The public’s major encounter with international cider
Saturday 26 September 2026
12:00–15:00 and 17:00–20:00
Salón Asturias, Congress Centre at the Luis Adaro Fairgrounds
Admission: €10
The ticket provides access to both the morning and afternoon sessions. Attendees may leave and re-enter during the day using the access-control system established by the organisers.
The ticket provides access to both the morning and afternoon sessions. Attendees may leave and re-enter during the day using the access-control system established by the organisers.
The tasting glass is not included free of charge with admission. It is provided on entry after payment of a deposit; a voucher will be issued and the amount refunded when the glass is returned. The deposit is paid at the entrance and its amount is pending confirmation.
Minors may only enter when accompanied by a responsible adult. They may not consume alcoholic beverages under any circumstances. Salón Asturias is fully accessible to people with reduced mobility. Card payment is accepted at the entrance. Payment methods for cider bought directly will depend on each cider house or producer.
Each guided tasting has a maximum capacity of 20 people, allocated in registration order. Attendees may register for as many tastings or sampling sessions as they wish, provided places remain available, schedules are compatible and they hold an Open Tasting ticket whenever required.
Programme and reservations coming soon.
€5.
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The Open Tasting brings together international ciders, conversations with their makers and new ways to enjoy them.
The €10 Open Tasting is the main public activity. Places may also be requested for:
€5 · Programme and reservations coming soon.
More informationWednesday 23 September 2026 · 16:30–20:30 · €75 · 10 places in registration order.
Request a placeSunday 27 September · €75 · limited places.
More information€400 · accommodation not included · limited places.
More informationMinors may only enter when accompanied by a responsible adult. They may not consume alcoholic beverages under any circumstances. Salón Asturias is fully accessible to people with reduced mobility. Card payment is accepted at the entrance. Payment methods for cider bought directly will depend on each cider house or producer.
The tasting glass is not included free of charge with admission. It is provided on entry after payment of a deposit; a voucher will be issued and the amount refunded when the glass is returned. The deposit is paid at the entrance and its amount is pending confirmation.
Yes. It provides access to both the morning and afternoon sessions.
Yes. Attendees may leave and re-enter using the access-control system established by the organisers.
No. The glass is provided after payment of a deposit. A voucher will be issued and the amount refunded when the glass is returned.
Yes. You may register for as many tastings or sampling sessions as you wish, provided places remain and schedules are compatible.
Each guided tasting has a maximum capacity of 20 people.
Yes, when accompanied by a responsible adult. They may not consume alcoholic beverages under any circumstances.
Yes. Salón Asturias is fully accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Yes. Card payment is accepted at the entrance.
The payment method will depend on each cider house or producer.
The request remains subject to written confirmation by the organisers. No automatic payment is made when the form is completed.
Wednesday 23 September 2026
On Wednesday 23 September, ahead of SISGA’26, the School of Cider Sommellerie at the CIFP de Hostelería y Turismo de Gijón will deliver an intensive workshop devoted to cider knowledge, tasting and gastronomic possibilities.
Over four hours, participants will learn to identify the basic tastes and main aromas found in cider, explore the world of cider spirits through a guided tasting, and discover different applications of cider in cocktail making.
The workshop will be highly practical and has a very small capacity of only ten participants, allowing personalised attention and a high-quality learning experience.
16:30–17:30
Led by Juan Luis García, lecturer at the CIFP de Hostelería y Turismo de Gijón.
17:30–18:30
Led by Ricardo del Río, cider sommelier.
18:30–19:30
Led by Marcos Abel Fernández, president of Fundación Asturies XXI.
19:30–20:30
Led by Benedicta Zurro, lecturer at the CIFP de Hostelería y Turismo de Gijón.
From 20:30, the programme will continue with “De chigres por Xixón”, a visit to cider bars in the municipality where participants can discover different establishments and taste ciders from a range of brands.
An exceptional opportunity to deepen your knowledge of cider culture with specialist professionals and begin SISGA’26 with an educational, sensory and gastronomic experience.
Organized: Fundación Asturies XXI See collaborators