Visita guiada a la exposición Convivium
20-minute guided tours of specific display cases in the Convivium exhibition, at Palacio de Revillagigedo, free admission.
What to do near Gijón in August 2026
Every dated plan in and around Gijón during August 2026.
Updated: August 26, 2026
Exposición What Darwin Missed, de Joan Fontcuberta
Joan Fontcuberta invents the coral inventory Darwin never saw, at the Centro Niemeyer until 13 October.
Exposición ‘agua’, del reconocido fotógrafo canadiense edward burtynsky.
Edward Burtynsky's photographs of water and its transformation, in the photography hall of the Centro Niemeyer in Avilés, until 13 September.
Nueva edición de los paseos en barco por la ría de avilés 2026
Guided boat trips along the Avilés estuary, one or two hours, from 8 €, booking required, until 13 September.
Visita guiada al Museo Casa Natal de Jovellanos
Free guided tour of the Jovellanos Birthplace Museum: 19th-20th century Asturian art and sculptor Amador's work. Limited places, booking recommended.
Exposiciones Naturalezas Vivas y Bienal de Arquitectura (BEAU)
Naturalezas Vivas and the Spanish Biennial of Architecture and Urbanism, together in the Centro Niemeyer dome in Avilés until 27 September.
Itinerario "El Gijón/Xixón de la Guerra Civil"
Free guided walk from the Nicanor Piñole Museum through the parts of Gijón most affected by the Spanish Civil War, with limited places and booking required.
El veranín de art street 2026
Music, theatre and poetry on Calle Palacio Valdés in Avilés, from June to October, with the MINI Festival on 15 August as its big day.
Mortadelo y filemón traerán ‘la ciencia’ y sus ‘crónicas disparatadas’ a avilés
A free exhibition using 39 Mortadelo y Filemón covers to explain Spanish scientific research, at the Sala del Cómic in Avilés.
Diviértete en familia en veranes
Free family scavenger hunt through the Roman Villa of Veranes ruins, no booking needed, from 1 July to 20 September 2026.
Verano joven avilés 2026
A free summer programme for teenagers aged 12 to 16 in Avilés: pump track, writing, English, murals and mountain outings.
Escuela de Verano EVADES 2026
Business-oriented summer training at Gijón's Cristasa Building.
Titereando: visita animada al Museo de Títeres
A visit to the Museo Taller de Títeres in Llugarín where you handle puppets from India, Indonesia, Benin, Mexico, Czechia and Italy.
Itinerario "Gijón, la ciudad que retrató Piñole"
Free guided walk through the Gijón painted by Nicanor Piñole, starting from his museum. 90 minutes, limited places.
Exposición ¡aquí hay petróleo! (Bienal climática).
A free exhibition at the CMAE in Avilés on Spain's oil imagery, part of the Climate Biennial, until 25 October.
Exposición Compromiso y Memoria de la Asociación Trece Rosas
Fifteen years of work on democratic memory by the Trece Rosas Asturias association, at the Casa de las Mujeres in Avilés until 31 August.
Itinerario "Voces de Sal de Mar"
Free walking tour through Cimavilla following La Tata, Miguelón and La Gaviota, characters from Sebastián Miranda's work.
Hecho a mano: demostraciones en vivo de oficios artesanos de Asturias
Live demonstrations of five Asturian craft trades at the Jardines de la Reina, part of the Arcu Atlánticu Festival.
Visita guiada teatralizada: Fragmentos del tiempo
Dramatised walk with the character Josefa de Jovellanos through Cimavilla, free, sign-up required, limited spots.
Exposición "Mientras tu dormías"
Night and astrophotography exhibition by Glendor Díaz Suárez, free, at the Ateneo de La Calzada.
Eclipses de sol: comprender para disfrutar
Fundación Alvargonzález exhibition on total solar eclipses: how they happen and their role in the history of science, at its Sala de Exposiciones in Cimadevilla, Gijón.
Teatro. Perendi, la compañía del alba
Asturian-language theatre: 'Perendi, la compañía del alba' comes to the CCAI as part of Arcu Atlánticu, an award-winning comedy from 2024 and 2025.
Cosimo and the hot coals @ gijon
Swing and hot jazz concert by Cosimo and the Hot Coals in Gijón, part of the Rockin' Gijón Weekender, fronted by trumpeter Cosimo Pignataro.
Cosimo y las Brasa Ardientes en directo
Cosimo y las Brasa Ardientes live in Plaza Mayor.
POA en Patioh! de la Laboral
El Patioh! de la Laboral organiza una nueva edición del Patioh Open Air (POA!), con artistas internacionales como Oct…
La Cubana presenta «La cocina de mi prima / La cuisine de ma cousine»
La Cubana performs 'La cocina de mi prima' at the Jovellanos Theatre.
DELRÍO en Arte en la Calle: pop, rock y folk de autor
DELRÍO brings pop, rock and songwriter folk to Plaza Tres de Abril.
Marionetas de Zorro Gallego: «El Espectáculo de los Fenómenos Ambulantes»
Zorro Gallego's puppet show at Paseo de Begoña, part of Arte en la Calle.
Circo en la Luna presenta «Punk purry malabang»
Circo en la Luna performs 'Punk purry malabang' at Plaza Tres de Abril.
Teatro. Elencuentro teatro y factoría norte, DORMIYOSOS
Dormiyosos, staged by the Arcu Atlánticu Festival, brings live music and traditional Asturian costumes to Casa del Chino in Cimavilla, courtesy of Teatro and Factoría Norte.
Exposición Tutankamón: Secretos Revelados
An exhibition on Tutankhamun at the Colegiata de Revillagigedo: treasures, mysteries and the story of the famous pharaoh, from 1 August to 22 September in central Gijón.
Finales del concurso de canción asturiana
Plaza Mayor hosts the finals of the Asturian song contest.
