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Cimavilla, the old town of Gijon

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An exceptional ethnographic museum in Gijon

16/03/201816/03/2018 Jose Luis Ethnographic Museum, Gijon, Museu Pueblu Asturies, REDMEDA, Xixon0 comment

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A century-old Asturian church has become the Kaos Temple

28/02/201823/04/2018 Jose Luis Asturias, InkAndMovement, KaosTemple, OkudaSanMiguel, UrbanArt0 comment

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Top summer festivals for Gijon

16/02/201803/05/2018 Jose Luis Euroyeye, Festivals, Gijon, Gijon Life, Metropoli, Summer, Tsunami, Xixon0 comment

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The renewed Ciudadela de Celestino Solar

03/02/201816/03/2018 Jose Luis Ciudadela de Capua, Ciudadela de Celestino Solar, Ethnographic Museum, Gijon, Xixon0 comment

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Teatro Jovellanos: The Magic of Theatre!

06/12/201716/03/2018 Jose Luis Divertia Gijon, Gijon, Performing Arts, Teatro Jovellanos, Theater, Xixon6 Comments

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The coastal walk of San Lorenzo

26/11/201712/02/2018 Jose Luis Dog-Friendly, El Rinconín, Gijon, ISO, La Providencia, San Lorenzo, Xixon2 Comments

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The exemplary Asturian town of Poreñu

17/11/201723/04/2018 Jose Luis Asturias, Exemplary Town, Poreño, Poreñu, Princess of Asturias Foundation0 comment

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A trip to the past at Asturias Railway Museum!

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Touching the sky between the sea and the mountains

03/11/201723/04/2018 Jose Luis Asturias, Mirador del Fitu, Picos de Europa, Picu Pienzu, Sierra del Sueve0 comment

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Ride a mining train and discover the depths of a mine!

27/10/201723/04/2018 Jose Luis Asturias, Cuenca Minera, Ecomuseo Minero Valle Samuño, Mining, Mining Train0 comment

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Discovering the natural cider route!

13/10/201702/05/2018 Jose Luis Cider Brewery, Gijon, LLagares, Natural Cider, Trabanco, Xixon0 comment

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Awesome La Laboral City of Culture

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Loving the Autumn at the Atlantic Botanical Garden!

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The Artisan and Organic Market is back

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Jun 29 – Jul 8 all-day

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Metropoli Gijon is a major festival with two editions: the winter edition as an urban festival for the city, and the summer festival, which gathers the best of entertainment for ten days with 300,000 visitors in the last edition. Their activities include music, comics, cinema, television, gastronomy, exhibitions and leisure. This is the 5th edition at FeriAsturias from 29th June to 8th July 2018 in Gijon. The daily ticket costs € 3.5, but they also offer a 4 day pass for the Comic Con (€14) or a full everyday pass…

FeriAsturias

XXXI Semana Negra

Jul 6 – Jul 15 all-day

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The Semana Negra (Black Week) of Gijon was born more than two decades ago with the idea of being a festival of literary elements as a great celebration of culture on the street. Initially it started around crime novels and included elements such as solidarity acts, concerts, book fair, bar terraces, multicultural markets and gastronomic offer. Throughout these years it went from 73 thousand attendees in its first edition to more than one million in the last, and from a duration of seven days to 11. From 60 guests to…

Semana Negra

Jul 20 – Jul 29 all-day

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Gijon Life is a new space for music with concerts in the Parque Hermanos Castro in Gijon from 20th to 29th July. This initiative is included in the Festival Arcu Atlanticu Festival, as well as other contents and exhibitions that will take place for that occasion. Some artists already confirmed are Dani Martin, Love the 90s, El Barrio, Bunbury, Pablo Alboran and more to come. For further information and tickets, please visit either the web page or the Facebook page for Gijon Life.

