Jornada de salud "pequeños gigantes" - hospital universitario de san agustín , Avilés
Talks on childhood, disability and adolescence at Avilés’ San Agustín hospital, 21 October, 10:00–14:00.
Talks on childhood, disability and adolescence at Avilés’ San Agustín hospital, 21 October, 10:00–14:00.
Free guided walk past the historic buildings of Mieres, part of "Walking against loneliness". Booking required.
School-only performance: Voo, by Teatro O Cubo, at CMI Ateneo de La Calzada, part of Danza Xixón.
Storyteller Ana Capilla brings "El ratón y la luna" to Oviedo's municipal libraries, a baby-storytelling session for the very young.
Gijón's flamenco film cycle screens 'Camarón', the biography of Camarón de la Isla, at Pumarín Gijón Sur.
"Soñando con leones", October's fiction film at Gijón's Escuela de Comercio: Gilda and Amadeu's story, brought together by illness, directed by Paolo Marinou-Blanco.
Writer Esther García Llovet presents her novel "Las jefas" (Anagrama, 2026) at the Antiguo Instituto, in conversation with Carolina Sarmiento.
The documentary «La placa, una familia de bien» screens at the Centro Polivalente in Lugones. Wednesday 21 October, 7.30pm, free admission.
Fantastic Gijón 2026 short-film session at El Llano. Free entry until full.
El Jaleo Teatro's comedy about guilt and jealousy between brothers. 21 October, 8 pm, Teatro Palacio Valdés (Avilés). €12.
Patti Smith, “50 Years Later”: concert on 21 October at 20:30 at Gijón’s Palacio de los Deportes, with 2,000 extra tickets.
Storyteller Ana Capilla brings "El ratón y la luna" to Oviedo's municipal libraries, a baby-storytelling session for the very young.
"Superficies de contactu", a Laboral Centro de Arte project linking literature and visual arts through the Archive of Asturian Artists.
Book club at the Botanical Garden on «El río» by Ana María Matute, with author encounters and a monthly guided tour of the garden.
Honey workshop with Mieles La Boalesa at masymas' Espacio 360º (Parque Principado). Free entry, advance booking required.
Free-theme Halloween acrylic painting workshop, 2 hours, materials included (25 €). Booking required.
Urrechu Meana previews his new work in a free concert at Pumarín Gijón Sur, part of Arte en el Barrio.
Talk and discussion with Óscar Paniagua about his book "Oscuridad" on 22 October at 19:00, L'Arena municipal centre.
Social run of about 10 km in Oviedo to try Adidas Agravic shoes and Santamadre’s Lactate gel. Free, booking required.
Marián García and Xurde Fernández, María Xosefa Canellada Prize, on co-writing "Ascensoristes S.A.". 22 October.
Pianist David Hazeltine brings his trio to the "Jazz en el centro" series, with Ignasi González on double bass and Xaver Hellmeier on drums.
Fantastic Gijón screens "Los bobos", an Argentine thriller blending suspense, black humour and social critique.
The Radar film series screens "The Reed" (Tatarak, 2009) by Andrzej Wajda: an elderly director shoots a film about Marta, a mature woman living in solitude with her workaholic doctor husband,…
Princess of Asturias Foundation concert on Thursday 22 October at 8:00 PM at the Auditorio Príncipe Felipe in Oviedo, with works by Brahms and Dvořák. Free admission.
Launch event of Mente Abierta Asturias, open innovation for SMEs, on 23 October from 10:00 to 12:00 at the Gijón Polytechnic School.
School-only performance: Bauh, by Proyecto Piloto, at CMI El Llano, part of Danza Xixón.
El Natahoyo library hosts the first "Human Library" in Gijón: a safe space where the books are people who share their story and answer questions from whoever sits down with them.
Danza Xixón's second choreographic lab, with Yoshua Cienfuegos, for Asturian dance students, at Teatro Jovellanos.
Zig Zag Danza presents Aupapá at El Huerto, Gijón, part of the Objetivo Chupete festival for young children. From €10.
Talk by paediatrician Carlos González on parenting and limits, on 23 October at the Centro Asturiano de Oviedo, followed by a book signing.
Storytelling session «El sapo Renato», by Elisabet Martín, at the Casa de Cultura de El Berrón. Friday 23 October, 6pm, free admission.