Chimo Bayo @ Parque Hermanos Castro
Chimo Bayo plays Love the 90's in Gijón: an afternoon of nineties dance hits at Hermanos Castro park.
FIDMA 2026 Feria Internacional de Muestras de Asturias
The Asturian summer's great fair: FIDMA gathers technology, motoring, gastronomy, a kids' area and leisure at Gijón's Luis Adaro fairground, 1-16 August.
Concierto. Tsacianiegas
Concert by Tsacianiegas at Plaza de Tabacalera (Cimavilla), a sister duo from León performing traditional songs from northern León and Asturias.
Tere Rojo y Charly Bravo / Vicente Díaz en directo
Tere Rojo and Charly Bravo live with Vicente Díaz in Plaza Mayor.
Haddaway @ Parque Hermanos Castro
Haddaway sings “What Is Love” and other eurodance anthems at Love the 90's in Gijón's Hermanos Castro park.
Begoña. MESENKTET. (Metal)
Mesenktet bring their unrestrained metal sound, from groove metal to deathcore and hardcore, to Paseo de Begoña for Arte en la Calle.
Jira día d’asturies en xixón
The Asturias Day Jira fills Cerro Santa Catalina with picnic contests, danza prima, the puya del ramu and traditional games for the whole family.
DÍA d’asturies en xixón. Jira. Cerro santa catalina
Full schedule for the Asturias Day Jira: picnic contest, parade, danza prima, prize-giving and traditional games at Cerro Santa Catalina.
Desfile tradicional del día d’asturies en xixón
Bagpipe bands and folk groups parade from Plaza Mayor to Cerro Santa Catalina to open Asturias Day in Gijón.
Plaza mayor. Conciertos: onza + captains + drugos
Free triple concert in Gijón's Plaza Mayor: Onza (7:30pm), Captains (8:30pm) and Drugos (9:30pm), part of Divertia's summer series.
Drugos @ Plaza Mayor Gijón
Drugos live on Gijón's Plaza Mayor on the evening of Sunday 2 August, in the heart of the city.
Yincana-cluedo familiar: misión biodiversidad
Free Cluedo-style trail at Monte Deva: families solve a biodiversity mystery by following clues through the natural area.
marZo @ Plaza del 3 de abril
marZo in an open-air concert on Gijón's Plaza del 3 de Abril, Sunday 2 August at 8pm.
Plaza tres de abril. ÍTACA. (Pop rock)
Ítaca bring their pop-rock, touched with funk and soul, to Plaza 3 de Abril after reaching the FestiAmas final.
Begoña. DAYRA. (Pop)
DAYRA brings her ethereal pop, symbolic lyrics and alternative R&B fusion to Paseo de Begoña.
Verano en acción
A week of multi-activity for 12-to-17-year-olds: escape games, beach sports, gymkhana and yoga at the Escuela de Comercio.
Festival de Gaites Villa de Xixón. Presentación oficial
Official presentation of the festival at Casa de la Palmera.
Plaza mayor. Girls to the front
GirlsToTheFront, an all-female band led by Mar Álvarez, brings feminist anthems to Gijón's Plaza Mayor.
Sabino laucirica, investigador de la historia marítima:
Sabino Laucirica presents his book on Elcano and Magellan at Gijón's Marina, the result of five years researching the first voyage around the world.
Puertas abiertas en la Junta General del Principado
The Asturian parliament opens its doors with free-flow and guided visits, no booking needed, until 16 August.
Sesiones divulgativas del planetario para preparar el eclipse
12 free sessions at the Planetarium to prepare for the 12 August solar eclipse, running 4 to 10 August at the Escuela de Marina Civil.
Parque los llocos. La petite caravane
Magic, puppets and storytelling for the whole family with La Petite Caravane, at Parque Los Llocos in Gijón, August 4-6.
Festival de Gaites Villa de Xixón. Talleres infantiles y conciertos
Children's workshops and shows at Parchís, plus concerts by Leirana and the Milngavie Pipe Band.
Begoña. Los jalapeños. (Pop rock)
Los Jalapeños, a pop and rock covers duo, play an open-air concert on Gijón's Paseo de Begoña.
Plaza tres de abril. Flor de nopal. (Canción popular latinoamericana)
Flor de Nopal brings son jarocho, joropo, bolero and cumbia to Gijón's Plaza 3 de Abril, with guitar, jarana and voice.
Plaza mayor. Fantastic negrito
Fantastic Negrito, a Grammy-winning contemporary blues artist, performs live at Gijón's Plaza Mayor.
Plaza tres de abril. El callejón del gato producciones. La neña de les trences al revés
'La neña de les trences al revés', FETEN Award-winning family show in Asturian, on Plaza 3 de Abril, Gijón.
Cine documental :y agora que lo baillen los rapacinos: lo llixero n'asturies
Screening of a documentary on the traditional Asturian llixero dance at the Escuela de Comercio, part of the Villa de Xixón Festival, followed by a talk. Free admission.
Plaza mayor. Nacho vegas
Nacho Vegas plays Gijón's Plaza Mayor presenting 'Vidas semipreciosas', his ninth album, featuring Rodrigo Cuevas and Albert Pla.
Paseo gastro 2026 en gijón
Gijón's summer tapas trail returns from 5 to 16 August, spread between Paseo de Begoña and the Jardines de la Reina gardens.
Xiringüelu 2026. Proba de Sidra
Popular cider tasting to open the Xiringüelu, in Pravia's Town Hall square.
Festival de Gaites Villa de Xixón. Fest Noz bretón
Scottish bagpipe workshop, documentary screening and a Breton Fest Noz with Bagad Arvorizion Karnag.
Begoña. Guayomini producciones. El secreto de astriel
'El secreto de Astriel', by Guayomini Producciones, a family theatre show about imagination on Gijón's Paseo de Begoña.
