Great Trade for Bilbao Symposium

Come explore the history and legacies of New England’s once-massive codfish trade with the peoples of the Iberian Peninsula.

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2025 New London Basque Fest
Oct 4
2025 New London Basque Fest

Attendees savored a feast of traditional dishes: Seafood paella, hearty marmitako (fisherman’s stew), sizzling txistorra (spiced sausage), rich cheeses, and creamy cheesecake, paired with Txakoli (white wine), Reino de Altuzarra (red wine), and non-alcoholic refreshments. Basque music set the festive mood!

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News

  • 2026 Basque Diaspora Day highlights the legacy of Lehendakari Agirre

    The celebration pays tribute to the generation of exiles who kept the identity, culture and institutions of the Basque people alive, while highlighting the role of new generations in passing on this legacy.

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  • 2026 Euskara Classes

    Have you been thinking about learning Euskara? Do you wish you lived near a Basque club where Euskara classes are offered? The North American Basque Organizations (NABO) has been working hard to develop options for people in the U.S. who want to learn the Basque language, including online and in person classes.

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  • Homage to Jai Alai Pelotaris on Basque Diaspora Day

    Monday, September 8, 2025 | 18:30
    Markina-Xemein Court

    A tribute was held at Bizkaia’s Markina-Xemein court to honor Jai Alai pelotaris and their families, recognizing both their athletic achievements and their role as ambassadors of the Basque Country around the world (article in Spanish).

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  • 2025 Euskera Classes

    Brush up on your Basque or start learning from scratch! Fall registration is now open for Euskera classes through NABO and other Basque Clubs. Be sure to check out available discounts before you sign up!

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