Question 1

I just moved to Bilbao and don't know anyone. Where do I start?

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Start with formats that have a host and a repeat date, because the conversation is built in: 10 upcoming Bilbao events fit that description. Reading club "Encarna viva" at Librería Joker, Bilbao — Librería Joker, Tue 24 Nov, 19:00; Basque Folk Dance Romería in Plaza Santiago — Plaza Santiago, Sat 28 Nov, 20:00, free; English-Spanish language exchange (Bilbao) — Wednesday, 19:30. More: New in town guide: https://comealone.app/new-in/bilbao/ · Language cafés: https://speak.comealone.app/city/bilbao/ · Game nights: https://comealone.app/game-nights/bilbao/

Question 2

Are there free events in Bilbao this week I can go to alone?

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Bilbao has 6 free listings this week; these are the soonest and most varied. Prohibido ser feliz, Palestinian puppet day, Txotena Gunea, Bilbao — TXOTENA GUNEA - Otxarkoaga, Mon 16 Nov, 17:30, free; Free participatory Basque-language theatre on friendship — Bilboko Kafe Antzokia, Tue 17 Nov, 20:00, free; Reading corner on Katixa Agirre, La Sinsorga, Bilbao — La Sinsorga, kulturgune feminista, Wed 18 Nov, 18:30, free; Dantza Plazetan: Ibai Arte Dantza Taldea, Zorrotza, Bilbao — Frontón de Zorrotza, Thu 19 Nov, 18:00, free. More: Library nights: https://comealone.app/libraries/bilbao/ · Language cafés: https://speak.comealone.app/city/bilbao/

Question 3

Where can I practise a language with other people in Bilbao?

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We list 3 language cafés, exchanges or conversation groups for Bilbao, all regular meet-ups. English-Spanish language exchange (Bilbao) — Wednesday, 19:30; Spanish, Coffee and Connections - Weekly Spanish Conversation Group — Sunday, 18:00; Central Bilbao. More: Language cafés in Bilbao: https://speak.comealone.app/city/bilbao/

Question 4

Where to play padel as a beginner in Bilbao?

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Beginners are catered for: 2 padel sessions in Bilbao are open to newcomers or mixed levels. Biwak Padel — padel americano; level: all levels; EUR 15 per player; Bilbao Padel Indoor — padel beginner clinic; level: various levels. More: Padel & pickleball: https://comealone.app/padel-pickleball/bilbao/

Question 5

Rainy evening in Bilbao: what can I do alone indoors?

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You have 53 indoor options in Bilbao, from evening events to tables with board games. Karim: Todo va a ir bien… o no, Campos Elíseos, Bilbao — Teatro Campos Elíseos, Sun 15 Nov, 18:00; Dirty Sound Magnet live at D8 Sorkuntza Faktoria, Bilbao — D8 Sorkuntza Faktoria, Sun 15 Nov, 19:00; Miriam Alzuri lecture on modern art, Museo de Bellas Artes, Bilbao — Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao, Wed 18 Nov, 18:30. More: Library nights: https://comealone.app/libraries/bilbao/ · Game nights: https://comealone.app/game-nights/bilbao/

Question 6

Is Bilbao good for solo travellers at night?

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Yes for activities: 98 evening events, groups and game nights are listed in Bilbao. For street safety, rely on local official guidance. Karim: Todo va a ir bien… o no, Campos Elíseos, Bilbao — Teatro Campos Elíseos, Sun 15 Nov, 18:00; Dirty Sound Magnet live at D8 Sorkuntza Faktoria, Bilbao — D8 Sorkuntza Faktoria, Sun 15 Nov, 19:00; Miriam Alzuri lecture on modern art, Museo de Bellas Artes, Bilbao — Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao, Wed 18 Nov, 18:30; English-Spanish language exchange (Bilbao) — Wednesday, 19:30. More: Game nights: https://comealone.app/game-nights/bilbao/ · Language cafés: https://speak.comealone.app/city/bilbao/

Question 7

What is on in Bilbao this weekend?

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2 events are listed for Bilbao on 15 Nov, none of them free. Karim: Todo va a ir bien… o no, Campos Elíseos, Bilbao — Teatro Campos Elíseos, Sun 15 Nov, 18:00; Dirty Sound Magnet live at D8 Sorkuntza Faktoria, Bilbao — D8 Sorkuntza Faktoria, Sun 15 Nov, 19:00.

Question 8

Where can I join a board game night in Bilbao as a stranger?

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1 game night, open table or chess club in Bilbao appears in our data. La Sinsorga - Jugonas — open table night; Wednesday, 17:30 - 20:30. More: Game nights: https://comealone.app/game-nights/bilbao/

Question 9

Is there a reading group in Bilbao I can join alone?

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Bilbao has 2 book club or reading sessions coming up, so you can join one without knowing anyone. Reading club "Encarna viva" at Librería Joker, Bilbao — Librería Joker, Tue 24 Nov, 19:00; Irakurketa txokoa on Karmele Mitxelena, at La Sinsorga, Bilbao — La Sinsorga, kulturgune feminista, Wed 9 Dec, 18:30, free. More: Book clubs: https://comealone.app/book-clubs/bilbao/

Question 10

Can I spend an evening at a library in Bilbao?