Festival de Gaites Villa de Xixón. Milngavie Pipe Band y BG Nova Fronteira
Two performances by the Milngavie Pipe Band and a concert by BG Nova Fronteira.
Plaza mayor. Me fritos and the gimme cheetos
Me Fritos And The Gimme Cheetos turn well-known songs into melodic punk-rock at an 'underground verbena' in Gijón's Plaza Mayor.
Semana Grande de Gijón 2026: conciertos gratuitos
Nine days of free live music in Gijón: Poniente beach for the headline nights and the Plaza Mayor mixing gospel, Asturian folk and Cuban son.
Begoña. We are houdinis. (Folck rock)
We Are Houdinis covers 70s, 80s and 90s pop rock with a folk and swing twist on Gijón's Paseo de Begoña.
Xiringüelu 2026. Xirinfantil y fiesta de la cerveza
An afternoon of children's games at the Collegiate square and a night of live music at the beer festival.
Festival de Gaites Villa de Xixón. Desfile Intercéltico y Gala Internacional
Simultaneous performances, the Interceltic Parade and the International Gala in Plaza Mayor.
Luis Bello
Luis Bello performs live as part of Gijón's Arte en La Calle showcase, Friday 7 August at 1pm.
Xiringüelu 2026. Pregón y proclamación de Rey y Reina
Opening speech, traditional bread handout and the King and Queen proclamation, with live music at Sabino Moutas Park.
Plaza 3 de abril. Orquesta nueva fuerza
Orquesta Nueva Fuerza brings Latin rhythms and a lively verbena to Gijón's Plaza 3 de Abril, popular with younger crowds.
Teatro en veranes
Free family theatre and circus series at the Roman Villa of Veranes, Fridays in August (7, 14, 21, 28) at 7:30 pm.
Echo and the bunnymen. Poniente
Free concert by Echo & the Bunnymen on Poniente beach, part of Gijón's Semana Grande. Friday 7 August at 11 pm.
Inauguración semana grande 2026. Plaza mayor
Opening ceremony of Gijón's Semana Grande 2026 with the inaugural speech in Plaza Mayor. Friday 7 August at 9 pm.
Begoña. Luis bello (blues, country. Cantautor)
Free concert by singer-songwriter Luis Bello (blues, country) at Paseo de Begoña, part of Arte en la Calle. Friday 7 August at 1 pm.
Begoña. María casals. (Pop)
Free pop concert by María Casals at Paseo de Begoña, part of Arte en la Calle. Friday 7 August at 8 pm.
Fiestas de Deva: Corderada a la Estaca
The Corderada a la Estaca lamb roast, a basket raffle and a verbena with the band Waykas open Deva's festival.
Festival de Gaites Villa de Xixón. Conciertos y juegos tradicionales
Traditional games workshop for children and concerts by Milngavie Pipe Band, BG Nova Fronteira and José Manuel Tejedor.
Xiringüelu 2026. Cena de las peñas y Popinazo
Street parade, peñas dinner and the traditional early-morning Popinazo at Sabino Moutas Park.
The Harlem Gospel Travelers @ La Gijonesa Comestibles. Plaza Mayor
The Harlem Gospel Travelers bring their New York gospel to La Gijonesa Comestibles on Gijón's Plaza Mayor, 8 August at 9pm.
Descenso Internacional del Sella
The great sporting festival of the Asturian summer: over a thousand canoeists paddle the Sella from Arriondas to Ribadesella on 8 August, with a parade and popular picnic.
María rodés. Plaza mayor
Free concert by singer-songwriter María Rodés in Plaza Mayor, part of Gijón's Semana Grande. Saturday 8 August at 1 pm.
Fiestas de San Lorenzo de Fano. Cena de cordero a fartucar y verbena
All-you-can-eat lamb dinner and a verbena with Duende and a DJ to open the Fano fiestas.
Taller ambiental: "papel reciclado con semillas”
Free family workshop to make recycled seed paper at Monte Deva. Saturday 8 August, 11 am-12 pm, limited places.
Begoña. Pupilas underprau. (Disco, funk, house)
Free disco, funk and house gig by Pupilas Underprau at Paseo de Begoña. Saturday 8 August at 1 pm.
Begoña. SUPERSIDERS. (Garage rock)
Free garage rock concert by Supersiders at Paseo de Begoña, part of Arte en la Calle. Saturday 8 August at 8 pm.
Amaia @ Semana Grande de Gijón
Amaia plays Gijón's Semana Grande on the night of Saturday 8 August, part of the city's big summer festivities.
Fiestas de Deva: Día del Socio Colaborador
A walking route, the members' bun ceremony, classic vehicles and a verbena on Deva's Members' Day.
Begoña. Lia and the wawetransfer. (Blues, soul y rock)
Free blues, soul and rock gig by Lia and the Wavetransfer at Paseo de Begoña. Sunday 9 August at 8 pm.
Omar montes. Poniente
Free concert by Omar Montes on Poniente beach, part of Gijón's Semana Grande. Sunday 9 August at 11 pm.
Begoña. ACÚSTICA. (Pop rock)
Free rock and pop covers gig by Acústica at Paseo de Begoña. Sunday 9 August at 1 pm.
Buena vista all stars. Plaza mayor
Free concert by Buena Vista All Stars in Plaza Mayor, Cuban son with echoes of Buena Vista Social Club. Sunday 9 August at 9 pm.
Fiestas de Deva: Día Grande, ruta a caballo y misa solemne
A horseback ride, a solemn Mass, a children's fair and Grupo Da Silva's 25th anniversary on Deva's big day.
Festival de Gaites Villa de Xixón. Clausura con Folixa Intercéltica
Cabezudos parade, traditional games, communal meal and closing concert.
