Celsius 232 2024
Have you ever wanted to visit beautiful Spain? Do you love science fiction and fantasy? Do you enjoy Christopher’s books? Then this event is perfect for you! Christopher is attending Celsius 232, which takes place in Avilés, Spain from July 16th through July 20th. It’s free to the public!
Celsius 232 is the Spain’s main science fiction and fantasy festival. Wander down cobblestone streets in Avilés to soak in the many activities, described by event organizers below:
The centre of Avilés boasts arcaded stone streets from the 17th Century, a big square where an inflatable screen shows SF-related movies after dark, and numerous cafés and restaurants spilling on to the street where fans gather to gossip over beers, brilliant wines, ciders poured from a height, and giant gins. A circle of cabins houses book dealers, more of whom are in a marquee where smaller programme items happen, big items being in the adjacent cultural centre backed by a lovely park where sword fighters display. Thus no memberships nor membership list nor tickets exist; all is open to everyone.
There’ll be a number of programme items in English (with Spanish interpretation). Above all, there’s the fannish ambience, with lots of people happy and eager to chat with you. Note that the colourful Terra Astur Asturian-theme restaurant a few metres from the Palacio de Avilés hotel has a menu in English fully illustrated by photos of all the meals; Asturian food portions tend to be big.
The organizers will release a full schedule of activities four or five days before the start. In the meantime check out the impressive list of authors attending the festival!
And if you’re looking for an event state-side, Christopher is attending San Diego Comic Con this year! Details have yet to be released, so stay tuned.
Celsius 232 2024
