Vigo recovers its literary essence: the 2025 Book Fair organized by the Galician Federation of Booksellers, with institutional support and a budget of €15,000 from the City Council, is consolidated after its definitive return in 2024. After being held in areas such as Calvario and Porta do Sol, this year, 2025, the book fair will take place in Plaza de Compostela.

Schedule: From July 1 to July 7, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Under the slogan "Where books bloom," the fair features a poster by illustrator María Lapido. Beyond sales, the fair also aims to offer activities for all profiles and ages: including author signings such as comic artist Alexandre Senande.

It will have 21 booths, of which 2 belong to the City Council: the Neira Vilas Library and the Center for Feminist Documentation and Resources.

The Coia or Virxen da Consolación festivals will finally be held from July 4 to 9. This is just two days after their cancellation was announced by the festival committee.

The performances of the contracted orchestras will be present, featuring several prestigious orchestras such as Panorama, Los Satélites, etc.However, only attractions that meet safety regulations required by the Xunta will be allowed to open.

This is a relief for both the local residents of Coia and Bouzas, as just 15 days later the festivities of this neighborhood will begin. In addition, merchants and hospitality owners have stockpiled drinks and food because their orders multiply during these days, and their inventory would have gone unsold.

Program

Friday, July 4

At 8:00 PM, Jazz Vigo and Club Deportivo Espiral Breaking Vigo will perform.At 9:00 PM, the reading of the opening speech will take place by Fillas de Cassandra, and at 10:00 PM, the group N will perform.

Saturday, July 5

there will be a parade led by the band Vai de Baile and a performance by the Unión Musical de Valladares. Performance by Solara and Pontevedra, and at 12:30 AM enjoy the grand fireworks display.

Sunday, July 6

Mass at 8:00 PM, followed by a procession. In terms of music, the groups Fania Blanco Show and Tango.

Monday, July 7, parade led by the band Vai de Baile and the Unión Musical de Coruxo along with the groups of pandereteiras A Foliada Vai Boa, Auxoseres, and O Cascarexo orchestras Gran Parada and Cinema.

Tuesday, July 8, performance by the Salceda de Caselas Music Band. Orchestras Los Satélites and Panorama.

The Pontevedra Art Biennial 2025 is an international cultural event that brings together contemporary artists from around the world to exhibit their works in various spaces throughout the Galician city, from June 21 to September 30.

This 32nd edition, curated by Antón Castro, features works from over sixty top international artists displayed in its squares, facades, and iconic buildings.

Under the theme "Becoming Human Again... in the face of others" pain," the biennial will address topics that shape the contemporary existential discourse: wars, migrations, climate change, authoritarianism, democracy, etc.

The Biennial showcases the work of 60 artists from 28 countries. Other complementary activities include film screenings, workshops, conferences, performances, and more in four other locations: Ponteareas, Vigo, Sanxenxo, and O Grove.
The first edition of the multidisciplinary Varco fair will be held in Vigo. Dates, program, and information

2025 Multisport Triathlon World Championships in Pontevedra, to be held from June 20 to 29:

From June 20 to 29, 2025, Pontevedra will become the world capital of multisport triathlon. With more than 4,000 participants, a full program of six disciplines, a firm commitment to sustainability, and a vibrant cultural environment, the city will consolidate its reputation as a top-level sports destination. This isn't the first time Pontevedra has organized this type of event: it did so in 2019 (its first edition), in 2023 (the World Series Final), and will do so again in 2026.

The event encompasses ten days of competition with six disciplines, following a structured schedule:

June 21: Duathlon (running-cycling-running)

June 24: Cross Triathlon

June 26: Cross Duathlon

June 27: Aquathlon (swimming and running)

June 29: Aquabike (swimming + cycling) and the Long Distance Triathlon (3km swimming, 121km cycling, 30km running)

The main start and finish lines will be at the Centro Galego de Tecnificación Deportiva (Galician Sports Development Center). The Tirantes Bridge and the Lérez River will be an integral part of the aquatic circuit. The cross-country events will take place at Pontillón do Castro, in Verducido.

The budget is around €2.9 million, funded by the City Council, the Provincial Council, the Xunta (regional government), and the registration fees.

A special traffic plan will include closures on the Tirantes Bridge throughout the event, road closures on the N-550 and in Bos Aires, informational support for residents, posters, and 30,000 copies of brochures.

The Spanish Association Against Cancer (skin cancer and tobacco prevention) will also be involved, with food and clothing donations and breastfeeding spaces in key areas.

The cultural program will accompany the competition:

More than 20 cultural events will be distributed across squares, theaters, and iconic facades of Pontevedra. Concerts, screenings, DJs, exhibitions, and activities will be part of the Art Biennial. A different performance is that of five-time champion Javier Gómez Noya, who will participate in the Triathlon World Championship with his band, Liorta, before the Broken Peach concert, which closes the event until the Grand Final next year 2026.

The Triathlon Multisport World Championships 2025 will be held in Pontevedra from June 20 to 29 and will bring together athletes from around the world in various disciplines such as duathlon, cross triathlon, aquathlon, aquabike and long distance triathlon.

