The place will you be for the entire photo voltaic eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026?
For those who’re throughout the roughly 190-mile (305 kilometers) broad path of totality via japanese Greenland, western Iceland and northern Spain, you may catch a uncommon complete photo voltaic eclipse, when the solar’s disk is totally blocked, and an eerie twilight descends.
Although you can research your own observation point, those in Spain will need to check shadow maps on The Eclipse App or Eclipse Horizon Checker. For those who’re not assured to try this, contemplate an organized occasion — notably one overseen by astronomers — the place eclipse chasers also can share the expertise with locals and different eclipse chasers.
Listed here are 10 enjoyable observing occasions and festivals to expertise the entire photo voltaic eclipse with others in August.
1. Monte Valonsadero, Spain
Monte Valonsadero
Location: Soria, Castilla y León, Spain
Time and length of totality: 8:29 p.m. CEST; 1 minute, 41 seconds
Top of eclipsed solar above west: 7 levels.
The medieval city of Soria, in north-central Spain, has huge plans for the eclipse, together with a gathering at Monte Valonsadero. A pure park near the city boasting light-pollution-free skies and Starlight Foundation certification, Valonsadero will host 1000’s of individuals, with plans underway for music, meals, drinks and a free shuttle service from the town middle.
2. Eclipse Competition 2026, Spain
Eclipse Competition 2026
Location: Prades, Tarragona, Spain
Time and length of totality: 8:29 p.m. CEST; 51 seconds
Top of eclipsed solar above west: 5 levels.
Many 1000’s will miss this eclipse as a result of sightlines to the low solar have not been checked, which is an efficient cause to go to Parc Astronòmic Muntanyes de Prades (PAP) in Catalonia, Spain, as an astronomical park that is dwelling to Eclipse Festival 2026 — Prades. Count on music, workshops, lectures, observations, exhibits, telescopes and a planetarium through the Aug. 10-13 occasion. As a bonus, the park affords Starlight Basis-certified stargazing beneath one in all southern Europe’s darkest skies — preferrred for the height of the Perseids hours after totality.
3. Blue Lagoon Complete Eclipse 2026
Blue Lagoon
Location: Blue Lagoon, Grindavíkurbær, Iceland
Time and duration of totality: 5:48 p.m. GMT; 1 minute, 36 seconds.
Height of eclipsed sun above west: 25 degrees.
As if the lava fields of Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula weren’t already an other-worldly location to experience totality, the famous Blue Lagoon will host a particular occasion for the eclipse. On the geothermal spa set in a lava subject, a US $750 ticket will get you into its blue, mineral-rich waters for totality, full with a shuttle bus from Reykjavík, a two-course meal, two drinks, a bathrobe and towel and eclipse glasses for the partial phases.
4. EclipseFest 2026, Spain
EclipseFest 2026
Location: Aldea Santillana, Manjirón, Madrid, Spain
Time and length of totality: 8:32 p.m. CEST; 1 minute, 15 seconds.
Top of eclipsed solar above west: 5 levels.
In a merciless coincidence, each Barcelona and Madrid are simply outdoors the trail of totality. Nevertheless, the latter makes an awesome base for coming into the trail to the north. Only a 40-minute drive north is Aldea Santillana, an property on the banks of the Atazar Reservoir often used for weddings and occasions. On Aug. 12, it’ll host EclipseFest 2026, full with actions, a welcome pack with glasses and guided eclipse viewing. Tickets price €147 (adults) and €117 (youngsters), and there are alternatives to remain on the lodge. It is organized by the astrotourism firm El Nocturnario.
5. Ibiza PlayAbout Radio Fest, Ibiza
Ibiza PlayAbout Radio Fest
Location: off the coast of Ibiza, Spain
Time and duration of totality: 8:32 p.m. CEST; 1 minute 6 seconds
Height of eclipsed sun above west: 3 degrees.
