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 July 2026
Every dated plan in and around Gijón during July 2026.
Updated: August 14, 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.
Visita guiada al Museo Nicanor Piñole
Free guided tour of the Nicanor Piñole Museum's permanent exhibition, limited capacity, several dates between 26 June and 14 August 2026.
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.
Cantando con la Coral Amanecer
Open rehearsal of Coral Amanecer at the Centro Municipal Integrado El Coto, with an invitation to join the choir. Free entry.
Itinerario "Un paseo con Jovellanos"
90-minute guided walk through Gijón spots linked to Jovellanos, starting at the Museo Casa Natal. Free, limited places.
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.
Exposición 'Cantos de amor por la Tierrina'
Poetry exhibition "Cantos de amor por la Tierrina" at Contrueces Library.
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.
Exposición "Montserrat Franco: el Arte de una Vida"
Exhibition on artist Montserrat Franco at the Ateneo de La Calzada centre.
Exposición 'Somos unos artistas'
Participatory exhibition "Somos unos artistas" at El Natahoyo Library.
Autobús lanzadera a veranes y visita guiada
Shuttle bus and guided tour to the Roman Villa of Veranes, Thursdays and Fridays 5-7.30pm, from 2 July to 4 September. €3.
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.
Música en veranes
Free medieval music cycle at the Roman Villa of Veranes, Fridays 10, 17 and 31 July 2026 at 7.30pm, no booking required.
Itinerario "Voces de Sal de Mar"
Free walking tour through Cimavilla following La Tata, Miguelón and La Gaviota, characters from Sebastián Miranda's work.
Gijón en las Ondas: V Diploma Fiesta del Cielo
URG runs the 5th Fiesta del Cielo Diploma from amateur radio stations, 15-28 July, with a new introductory workshop. Free, no registration.
Exposición «Momentos»: 50 años de historia en 50 fotografías
Fifty historic photos from El País's 50th anniversary open Naval Azul as an outdoor exhibition space; five images portray Gijón. Free, until late July.
Fiestas del Carmen de Somió
Four days of open-air dances, music and tradition in Somió for the Virgin of Carmen.
Espectáculo de drones «La ciudad que nos eclipsa»
650 drones light up Poniente beach with “La ciudad que nos eclipsa”: twenty minutes of glowing figures and a grand symbolic eclipse by Flock Drone Art.
Celebración día de los pioneros
Open Pioneer Day celebration at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Gijón. Free admission with registration on Eventbrite.
Pachanga Pabellón de Perchera
Sunday pickup basketball open to all levels at an indoor court, run by the Juega Baloncesto en Gijón group. Sign up through the group.
Concierto de Josele Santiago en el Jardín Botánico
Josele Santiago, frontman of Los Enemigos, plays the Atlantic Botanic Garden's summer series. Start time brought forward for the World Cup final — check before you go.
Recorrido Urbano: Gijón mira al Eclipse
Free self-guided urban game around Gijón: visit QR-coded spots about the 12 August eclipse. 20-24 July, 24h/day, just needs a phone.
Ciclo de cine "nouvelles vagues, los sesenta se rebelan"
Film series on the sixties new waves at the Escuela de Comercio, Gijón.
Taller de cocina en frío
Hands-on cold-cooking workshop at Gijón's Escuela de Comercio.
Desayunos Digitales: Creación de contenidos y comunicación profesional con IA
Session on content creation and communication with AI in Gijón.
Aventura nocturna en el botánico
Family night campout at the Botanical Garden: night sounds, wildlife tracking and sunrise, 21-31 July 2026. €35/tent.
Plaza Tres de Abril.. AICA. (Canción Asturiana Tradicional, Tonada y Gaita )
Free concert of Asturian song, tonada and bagpipes at Plaza 3 de Abril.
Presentación del libro "Paisaje Piñole"
Launch of "Paisaje Piñole" by Peio H. Riaño, on the painter and the mountains of Ponga. Nicanor Piñole Museum, free entry.
Plaza tres de abril. Pip teatro de jabón: bubbleart
Family soap-bubble show "Bubbleart" at Plaza 3 de Abril, Gijón.