They will compete in six disciplines listed below:

Duathlon (June 21)
Cross Triathlon (June 24)
Cross Duathlon (June 26)
Aquathlon (June 27)
Aquabike (June 27)
Long Distance Triathlon (June 29)

The tests will take place in diferents places as:

Centro Galego de Tecnificación Deportiva: duathlon, aquathlon, long distance triathlon and aquabike.

Centro de Piragüismo David Cal: triathlon and cross duathlon.

Coinciding with the International Art Biennial there will be other events and concerts organized by the City Council of Pontevedra.

There will also be collaboration with the Spanish Association Against Cancer in awareness campaigns on prevention of skin cancer and smoking.

Highlights include performances such as the concert by Broken Peach.

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The municipal program of linguistic immersion "Vigo in English", has published today the provisional lists of the admitted students, 1,020 students selected this year 2025 to participate in a three-week stay in the United Kingdom or Ireland.

In addition, an email has been sent to each of them with the news of their application and the amount to be paid in case of being admitted, which varies according to the family and economic circumstances of the student.

This year 1,113 applications were received for the municipal program of linguistic immersion of which 80 were rejected for not meeting the requirements established as the registration in the city of Vigo and English grade higher than a 7. Opening a period for filing claims or amendment of errors from 2 to June 13.

A waiting list has also been established with 13 substitutes in case of resignations or non-acceptance of the place in the stipulated time.

The definitive lists will be published after the resolution of these allegations. It is very important for those interested to be attentive because just after the publication of the definitive lists there is a period of acceptance of the place of only 5 days. In case of not confirming it, the place will be lost.

The program includes attendance to classes in local schools after the first week, which will include a quick language adaptation course, accommodation with native families, cultural activities and excursions, as well as 24-hour telephone assistance for participants and their families.

The City Council of Vigo allocates an investment of 3.3 million euros this year 2025, estimating the cost of the place in more than 3000 euros.

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Under the slogan "The future of museums in communities in constant change" the museums of Vigo offer free activities for all ages.

Guided tours: Tours of the art, decorative arts and archeology collections.

Marco Museum
For the youngest children accompanied by adults LUMES' na Escola. Scientific narration in family. “Astros, satellites and classical mythology”, with Estíbaliz Espinosa del Río. Organized by Asociación Cultural no Meio e Meio. From 12.00 to 13.30 hours. Previous registration at info@lumes.gal

Museum of the Sea of Galicia

Open days: Saturday 17 and Sunday 18, from 11:00 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 20:00.

Book giveaway: Gift of a book in Galician to families with children, while stocks last.

Salinae Archaeological Center

Workshop “Pisando arte. Mosaics": Sunday 18 at 11:30 a.m., for children from 8 to 12 years old.

Ethnographic Museum Liste

Continuous programming: Saturday, May 17, from 10:00 to 14:00 h, with activities for all audiences.

Laxeiro Foundation

Exhibitions and activities: Participation in the celebrations with cultural proposals.

Vigo will be full of activities to celebrate the Día das Letras Galegas 2025, dedicated to popular oral poetry and cantareiras.

Program

Lavadores Festival: Performances by the Choir “Lembranzas Galegas de Lavadores” and the “Pandeireteiros Traspés”. Friday 16 and Saturday 17 in the Association of Lavadores.

Poetic-musical show “Cantigaeverso”: Saturday 17 at 12:00 hours in the Porta do Sol.

Tribute to the Celtic harp by the Orquestra Folclórica de Galicia SonDeSeu: Saturday 17 at 20:30 h in the Afundación Theater.

Concentration of pandereteiras: Saturday 17 at 18:00 h in the Torreiro de Coia. The aim is to set a record of participation; it is only necessary to bring a pandeireta and the desire to enjoy.

On Friday 16 there will be a foliada in the Plaza Industria at 18:00 hours in charge of the association As da Industria.

X Edition of the  Letter Galegas day in Bouzas: Saturday 17 at 12:30 pm in the Alameda de Bouzas, with performances by local groups.

Festival in Matamá: Saturday 17 at 19:00 h with cantareiras.

Marco Museum: Public recording of the podcast Efervesciencia about science and technology. From 12.00 to 13.45, directed by Manuel Vicente and organized by Asociación Cultural no Meio e Meio, prior registration at info@lumes.gal.

Bibliographic exhibition “Galician traditional music”: From 5 to 31 May.

Festival Miúdo Fest: Saturday 17 from 17:00 hours and Sunday 18 at 18:00 hours in the Rebullón Hall.

Cardinal Robert Prevost will be the new Pope called Leo XIX. 70 year old canonical licentiate. He was elected Pope today 8/05/25 in the fourth election of the conclave of cardinals. He is a great follower of the doctrines of the former Pope Franciscus, an Augustinian and missionary from Chicago.

With great solemnity and emotion he made his first speech as Pope before the faithful of the whole world. Emphasizing the word Peace in his speech as he advocates above all to advocate and to be his great goal. His speech in perfect Italian and Spanish has been broadcasted by most of the televisions around the world.

President Trump has congratulated in his networks the new Pope, first American as well as other world leaders.