Things to do in Avilés
Exhibition “Photographic Memory of Francoist Asturias”
Date: 11/05/2026 – 30/05/2026
Time:Time: 11:00 – 14:00 and 17:00 – 20:00 hours.
Location: Valdecarzana Palace.
A photographic journey through Francoist Asturias, with documentary and historical value. The exhibition allows us to look at the recent past through images that help us understand the social, political, and daily life of that period. The Valdecarzana Palace provides a fitting heritage setting for this exhibition of remembrance.
Fourth Edition of Afrilés
Date: 18/05/2026 – 24/05/2026
Location: House of Culture and other spaces in Avilés.
Afrilés transforms Avilés into a meeting point for African cultures through exhibitions, activities, and initiatives fostering community. Among its offerings is an exhibition dedicated to bogolan, a West African artisanal textile rich in symbolism and identity. The program is notable for its combination of artistic vision, cultural diversity, and citizen participation.
Exhibition of 60 photos from Fundavi
Date: 18/05/2026 – 30/05/2026 from 09:00 to 21:00 hours.
Location: El Atrio Shopping Center.
Sixty photographs by Javier Bárcena and Manuel Carranza offer the public a glimpse into the activities and human environment of Fundavi. The exhibition occupies a frequently used, everyday space, allowing for flexible and accessible visits throughout much of the day. Its appeal lies in photography's ability to document community, sports, inclusion, and local life.
Joan Fontcuberta: “What Darwin missed. What Darwin overlooked”
Date: 15/05/2026 – 13/10/2026
Location: Niemeyer Center.
Joan Fontcuberta's exhibition proposes an intelligent interplay between science, image, and fiction, a familiar territory in the Catalan artist's work. His perspective questions how we construct visual truths and how photographs can create possible worlds. It is one of the most powerful exhibitions of the period in Asturias, both for its conceptual scope and for the space that hosts it.
“Constellations”
Date: 22/05/2026 at 20:00 hours.
Location: Niemeyer Center.
The play "Constellations" arrives at the Niemeyer Center as a theatrical exploration of text, emotion, and interwoven life possibilities. Its premise invites reflection on the decisions, connections, and alternative paths a relationship can take. The piece is presented in a space specially designed to offer an intimate and technically sound experience of contemporary theater.
Exhibition «The Memory of the Everyday. Works from the Pérez Simón Collection»
Date: 06/04/2026 – 07/09/2026
Location: Avilés Cultural Center.
This exhibition presents a dialogue between works from different periods, focusing on the objects, habits, and scenes that make up daily life. Its value lies in how it transforms the domestic and the familiar into artistic material, offering a calm and well-suited visit for those who enjoy figurative art and visual narratives with a historical backdrop.
“Discover the Niemeyer Center”
Date: 02/01/2026 – 31/12/2026
Time: according to visitor passes
Location: Niemeyer Center.
Guided tours of the complex offer a deeper understanding of the building, its location on the estuary, and the spatial logic of Oscar Niemeyer's design. More than just an architectural tour, they help contextualize the center's role in Asturian cultural life. This activity is especially recommended for a first introduction to Avilés' cultural scene.
Things to do in Gijón
Jeanette. 50th anniversary
Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 20 p.m.
Location: Laboral Theatre.
Jeanette celebrates her 50-year career with an unforgettable concert that revisits the history of a unique and irreplaceable voice. An icon of melodic pop in Spanish, her sweet and melancholic timbre has transcended generations, turning songs like "Soy rebelde," "Por qué te vas," "El muchacho de los ojos tristes," and "Corazón de poeta" into anthems that continue to move audiences half a century later.
Price: Pit: €65. Stalls (rows 1 to 10): €55. Stalls (rows 11 to 20): €50; Boxes: €45. Amphitheater: €40. Children aged 0 to 3 years not occupying a seat (due to capacity limitations, this type of ticket has limited availability): €1.
Film Marathon. Asturias, one take only
Date: Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May 2026.
Location: Paraninfo of the Laboral.
> 12:00 PM Beneath the wolf's skinSamu Fuentes | 2017 | 1 hr 50 min | Fiction, drama, rural, romance | NR -16
> 17:00 PM InfiestoPatxi Amezcua | 2023 | 1 hr 36 min | Fiction, thriller, suspense, crime | NR -16
> 19:00 PM WomenMarta Lallana | 2023 | 1 hr 17 min | Docufiction, rural, music | PG
> 21:00 PM The planetAmalia Ullman | 2021 | 1 hr 22 min | Fiction, comedy-drama, indie | NR -12
“The city that we are”
Date: 15/05/2026 – 19/09/2026
Location: LABoral Center for Art and Industrial Creation.
The exhibition begins with urban walks through Gijón to rethink architecture, memory, and how we inhabit the city. More than just an exhibition about buildings, it proposes a new way of looking at streets, neighborhoods, and shared spaces. Its value lies in connecting everyday heritage, citizen participation, and reflection on the urban future.
“De rerum natura. On the nature of things”
Date: Until 12/09/2026
Location: LABoral Center for Art and Industrial Creation.
This exhibition delves into the relationships between art, nature, matter, and contemporary thought. The exhibition invites visitors to observe nature not as mere decoration, but as a network of processes, presences, and transformations. At LABoral, the project engages particularly well with artistic research and experimental practices.
“The Automatic Society”
Date: Until 17/10/2026
Location: LABoral Center for Art and Industrial Creation.