Bread-and-cider showcooking at the Casa de Cultura in Santuyanu (Las Regueras): pastries made from leftover bread, cider and magaya, framed around Asturian circular culture.
The Paraninfo de la Laboral hosts block 4 of the Fantastic Gijón competition shorts.
The X Premiu y Festival de Teatru Nel Amaro brings "Dibúxame una pallabra" by Luz de Gas Teatro, winner of the "Premiu ¡OH!
The Teatro Campoamor in Oviedo hosts, on Friday 23 October at 6:30 PM, the 2026 Princess of Asturias Awards ceremony, presided over by the King and Queen.
Comedy night with Edén Serrano: a biting, irreverent monologue on love, family and everyday absurdity. Friday 23 October, 19:00, CMI Pumarín.
"El Conde" by Picamaro Teatro on 23 October at 19:00 in the El Coto municipal centre auditorium. Ages 14+.
Theatre group Caparina performs The Picture of Dorian Gray, based on Oscar Wilde's novel, at the Ateneo de La Calzada. Free entry until full.
The Coral Asturiana de Gijón performs folk songs and zarzuela at the Antiguo Instituto, part of the 2026 Galas Corales series. Two shows, free entry until full.
The autumn season of Los Conciertos del Museo opens with Hava Duo, formed by María Benítez (trombone) and Jéssica Duarte (accordion).
ECA Teatro performs «El sueño de una noche de verano» in La Fresneda, part of FETEAS 2026. Friday 23 October, 7.30pm, free admission.
Jorge Sánchez and Eva Niño pay tribute to Silvio Rodríguez and Pablo Milanés in Lugones. Friday 23 October, 7.30pm, tickets from €5.
Jonathan Suazo live at Meidinerz Jazz Club, Gijón, on 23 October 2026.
Sleeping with Sharks: overnight adventure at Gijón Aquarium for 8-14 year-olds, 23 October.
"La cosa en la niebla", by Chedey Reyes (Spain, 2026, 85 min, 12+), follows a veteran pilot and his quirky trainee co-pilot caught in a chain of impossible events that could decide humanity's fate.
An intimate stage monologue about faith and darkness by Pablo Fidalgo and El primo de Saint Tropez. Friday 23 October, 20:00, Teatro Jovellanos.
Todos conocemos a las princesas de los cuentos infantiles. Siempre bellas, alegres, bondadosas. Y, por supuesto… Toda…
La Habitación Roja: concert at Sala Acapulco (Gijón) on 23 October at 21:00.
4-hour fire manipulation workshop with Martin Bertrand: safety, fire eating and more, no experience needed. Prior registration required.
Renfe opens its El Berrón (Siero) maintenance base to the public on Saturday 24 October as part of Train Day events.
Free mushroom activity at Monte Deva on 24 October, 11:00 to 14:00, with the Asturian Mycological Society. 25 places, registration required.
At the Botanical Garden you learn to decorate pumpkins with pressed flowers, autumn leaves and ferns, using a homemade food-safe biodegradable glue.
As part of the Naturaleza Exprés en familia series, Gijón Aquarium devotes a session to sharks, designed for families in short sessions.
Free family workshop on architecture and experimental archaeology with Macario Iglesias at Campa Torres, 24 October. 30 places.
Guided tour of the Campa Torres hillfort, part of Gijón's 2nd Hillfort Days, organised by the city's Archaeological Museums. Free.
Ceramics workshop «Madreñas de barro» for adults, with Nuria Pozas, at the Laboral. Saturday 24 October, 12pm, €12, limited spots.
Traditional music and dance parade by Grupu San Felix de Candás on 24 October from Plaza del Marqués. Free, registration required.
"Zapatos", a family show by Caramuxo Teatro at Espacio Escénico El Huerto, Gijón.
Free concert by Asturian folk trio Entós on 24 October at Campa Torres. No registration needed.
Children's science workshop «Misión planeta», for ages 3-6, at the Laboral. Saturday 24 October, 5pm, €6, very limited spots.
Storytelling and musical workshop with Patricia García Sánchez, writer and musicologist, at Librería La Crisálida (Avilés): storytelling and music for little ones.
Another block of competition shorts from Fantastic Gijón at the Paraninfo de la Laboral.
