Halloween in Oviedo 2026
Halloween in Oviedo 2026 will be celebrated on Saturday, 31 October. During the final weeks of October, the city offers events linked to Halloween, Samhain, local legends and All Saints' traditions, with activities for families, children, young people and adults.
Oviedo also provides an especially atmospheric setting at this time of year. Its Old Town, Cathedral, historic streets and many local legends make it possible to combine modern Halloween celebrations with stories, mythology and Asturian traditions.
As of 13 October, we have not been able to confirm the publication of a comprehensive municipal Halloween 2026 programme, but individual activities have been announced by their organisers. We will add new activities, times and venues as they are announced by the organisers. Please confirm each event before travelling.
Halloween in Oviedo 2026: announced events
These are some of the events already announced for the period around Halloween. This guide will be expanded as new activities are published.
Night of the Souls · Magosto-Samhain
On 31 October 2026, Danos Tiempo has announced a Samhain and Magosto celebration for all ages, with Celtic music, roasted chestnuts, costumes, legends and activities linked to the traditions of this night. The announced time is 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm.
Medieval Halloween at the Pre-Romanesque Centre
A workshop entitled “Medieval Halloween: spooky cross-stitch keyrings” is scheduled for Saturday, 31 October at the Asturian Pre-Romanesque Centre. We recommend checking participation requirements, availability and the final timetable in advance.
Halloween… EN PLAN! · La Florida Social Centre
On 30 October and 3 and 4 November 2026, La Florida Social Centre will host free workshops for young people born between 2011 and 2015, from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. Activities include special-effects wound make-up, spooky cooking, clay crafts and pumpkins. There are 25 places, with registration open from 8 October. Check eligibility and availability on the Oviedo Social Centres website.
Halloween film marathon at Cines Embajadores Foncalada · 31 October
Cines Embajadores Foncalada (45 Calle General Elorza) has published a special Halloween film programme, including introductions and discussions. Announced screenings include:
- 12:00 noon: ParaNorman (dubbed in Spanish).
- 12:15 pm: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (original version with Spanish subtitles).
- 2:30 pm: Ghostbusters (dubbed in Spanish).
- 4:45 pm: Demons (original version with Spanish subtitles).
- 7:15 pm: Halloween III: Season of the Witch (original version with Spanish subtitles).
- 9:45 pm: House of 1000 Corpses (original version with Spanish subtitles).
- 10:30 pm: A Nightmare on Elm Street (original version with Spanish subtitles).
- 12:30 am on 1 November: The Devil's Rejects (original version with Spanish subtitles).
- 12:45 am on 1 November: surprise film (original version with Spanish subtitles).
Check for schedule changes, age ratings and tickets on the official Cines Embajadores events page.
Other announced activities awaiting confirmation
Other events mentioned in a local round-up include Samhain in Siones (23–25 October), a children's concert by La Sonajera (24 October), a night run organised by Werunastur (30 October), a Halloween party at FUNLAB–El Vasco (29 October), night visits to El Bosque Zoological Centre (30–31 October), a party in Prado de la Vega (30 October), a Halloween camp at Mitifani (30 October and 2–4 November), and Noche de Muertos at La Quinta de Abuli (31 October). These activities are listed in a secondary source and still need to be confirmed directly with their organisers. See the published round-up.
Plans and activities for children
Children's play centres, academies, shops and other venues in Oviedo usually organise pumpkin workshops, crafts, costumes, games and themed parties during October. Some 2026 activities are already beginning to be announced and will be added to this page once confirmed.
Samhain in Asturias: the tradition behind Halloween
Samhain is associated with ancient celebrations marking the end of the harvest and the arrival of the darker part of the year. Across Atlantic Europe, this period became associated with beliefs concerning the dead, spirits and the transition between seasons.
Asturias has folk traditions associated with the night of the dead and the use of hollowed-out, illuminated pumpkins or turnips. Modern Halloween has revived some of these elements and combines them with costumes, decorations, children's parties and cultural activities.
In Oviedo, this combination offers a way to discover both modern Halloween and Asturian mythology, with traditional characters and stories that form part of Asturias' cultural heritage.
Things to do in Oviedo at Halloween
In addition to the specific activities announced for 2026, central Oviedo is ideal for an atmospheric evening walk. Oviedo Cathedral, Corrada del Obispo, the area around San Vicente, Plaza del Paraguas and the streets of the Old Town make an excellent route for discovering the city and its historic corners.
Visitors spending the All Saints' period in Oviedo can round off the day by discovering Asturian cuisine and checking our Oviedo events guide for concerts, exhibitions, theatre and other activities taking place around the same dates.
All Saints' Day sweets
Halloween coincides with All Saints' Day, when pastry shops offer traditional sweets such as huesos de santo and buñuelos de viento. They are very different from Halloween candy and form part of the culinary traditions of this season.