European Theatre Fair for children

Gijón hosts this festival of children's theatre which, in addition to attracting professionals in the sector, also features numerous shows for the whole family to enjoy.

The fair's format is designed to appeal both to a general and professional public, and includes works aimed at young audiences by theatre companies from all over the world. The performances take place in various theatres throughout the city, and are also staged in schools and centres of learning. One of the aims of the fair is to highlight new theatrical works and to encourage promoters and schedulers to contract them. At the same time, the general public can enjoy an attractive line-up of shows and plays. In parallel, there are a range of activities such as lectures and exhibitions which aim to enhance the educational elements of this type of show.