Live tribute concert to Mecano: Hijo de la luna, La fuerza del destino and more. Saturday 24 October, 19:00, CMI Pumarín.
"No rest for the wicked", by Kasper Kalle (Denmark, 2026, 103 min, 16+, subtitled), is set on the remote Faroe Islands in the 19th century.
Madrid punk-pop band Shego bring their live show to Sala Tribeca in Oviedo.
El Arrebato emprende El viaje inesperado, un espectáculo que celebra el presente y la capacidad de encontrar la belle…
Anastacia brings her #NTKTOUR to Gijón Arena on 24 October 2026 at 9 pm: 'I'm Outta Love', 'Left Outside Alone' and all the hits, live.
Santero y Los Muchachos bring their soulful rock to Gijón's Albéniz Theatre on 24 October 2026 at 9 pm: a warm live show in a historic city-centre venue.
Reality play the Acapulco hall at Casino de Asturias (Gijón) on 24 October 2026 at 9:30 pm: live music in a storied city-centre venue.
Guided 10 km hike through the El Gumial beech forest (Aller) on 25 October from Cuevas. €10, advance ticket needed.
A workshop where children and adults decorate pumpkins together with pressed flowers, autumn leaves and ferns, using homemade biodegradable glue.
A sensory experience designed to awaken the senses and connect with emotions through scents.
Guided tour of Gijón Aquarium to get close to its animals, 25 October from 11:30 to 13:00.
Parade of León pendones on 25 October: reception at 12:00 in Campo Valdés, then along the Muro de San Lorenzo.
Free concert by quintet Rollu Folk on 25 October at Campa Torres, with traditional Asturian and Atlantic music.
Free street party closing Danza Xixón 2026, at Plaza del Marqués, Gijón.
Vermouth session with rock, rumba and singer-songwriter covers by duo Silvidos y Gemidos, at the Laboral's Patioh!.
Family dance-theatre «En la casita de Klimt», by Escena Miriñaque, at the Teatro de la Laboral. Sunday 25 October, 5.30pm, from €6.
The closing film of Fantastic Gijón is "Misery" (Rob Reiner, USA, 1990, 104 min, 18+, subtitled).
Flamenco meets jazz at Meidinerz in Gijón: Antonio Lizana (vocals, sax) with guitarist José Manuel León, 25 October.
Contemporary circus and physical theatre about balance and wood as raw material. Sunday 25 October, 19:00, Teatro Jovellanos.
The "Ciudad de Oviedo" Concert Band gives one of its autumn concerts together with the Music Unit of the Manoeuvre Support Command Headquarters, marking the 60th anniversary of the "Galicia VII"…
The Radar series screens "Los domingos": Ainara, a 17-year-old girl, has to choose a university degree but says she feels ever closer to God and considers becoming a cloistered nun.
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School-only performance: En la casita Klimt, by Escena Miriñaque, at Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura, part of Danza Xixón.
Free guided walk along the Santuyano-Ujo riverside path, part of "Walking against loneliness". Booking required.
Free visit to dressmaker Nicolás Fernández’s workshop (Moda con Historia IV). 27 October, 19:00. Sold out.
Folk theatre in Asturian with music, dance and humour: "La Tía Miseria", 27 October at Gijón's Antiguo Instituto.
Photo-embroidery workshop for women over 60 at El Llano. Free enrolment from 13 October.
Gijón's flamenco film cycle closes October with 'Los Tarantos', a Roma take on Romeo and Juliet, at L'Arena.
The Los Conciertos del Taller series, from the Universidad Popular's Taller de Músicos, brings "Santos", a programme titled "Stories of the six strings".
The Geister Duo performs Mozart, Schubert and Brahms for piano four hands. Wednesday 28 October, 20:00, Teatro Jovellanos.
Open sessions on gambling problems on 29 October, 9:00 to 14:00 at El Coto municipal centre. Free until full.
The fourth session of "Horizontes de futuro" focuses on the new energy landscape and how it affects company competitiveness and future.
IE Executive Tour working breakfast in Oviedo with Professor Javier Bernad: practical strategies for handling difficult people at work.
School-only performance: Elektrical Body, by Dinamo Danza, at CC Antiguo Instituto, part of Danza Xixón.
