49th Nava Cider Festival 2026 programme

The official programme runs from Tuesday 7 to Monday 13 July 2026. The main festival days are 10-12 July, with competitions, tastings, the opening address, Ruta de la Sidra and performances across Nava.

Notice: times and venues may change. Check the municipal information before travelling.

Tuesday 7 July 2026

  • 18:00: first preliminary round of the competition for the best natural cider made in the Principality of Asturias and in Nava, at Llagar de Sorribes.
  • 18:30: opening of the exhibition of entries in the festival poster competition, at the Cider Museum of Asturias.

Wednesday 8 July 2026

  • 17:00: final of the competition for the best new-expression ciders and apple products made in Asturias, at Llagar de Sorribes.

Thursday 9 July 2026

  • 18:00: second preliminary round of the competition for the best natural cider made in the Principality of Asturias and in Nava, at Llagar de Sorribes.
  • 19:00: street theatre by Teatro del Cuervo with ¡Kampai!, in Plaza Manuel Uría.
  • 20:00: Sidraforum, “Nava in the European Network of Apple and Cider Cities”, at the Cider Museum of Asturias.
  • From 21:00: Cancios de Chigre showcase with Coro Samartino, Los Ñerbatos and Tertulia Peña Careses at Sidrería Estrada, Casa Dominganes, Casa Mino, Sidrería Plaza and Sidrería Prida.

Friday 10 July 2026

  • 12:00: semi-final of the competition for the best natural cider from the Principality of Asturias and Nava, at Llagar de Sorribes.
  • 16:30: SidrArte urban sketching outing, “Escarabayando en el Festival de la Sidra”, around Plaza Manuel Uría; group photograph and display at 19:30 in the square.
  • 17:00: first “Dibuja el tu vasu de sidra” competition, organised by Buena Cofradía de los Siceratores de Asturias, in Plaza Manuel Uría.
  • 18:00: Bandina La Garrapiella and folk group A. C. La Madreña, in Plaza Manuel Uría.
  • 22:30: Orquesta Acordes and Disco Danky - Franky DJ.

Saturday 11 July 2026

  • 12:00: weekly market and street parade with La Xarangana.
  • 12:00: tasting in Plaza Manuel Uría of natural cider made in Nava, local produce and guest ciders from Sidra Cortina, Sidra Quelo and Sidra Muñiz.
  • 12:00: grand final of the competition for the best natural cider from the Principality of Asturias and Nava, in the Town Hall arcades.
  • 12:30: “Etiqueta más Guapina” award, organised by Grupo Sidrastur.
  • 13:15: Bautizu Sidreru for children born since the previous edition; advance registration required.
  • 13:30: fraternisation of all Asturias ciders, organised by Buena Cofradía de los Siceratores de Asturias, in the Town Hall arcades.
  • 17:00: free tasting of “Bonito del Norte a la sidra, la unión asturiana perfecta”, with OPASTURIAS, in Plaza Manuel Uría; moved to the Cider Museum if it rains.
  • From 17:00: street entertainment by Fanfarria El Felechu.
  • 18:30: Desfile de los Culetinos, for children aged 5-11 with advance registration.
  • From 19:30: reception for prize-winners, participants and officials at the Town Hall.
  • 20:00: presentation of awards for new-expression ciders, apple products and the best natural ciders, from the Town Hall balcony.
  • Afterwards: opening address by Laura and Susana Ovín Ania, Asturias cider-pouring champions; Les Ayalgues play the Asturias anthem and the ceremonial rocket launches the Ruta de la Sidra de Nava, with street barrels.
  • 22:30: Orquesta Dominó and DJ Jairo Ortal.

Sunday 12 July 2026

  • 11:00: 39th International Cider Pourers' Competition, in the Town Hall arcades; a box of the winning natural cider is auctioned during the break.
  • 12:30: street parade with Los Collaínos.
  • 12:30-14:00 and 16:00-20:00: Tren Sidreru around Nava, departing behind the Town Hall with limited capacity.
  • From 14:30: Comida en la Calle, accompanied by Bandina Los Muiles, in Plaza Manuel Uría and nearby streets; space must be booked in advance.
  • From 17:00: afternoon session with Bitter y Kas, in Plaza Manuel Uría.
  • 19:00: 8th Encuentro Coral Villa de la Sidra with Sociedad Coral de Nava Allegro, Coro Minero de Turón and Coral Najerense, in San Bartolomé Church.
  • 22:30: Orquesta Olympus and Orquesta Nueva Banda.

Monday 13 July 2026

  • From 17:00: children's festival with music, inflatables and foam party, in Plaza Manuel Uría; moved to the Municipal Sports Centre if it rains.

Information and official sources

Read the permanent guide to Nava Cider Festival.