29th Edition · Tapia de Casariego, Asturias
Festival Intercéltico D'Occidente
Tapia, the western capital of Celtic culture. Five days of street parades, dance and concerts with bands from Asturias, Galicia, Brittany, Ireland and Scotland, on the shores of the Cantabrian Sea.
- Dates
- August 6–10, 2026
- Where
- Tapia de Casariego, Asturias
Schedule
Five days of music and dance
By day, pipe bands and dance groups parade through the streets and squares of Tapia. By night, the Recinto Ferial hosts the main concert lineup.
View full schedule- Thursday · August 6 Activity
19:00 · Official opening of the 29th edition
Tapia Town Hall
Pedro Fernández, Mayor of Tapia de Casariego · Martín F. Cascudo, Festival Director
- Friday · August 7 Concert
22:30 · Concert
Plaza de Campogrande
Picarós · Xara
- Saturday · August 8 Concert
23:00 · Concert
Plaza de Campogrande
David Pasquet · Corquiéu
Location
Tapia de Casariego, Asturias
The festival takes place in the centre of Tapia de Casariego, a small fishing town on the western coast of Asturias: squares, seafront promenade, harbour and beach, all within walking distance.
By car
Via the A-8 (Cantabrian motorway), exit towards Tapia de Casariego. 125 km from Oviedo and 12 km from Ribadeo.
Airport
The nearest airport is Asturias (OVD), in Castrillón, around 50 minutes by car. It's also possible to arrive via the airports of A Coruña or Santiago de Compostela.
Bus
Regular ALSA bus service between Oviedo and Tapia de Casariego, stopping in the village centre, a short walk from all the stages.
Where to stay
Hotels and guesthouses in Tapia
Accommodation in the town centre, a short walk from the square, the harbour and the Auditorium.
0–1 km from the centre
Apartments and holiday lets
Holiday homes near Anguileiro beach and the Paseo de la Atalaya.
0–2 km from the centre
Campsite
Camping area near the coast, with direct access to the coastal path.
~2 km from the centre
Rural guesthouses in neighbouring villages
Quiet accommodation in El Franco, and Castropol, a short drive away.
10–25 km from the centre
During FID’O, availability in Tapia is limited: booking several months in advance is recommended.