Parque Hermanos Castro

Aug 2 – Aug 5 all-day

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Euroyeye is the unmissable event for mod culture and the sixties enthusiasts from all over the world. It is the most authentic Mod & 60’s weekender in Europe and the main reference of the Asturian underground festivals. Euroyeye 2018 will take place from 2nd to 5th August and includes many activities such as a pool party, records and clothing market, scooter rally, art exhibits, films screenings, music concerts and more. For information and tickets, please visit their web page or Facebook page. This is a video flyer for last year’s…

Gijon

Aug 3 – Aug 4 all-day

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Tsunami Xixon is a summer festival taking place in Gijon coming back for its second edition in 2018. The Prodigy will headline Tsunami Xixon festival 3rd-4th August 2018 in Gijon. Other confirmed bands are Bad Religion, The Hives, Lagwagon, Millencolin, The Vintage Caravan, Los Coronas, Viva, Belgrado, Dead Bronco and Green Desert Water. The first 4000 festival passes are already sold out, and another 2000 for €49. The current price now is €55 for the two day pass. More information and tickets available at their web page and Facebook page. This is your chance to enjoy the beach, the food and…

Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura

June – August 2018 Jun – Aug 2018

Buceando al Cielo

Jul 1 @ 12:00 – 19:00

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The Aquarium of Gijon will offer on Sunday 1st July 2018, the theatrical performance “Buceando al Cielo” (diving to the sky) in the auditorium. There is also the opportunity to join a fun workshop for the creation of luminous creatures. These activities are open to all ages. Program: 12:00 Theatrical performance (45 minutes) 13:00 Workshop (1 hour) 17:00 Diving Diving The Sky (45 minutes) 18:00 Workshop (1 hour) Price: • Theatrical Performance € 5 • Workshop € 3 Reservations: Tickets available up to an hour before the start of the event, and…

Acuario de Gijón

Jul 8 – Jul 15 all-day

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Festival Musica Antigua de Gijon (FEMAG) is an a festival about ancient music on its 21t edition organized by Cultura Gijon and Taller de Músicos taking place between Sunday 8th and Sunday 15th July 2018 in Gijon. It evolves around a concert program representing a variety of languages and trends coexisting in the field of the ancient music. More information about this edition and agenda at their web page, Facebook and Twitter.

Centro Cultural Antiguo Instituto

Gijon International Piano Festival

Aug 14 – Aug 27 all-day

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Set on the spectacular coast of northern Spain, the Gijon International Piano Festival offers advanced pianists ages 16 and older an opportunity for two weeks of master classes, recitals, and individual instruction with internationally renowned piano professors. In its sixteenth year, the festival has had some of the most sought after teachers on its faculty. More information at their web page, Facebook Page or Twitter.

Gijon

July – August 2018 Jul – Aug 2018

Jun 22 @ 23:59 – Jun 23 @ 07:30

23:59

Wally Lopez is one of the most mediatic national names in the house and tech house universe after playing in the best clubs and festivals in the world. He will perform at Teatro Albeniz in Gijon on the night of Friday 22nd June 2018. More information at the Facebook event. Friday 22nd June 2018 from midnight. Advance tickets: € 12 Box office: € 14 (€ 8 from 05:00) Photo Credit: Teatro Albeniz Gijon

Teatro Albeniz

Jun 23 @ 23:00 – Jun 24 @ 03:00

23:00

Singer Leoni Torres will perform at Teatro Albeniz in Gijon on the night of Saturday 23rd June 2018. More information at the Facebook event. Friday 23rd June 2018 from 23:00 Advanced Tickets: € 20.00 Box office: € 25.00 VIP tickets: €45 Video Credit: Leoni Torres Photo Credit: Teatro Albeniz Gijon

Teatro Albeniz

Jun 29 – Jul 8 all-day

00:00

Metropoli Gijon is a major festival with two editions: the winter edition as an urban festival for the city, and the summer festival, which gathers the best of entertainment for ten days with 300,000 visitors in the last edition. Their activities include music, comics, cinema, television, gastronomy, exhibitions and leisure. This is the 5th edition at FeriAsturias from 29th June to 8th July 2018 in Gijon. The daily ticket costs € 3.5, but they also offer a 4 day pass for the Comic Con (€14) or a full everyday pass…

FeriAsturias

Michael’s Legacy

Jun 30 @ 21:00 – 23:00

21:00

Michael’s Legacy is a sensational tribute to the king of pop by the hand of the Jackson Dance Company. This is a nostalgic journey through the discography of the mythical and timeless Michael Jackson. This show for all ages is taking place on Saturday 30th June 2018 at FeriaAsturias in Gijon. Online tickets available for purchasing for € 17 at the Metropoli Gijon web page. Photo Credit: Metropoli Gijon

FeriAsturias

Jul 1 @ 20:30 – 23:59

20:30

The Scottish group “Texas” will perform at the Laboral Theatre in Gijon on 1st July. They will present their new album “Jump on Board” and the best selection of their successful musical career. Brought by Mestizo Producciones, this will be one of the highlights for the summer concerts in Gijon. More information and tickets on the Facebook event and web page.

Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura

XXXI Semana Negra

Jul 6 – Jul 15 all-day

00:00

The Semana Negra (Black Week) of Gijon was born more than two decades ago with the idea of being a festival of literary elements as a great celebration of culture on the street. Initially it started around crime novels and included elements such as solidarity acts, concerts, book fair, bar terraces, multicultural markets and gastronomic offer. Throughout these years it went from 73 thousand attendees in its first edition to more than one million in the last, and from a duration of seven days to 11. From 60 guests to…

Semana Negra

June – July 2018 Jun – Jul 2018

Operación: Huracán

Jun 15 – Jun 20 all-day

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Autocine Gijon is the one and only drive in cinema in Northwest of Spain at only 4 kms from Gijon. It has a large outdoor movie screen where you can view blockbuster movies from the privacy and comfort of your car, while tunning to a radio frequency for the movie sound. All movies are dubbed to Spanish. It offers as well different fast-food options. Autocine Gijon is open all year through with the exception of Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and the night of the fireworks of Gijon. THE HURRICANE HEIST | USA…

Autocine Gijon

Jun 22 – Jun 28 all-day

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Autocine Gijon is the one and only drive in cinema in Northwest of Spain at only 4 kms from Gijon. It has a large outdoor movie screen where you can view blockbuster movies from the privacy and comfort of your car, while tunning to a radio frequency for the movie sound. All movies are dubbed to Spanish. It offers as well different fast-food options. Autocine Gijon is open all year through with the exception of Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and the night of the fireworks of Gijon. ¡QUÉ GUAPA SOY! | USA…

Autocine Gijon

Jun 29 – Jul 8 all-day

00:00

Metropoli Gijon is a major festival with two editions: the winter edition as an urban festival for the city, and the summer festival, which gathers the best of entertainment for ten days with 300,000 visitors in the last edition. Their activities include music, comics, cinema, television, gastronomy, exhibitions and leisure. This is the 5th edition at FeriAsturias from 29th June to 8th July 2018 in Gijon. The daily ticket costs € 3.5, but they also offer a 4 day pass for the Comic Con (€14) or a full everyday pass…

FeriAsturias

Cinema Live: Dracula

Oct 31 @ 20:00 – Nov 1 @ 01:00

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This immersive cinema proposal from Cinema Live for Halloween aims for you you to live your favorite movies in the first person, and getting inside each character to enjoy a unique show. You will be part of the movie in a secret location during an adventure for more than five hours. After the commemoration last year of 120th anniversary of Bram Stoker’s novel, Dracula, and the cinema adaption by Francis Ford Coppola turning 25 years, Cinema Live will recreate the famous vampires and love story. The event will take place in…

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56 FICX International Film Festival

Nov 16 – Nov 24 all-day

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The 56th Gijon International Film Festival (FICX) will be taking place from 16th to 24th November 2018 in Gijon. There are several sections to cater for different interests in cinema beyond conventionalities. Besides the screening of national and international films, many other events take place during the festival such as meetings with directors, concerts and live music parties. The complete program with the film screenings and events will be published at their web page.