DIBO closes October with a workshop on natural food for our dogs.
Ana Crismán, a pioneer of the flamenco harp, performs at Ateneo de La Calzada in Arte en el Barrio's flamenco cycle.
"Costura", created by Elena Romero, follows three generations of women who over 90 years have passed on sewing knowledge and secrets.
Halloween camp at Gijón Aquarium for kids aged 6-14, Friday 30 October from 9:00 to 14:00.
"Hilos de agua" exhibition by Lourdes Ramírez Zapatero in Ribadesella: watercolour and embroidery, until 30 October.
Halloween party for kids aged 3 to 12: costumes, gymkhana, snack and disco on 30 October at Dilup.
Halloween storytelling «La casa de Babá Yaga», by Cia. Jovina, in La Pola Siero. Friday 30 October, 6pm, free with prior invitation.
A Celtic Wiccan ceremony to celebrate Samhain at El Remedio, in Lugones, on Friday 30 October at 18:30.
Aro berria, Irati Gorostidi's award-winning debut: Donostia, 1978, a failed strike leads a group of workers to an isolated mountain community.
Screening of the documentary «Amma's Way (An Embrace for the World)» at Centro Pumarín-Gijón Sur. Friday 30 October, 7pm, free admission.
Talk with director Irati Gorostidi after the screening of her film Aro berria, at the Paraninfo de la Laboral. Included with the screening ticket.
Screening of the documentary "La imperfección y la paciencia" (2025), directed by Álex Zapico, running 60 minutes.
Mohama Saz blends psychedelia, spiritual jazz and Mediterranean folklore in the Encaja2 series. Friday 30 October, 20:00, Teatro Jovellanos.
Immersive dinner-theatre mystery at La Quinta de Abuli in Oviedo: a multi-course meal and a live plot to solve.
Benavente's «Malquerida» with Aitana Sánchez-Gijón at the Centro Niemeyer (Avilés), 30 October. 26 €.
"El ser humano sólo utiliza un 10% del cerebro.” Hace unos años se decía que esta frase era falsa. Sin embargo, hoy e…
Free children’s workshop at LABoral (ages 5+) during the opening of “La tempestad”, on 30 October from 19:00 to 20:30.
Free family gymkhana at Monte Deva on 31 October, at 11:00 and 12:30. 12 places per session, booking required.
"NUMA", a family visual-theatre show by Teatre Nu, at Espacio Escénico El Huerto, Gijón.
A children's workshop at the Jurassic Museum of Asturias to find out how dinosaur experts work.
"Encuentros inquietantes" is the family Samaín party at the Botanical Garden: as evening falls, the Garden's inhabitants leave their hiding places and take to the paths.
Expropiazion live at Tizón, Gijón, on 31 October 2026.
Dominik Moll's French thriller, a big winner at the 2026 César Awards. Saturday 31 October, 7pm, original French with Spanish subtitles, at the Paraninfo de la Laboral (Gijón). €4/€3.
The Oviedo de Teatro cycle brings Le ordeno a usted que me quiera to the Teatro Filarmónica on 31 October, part of a season of performing arts across several Oviedo venues.
Mónica Regueiro adapts Benavente's classic: passion, secrets and rural tragedy. Saturday 31 October, 20:00, Teatro Jovellanos.
The band Cúevano performs at the Teatro Auditorio in La Pola Siero for Samaín, with Asturian roots music. Saturday 31 October, 8pm, free admission.
"Danzad, danzad, malditos" is the adult Samaín party at the Botanical Garden: Saturday 31 October from 21:00 to 1:00, with DJ María Martín, entertainers, a bar, improved food service and plenty of…
Guided tour of Gijón Aquarium to get close to its animals, 1 November from 11:30 to 13:00.
A children's workshop at the Jurassic Museum of Asturias to find out how dinosaur experts work.
Spanish drama about Republican exile aboard the Winnipeg ship, with Neruda's involvement. Inclusive autism-friendly session. Sunday 1 November, 5:30pm, Paraninfo de la Laboral. €4/€3.
Candlelight concert, Michael Jackson tribute, at the Eurostars Hotel de la Reconquista, Oviedo.
Candlelight concert with Queen and ABBA hits, at the Eurostars Hotel de la Reconquista, Oviedo.
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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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