Guide to Festivals and Traditions in Asturias - August 2026

The month begins with an intense schedule that combines religious devotion with local gastronomy and the most authentic folklore.

Held in Lugones, these festivities honor Our Lady of Good Success with a program that includes concerts, pilgrimages, and children's activities. Highlights include the Bonito Days and the distribution of the traditional 'bollo preñao' (chorizo-filled bread). It is an ideal event to enjoy with the family, featuring bagpipe music and cider pouring contests.

Declared a Festival of Tourist Interest, this market recreates the essence of Asturian tradition with displays of artisan crafts such as jet jewelry and basketry. Visitors can enjoy cider pouring contests and horse-pulling exhibitions. It is a unique cultural immersion in the town of Oles.

Pravia celebrates one of its most popular festivals, centered on cider and social gathering. The main day is Sunday, August 9th, for which it is recommended to purchase tickets for the XirinZone in advance. It is an essential event to enjoy the festive atmosphere of Pravia.

Lastres transforms into a meeting point for local crafts and gastronomy at its traditional maritime market. The program includes magic shows, summer concerts, and puppet theater for the whole family. It is an ideal occasion to enjoy one of the most beautiful towns in Asturias.

This festival, of Regional Tourist Interest, pays tribute to cider culture with cider pouring contests and tastings in front of the port. The streets of Navia are filled with music and traditional songs. It is a perfect day to enjoy the typical products of the land.

The Luanco Summer Carnival is a fun rarity that was born spontaneously and is now the big night of the summer in the Gozón region. It includes a children's 'antroxu' (carnival) with a gymkhana and a large night parade. It is a unique celebration, with the beach as a backdrop, that attracts hundreds of people in costume.

Organized by the Sofinavia association, these festivals offer four days of music and open-air parties with renowned groups and DJs. The big day is August 15th, followed by the traditional 'Noche de la Jira'. It is a celebration full of joy that invites locals and visitors to enjoy its traditions.

This festival of Tourist Interest pays tribute to cider culture with the World Record for Simultaneous Cider Pouring at Poniente Beach. The Cider and Apple Market allows you to taste ciders from various 'llagares' (cider mills). Traditional music and 'chigre' songs fill the city center.

This pilgrimage of Tourist Interest in Luarca is one of the most soulful traditions in Asturias. Pilgrims go up to the field wearing the traditional 'chambrón' and walking stick to the sound of bagpipes. The day begins with the roar of firecrackers and culminates in a great community party.

This festival of National Tourist Interest pays tribute to the livestock tradition with the spectacular descent of the Asturcón horses. It includes dressage exhibitions, foal branding, and regional dance competitions. It is a day of brotherhood enlivened by bagpipe bands and brass bands.

These festivals close the festive summer of Lugones with a centuries-old tradition. Its 'Xigantes y Cabezudos' (Giants and Big-heads), among the oldest in Asturias, are the emblem of the parade through the streets. The program combines tradition and modernity, being a highly anticipated event for families in the area.

La Regalina is a celebration of Tourist Interest that combines folklore and spectacular views over the Cantabrian Sea in Cadavéu. Highlights include the parade of floats adorned with traditional 'ramus' and the 'Danza prima'. It is the perfect plan to enjoy an authentic day outdoors.