Plaza mayor. GIRLS TO THE FRONT
GirlsToTheFront, an all-female band led by Mar Álvarez, brings feminist anthems to Gijón's Plaza Mayor.
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GirlsToTheFront, an all-female band led by Mar Álvarez, brings feminist anthems to Gijón's Plaza Mayor.
Fantastic Negrito, a Grammy-winning contemporary blues artist, performs live at Gijón's Plaza Mayor.
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Nacho Vegas plays Gijón's Plaza Mayor presenting 'Vidas semipreciosas', his ninth album, featuring Rodrigo Cuevas and Albert Pla.
Me Fritos And The Gimme Cheetos turn well-known songs into melodic punk-rock at an 'underground verbena' in Gijón's Plaza Mayor.
Luis Bello performs live as part of Gijón's Arte en La Calle showcase, Friday 7 August at 1pm.
Free family theatre and circus series at the Roman Villa of Veranes, Fridays in August (7, 14, 21, 28) at 7:30 pm.
Opening ceremony of Gijón's Semana Grande 2026 with the inaugural speech in Plaza Mayor. Friday 7 August at 9 pm.
Free concert by Echo & the Bunnymen on Poniente beach, part of Gijón's Semana Grande. Friday 7 August at 11 pm.
Free family workshop to make recycled seed paper at Monte Deva. Saturday 8 August, 11 am-12 pm, limited places.
Free concert by singer-songwriter María Rodés in Plaza Mayor, part of Gijón's Semana Grande. Saturday 8 August at 1 pm.
The Harlem Gospel Travelers bring their New York gospel to La Gijonesa Comestibles on Gijón's Plaza Mayor, 8 August at 9pm.
Amaia plays Gijón's Semana Grande on the night of Saturday 8 August, part of the city's big summer festivities.
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.
Free concert by Omar Montes on Poniente beach, part of Gijón's Semana Grande. Sunday 9 August at 11 pm.
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But there's more to Gijón than the agenda. Here are things to see and do:
The old fishermen's quarter up the hill: lanes, cider houses and the city's soul.
View details →Chillida's sculpture on Santa Catalina hill. Step inside — the sea actually roars.
View details →The big city beach and its seafront promenade. 'La Escalerona' steps are the meeting point.
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