Visitors

Open Tasting

SISGA's major public event: international ciders, direct contact with producers, guided tastings, pairings and direct sales.

Visitors tasting ciders during a SISGA activity
The Public Open Tasting brings international cider diversity and its producers directly to visitors.

SISGA opens its doors to the public

The Open Tasting at the International Hall of Gala Ciders is the moment when SISGA opens to the wider public. Visitors can discover the participating ciders, meet producers from different regions, taste a wide range of products and explore the cider diversity brought together in Xixón.

Admission costs €10 and includes the tasting of participating ciders. The day will also feature pairings of international ciders with Alimentos del Paraíso products.

Guided tastings require a separate booking, cost an additional €5 per tasting and have limited places allocated strictly in registration order. An Open Tasting ticket is required.

The Open Tasting is more than a tasting session. It is a meeting place for producers, cider enthusiasts, professionals, the hospitality trade and anyone interested in cider culture. Participating producers run their own spaces, present their ciders and explain their products' origin, style and characteristics.

Participating ciders can also be purchased directly during the event, allowing visitors to take home some of the ciders presented at the Hall.

Practical information

Date
Saturday, 26 September 2026
Venue
Salón Asturias, Conference Centre, Luis Adaro Exhibition Centre, Xixón
Times
12:00–15:00 and 17:00–20:00
Admission
€10
Includes
Tasting of participating ciders
Activities
Alimentos del Paraíso pairings and guided tastings at an additional €5 each, requiring a separate booking and Open Tasting ticket
Also
Meet the producers and purchase participating ciders directly

More ways to experience SISGA

In addition to the Public Open Tasting, visitors can choose different levels of participation to suit their time and interest.

Complete experience

€400. Includes SISGA activities, meals, espichas, tastings and Gala Brunch. Limited places in registration order.

Take part in SISGA

Gala Brunch

€75. Gastronomy, course-by-course international cider pairings and SISGA Awards ceremony.

Book the Brunch

Public Open Tasting

€10. Participating cider tasting, producer meetings, pairings and direct sales.

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Guided tastings

Additional €5 per tasting. Requires an Open Tasting ticket and separate booking. Limited places.

Book a guided tasting

SISGA in pictures

An experience to taste and discover

The Open Tasting brings international ciders and their makers directly to visitors.

Visitors and producers at the Open Tasting
Public Open Tasting. LA SIDRA
Cider served at a professional meeting
Professional tasting and conversation. LA SIDRA
SISGA participants and award winners
Awards and international community. LA SIDRA

Visitor information

What you can do and how to take part

1

What can you take part in?

  • Open Tasting: €10.
  • Guided tastings: additional €5 per tasting.
  • Gala Brunch: €75.
  • Cider Sommelier Day: €75.
  • Complete SISGA experience: €400.
2

What does it involve?

Taste international ciders, meet their makers, attend tastings and pairings, discover how they are produced and buy selected participating ciders.

The main event for visitors is the Open Tasting on Saturday 26 September.

3

How does it work?

  1. Choose the activity that interests you.
  2. Check the price, time and availability.
  3. Request an advance booking.
  4. Wait for confirmation from the organisers.
  5. Show your confirmation on arrival.
Choose an activity and book

Saturday 26 September

A day to discover international cider diversity

Admission costs €10 and includes participating ciders. Guided tastings cost an additional €5 each and require an Open Tasting ticket and a separate booking in registration order.

Once confirmed by the organisers, advance purchase secures admission and prevents places selling out. It is not a discount.

Wednesday 23 afternoon

Cider Sommelier Day

SISGA's public programme now includes this training day covering cider tasting, basic flavours and aromas, cider spirits and cider cocktails.

Price: €75 · limited places · advance booking required.

Organiser: Fundación Asturies XXI. Partners: Ayuntamiento de Gijón/Xixón, Gijón/Xixón, Principado d’Asturies, LA SIDRA, Fundación Gijón Rural, CIFP Hostelería y Turismo and Cider Cities.Organiser: Fundación Asturies XXI. Partners: Ayuntamiento de Gijón/Xixón, Gijón/Xixón, Principado d’Asturies, LA SIDRA, Fundación Gijón Rural, CIFP Hostelería y Turismo and Cider Cities.