Talleres Maker: taller formativo a la ciudadanía
Hands-on digital fabrication workshop for citizens at the Cristasa Building.
Concierto. Tarde de habaneras en Gijón (VI edición)
6th Tarde de Habaneras by the Agrupación Coral San Antonio, in the Antiguo Instituto courtyard, Gijón. Free entry, limited capacity.
Drinks at La Corrada. Pl. Corrada, 9, 33201 Gijón
English-practice meetup (over-40s) over drinks at Bar La Corrada in Cimavilla. No sign-up needed.
Begoña.Ye-yé 2026. Bingo bongos. (Rock, garage, soul & 60's)
Bingo Bongos bring 1960s rhythm and blues, frat rock and garage soul to Paseo de Begoña as part of the YE-YÉ 2026 festival.
Plaza tres de abril. Cia vuelta y MEDIA: circo funky
Family show "Circo Funky" by Cía Vuelta y Media at Plaza 3 de Abril, Gijón.
Concurso de Canción Asturiana - Semifinales
Semi-finals of the Asturian Song Contest, two evenings of tonada at CMI El Llano, Gijón (23-24 July, 19:00).
Begoña. Teatro del norte. El lazarillo de tormes
Teatro del Norte performs El Lazarillo de Tormes at Paseo de Begoña, Gijón, as part of Arte en la Calle.
Begoña. La movida. (Pop & rock)
La Movida runs through 80s and 90s Spanish pop-rock hits at Paseo de Begoña, Gijón. Free entry.
VIII Gala Internacional de Ballet de Gijón
8th International Ballet Gala at Teatro Jovellanos, with soloists from La Scala Milan, the Paris Opera and Toulouse.
Ensaña @ Lucy Club
Ensaña and Presa live at Gijón's Lucy Club: an up-close club show on Friday 24 July.
Mesa redonda: "Papel de los hábitos de vida saludables en las enfermedades hematológicas”
Round table on healthy habits in haematological diseases, with specialists from Cabueñes Hospital. Antiguo Instituto, Gijón.
Festival Aéreo de Gijón. Entrenamientos
Aircraft rehearsals over San Lorenzo bay and the Patrulla de Honores in Plaza del 3 de Abril.
Ye-Yé 2026. Martha High & Julian Maeso Organ Sextet
Martha High, "The Goddess of Soul" and James Brown's longtime backing vocalist, with the Julian Maeso Organ Sextet at Plaza Mayor, Gijón.
Plaza Tres de Abril. J BOCCA (Reggaetón)
J Bocca, Asturian reggaeton with Colombian roots, free concert at Plaza Tres de Abril, Gijón.
Visita guiada a la exposición "Vidas de un mismo tiempo" de Mario Pascual
Guided tour of Mario Pascual's photographic archive at the Muséu del Pueblu d'Asturies. Free, no booking needed.
Talleres Festival Aéreo de Gijón 2026.
Photography workshops with Canon and Leofoto tied to the Gijón Air Festival. Free, limited places, registration required.
Plaza tres de abril. Ciudadano tinta & dj zunet (spoken word, funk, soul y hip hop)
Palabra de Funk: spoken word, funk and soul with Ciudadano Tinta and DJ Zunet, at Plaza Tres de Abril, Gijón.
Arqueobús
Theatrical bus tour through the Campa Torres hillfort and the Villa Romana de Veranes. €5, 3-hour duration.
Visita teatralizada "La mirada de Voconia" en Veranes
Immersive theatrical monologue with actress Cris Puertas as Voconia, at the Villa Romana de Veranes. €1.
Concierto de Dani Martín - Gira 25 P*t*s Años
Dani Martín brings his “25 P*t*s Años” tour to Gijón Life on 25 July: Spanish pop to sing all night, with solo hits and El Canto del Loco anthems. From €56.
Plaza tres de abril. El farmacéutico de burgos (pop rock)
El Farmacéutico de Burgos, a pop rock duo with touches of blues and ranchera, at Plaza Tres de Abril, Gijón.
Festival Aéreo de Gijón. Entrenamientos y Sunset Airshow
Rehearsals, a poster signing and the new night-time Sunset Airshow with the AeroSPARX team.
