From July 14 to 24, 2026, Gijón will once again become the center of one of the most unusual summer festivals in Asturias. La Fiesta del Cielo will combine astronomy, modern technology, popular science events, and family entertainment in anticipation of a solar eclipse.
The main event of the program will be a large-scale Drone Air Show, which will take place on the evening of July 17 at Playa de Poniente.
When and Where
📅 July 14-24, 2026
📍 Gijón (Gijón/Xixón), Asturias
⭐ Main event:
July 17, 23:00
Drone Air Show
📍 Playa de Poniente
What Awaits Guests
During the ten days of the festival, events dedicated to space, aviation, and astronomy will take place:
- starry sky observations;
- popular science lectures;
- space workshops;
- space mission control center;
- virtual and augmented reality zones;
- exhibitions of space technology models;
- planetarium shows;
- special exhibition “Earth from Space through the Eyes of an Astronaut”;
- urban route “Gijón looks at the eclipse”, dedicated to preparations for the solar eclipse.
Drone Air Show
🌟 Friday, July 17
🕚 23:00
At Playa de Poniente, there will be a light show of drones by Flock Drone Art. Hundreds of synchronously controlled drones will create large-scale light figures and animations in the sky, dedicated to the festival and the upcoming solar eclipse.
For the Whole Family
La Fiesta del Cielo is designed for visitors of all ages. Children will enjoy interactive zones and workshops, while adults will be interested in modern space technologies, astronomical observations, and unique exhibitions.
If you are in Asturias in the second half of July, this festival will be one of the most unusual and spectacular summer programs in the region.