Xiringüelu 2026. Día grande: pasacalles y XirinZone
The Xiringüelu's big day: street parades through Pravia and the party at Prau Salcéu with the XirinZone.
Fiestas de San Lorenzo de Fano. Día de San Lorenzo: misa, vermú y paella
Mass, vermouth, paella and entrecôte, children's games and a tute and parchís tournament on San Lorenzo's day.
Semana grande de gijón: banda sinfónica de gijón (plaza mayor)
The Gijón Symphonic Band plays a family-friendly Eurovision-themed concert in Plaza Mayor during Semana Grande, on 10 August at 21:00.
Kiosco paseo de begoña. Maratón de piano (clásica)
Classical piano marathon at the Paseo de Begoña bandstand, 10am-8pm, linked to the Gijón International Piano Festival. Free admission.
Campamento infantil: Charlie y la fábrica de chocolate
Week-long kids' workshop in La Calzada (Gijón) inspired by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: lollipops, donuts and chocolates every morning.
REVOLVER @ Playa De Poniente
Revólver bring their «LA 03010» tour to Poniente Beach on 10 August 2026 at 11 pm: Carlos Goñi's rock by the Cantabrian Sea at the height of Gijón's summer.
FESMUG - Concierto BandaManía Eurovisión: Europa canta en familia
FESMUG's BandaManía Eurovisión concert in Gijón's Plaza Mayor: the Symphonic Band revisits Eurovision's history with humour and audience voting. For all ages.
Cultura divertida
Summer science workshop for kids at El Coto Municipal Centre in Gijón: experiments with sun, water and fireworks, in two age groups (5-8 and 9-12).
Begoña. Los anti-pop (rock familiar, rock pa la reciella)
Free family rock concert by Los Anti-Pop at Paseo de Begoña. Monday 10 August at 6 pm.
Fiestas de San Lorenzo de Fano. Día Grande: entrega del bollu y verbena con La Resistencia
Main day in Fano: mass, the bollu handover, a traditional dinner and a verbena with La Resistencia.
Exposición volotea travel photo awards
Free exhibition in the Asturias Airport concourse with the best travel photos from the 2024 and 2025 Volotea Travel Photo Awards, until 7 September.
Sanguijuelas del guadiana. Plaza mayor
Sanguijuelas del Guadiana play Gijón's Plaza Mayor during Semana Grande 2026: rock with rural roots from Extremadura. Free entry, 9pm.
Aventura en el parque para niños
Free kids' games afternoon on 11 August at Parque del Servet (La Calzada, Gijón): music, giant bubbles and an adventure gymkhana.
Milana bonita. Plaza mayor
Milana Bonita, a six-piece rock band from Gijón, plays songs from their debut album in Plaza Mayor. Free concert during Semana Grande.
Visitas guiadas "el MIA a la carta: gustad y ved (salmo 34:8)"
MIA guided tour series around Oviedo Cathedral, with four themed routes depending on the day of the week.
La Casa Azul @ Playa de Poniente
La Casa Azul fills Gijón's Poniente beach with luminous pop on Tuesday 11 August at 7pm.
Begoña. The classic rock band. (Rock clásico)
Live covers of rock classics in English and Spanish at Paseo de Begoña. Free concert for all audiences at 8pm.
In-ae ha, piano
Pianist In-Ae Ha performs at Gijón's Atlantic Botanical Garden, with works by Clementi, Schumann and Bartók. Included in garden admission, at 7pm.
Entradas para música de tu siglo
Ensemble 4.70 chamber concert at Teatro Jovellanos, Gijón: leading Asturian soloists performing repertoire from the Renaissance to today. Ticketed.
Taller centro maker: "plotter de vinilo"
Free workshop to learn how to use the vinyl cutter and make stickers or personalise clothes, on 12 August at the Maker Centre (Edificio Cristasa).
Eclipse solar total desde el Mirador de la Providencia
The first total solar eclipse visible from Asturias in 121 years: in Gijón the official spot is the Providencia viewpoint, with totality at 8.28 pm.
Begoña. GRUPODERUMBA. (Rumba)
Grupoderumba blends rumba and classic Spanish music in a free concert at Paseo de Begoña, at midday.
Tejiendo redes entre emprendedores
Monthly entrepreneur meetup in Oviedo to share experiences from a human angle, beyond typical networking.
Concierto silencioso · música bajo el eclipse
Silent concert with headphones at Cabo de San Lorenzo Park during the total eclipse on 12 August. From 7pm to 9pm, ID required.
Amatria dj + elyella. Poniente
AMATRIA DJ and ELYELLA join forces in Poniente during Gijón's Semana Grande, blending electronica, pop and Latin rhythms for a night of dancing.
Marisa valle roso. Plaza mayor
Marisa Valle Roso, a voice of contemporary Asturian folk tradition, performs in Gijón's Plaza Mayor. Free concert at midday.
Plaza 3 de abril. Orquesta waykas
Orquesta Waykas brings its classic verbena show to Plaza 3 de Abril in Gijón, after decades touring northern Spain. Free entry, 10:30pm.
Ven a ver el eclipse solar a LABoral
LABoral hosts a viewing of the 12 August solar eclipse with the Lightsound device, making the phenomenon accessible to people with visual impairments too.
French & english & spanish language exchange: lugareños y nuevos en la ciudad
Weekly French, English and Spanish language exchange at Bar Magazine, Oviedo, open to all levels.
Karaoke rock band. Plaza mayor
Karaoke Rock Band turns the audience into the star of the show in Gijón's Plaza Mayor, during Semana Grande. Free, at 9pm.
Begoña. ESTUDIO 74. (Soft pop, pop, pop-rock)
Estudio 74 covers pop and pop-rock from the 70s to today, in Spanish, English and French, at Paseo de Begoña. Free concert at 10pm.