Gijon

June – November 2018 Jun – Nov 2018

Summer Solstice

Jun 24 @ 10:00 – 21:00

10:00

The Atlantic Botanical Garden (Jardín Botánico Atlántico) in Gijon is celebrating the Summer Solstice. For this special occasion they will have a themed market, children’s workshops, storytelling, documentaries, concerts, guided tours and much more from 10:00 to 21:00 on Sunday 24th June 2018. This event is sponsored by Alliance Française Gijón. More information at their web page including a PDF program. Source: Jardín Botánico Atlántico de Gijón

Jardín Botánico Atlántico

Jun 29 – Jul 8 all-day

00:00

Metropoli Gijon is a major festival with two editions: the winter edition as an urban festival for the city, and the summer festival, which gathers the best of entertainment for ten days with 300,000 visitors in the last edition. Their activities include music, comics, cinema, television, gastronomy, exhibitions and leisure. This is the 5th edition at FeriAsturias from 29th June to 8th July 2018 in Gijon. The daily ticket costs € 3.5, but they also offer a 4 day pass for the Comic Con (€14) or a full everyday pass…

FeriAsturias

Jul 1 all-day

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Dia del Perro 2018 (day of dogs) is an initiative organized by Fundacion Amigos del Perro (Friends of Dogs Foundation) celebrating their 8th edition on Sunday 1st July at the Museu del Pueblu D’Asturies. It is an event aimed to enjoy the company of our furry friends, including the 7th edition for the contest of dogs without race. Heinz-57 rock 😉 For more information, please visit their web page.

Muséu del Pueblu d'Asturies

XXXI Semana Negra

Jul 6 – Jul 15 all-day

00:00

The Semana Negra (Black Week) of Gijon was born more than two decades ago with the idea of being a festival of literary elements as a great celebration of culture on the street. Initially it started around crime novels and included elements such as solidarity acts, concerts, book fair, bar terraces, multicultural markets and gastronomic offer. Throughout these years it went from 73 thousand attendees in its first edition to more than one million in the last, and from a duration of seven days to 11. From 60 guests to…

Semana Negra

International Air Festival

Jul 22 all-day

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The International Air Festival (Festival Aéreo Internacional de Gijón) is one of the highlights of the Gijon summer bringing together the most exclusive and recognizable aircraft in the world, both civilian and military. These make their aerial and acrobatic exhibitions in the Bay of San Lorenzo. Some participants of the past have been the Spanish, French, Belgian and Swiss air forces just to count a few. It takes place on Sunday 22nd July in Gijon. Come to San Lorenzo Beach or Cerro Santa Catalina to enjoy this air show! This is the summary…

Jardines del Náutico

Atlantic Arc Festival

Jul 24 – Jul 29 all-day

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The Arc Atlantic Festival (Festival Arcu Atlánticu) is held annually in Gijón since 2012 with a content around tourism, culture and economic development. The program is diverse including markets, concerts, workshops, etc. During 2018, it takes place from 24th to 29th July in Gijon. For further references please visit their web page.

Gijon

June – July 2018 Jun – Jul 2018

VIII Surf Solidario

Jun 23 all-day

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Surf Solidario (Surfing Solidarity Association) is a non-profit founded in Asturias in 2012. Its intention is to offer children with different abilities surfing as a playful and integrative tool, and specially for the most vulnerable or those who fight against diseases. The VII Jornada Surf Solidario will take place on the beach of San Lorenzo in Gijon next Saturday 23rd June 2018 with surfing as the center for multiple activities. This edition is dedicated to Martín Ríus, co-founder of Surf Solidario and who passed away earlier this year, rest in peace.…

Playa de San Lorenzo

XXV MTB Council of Gijon Tour

Jul 7 @ 09:00

09:00

The XXV Vuelta al Concejo de Gijon en BTT is a is a mountain bike cycling tour on its 25th edition offering the possibility to 250 cyclists to participate on this cycling event starting at the Sports Center Las Mestas on Saturday 7th July 2018 at 9:00 in Gijon. The registration fee is € 10. In order to commemorate their Silver Anniversary, there is an exhibition at the Pumarin-Gijon Sur Municipal Center from 20th June 2018, in order to pay a homage to the the thousands of participants who have pedaled these 25…

Complejo Deportivo Las Mestas

XXII Golf Trophy El Comercio Abanca

Aug 18 all-day

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The XXII Trofeo El Comercio Abanca is a golf tournament taking place on Saturday 18th August 2018 in the municipal golf course La Llorea in Gijon. The tournament is played under the Individual Stableford modality and sponsored by newspaper El Comercio and bank Abanca. Initially schedule for the 26th May, it was rescheduled to 18th August.

Golf La Llorea

June – August 2018 Jun – Aug 2018

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