Nueche Celta en las fiestas de Santana de Granda
27th Nueche Celta at the Santana festival in Granda, Gijón, with Herbamora, Mediarea and Abéu performing under the carbayera marquee.
Corderada popular y verbena con Grupo Límite en las fiestas de Santana de Granda
Lamb roast, dodgeball and kids' cooking workshops by day, verbena with Grupo Límite by night at the Santana festival in Granda, Gijón.
Guieldu @ campo de la cruz
Free concert by Guieldu (Asturian Celtic music) at Campo de la Cruz, part of the Romería de Ciares, on 25 July 2026 at 9.30pm.
Guieldu @ gijón
Free concert by Guieldu (Asturian Celtic music) at the Romería de Ciares, Gijón, on 25 July 2026 at 9pm.
Begoña. Major lyn. (Rock y popl)
Major Lyn, a band born at Gijón's Universidad Popular, free rock and pop concert at Paseo de Begoña.
N’alcordanza. Concierto homenaje a Carlos Redondo e Ígor Medio
N'alcordanza: tribute concert to Ígor Medio and Carlos Redondo (Felpeyu), Asturian folk and rock at Plaza Mayor.
Regreso a los 80 en el Patioh! de la Laboral
El Patioh! de la Laboral revives the best Spanish and international hits of the 80s for a night of dancing.
Begoña. ALEGALES. (Rock and Roll)
Alegales, no-holds-barred rock and roll, free concert at Paseo de Begoña, Gijón.
Glitter Bingo Summer Edition☀️
Festive bingo with glitter, music and showmanship at La Mar y Morena: Glitter Bingo's summer edition in Gijón.
FESMUG - BandaManía Verano
BandaManía Verano, with Gijón's Symphonic Band and La Bandina, music for all ages at the JOVE venue.
Visitas guiadas a la exposición ''Convivium. Arqueología de la dieta mediterránea''
Guided visit to the "Convivium" exhibition on the Mediterranean diet, at Palacio de Revillagigedo, Gijón. Free entry.
Dani martín (gijón life, 2026)
Jorge Drexler performs at La Isla, Gijón's Atlantic Botanical Garden, as part of the Semana Grande programme.
MIHURA
MIHURA, a theatrical tribute to playwright Miguel Mihura, directed by Beatriz Jaén, at Teatro Jovellanos, Gijón.
Plaza tres de abril. Los vólidos (rock & roll - rockabilly - country and western swing)
Los Vólidos, leading European rock & roll and rockabilly act with 15 years on the road, at Plaza Tres de Abril.
Begoña. Hit the rocks (rock and rolll)
Hit the Rocks perform rock and roll covers in a free concert at Paseo de Begoña, Gijón.
Festival Aéreo de Gijón. Gran exhibición aérea
Sunday's main air display, with the Patrulla Águila and the Eurofighter over San Lorenzo bay.
Pachanga complejo deportivo llano-contrueces
Open pickup basketball game at Llano-Contrueces Sports Complex, Gijón, Sunday 26 July 2026 from 11am to 1pm.
FESMUG - Concierto Extraordinario ¡Aloha!
Extraordinary concert ¡Aloha! by Gijón's Symphonic Band, closing FESMUG at Plaza Mayor.
"Free tour" of gijón's old quarter in english
Free English-language walking tour of Gijón's old quarter (Cimavilla), Sunday 26 July 2026 at 4.30pm.
Yincana familiar "Árboles"
Family scavenger hunt to discover the trees of Monte Deva with markers, clues and challenges. Free, 12 places per session.
Plaza tres de abril. Pájaros en la cabeza (pop español años 80 y rock internacional)
Trio Pájaros en la Cabeza plays 80s-90s Spanish pop and international rock at Plaza Tres de Abril, part of Arte en la Calle.
Concierto. A Residência: First Breath After Coma y Salvador Sobral
First Breath After Coma and Salvador Sobral present A Residência, their first concert in Spain, at Plaza Mayor as part of the Arcu Atlánticu Festival.