Ana Torroja @ Explanada de Poniente Guijón
Ana Torroja, the voice of Mecano, sings on Gijón's Poniente esplanade on 13 August 2026 at 11 pm: classics and solo hits on a big summer night.
Nabeel hayek, piano y josu de solaun, director.
Nabeel Hayek and Josu de Solaun lead a concert dedicated to Manuel de Falla at Gijón's Atlantic Botanic Garden.
Feria Taurina de Begoña. Corrida de toros: Álvaro Lorenzo, Ginés Marín y Clemente
Bullfight with Álvaro Lorenzo, Ginés Marín and Clemente, La Quinta bulls.
Aquasella 2026: jueves 13 de agosto
Aquasella 2026 day one: Cristian Varela, Regal and RRONIN on the Open Air stage, TSHA and Mason Collective at the Mixmag Stage.
Recetas con carne con yeyo martínez
Free meat-focused cookery workshop with chef Yeyo Martínez at the masymas store in Parque Principado (Lugones).
Los estanques y el canijo de jerez. Plaza mayor
Los Estanques and El Canijo de Jerez fuse psychedelic rock and flamenco at Plaza Mayor with their album 'Lágrimas de plomo fundido'.
Inteligencia artificial
Jerónimo Granda and Maxi Rodríguez bring their Asturian comedy to the Teatro Jovellanos with 'Inteligencia Artificial'.
Concierto infantil
Prokofiev's 'Peter and the Wolf' comes to the Atlantic Botanic Garden in a children's concert with live piano and narration.
Begoña. Angel machine. (Power pop y cabaret)
Angel Machine brings 60s, 70s and 80s covers to Paseo de Begoña as part of Gijón's Arte en la Calle series.
Festejo taurino de rejoneo con Diego Ventura
Diego Ventura headlines a rejoneo bullfighting event at El Bibio alongside Duarte Fernandes and Javier Funtanet, Feria de Begoña 2026.
Fuegos artificiales en la playa de Poniente
Midnight fireworks over Playa de Poniente, the closing moment of Gijón's Semana Grande.
Feria Taurina de Begoña. Corrida de rejones: Diego Ventura, Duarte Fernandes y Javier Funtanet
Horseback bullfight (rejones) with Diego Ventura, Duarte Fernandes and Javier Funtanet.
Begoña. Los buscavidas. (Pop rock español)
Los Buscavidas run through Spanish pop rock hits in a free concert at Paseo de Begoña.
Aquasella 2026: viernes 14 de agosto
Aquasella 2026 day two: Fatima Hajji, I Hate Models and Kobosil on the Open Air stage, plus the Rebels Stage at El Bosque.
Música en el Botánico. Orquesta Céltica Asturiana
Jotas, muñeiras and traditional Atlantic Arc music with the Asturian Celtic Orchestra, at 19:00 among the garden's plants.
Grupo assia. Poniente
Grupo Assia performs two sets in Poniente to coincide with Gijón's Fireworks Night.
Noche de los Fuegos en el Patioh! de la Laboral
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Orquesta céltica asturiana: músicas del arco atlántico
The Orquesta Céltica Asturiana presents 'Músicas del Arco Atlántico' at Gijón's Atlantic Botanic Garden.
Mess (mx) @ gong galaxy club
MESS (MX) brings club techno to Gong Galaxy Club, Oviedo. Tickets €15.
Cuentacuentos familiar: Cuenteando voy, cuenteando vengo
Free family storytelling session on 14 August at Plaza de los Maestros, Las Vegas (Corvera de Asturias), by Tras la Puerta Títeres.
Begoña. Paco pecado. (Rock)
Paco Pecado, the 'kitsch singer-songwriter', plays a free show at Paseo de Begoña as part of Gijón's Arte en la Calle.
Concierto de UpNeA en la calle Palacio Valdés
Concert by trio UpNeA on Calle Palacio Valdés in Avilés, free entry with pay-what-you-want, as a warm-up for Saturday's Festival Mini.
Begoña. ELEVEN (noche de los fuegos)
Eleven provides the soundtrack after the fireworks at Paseo de Begoña, on Gijón's Fireworks Night.
Música en el Botánico. Dana Raz Dance Projects: "Rizoma"
Premiere of "Rizoma", contemporary dance created for the garden, with live music by Juan José Ochoa.
Mercado Artesano y Ecológico de Gijón – Agosto 2026
Asturian crafts and organic food from local producers on Gijón's Plaza Mayor: the Artisan Market's monthly gathering, 15-16 August. Free entry.
Plaza 3 de abril. Orquesta dominó
Orquesta Dominó livens up Plaza 3 de Abril with a late-night verbena during Gijón's Begoña festivities.
Dj nano. Poniente
DJ Nano closes the night in Poniente with an open-air electronic music set, right in the middle of Semana Grande.
Feria Taurina de Begoña. Corrida de toros: Morante de la Puebla, José María Manzanares y Pablo Aguado
Bullfight with Morante de la Puebla, José María Manzanares and Pablo Aguado.
Orquesta velvet. Poniente
Orquesta Velvet plays a big open-air verbena in Poniente, with the sea as backdrop, to close out Gijón's Semana Grande in style.
FESMUG - "Gijón son tutti"
The Gijón Symphonic Band closes FESMUG with 'Gijón Son Tutti', a free concert at Paseo de Begoña.
Begoña. Fuera de serie. (Pop)
Fuera de Serie, an 80s pop band from Gijón, plays a free show at Paseo de Begoña as part of Arte en la Calle.
Intercambio de idiomas (sábado) en El Manglar
English-Spanish language exchange on Saturdays at El Manglar, Oviedo, open to all levels.