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Yes: 2 library or mediatheque events in Bilbao are coming up, 2 of them free. Literary club: Animal Farm by George Orwell, Deusto Library, Bilbao — Biblioteca de Bilbao, Fri 20 Nov, 18:00, free; Book presentation Yakaar by Cheikh Mbacke Lo, Begoña Library, Bilbao — Biblioteca de Bilbao, Sat 28 Nov, 11:30, free. More: Library nights: https://comealone.app/libraries/bilbao/

Question 11

Where can I hear live music for free in Bilbao?

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Free music is easy to find in Bilbao: we list 6 events. Local bands TROS_18 and SOMAK, Bilborock, Bilbao — Bilborock, Fri 27 Nov, 20:00, free; Free new-music night with saxophonist Don-Paul Kahl and Kuraia, Bilbao — Conservatorio de Música Juan Crisóstomo de Arriaga, Mon 18 Jan 2027, 19:00, free; Free contemporary music concert, Conservatory, Bilbao — Conservatorio de Música Juan Crisóstomo de Arriaga, Mon 18 Jan 2027, 19:00, free; Bilbao Txistulari Band season finale «Ei, txistulari!» — Teatro Campos Elíseos, Wed 14 Apr 2027, 19:00, free.

Question 12

Where can I try dancing in Bilbao as a beginner?

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2 dance, yoga or movement sessions in Bilbao are listed. El Brujo: La segunda venida de Cristo o el yoga de Jesús, Bilbao — Teatro Campos Elíseos, Fri 27 Nov, 19:00; St Stephen's night folk-dance kalejira through Altamira, Bilbao — Barrio de Altamira, Sat 26 Dec, 20:00, free.

Question 13

Where can I find a partner for padel or pickleball in Bilbao?

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You don't need a partner at the 1 open-play or americano session we list in Bilbao. Biwak Padel — padel americano; level: all levels; EUR 15 per player. More: Padel & pickleball: https://comealone.app/padel-pickleball/bilbao/

Question 14

Culture in Bilbao for one: what is coming up?

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Bilbao has 67 exhibitions, performances and screenings in our data (15 free). Karim: Todo va a ir bien… o no, Campos Elíseos, Bilbao — Teatro Campos Elíseos, Sun 15 Nov, 18:00; Prohibido ser feliz, Palestinian puppet day, Txotena Gunea, Bilbao — TXOTENA GUNEA - Otxarkoaga, Mon 16 Nov, 17:30, free; Sabina Urraca and Laura Fernández talk at AZ Azkuna Zentroa, Bilbao — AZ Azkuna Zentroa, Tue 17 Nov, 18:30; Ana Laura Alaez artist talk at Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao — Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao, Tue 17 Nov, 18:30.

Question 15

Intimate live music in Bilbao: what is on?

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We list 14 jam sessions and small gigs for Bilbao; they suit solo visitors because you just listen. Catherine Russell, Grammy-winning jazz singer, in Bilbao — Teatro Campos Elíseos, Thu 19 Nov, 20:00; José Antonio Aarnoutse Trío: flamenco meets jazz for €5, Bilbao — Instituto Bertendona, Fri 20 Nov, 19:00; Ambrosio-Sacks-Pereira Trio, JazzOn Fest, JAZZON Aretoa, Bilbao — JAZZON Aretoa, Sat 21 Nov, 20:00; Basque Folk Dance Romería in Plaza Santiago — Plaza Santiago, Sat 28 Nov, 20:00, free.

Question 16

What concerts are coming up in Bilbao?

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We list 79 music events for Bilbao; a concert is easy to attend alone. Dirty Sound Magnet live at D8 Sorkuntza Faktoria, Bilbao — D8 Sorkuntza Faktoria, Sun 15 Nov, 19:00; BOS plays Tchaikovsky's Souvenir de Florence, Euskalduna, Bilbao — Palacio Euskalduna, Mon 16 Nov, 19:30; Luken Munguira and Aurelio Viribay, Lied Arriagan, in Bilbao — Teatro Arriaga, Tue 17 Nov, 19:30; Catherine Russell, Grammy-winning jazz singer, in Bilbao — Teatro Campos Elíseos, Thu 19 Nov, 20:00.

Question 17

Free talks and learning events in Bilbao?

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Bilbao has 11 learning events coming up (7 free); a talk gives strangers an instant shared topic. Miriam Alzuri lecture on modern art, Museo de Bellas Artes, Bilbao — Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao, Wed 18 Nov, 18:30; Reading corner on Katixa Agirre, La Sinsorga, Bilbao — La Sinsorga, kulturgune feminista, Wed 18 Nov, 18:30, free; Literary club: Animal Farm by George Orwell, Deusto Library, Bilbao — Biblioteca de Bilbao, Fri 20 Nov, 18:00, free; Book launch: Reset educativo, at Bidebarrieta Kulturgunea, Bilbao — Bidebarrieta Kulturgunea, Fri 27 Nov, 19:00, free.

Question 18

Outdoor events in Bilbao for someone alone?

