La Feast of Saint Anthony in Cué It is one of the most traditional celebrations and one with the strongest cultural identity in the municipality of Llanes. For two days, locals and visitors enjoy popular events, music, tradition, and one of the most characteristic elements of Asturian festivals: the lighting of the bonfire. Furthermore, this festival keeps alive the tradition of... Pericote de Cué, one of the most emblematic dances of eastern Asturias.
📅 Dates: 12 and 13 of June of 2026
📍 Location: CuéLlanes (Asturias)
📌 Location: Square and surroundings of the Church of Cué
🕊️ Program of the San Antonio Festival in Cué
⚠️ Programming based on the previous year officially published in the Llanes Town Hall agenda.
📅 Friday, June 12
- 20:00 p.m. – Novena of San Antoniu
Religious ceremony in honor of the saint. - Next – Ascent from San Antonio to the church of San Román
One of the most traditional moments at the start of the festivities.
📅 Saturday, June 13 – Big Day
- 12:00 h – Ascent of the bouquets
The young people, dressed in traditional costumes, accompany the bouquets from the chapel to the church. - 12:30 pm – Mass and procession
Religious celebration followed by the procession back to the chapel of Saint Anthony. - Offering of the bouquet and folk festival
During the event, the old dance will be performed. Pericote de Cué and other traditional dances performed by several generations of the San Antoniu group. - 19:00 PM – New showing of the folk festival
Second performance of regional and traditional dances. - 20:30 p.m. – Pilgrimage and open-air dance in La Bolerona square
Music and a festive atmosphere to close the day.
🌿 Tradition and folklore in Cué
The Feast of Saint Anthony in Cué is especially notable for keeping alive the tradition of the ramos and the Pericote de CuéThis is one of the oldest and most characteristic dances of the Llanes municipality. The participation of young people dressed in traditional costumes makes this celebration one of the most authentic on the Llanes festive calendar.