Aquasella 2026: sábado 15 de agosto
Aquasella 2026's biggest day: Amelie Lens, Héctor Oaks and Robert Hood on the Open Air stage; Joris Voorn and Jayda G at El Bosque.
Fiestas de san pedrín de la cueva
Popular festival at the San Pedrín cave (Sariego), 15-18 August: procession to the cave, Mass in Asturian, motocross, float parade and fireworks.
Día de la llingua asturiana en la fidma
Fifth edition of the Día de la Llingua Asturiana at FIDMA: Iniciativa pol Asturianu, turning 15, unveils a new stand with fifteen Asturian-speaking businesses.
Música en el Botánico. Emilio Ribera Quartet
Jazz, flamenco, funk and Asturian music from the Emilio Ribera Quartet, at 19:00 in the garden.
Aventura de desafíos "enigma monte deva"
A free self-guided trail through Monte Deva with clues and puzzles to solve as a team, recommended from age 12.
Feria Taurina de Begoña. Corrida de toros: Alejandro Talavante, Juan Ortega y Roca Rey
Bullfight with Alejandro Talavante, Juan Ortega and Roca Rey.
Begoña. Midnite sailors. (Garage, rhythm and blues)
Midnite Sailors bring live garage soul and rhythm and blues to Paseo de Begoña, part of the free Arte en la Calle series.
Aquasella 2026: domingo 16 de agosto
Aquasella 2026's closing day, in After format: Anna Tur, Alba Franch and Jairo Beltrami.
Feria Taurina de Begoña. Novillada con picadores: Emiliano Osornio, Álvaro Serrano y Samuel Castrejón
Novillada with Emiliano Osornio, Álvaro Serrano and Samuel Castrejón.
Música en el Botánico. Mario Marzo y Nacho Castellanos: "A Quiet Voice Inside"
The series closes with pianist Mario Marzo and countertenor Nacho Castellanos, at 19:00.
Explora y crea en realidad virtual y aumentada
A virtual and augmented reality workshop for ages 15-22 at the Escuela de Comercio, part of Jóvenes Creativos.
Música en el Botánico. "Pedro y el lobo" en familia
Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf" in a family version, at midday and about 45 minutes long.
Luces, Cámara y Acción: campamento infantil de cine en La Calzada
A children's film camp in La Calzada: clapperboards, posters, characters and our own cinema session, from 17 to 21 August.
Sporting de Gijón - CE Sabadell en El Molinón
Segunda División match: Sporting de Gijón vs CE Sabadell, at El Molinón.
Begoña. Fiebre rocafort. (Pop rock)
Fiebre Rocafort debuts original pop rock songs at Paseo de Begoña, part of the free Arte en la Calle series.
Entradas para martín garcía garcía
Gijón-born pianist Martín García García performs at Teatro Jovellanos as part of the Gijón International Piano Festival.
Muestra de Cine Documental Musical de Gijón
Fifth edition of the Music Documentary Film Showcase, with free premiere screenings at Gijón's Escuela de Comercio.
Begoña. La faraona asturiana. (Copla y rancheras)
La Faraona Asturiana brings copla and ranchera to Paseo de Begoña, part of the free Arte en la Calle series.
Luis Álvaro en Gijón
Luis Álvaro brings his one-liners and rapid-fire humour to Gijón's Percebe Comedy Bar, with shows from 19 to 21 August. Tickets from €15.
Conciertos. Festival internacional de piano de gijón
The Gijón International Piano Festival brings three recitals to the courtyard of the Antiguo Instituto cultural centre.
Begoña. Bohémes ensemble. (Chanson francesa, gypsy, jazz, swing)
Les Bohèmes bring French chanson, gypsy jazz and swing to Paseo de Begoña, part of the free Arte en la Calle series.
Begoña. Alba moral. (Pop, indie y rock)
Alba Moral brings her personal indie pop sound to Paseo de Begoña, part of the free Arte en la Calle series.
Jorge Drexler @ Jardín Botánico Atlántico
Jorge Drexler brings his songs to Gijón's Atlantic Botanic Garden on Thursday 20 August, part of the garden's summer concerts.
Fiesta de la Sidra: apertura y I Concurso de Escanciadores
Festival opening with a bagpipe band, the first round of the cider contest and the pouring championship.
Entradas para ospa / kyu yeon kim / miguel sepúlveda
OSPA, with pianist Kyu Yeon Kim and conductor Miguel Sepúlveda, performs at the Gijón Piano Festival.
Visitas guiadas a la exposición "entre especies. Formas de estar juntas" - laboral
Free guided visits to "Entre especies", LABoral's exhibition on cross-species mediation technologies in ports, led by its own artists.
Fiesta de la Sidra: Récord Mundial de Escanciado Simultáneo
World Record attempt for Simultaneous Cider Pouring at Playa de Poniente, with free cider for everyone.
Luis álvaro en directo
A second Luis Álvaro show at Percebe Comedy Bar in Gijón, on Friday 21 August at 23:00.
Begoña. Circo bajo el tejado. Las historias de muscario.
Free circus-theatre and storytelling with Muscario at Paseo de Begoña, 21 August at 1pm. Juggling, puppets and acrobatic balance for the whole family.
Festival Folklórico Internacional de Avilés: gala inaugural
Opening gala of the international folk festival, with groups from five countries at the Casa de Cultura Auditorium.
Fiesta de san roque de fontaciera
Fontaciera honours Saint Roch from 21 to 23 August with its patron saint procession, one of Gijón's quieter neighbourhood festivals.
Begoña. La sonrisa del lagarto. La ratita presumida
Free storytelling show The Vain Little Mouse at Paseo de Begoña, 21 August at 6pm. Family-friendly take on Charles Perrault's classic fable.
La desconquista
Ron Lalá brings La Desconquista to Teatro Jovellanos, 21 August at 8:30pm. A musical verse comedy inspired by the chronicles of the Discovery.
