San Mateo Festival 2026 in Oviedo
Every September, Oviedo celebrates its great popular festival: San Mateo. Music, theatre, food, tradition and activities for all audiences fill the streets, squares and parks of the city.
In 2026, music will once again play a major role, with performances spread across several city-centre venues and large paid concerts at the La Ería venue, next to the Carlos Tartiere stadium. Announced names include Leiva, Mónica Naranjo, Celtas Cortos, Rodrigo Cuevas, Taburete, Siloé, Sexy Zebras, Hoodoo Gurus, Alejo Stivel, Amistades Peligrosas and Orquesta Mondragón.
San Mateo 2026 dates
The main festival programme is concentrated between 10 and 21 September 2026. Monday, 21 September, the feast of San Mateo and Bollo Day, is also a local public holiday in Oviedo.
The programme may be subject to change. Ovetus.com will update this page as further details are published.
La Ería concerts — paid admission
La Ería, located in the car park by the Carlos Tartiere stadium, hosts some of the largest concerts and music events of San Mateo 2026.
- Sat 5 SepElrow
- Fri 11 SepMolan los 90
- Sat 12 SepBertín Osborne
- Sun 13 SepAaron Sevilla, Claudia León and Cele Arrabal
- Tue 15 SepMónica Naranjo
- Thu 17 SepTaburete
- Fri 18 SepAserradero
- Sat 19 SepLeiva
- Sun 20 SepSiloé, Ultraligera, Sexy Zebras and Mafalda Cardenal
- Mon 21 SepRodrigo Cuevas
These events require paid admission. Check the final timetable, access conditions and ticket information before attending.
Calle Uría
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Thu 10 SepCeltas Cortos
Plaza de Feijoo — Rock Contest
The 29th Oviedo City Rock Contest – Alejandro Blanco “Espina” will once again combine performances by contestants with guest bands.
- Fri 11 SepStormy Mondays
- Sat 12 SepLa Sonrisa de Julia
- Wed 16 SepCarlangas
- Thu 17 SepCalequi y las Panteras
- Fri 18 SepVera Fauna
- Sat 19 SepPuño Dragón
- Sun 20 SepFestiamas Final
Plaza del Paraguas
El Paraguas will feature a programme especially focused on rock, indie and alternative music.
- Fri 11 SepTulsa and Rita Ojanguren
- Sat 12 SepThe Bogums and Aurora Roja
- Sun 13 SepLorena Álvarez and Tania Pereira
- Mon 14 SepLas Petunias and Junio
- Tue 15 SepSedientos de cumbia and Puxarra
- Wed 16 SepLas Ninyas del Corro and Albino
- Thu 17 SepKate Clover and Pete Molinari
- Fri 18 SepMáquina and Sal del Coche
- Sat 19 SepHoodoo Gurus and Branquias Johnson
- Sun 20 SepHoly Wave and De Fem
Paseo del Bombé
El Bombé will offer a very varied programme combining Asturian artists, pop, rock and performers strongly associated with the music of the 1980s and 1990s.
- Fri 11 SepPablo Valdés and Alberto & García
- Sat 12 SepDJ Valerio Espina and Última Legión
- Sun 13 SepCarlos F. Serrano, King África and Chimo Bayo
- Mon 14 SepBitter y Kas
- Tue 15 SepPequeño Club Imposible
- Wed 16 SepJavi Cantero
- Thu 17 SepPop Tour — Joaquín Padilla (Iguana Tango), Juanra Arnáiz (Guaraná), Carmelo del Norte and La Banda del Capitán Inhumano
- Fri 18 SepBitter y Kas and Alejo Stivel
- Sat 19 SepLos Jimaguas and Amistades Peligrosas
- Sun 20 SepPerro Blanco Blues and Orquesta Mondragón
- Mon 21 SepEva Hevia
San Mateo classics 2026
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Sat 19 SepDay of the Americas in Asturias — the traditional grand parade of floats, folk groups, bands and representatives from different countries through central Oviedo.
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Sun 20 Sep · 22:00Fireworks Night — the traditional fireworks display on the eve of San Mateo, planned for Parque Tuero Bertrand in Montecerrao.
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Mon 21 SepBollo Day — the main festival day and a local public holiday. Families and groups of friends gather in Campo San Francisco and other parks and green areas for the traditional picnic with bollu preñáu and cider.
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Sun 27 SepRomería del Cristo — a traditional gathering held after San Mateo that extends the festive atmosphere.
Market and street atmosphere
During San Mateo, central Oviedo once again becomes one of the main meeting points of the festival, with activities, stalls, food options and musical and cultural events. Final details will be added when the official programme is published.
San Mateo Theatre (Teatro Filarmónica)
The Teatro Filarmónica will host the San Mateo Theatre Programme 2026. See the specific programme available in the sidebar.
Practical tips
- For paid concerts at La Ería, check the timetable, door-opening times and access conditions in advance.
- On the busiest days, especially 19, 20 and 21 September, public transport is recommended and you should allow extra time to move around the city centre.
- For Fireworks Night, respect restricted areas and follow all safety instructions.
- If you plan to have lunch or dinner in the city centre during the festival weekends, booking in advance is advisable.
* Information is subject to possible programme changes.