Descenso de Galiana — the calling card of the carnival in Avilés and what makes it truly unique. Handmade artifacts, crazy constructions, boundless imagination, and a sea of foam on Calle Galiana turn this day into a spectacle like no other.
📅 When does Descenso de Galiana 2026 take place?
👉 Saturday, February 14, 2026
But the carnival in Avilés lasts several days, and below are the main events of the program so you don’t miss anything.
📅 Avilés Carnival Program 2026
🟣 Friday, February 13 — Viernes de Coronación
- Plaza de España
👑 Coronation of the group Los Peluqueros Antroxaos as Rey del Goxu y la Faba - 🎸 Concert by the group Los Toreros Muertos
🔵 Saturday, February 14 — Descenso de Galiana 2026
- 18:00 — Calle Galiana
🚀 XXXVII International and Fluvial Descent on Galiana
Main event of the Antroxu carnival
🟢 Sunday, February 15 — Domingo Antroxero
- 🚗 XLIV Car Rally
🟡 Monday, February 16 — Lunes de Murgas y Fanfarrias
- 🎺 Festival of murgas, charangas, and fanfares
🔴 Tuesday, February 17 — Gran Desfile de Carnaval
- 🎉 XLIV Grand Carnival Parade
Antroxos, Moxigangues, and carnival floats
⚫ Wednesday, February 18 — Entierro de la Sardina
- ⚰️ Funeral procession
- 🔥 Burning of the sardine with a final salute
🏜 Carnival Theme 2026: Las Mil y un Antroxu
The theme of the carnival this year is “A Thousand and One Antroxu: Journey Through the Desert”.
✨ Guests can expect:
- fairy tale characters
- flying carpets
- oriental dances
- magic, humor, and carnival absurdity
Commercial establishments will also participate in the new contest Escaparates Antroxaos, decorating their windows according to the theme.
🍽 Chigres Antroxaos and Carnival Gastronomy
One of the oldest traditions of the carnival is decorating bars and cider houses.
In 2026, the XXXV Chigres Antroxaos contest will take place.
🍻 Also on the program:
- contest Mascotas Antroxaes
- Antroxu menu
- Antroxu tapas
The perfect reason to combine the holiday and the gastronomy of Asturias.
🎉 Descenso de Galiana 2026 is chaos, foam, fantasy, and the true spirit of the carnival.
If you want to see the craziest Antroxu in Asturias — you need to go to Avilés.
