La Pontona festivities 2026 Programme
Official 2026 programme.
La Pontona festivities. Programme for Thursday 8 October 2026
The Cartones locos activity takes place during the afternoon. At 7.30 pm, Carmen López company performs Tratu o trucu at the Casa de Cultura.
La Pontona festivities. Programme for Friday 9 October 2026
The tortilla competition starts at 4 pm. Tratu o trucu returns to the Casa de Cultura at 7.30 pm, followed at night by an open-air dance with Principal orchestra and Sensación.
La Pontona festivities. Programme for Saturday 10 October 2026
The day features the gathering of the Polas of Asturias and León, accordion bands, a craft market and folk performances. At night, Saudade orchestra and DJ Vas Bailar provide the music.
La Pontona festivities. Programme for Sunday 11 October 2026
From noon, Laviana Music Band parades through the streets and the bollu is handed out. A pensioners' buffet starts at 1 pm and the paella meal at 2.30 pm. Waykas and DJ Vas Bailar perform at night.
La Pontona festivities. Programme for Monday 12 October 2026
The final day includes a vermouth session and a children's bicycle ribbon race in La Pontona.
Practical information
Times and venues may change for organisational or weather-related reasons. See the permanent festival guide.