Concierto. Godspic Soul
Godspic Soul, a Portuguese jazz-soul quintet, performs at the Centro de Cultura Antiguo Instituto as part of the Arcu Atlánticu Festival.
Drone Soccer: desafío aéreo
Drone soccer piloting workshop for teens aged 13-18 at Escuela de Comercio, part of Gijón Verano. Limited places.
Begoña. UNDERCOVER (Rock & Pop)
Free rock and pop covers concert by Undercover at Paseo de Begoña, part of Divertia's Arte en la Calle series.
Danza. Un baile ceibe, Fran Sieira, cía de danza
Company Fran Sieira presents Un baile ceibe, contemporary dance on gender and Galician tradition, at the Arcu Atlánticu Festival.
Begoña. Ffi infantil
Children's session of the Festival Folclórico Internacional at Paseo de Begoña, with traditional dance and music. Free.
Parque la harinera (la calzada). La petite caravane
Three afternoons of family magic and storytelling at La Petite Caravane, Parque la Harinera, part of Arte en la Calle.
Plaza tres de abril. Gates ximielgues (folk)
Gates Ximielgues, an Asturian folk trio, plays at Plaza Tres de Abril as part of the free Arte en la Calle series.
Concierto. Rellume
Trio Rellume performs at Plaza de Tabacalera in Cimavilla with traditional Asturian tambourines and voices.
Arcu de Cine Xixón 2026 - Arcu de sidra
Session of the III Arcu de Cine Xixón dedicated to Asturian cider culture, at the Escuela de Comercio, Arcu Atlánticu Festival.
Gastronomía. Talleres y catas sobre gastronomía atlántica: Dieta atlántica
Free Atlantic diet showcooking at the Jardines de la Reina, sign-up required, part of the Arcu Atlánticu Festival.
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.
Plaza Mayor. José González
José González presents his album Against The Dying Of The Light live at Plaza Mayor in Gijón, organised by Divertia.
Concierto. Leonard Barry Trío
Irish piper Leonard Barry and his trio play traditional Irish music at the Centro de Cultura Antiguo Instituto.
Begoña. Maite fábula (pachanga)
Maite Fábula's pachanga livens up Paseo de Begoña as part of Divertia's free Arte en la Calle series.
Plaza mayor. Ffi: gf los xustos / estampas de mexico (mexico)
Los Xustos, Grupo Tagomate and Estampas de México perform together at Plaza Mayor, Festival Folclórico Internacional.
Concierto de Maestro Espada en Gijón
Maestro Espada rebuild Murcian folklore with electronics and experimental production in a free concert on Gijón's Plaza Mayor.
Juegos tradicionales. Juega madera, dale al coco y a la madera
Traditional Asturian and wooden games for all ages at Plaza del Marqués, Arcu Atlánticu Festival.
Paseo de Begoña. Festival Folclórico Internacional
Folk groups from Mexico, the Canary Islands, Chile and French Polynesia perform at Paseo de Begoña, Festival Folclórico Internacional.
Plaza Tres de Abril. GRAPE. (Rock-pop, post-grunge)
GRAPE brings its post-grunge sound to Plaza Tres de Abril as part of the free Arte en la Calle series.
Entradas para la cuisine de ma cousine / la cubana
La Cubana premieres La cuisine de ma cousine at the Teatro Jovellanos, a comedy about food with humour and music.
Teatro. La Regenta, Kamante Teatro
Kamante Teatro performs La Regenta, an object-theatre comedy about Clarín and Vetusta, at the Centro de Cultura Antiguo Instituto.
Concierto. Llau
Trio Llau reworks traditional Asturian music at Plaza de Jovellanos, Cimavilla, 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.
Concierto. Óscar Ibáñez & Tribo
Óscar Ibáñez & Tribo blend Galician folk in a concert at the Muséu del Pueblu d'Asturies, Arcu Atlánticu Festival.
Arcu de Cine Xixón 2026 - Arcu de ficción 1
Five recent short films, including a Goya winner, in the Arcu de ficción 1 session of the III Arcu de Cine Xixón.