Fiestas de contrueces
Contrueces' neighbourhood festival runs 21-24 August with a Pirate Carnival, a Sporting de Gijón tribute, a communal meal and a foam party — all free.
Comandante Twin en el Regodón Llaviana
Indie-rock band Comandante Twin plays in Asturias as part of the Regodón Llaviana concerts on 21 August.
Fiestas de san bartolomé de vega
Vega honours Saint Bartholomew from 21 to 23 August with its patron saint procession and the close-knit feel typical of Gijón's neighbourhood festivals.
Flaco Rodríguez en concierto
Luanco-born singer-songwriter Flaco Rodríguez presents his debut album with violinist Paula Prieto in a free concert at Livingstone Café Teatro.
"Free tour" of the city of oviedo in english
English-language free tour of Oviedo's old town, starting at the Alfonso II statue. Free booking, tip at the end.
Festival Folklórico Internacional de Avilés: gala de clausura
Closing gala of the international folk festival, with the farewell performances of the invited groups.
Taller de Ikebana en Japan Concept Store
Ikebana workshop, the Japanese floral art, at Japan Concept Store (Gijón): balance, harmony and creativity, no experience needed. Saturday 22 August, 11:00.
Begoña. TESELA. (Rock, pop rock, funky)
Tesela, a young Asturian rock and funk band, play a free show at Paseo de Begoña on 22 August at 1pm.
Yincana familiar "polinizadores al rescate"
Free family gymkhana about pollinators at Monte Deva, 22 August. Three one-hour sessions, booking required, limited spots.
Doña josefa
Doña Josefa, a classic of post-war Asturian theatre, at Teatro Jovellanos on 22 and 23 August. Tickets 15 €.
Descenso Folklórico del Nalón
57th Descenso Folklórico del Nalón: parade of handmade boats through Pola de Laviana. Saturday 22 August, 3:00 pm.
Begoña. Blues roots. (Blues y ragtime)
Free Blues Roots concert at Paseo de Begoña, 22 August at 8pm. Blues and ragtime with John Wyke, Ángel Parada and Kiki Dee.
Capsula (official) @ parque del muelle
Capsula play a free concert at Parque del Muelle in Avilés, as part of Factoría Sound Summer and the Fiestas de San Agustín.
Fiesta de la Sidra: concurso de sidra casera
Homemade cider contest in Plaza Mayor and the market's award ceremony at Jardines de la Reina.
La antigua fe @ almacenes kuivi
La Antigua Fe and Rat Penat play a rock night at Almacenes Kuivi, Oviedo, at 10pm.
Neurodivergencia en la adultez
A workshop on understanding and living with neurodivergence in adulthood, led by Beatriz García and Nudo Bienestar, at Terna (Oviedo).
Smile en concierto en Rodiles
Smile bring their "Chiringuito Tour" to Rodiles (Villaviciosa) for a free beachside concert.
Patinaje en línea en La Algodonera con Raposos Hockey Línea Asturias
Inline skating and hockey for all levels with Raposos Hockey, on 22 and 23 August at La Algodonera (Gijón). Limited places.
Ruta inmersiva en familia: Huellas (Kokoro Children)
A 3-hour family experience in nature with play, storytelling and connection with the outdoors, organised by Kokoro Children.
Atelier Silvestre: Colores del sol (Kokoro Children)
Process art workshop with natural materials for children aged 4+, organised by Kokoro Children in Gijón.
Begoña. Huyendo con asteria. (Rock)
Huyendo con Asteria play a free show at Paseo de Begoña, 23 August at 8pm. Rock with deep lyrics and blues roots.
Día de la Sidra: Barril de Oro y clausura del festival
Cider Day: free tasting at the producers' stalls and the Golden Barrel award ceremony.
Club de escritura online
Online Writing Club session to write more and get past creative blocks, with guided exercises.
Sporting de Gijón - Burgos Club de Fútbol en El Molinón
Segunda División match: Sporting de Gijón vs Burgos CF, at El Molinón.
Mercadín de la Sidra y la Manzana
The Cider and Apple Market stays open at Jardines de la Reina until 30 August.
Misión drone: vuela en primera persona
Drone workshop for teens at Escuela de Comercio, 24-28 August. 10 spots, €10, booking via citizen card.
Begoña. Mas qué mal. (Rock)
Mas Qué Mal play a free show at Paseo de Begoña, 24 August at 8pm. Rock with Asturian bagpipe, originals and covers.
Muchachito Bombo Infierno en las Fiestas de San Agustín de Avilés
Free concert by Muchachito Bombo Infierno at Pista de La Exposición in Avilés, part of the Fiestas de San Agustín.
Peor… ¡Imposible! XXVII
A season of 1960s and 1970s European genre cinema at the Antiguo Instituto, from 24 to 30 August, free entry while seats last.
Begoña. Triple malta. (Rock, pop, indie)
Triple Malta, an all-female Asturian band, play a free show at Paseo de Begoña on 25 August at 8pm.
Fiestas de San Agustín: Gonzalo Hermida y Family Party
Gonzalo Hermida and Family Party's foam and Holi colour party.
Muestra de Teatro de Lugones: El compuesto milagroso de Cervantes y Saavedra
Ernesto Arias opens the Lugones Theatre Showcase with a tragicomic monologue on Cervantes' world, premiered at the Almagro festival.
Concurso Hípico: jornada inaugural del CSI2*
Competition kicks off with CSI2* classes.
Muestra de Teatro de Lugones: Quimuqsuq
World premiere of "Quimuqsuq" by the Jovina company: a poetic journey through movement, word and music, at the Lugones Theatre Showcase.
Fiestas de San Agustín: Mercado Franco y concierto de Polimá Westcoast
Opening of the Mercado Franco de Alcabala market and a Polimá Westcoast concert.
