Festivals in Avilés

Local festivals of Avilés

One of the most representative celebrations in Avilés is El Bollo, linked to the end of Holy Week. Its big day moves every year because it depends on the Easter calendar: the festive cycle is concentrated on the Easter Sunday and Monday, with street food as the most recognisable tradition.

• Name of the holidays: Festival of El Bollo and festivals of San Agustín.
• Día principal: El Bollo is celebrated around Easter Sunday and Monday; Saint Augustine's reference date is 28 August.
• Usual duration: El Bollo occupies the Easter weekend and holiday Monday; San Agustín usually organises several days of cultural and festive programming at the end of August.
• Usual places: historic centre, Plaza de España, Galiana street, Ferrera park and other central spaces of the city.
• Associated traditions: street food, parade, music, neighbourhood participation, family activities and gastronomic references to the Avilesian shortbread.
• Who participates: City Council, cultural entities, associations, hospitality, neighbors, families and visitors.
• Local public holiday: It must be confirmed each year in the official work calendar of Asturias and in the current municipal agreement; It should not be confused with the entire festive period.
• Other cultural events: Antroxu, municipal summer programming, Niemeyer Centre activity and cultural agenda of Avilés.
• Oferta cultural destacada: historic centre, Plaza de España, Galiana street, Ferrera park, Niemeyer Centre, Palacio Valdés theater and municipal cultural spaces.