Arcu de Cine Xixón 2026 - Arcu documental
Four documentaries, including one on Asturian cider, in the Arcu documental session of the III Arcu de Cine Xixón.
Plaza Mayor. Maestro Espada
Murcian duo Maestro Espada blends folk and electronic music in a free concert at Gijón's Plaza Mayor.
Concierto. Talec noguet
Concert by the Breton quartet Talec Noguet at Centro de Cultura Antiguo Instituto, Arcu Atlánticu Festival, on 30 July 2026 at 8.30pm.
Exposición "Mientras tu dormías"
Night and astrophotography exhibition by Glendor Díaz Suárez, free, at the Ateneo de La Calzada.
Begoña. Laura bera (pop & indie pop)
Free concert by Laura Bera (pop) at Paseo de Begoña, part of Arte en la Calle, on 30 July 2026 at 8pm.
Plaza mayor. Ffi: gf jovellanos/ ballet folklórico municipal de angol – bafa (chile)
Asturian and Chilean folklore gala (Jovellanos and BAFA de Angol) at Plaza Mayor, on 30 July 2026 at 10pm.
Arcu de Cine Xixón 2026 - Arcu de ficción 2
Free fiction short film screening from the Arcu Atlánticu Festival, at Escuela de Comercio, on 30 July 2026 at 7pm.
Arcu de Cine Xixón 2026 - Largometraje
Free screening of the Asturian feature film "Xy9" (David Huergo, 2024), part of the Arcu Atlánticu Festival, on 30 July 2026 at 8.30pm.
Plaza 6 de agosto. Grupo de coros y danzas del real grupo de cultura covadonga
Free Asturian folklore performance (Coros y Danzas, Real Grupo de Cultura Covadonga) at Plaza 6 de Agosto, on 30 July 2026 at 8pm.
Plaza tres de abril. REEFECT (rock)
Free rock concert by REEFECT at Plaza Tres de Abril, part of Arte en la Calle, on 30 July 2026 at 8pm.
Concierto. Llueñe
Concert by L.lueñe (traditional music) at Plaza de Jovellanos, part of the Arcu Atlánticu Festival, on 30 July 2026 at 7pm.
Plaza mayor. Musica para todos + agrupación artística gijonesa
Música para Todos and Agrupación Artística Gijonesa perform at Plaza Mayor in an afternoon of free local music.
Concierto. Escontra’l raigañu: hestoria viva
Concert by Escontra'l Raigañu (traditional Asturian music) at Centro de Cultura Antiguo Instituto, Arcu Atlánticu Festival, on 31 July at 8.30pm.
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.
Plaza mayor. Ffi: hei show tahiti 'ori (polinesia francesa)
Polynesian music and dance show at Gijón's Plaza Mayor, part of the International Folk Festival (FFI), featuring the group Hei Show 'Ori.
Plaza tres de abril. INESTABLES. (Pop, rock y funk)
Inestables play Plaza 3 de Abril as part of 'Arte en la Calle', with an original pop, rock and funk repertoire built around three voices.
Plaza mayor. Finales concurso de canción asturiana
Final of the Asturian Song Contest at Gijón's Plaza Mayor, one of the region's longest-running traditional singing competitions, organised by the newspaper El Comercio.
Concierto. Picarós
Concert by the Asturian trio Picarós at Plaza de Jovellanos (Cimavilla), part of the Arcu Atlánticu Festival, blending bagpipe, guitar and percussion.
Smile @ Pantai Beach Bar
Smile live at Gijón's Pantai Beach Bar: a beachside concert to close out July in summer mood.
Plaza tres de abril. Cover planet (pop rock)
Free pop and rock covers concert by Cover Planet at Plaza Tres de Abril, on 31 July 2026 at 1pm.
Begoña. Soi panderetera (folclore tradicional asturiano)
Soi Panderetera performs on Paseo de Begoña as part of 'Arte en la Calle', with Asturian traditional folklore and panderetada music for dancing.
Danza vertical. GEURE(r)a, harrobi dantza bertikala
Vertical dance piece 'Geure(R)a', by Harrobi Dantza Bertikala, performed on the façade of Gijón's clock tower, blending poetry, videomapping and women's memory.