From June 11 to June 24, 2026, Mieres will become one of the main festive venues in Asturias. The traditional San Juan festival will feature concerts, folk parades, sports competitions, a cider festival, theatrical performances, and the famous night of bonfires. The program will span nearly two weeks and will conclude with a grand concert by the band Celtas Cortos and the traditional San Juan bonfire night.
When San Juan 2026 Takes Place in Mieres
📅 From June 11 to June 24, 2026
📍 Mieres del Camín, Asturias
Most events will take place in Jovellanos Park, in Plaza de la Libertad, at the Mieres Centru Cultural, and at the Pozu Barreo site.
The First Days of the Festival
The official opening of the festival will take place on June 11.
On this day, the following will occur:
- the traditional Barrenazu in the Ayuntamiento square;
- the festive cattle drive;
- concert program;
- performances by choral groups.
On June 12, guests can expect:
- a floral tribute at the miner’s monument;
- the choral festival “La Mina Canta Unida”;
- a folk parade;
- a series of concerts as part of the 33600 project.
Performers will include:
🎸 Paxareto
🎸 Aitor Ochoa & Mad Mule
🎸 Je’Texas
Late in the evening, the Tattoo orchestra will perform.
Mieres Underground 2026
One of the main musical events will be the Mieres Underground festival, which will take place on June 13 at Plaza de la Libertad.
The program includes:
- Ballbreakers
- Zoketes
- Montefurado
- Calatrava
- Medalla
DJ sets by Fee Reega and Petri Glamour are also planned, along with traditional street food and an evening music program.
That same evening, a popular band will perform on the main stage:
🎤 Grupo Tekila
Day of Asturian Traditions
On June 13, Jovellanos Park will become the center of Asturian culture.
Guests can look forward to:
- workshops on Danza Prima;
- performances by folk groups;
- traditional music concerts;
- the first Asturian cider craft competition;
- gastronomic events.
Family Events
During the festival, great attention is paid to children and families.
The program includes:
🎭 Willy Pomper show
🎭 puppet performances
🎭 circus shows
🎭 Petit Pop festival
🎭 interactive street shows
Many events are free.
Víctor Manuel in Mieres
On June 19, one of the main events will be a concert by the legendary Asturian singer:
🎤 Víctor Manuel
The concert will take place at Pozu Barreo.
After the performance, the audience will enjoy a festive program with the New York orchestra.
Panorama City and the fire parade
On June 20, the celebration will continue with a large evening program.
On this day, the following will take place:
🔥 fire parade Druidas de Tupá
🎪 circus show A Fuego Lento
🎵 performance by Jairo Hortal
The evening will conclude with a popular music project:
🎤 Panorama City
Main night of San Juan: June 23
The most anticipated day of the celebration.
On the evening of June 23, the following will take place in the center of Mieres:
🎭 folklore group parades
🎸 concert by the band Sanguijuelas del Guadiana
🎆 grand fireworks
🔥 traditional Foguera de San Xuan
🎤 concert by the band Celtas Cortos
🎧 night disco with DJ Grand
On this night, thousands of residents and visitors gather around the San Juan bonfire to welcome the beginning of summer in Asturian tradition.
Sports program
In addition to concerts, the celebration includes dozens of sports events:
- padel tournament;
- pickleball tournament;
- artistic gymnastics competitions;
- San Xuan chess tournament;
- Challenge Comarcas Mineras cycling race;
- fishing competitions;
- equestrian shows and horse exhibitions;
- Feria del Deporte.
Exhibitions and culture
In June, several art exhibitions will also be held in Mieres:
🖼 Antoloxía Normalización
🖼 El Polvo Negro del Olvido
🖼 La Revuelta y la Nieve
🖼 Este Bosque
They will be open alongside the festive program.
Why you should visit San Juan in Mieres
San Juan in Mieres is considered one of the largest urban festivals in Central Asturias. It combines modern music, Asturian folklore, gastronomy, family events, and ancient traditions of the bonfire night.
If you are looking for an atmospheric celebration in Asturias in June 2026, Mieres will be one of the best destinations to visit.
📅 June 11–24, 2026
📍 Mieres, Asturias
