Nafarroa Oinez 2027 takes place on 17 October 2027 in Estella-Lizarra . Lizarra Ikastola announced the date and theme on 5 November 2026. The theme is “Oinez, herritik errotik” (on foot, from the village, from the roots). According to the school, this edition is intended to raise funds for building renovations, energy improvements and reducing liabilities, in order to secure the educational project in the long term.
The organisers stress that the project extends beyond a single day of festivities. Alongside the main event, activities are planned during the 2026/2027 school year that focus on Euskara, culture, art, sustainability and solidarity. The event is organised by Lizarra Ikastola and the Federación Navarra de Ikastolas. According to the Ikastola, this will be the fifth time it has hosted Nafarroa Oinez; previous editions in Estella-Lizarra took place in 1985, 1990 and 2004, and over 2020–2021 due to the pandemic.
Specifically, the school identifies the following priorities: modernising older parts of the buildings, improving energy efficiency and transforming the playground into a greener space with educational uses, which is also to remain open to the people of Estella-Lizarra. Some of the proceeds are earmarked for reducing existing debts and strengthening the institution’s financial stability. No detailed figures on costs, funding components or renovation schedules have yet been provided.
The edition’s visual identity draws on local symbolism. According to the Ikastola, the design highlights the eight-pointed star figure of the city; the colours and graphic elements evoke autumn and the landscape. The identity is intended to link the Ikastola’s historical beginnings with the aim of strengthening the presence of the Basque language in everyday life and the community.
Nafarroa Oinez is Navarre a nationwide fundraising and festival event organised by the Ikastola movement. Those responsible describe the choice of Estella-Lizarra as a contribution to urban development, community life and language promotion. No specific information is currently available on official permits, traffic arrangements for the day of the event or safety plans; these remain subject to further planning. The organisers have not yet forecast visitor numbers or proceeds, but point to experience from previous editions as a guide for preparations.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).