Begoña. Negra flor. (Indie y rock en español)
Negra Flor, a Gijón band formed in 2017, play a free show at Paseo de Begoña on 26 August at 8pm. Spanish indie and rock.
Concurso Hípico: arranca el CSI4*
The CSI4* programme, the top-level category, kicks off.
Las Fokin Biches @ Bola 8
Las Fokin Biches live at Gijón's Bola 8 venue, Thursday 27 August at 7pm.
Begoña. TANGERINE. (Rock y metal)
Free concert of 70s, 80s and 90s rock and metal covers at Paseo de Begoña, part of Divertia's Arte en la Calle programme.
Oktoberfest gijón 2026
Thirteen beer stalls, nightly DJs and multiple brands at Gijón's Oktoberfest tent, from 27 August to 6 September at the El Bibio bullring.
Fiestas de San Agustín: fuegos artificiales y día grande
Fireworks over the Avilés estuary and live bands on the main day of San Agustín.
Muestra de Teatro de Lugones: El piano de Pandora
Jorge Bedoya performs "El piano de Pandora", musical theatre full of virtuosity and emotion, on the third night of the Lugones Theatre Showcase.
Promete: el monólogo de agustín balbi en gijón
Agustín Balbi brings his show Promete to Percebe Comedy Bar, Gijón, 27 August at 9pm. Produced by La Barriga Producciones.
Concurso Hípico: jornada de competición CSI2* y CSI4*
A day of CSI2* and CSI4* classes.
Smile @ las mestas sports complex
Smile, an indie folk band from Getxo, play at the Las Mestas Sports Complex in Gijón on 28 August.
Fiestas de San Agustín: actuación del Grupo Ráfaga
Open-air dance with Grupo Ráfaga in Avilés' festival.
Peor imposible: viernes 28 de agosto
Day five of 'Peor... ¡Imposible!' devoted to Italian giallo: Bava, Argento and Soavi, free entry.
Fartukarte: festival de comida en la calle
Fartukarte: food trucks, vintage clothing and hand-made goods market at Paseo de la Grúa, Ribadesella. 28 to 30 August.
Taller presentación del cuento "Luna en Acción"
Launch workshop for the charity children's story 'Luna en Acción', with storytelling and music, on 28 August at Librería La Buena Letra (Gijón).
Día del club de la amistad de la abadía de cenero
The club La Amistad de la Abadía de Cenero holds its Club Day from 28 to 30 August with three days of neighbourhood festivities in this rural parish.
Concurso Hípico: arrancan las pruebas de caballos jóvenes CSI YH1*
Young horse CSI YH1* classes begin.
Begoña. MORIARTY. (Pop-rockl)
Live Spanish-language pop-rock duo, free of charge, at Paseo de Begoña, part of Divertia's Arte en la Calle series.
Funbox Gijón: el parque hinchable más grande del mundo
The world's largest inflatable park comes to Gijón's Parque Hermanos Castro, 28 Aug-4 Oct: jumps, slides and courses for the whole family. From €15.
Begoña. The soul company. (Soul, funk, juke box)
Free soul, funk and jazz concert by The Soul Company, fronted by singer Danielle Barkhodaee, at Paseo de Begoña.
Concierto Disney a la luz de las velas en el Acuario Bioparc de Gijón
Disney by Candlelight concert at Gijón's Bioparc Aquarium, surrounded by more than 1,500 candles. Saturday 29 August, 17:30.
Certamen del Queso Casín
Annual Quesu Casín D.O.P. event in Caso: cooking contest, tasting and awards ceremony. Saturday 29 August.
Concurso Hípico: Gran Premio CSI2* y Speed Final
CSI2* Grand Prix (1.45 m) and Speed Final.
Fiestas de San Agustín: concierto lírico de La Carroza
Open-air opera concert by La Carroza del Teatro Real in Avilés.
Trialogfem show
Contemporary dance with a female voice: Trialogfem Show closes the festival of the same name at the Iglesia de la Laboral, preceded by artistic interventions in the square.
Pantallas. Parar, observar y elegir con más consciencia
A family workshop on healthy screen habits in childhood, led by Beatriz García, at Terna (Oviedo).
Peor imposible: sábado 29 de agosto
A marathon Saturday of 'Peor... ¡Imposible!': nunsploitation, Italian exploitation and Fulci's Zombi 2, free entry.
Fiestas de San Agustín: cierre del Mercado Franco de Alcabala
Last day of the Mercado Franco de Alcabala market, closing Avilés' festival.
Noches mágicas 2026
Night walk with mythological characters at Gijón's Jardín Botánico Atlántico, from 21 to 30 August 2026.
Concurso Hípico: Gran Premio CSI4* y cierre
CSI4* Grand Prix (1.60 m, €200,000), closing day at Las Mestas.
Juego de escape: monte deva en llamas
Free escape room at Monte Deva: solve riddles to break out of the centre before it's too late. Recommended from age 12.
Begoña. Kfk organ trio. (Funk, soul, acid-jazz)
KFK Organ Trio closes August's series in Begoña with deep funk and acid jazz, free, at 8pm on 30 August.
Peor imposible XXVII domingo 30 de agosto
Closing day of 'Peor... ¡Imposible!': Jesús Franco, Spanish rural horror and a closing surprise, free entry.
Finde Verde en Cogersa: talleres, escape box y cetrería
Free family day at COGERSA (Serín) with a facility tour, an escape box and a falconry display to learn about recycling through play. Booking required in advance.
Muestra de Cine Lésbico: La petite dernière
Opening screening of "La petite dernière", by Hafsia Herzi.
Habla con confianza y transforma tu comunicación
Free Toastmasters session in Spanish to overcome the fear of public speaking, at Centro Municipal Pumarín Gijón Sur. Attending as a guest costs nothing.