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Bilbao has 2 outdoor listings coming up (2 free). Christmas Eve folk-dance romería on Plaza Basarrate, Bilbao — Plaza Basarrate, Thu 24 Dec, 17:00, free; St Stephen's night folk-dance kalejira through Altamira, Bilbao — Barrio de Altamira, Sat 26 Dec, 20:00, free.

Question 19

Where can I go after work in Bilbao on my own?

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After work you have 59 choices in Bilbao this month, starting between 17:00 and 20:59. Prohibido ser feliz, Palestinian puppet day, Txotena Gunea, Bilbao — TXOTENA GUNEA - Otxarkoaga, Mon 16 Nov, 17:30, free; BOS plays Tchaikovsky's Souvenir de Florence, Euskalduna, Bilbao — Palacio Euskalduna, Mon 16 Nov, 19:30; Miriam Alzuri lecture on modern art, Museo de Bellas Artes, Bilbao — Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao, Wed 18 Nov, 18:30; Irakurketa txokoa on Karmele Mitxelena, at La Sinsorga, Bilbao — La Sinsorga, kulturgune feminista, Wed 9 Dec, 18:30, free.

Question 20

What is there to do alone in Bilbao on a Sunday?

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15 Sunday events in Bilbao are listed for the next 30 days. Karim: Todo va a ir bien… o no, Campos Elíseos, Bilbao — Teatro Campos Elíseos, Sun 15 Nov, 18:00; Dirty Sound Magnet live at D8 Sorkuntza Faktoria, Bilbao — D8 Sorkuntza Faktoria, Sun 15 Nov, 19:00; Banda Municipal de Bilbao, Caminos, at Palacio Euskalduna, Bilbao — Palacio Euskalduna, Sun 22 Nov, 12:00; Iñaki Urrutia, Perdone caballero, at Campos Elíseos, Bilbao — Teatro Campos Elíseos, Sun 22 Nov, 17:30.

Question 21

How do I get from Bilbao Airport to the city centre by bus?

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Bizkaibus line A3247 connects the airport with Termibus Bilbao, with stops at Gran Via 79, Plaza Moyua and Alameda Recalde 11. Airport to Bilbao runs about 6:10-23:40 every 15 minutes; Bilbao to airport about 5:00-22:00 every 15 minutes (times as printed by Aena). There is a customer service and ticket desk on the arrivals floor, where a Barik card can be recharged. Source: Aena https://www.aena.es/en/bilbao/getting-there/bus.html (checked 3 Nov 2026).

Question 22

What does a taxi from Bilbao Airport cost?

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Aena lists approximate fares from the airport to Bilbao of EUR 27 on working days and EUR 30 on public holidays. Taxis wait on the arrivals floor; Radio Taxi Femade is on +34 944 800 909. Source: Aena https://www.aena.es/en/bilbao/getting-there/taxi.html (checked 3 Nov 2026).

Question 23

Is there a bus from Bilbao Airport to Donostia/San Sebastian?

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Yes, Lurraldebus line DO04 (Donostia > Zarautz > Bilbao Airport). Aena prints timetables effective 1 October 2026: from Donostia a first departure at 04:15, then roughly hourly 05:00-21:00. The stop at Bilbao Airport is on the arrivals level (from the airport) and departures level (arrival). Check the Lurraldebus site before travelling. Source: Aena https://www.aena.es/en/bilbao/getting-there/bus.html (checked 3 Nov 2026).

Question 24

How do I book a doctor's appointment in the Basque public health system (Osakidetza)?

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Osakidetza offers a web pre-appointment service (Aurretiko web-zita) for an in-person or phone appointment. You identify yourself with your first surname, the 8-digit number on your health card (OTI number) and your date of birth. You therefore need your health card first. Page is in Basque/Spanish. Source: Osakidetza https://www.osakidetza.euskadi.eus/aurretiko-zita-galdera-ohikoenak/webosk00-sercon/eu/ (checked 3 Nov 2026).

Question 25

Who do I call if I need health help when my health centre is closed?

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Osakidetza states that healthcare is provided in its Continuous Care Centres and through the Health Council phone line 900 20 30 50. Source: Osakidetza https://www.osakidetza.euskadi.eus/aurretiko-zita-galdera-ohikoenak/webosk00-sercon/eu/ (checked 3 Nov 2026).

Question 26

I am an EU/EEA citizen staying more than three months. What document registers me?

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The Spanish police list the "Certificado de registro de ciudadano de la UE" (form EX18): the document that proves registration in the Central Register of Foreigners for citizens of an EU member state or EEA state who will reside in Spain for more than three months. Source: Spanish National Police (Sede) https://sede.policia.gob.es/portalCiudadano/_es/tramites_extranjeria.php (checked 3 Nov 2026).

Question 27

What is the NIE and can I ask for one?

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The police list "Asignacion de NIE a instancia de interesado" (form EX15): assignment of an NIE to foreigners who relate to Spain for economic, professional or social interests. Requirements and appointments are on the police portal; check them there. Source: Spanish National Police (Sede) https://sede.policia.gob.es/portalCiudadano/_es/tramites_extranjeria.php (checked 3 Nov 2026).

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