Things to do in Avilés
Joan Fontcuberta: What Darwin missed.
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.
Water. An exhibition by Edward Burtynsky
Date: 29/05/2026 – 13/09/2026 from 11:00 to 20:00 hours.
Location: Niemeyer Center.
Edward Burtynsky's vision transforms water into a grand visual narrative about territory, industry, and environmental transformation. The exhibition invites visitors to explore large-scale landscapes where formal beauty coexists with a critical analysis of human impact. It is one of the most compelling exhibitions of the summer in Avilés.
Living Natures and the XVII Spanish Biennial of Architecture and Urbanism
Date: 11/06/2026 – 27/09/2026 according to the center's schedule.
Location: Niemeyer Center.
Architecture, city, and environment intersect in a proposal that views the territory through the lens of contemporary culture. The exhibition offers an opportunity to explore projects and reflections on how we inhabit spaces, with particular interest for those who appreciate architecture, urban design, and landscape.
Discover the Niemeyer Centre
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
Federico. There is no forgetting, no dreaming: raw flesh. Project 43-2
Date: September 11, 2026 at 19:30 a.m.
Location: Old Institute Cultural Center.
Once you get close to Federico, you realize that everyone has lied, filled in gaps, and hidden information for their own benefit.
Federico. There is no forgetting, nor dreaming: living flesh is a document between memory, desire and imagination that travels to the depths of the earth, where the disappeared live.
CINERAMA XXI / The Great Beauty
Date: September 11, 2026 at 19:00 a.m.
Location: Commerce School.
Paolo Sorrentino / Italy / 2013 / 142 min · VOSE
CINERAMA XXI / Force Majeure
Date: September 12, 2026 at 19:00 a.m.
Location: Commerce School.
Ruben Östlund / Sweden-France-Norway-Denmark-Italy / 2014 / 120 min · Original Version with Subtitles
CINERAMA XXI / Frances Ha
Date: September 13, 2026 at 19:00 a.m.
Location: Commerce School.
Noah Baumbach / United States / 2012 / 86 min · Original Version with Subtitles
If I were Federico. North Factory
Date: September 12, 2026 at 19:30 a.m.
Location: Old Institute Cultural Center.
A blank canvas, a place to pay homage to the poet's voice and to our own, as companions in our shack and van. A dialogue between him and us. A work about freedom, creation, diversity, and memory. "A beautiful place to visit with all your senses, heart, and mind open, to be filled and then go out and live like that, in that Lorca-esque state of grace. If you can, don't miss it."
[spaces] liminal: Aurelio · Armando · Rosario · Navascués
Date: 31/05/2026 – 27/09/2026.
Location: Evaristo Valle Museum.
Thirty-eight works offer a journey through the worlds of Aurelio Suárez, Armando Suárez, Rosario Areces, and José María Navascués, drawing from both public and private collections. The exhibition proposes viewing the four artists from those intermediate territories—real, mental, or creative—that give meaning to the concept of the “liminal.”
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.
What to do in Oviedo
San Mateo Festival 2026
Date: From September 10th to 21st.
Location: Multiple locations.
There will be plenty of music, a good number of plays, street music, children's activities… and the usual events like "America Day in Asturias" and the fireworks. You can check the full program at this link…
San Mateo Festival 2026
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Tulsa + Rita Ojanguren – San Mateo
Date: 11/09/2026 at 20:00 hours.
Location: Umbrella Square.
The Plaza del Paraguas hosts an evening dedicated to singer-songwriters and alternative sounds with Tulsa and Rita Ojanguren. In contrast to the massive concerts at other venues during the San Mateo festival, this location offers a more intimate program. Two distinct acts in one of the most vibrant spaces in the old town.
International exchanges
Date: 04/06/2026 – 25/11/2026. Museum opening hours.
Location: Museum of Fine Arts of Asturias.
A new exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts of Asturias opens on June 4th. The title suggests an interpretation based on dialogues, borrowings, and relationships between works, artists, and contexts, in keeping with the museum's exhibition program.
Things to do in Pravia
Festival of La Ponte
Date: 10/09/2026 – 12/09/2026.
Location: Puentevega, Pravia.
One of Asturias' oldest rural celebrations, Puentevega, preserves traditions that stretch back centuries. A livestock fair, bowling, ox-pulling, ribbon races on horseback, bagpipe music, and popular festivities keep its distinctly rural character alive. The Principality's declaration of Tourist Interest recognizes precisely this capacity to preserve festive traditions closely linked to the land.
Things to do in Candamo
Candamo 36-37
Date: 11/09/2026 – 12/09/2026.
Location: several locations in San Román de Candamo.
San Román once again focuses on one of the most complex periods in contemporary Asturian history with the 14th edition of this educational and historical reenactment event. Under the theme of the uprising and revolution in Asturias, the town becomes a stage for explaining historical events through activities open to the public. It's a unique way to explore the past outside the conventional museum setting.
What to do in Valdés
Day of the 63rd Princess of Asturias Rally in Luarca
Date: 11 / 09 / 2026.
Location: different sections of Luarca-Valdés and the port of Luarca.
The municipality once again becomes one of the venues for the historic Asturian motorsport event, with off-road sections traversing diverse landscapes. The day includes a particularly memorable moment for spectators: the regrouping of the vehicles at the port of Luarca. Motor racing, scenery, and urban atmosphere combine in one of the most captivating outdoor events of the season.
Things to do in Villaviciosa
2026 Portal Parties
Date: 11/09/2026 – 16/09/2026.
Villaviciosa enters its main festival days with the celebrations dedicated to Our Lady of the Portal, the town's patron saint. For almost a week, the town center is filled with popular and cultural activities, making this one of the liveliest times of the year in Villaviciosa. Due to its tradition, scale, and ability to draw crowds, it is one of the most important municipal celebrations of this part of September.
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What to do in Ribadesella
Indian Market of Ribadesella
Date: 11/09/2026 – 13/09/2026.
Location: Princess Letizia promenade.
For three days, Ribadesella recaptures the atmosphere linked to American emigration and the return of the "Indianos," a history that left a deep mark on the local architecture and society. The Paseo Princesa Letizia is transformed for the occasion with stalls and themed decorations. The market allows visitors to combine the festive spirit with a look back at one of the essential chapters in Ribadesella's history.
Things to do in Mieres
Mieres Stock Fair
Date: from 1 to 30 September 2026.
Location: Outside and within the participating establishments of the council.
25 local businesses. Organized by the Caudal Merchants' Association, in collaboration with the Mieres City Council. Charity initiative: businesses support the El Camino de Carlota association to raise funds.
Things to do with children in Asturias
Hanging art
Date: 05/09/2026 – 27/09/2026. Weekends at 16:00 PM.
Location: Tito Bustillo Cave Art Centre, Ribadesella.
This family workshop invites participants to explore a rarely preserved aspect of prehistoric creativity: decoration on hides, clothing, and other perishable materials. Starting with this idea, participants aged four and up will create their own tapestry inspired by the art of our ancestors. The sessions last approximately 45 minutes and begin on the first weekend of September.
What to do this weekend in Asturias with children
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