Félix Luque Sánchez's proposal, developed with collaborators, explores the imagery of automation and its effects on society. The exhibition is particularly relevant at a time marked by debates on artificial intelligence, technological systems, and human autonomy. It is a noteworthy event for those seeking contemporary art with a critical perspective.
LABShop Spring 2026
Date: 23/05/2026 – 24/05/2026
Location: LABoral Center for Art and Industrial Creation.
LABShop brings together art, design, independent publishing, and local creations in a weekend cultural market. With over sixty stalls and a complementary program, the event serves as a showcase for creative talent and a meeting point for the public and artists. It's one of the most comprehensive weekend plans in Gijón.
Gijón de pinchos 2026
Date: From May 15 to 24, 2026.
Location: Several restaurants.
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Exhibition «Convivium. Archaeology of the Mediterranean diet»
Date: 29/03/2026 – 11/07/2026
Location: Revillagigedo Palace of the Cajastur Foundation.
The new exhibition opens with a broad interpretation of the Mediterranean diet as cultural heritage, not just gastronomic. Its archaeological and social approach promises a highly multifaceted visit, exploring everyday history, exchange, and ways of life. Due to its novelty and location, it is one of the most noteworthy openings in Gijón these days.
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Pint of Science
Date: From May 18th to 20th at 19:00 PM.
Location: Several bars: Chelsea, Rocket, Zinc Can and Mangrove.
36 science outreach talks. An international science outreach event that aims to bring science closer to society through various talks in relaxed settings outside of academic circles, and to promote STEAM studies—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—among young people.
Dance Festival 2026: Momentum. LONDON CITY BALLET
Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 19:00 p.m.
Location: Campoamor Theatre.
Artistic director Christopher Marney. Momentum is a mixed program that brings together old and new pieces: Haieff Divertimento, Concerto Pas de Deux, Soft Shore, Pictures at an Exhibition.
I'm Still Here (RADAR Film Series)
Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 19:00 PM.
Location: Philharmonic Theatre.
Director: Walter Salles. Country: Brazil, France | Year: 2024 | Duration: 137 minutes
22nd "City of Oviedo" Choral Festival
Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 19:30 p.m.
Location: Prince Felipe Auditorium.
On this occasion, the Vetusta Choir will be accompanied by the Candás Winery Choir and the Stelas do Mar Choir from Mugardos. This concert is part of the celebrations that the Vetusta Choir is holding to mark its 30th anniversary…
The monologues of Xosé Touriñán
Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 20:00 p.m.
Location: Philharmonic Theatre.
Ticket prices: €20,00, both stalls and mezzanine seats. Xosé A. Touriñán arrives at the Teatro Filarmónica with his show 'The Monologues of Xosé A. Touriñán,' a journey through his life, from his conception on Midsummer's Eve to a possible epitaph. Blending reality with fiction, tenderness, wit, personal anecdotes, and Galician folk culture, Touriñán guides us through his life.
Auditorium concerts and piano workshops
Date: 06/11/2025 – 04/06/2026
Location: Príncipe Felipe Auditorium, Oviedo/Uviéu
The Prince Felipe Auditorium in Oviedo/Uviéu hosts a new concert series this 2026 under the title Auditorium Concerts and Luis G. Iberni Piano Days.
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Things to do in Villaviciosa
XXXVIII Gastronomic Days of the Lampfish in Quintes and Quintueles
Date: 15/05/2026 – 24/05/2026
Location: Quintes and Quintueles.
The llámpara gastronomic festival focuses on a seafood product closely linked to the Asturian coast. Quintes and Quintueles host a multi-day event that combines local cuisine, the region, and culinary culture. It's a particularly appealing option for those who want to experience both coastal scenery and culinary tradition.
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What to do in Fuentes del Narcea
VII Festival of Ecotourism in Danger of Extinction
Date: From May 9 to 31, 2026.
Location: Sources of the Narcea.
VII Festival of Ecotourism in Danger of Extinction
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Things to do in Piloña
Gran Cabaret Centenariu of La Benéfica
Date: Saturday, May 23th. Doors open 19:00 PM. Entry 21:00 PM.
Location: The Charity of Piloña.
Ages 16 and over, ages 16-18 must be accompanied by an adult. General admission: €30, Friends with Benefits: €25
There are no more tickets online, but there are still tickets available at the La Benéfica office at Cai el Quesu, 11. We sell them from Tuesday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 17 p.m.
The Grand Cabaret returns to La Benéfica next Saturday, May 23rd. A show that's practically legendary in Piloña, one that only those who were there last year can imagine. After the success of the first edition, we're keeping the four-hour show format (with an intermission), designed for an adult audience, and without revealing the great artists who will participate: it's all going to be surprises, oooohs! and aaaahs! Furthermore, we're celebrating that it's been exactly 100 years since the original La Benéfica opened in 1926, so it's a fitting tribute and a perfect occasion to toast together to another 100 years.
Things to do with children in Asturias
Family workshop: Butterflies
Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026, from 12:00 to 14:00 hours.
Location: Atlantic Botanical Garden of Gijón.
Ages 8 and up. Maximum 2 accompanying adults per child. Individual registration is required for all participants in the family unit (adults and children). In a fun and educational activity, we will learn to identify the butterfly species that visit the Botanical Garden at this time of year. After a brief introduction to the world of butterflies (Lepidoptera), we will take a practical identification walk, searching for specimens that will be captured, identified using simple keys, and then released.
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