It’s perhaps not a surprise that an island globally renowned for partying and super-clubs is planning one or two gatherings for the eclipse, though some venues have limited views of the low western horizon. Being staged from Aug. 10-14 by an internet radio station dedicated to house and techno, Ibiza PlayAbout Radio Fest, the motion takes place throughout numerous venues on the White Isle. The important thing occasion is The Eclipse Boat Get together, soundtracked by home music DJ Dario Nunez. Different occasions are greatest prevented; Jet Ibiza’s Jet Residences are on the east coast, so pool party-goers will wrestle to see something of the eclipsed solar.
6. Umbra Competition, Spain
Umbra Competition
Location: Agolada Lake, Pantano De Brocos, Agolada, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain
Time and length of totality: 8:29 p.m. CEST; 34 seconds
Top of eclipsed solar above west: 12 levels.
For those who’re up for a 40-hour digital music gathering, head to the Umbra Festival in northwest Spain from 4:00 p.m. CEST on Aug. 11, via 10:00 a.m. CEST on Aug. 13. Happening at Agolada Lake (Pantano de Brocos) — really a reservoir — count on a mix of home and minimal music. It is about an hour’s drive from the vacationer middle of Santiago de Compostela in a quiet, agricultural area of rolling hills, river valleys and darkish skies within the inside of Galicia. The one disadvantage is the restricted length of totality. Tickets are €62.15.
7. Iberia Eclipse, Spain
Iberia Eclipse
Location: Vinuesa, Soria, Castilla y León, Spain
Time and length of totality: 8:29 p.m. CEST; 1 minute, 42 seconds
Top of eclipsed solar above west: 7 levels.
Count on 5,000-10,000 folks for 5 days of music, artwork and ceremony from Aug. 10-14 at Iberia Eclipse Festival 2026. Happening close to Vinuesa, simply northwest of Soria, near the Douro River, the competition will embrace tent tenting and pre-setup tents, 4 phases unfold throughout the hillside and forest, workshops, wild swimming and artwork. Count on trance and techno day and night time — however a pause for totality. Tickets begin at €240.
8. Astral Airplane, Spain
Astral Airplane
Location: La Pinilla Mountain Resort, Castilla y León, Segovia, Spain
Time and length of totality: 8:31 p.m. CEST; 1 minute, 31 seconds
Held in La Pinilla ski resort in Spain’s Sierra Ayllón, Astral Plane is simply an hour’s drive north of Madrid. Totality is predicted to happen throughout a headline set by Detroit techno artist Kevin Saunderson, who’ll be midway via a four-hour set. There are plans for comparable occasions for the entire photo voltaic eclipses in 2027 (additionally in Spain) and 2028 (Australia and New Zealand). Tickets price from €175.
9. Sizigia Eclipse Gathering
Sizigia Eclipse Gathering
Location: Embalse Sotonera, Alcalá de Gurrea, Huesca, Spain
Time and length of totality: 8:29 p.m. CEST; 40 seconds
Top of eclipsed solar above west: Roughly 5-6 levels.
Here is one other main occasion being deliberate in a location that may get pleasure from totality — however solely simply. Near the northern restrict of the trail of totality, simply 40 seconds of totality will grace Sizigia Eclipse, a five-day “underground music” competition happening from Aug. 10-14 beside a reservoir. Importantly, organizers promise a collective viewing from an elevated, open web site with clear western horizon views. Tickets price €262.50 tickets, with non-compulsory extras together with a tipi camp and a shuttle bus from Barcelona and Zaragoza.
10. Iceland Eclipse Competition
Iceland Eclipse Festival
Location: Hellissandur, Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland
Time and duration of totality: 5:45 p.m. GMT; 2 minutes, 6 seconds.
Height of eclipsed sun above west: 25 degrees.
Though oddly beginning with the eclipse rather than using it as a centerpiece, Iceland Eclipse Festival in Hellissandur on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula is nearly as near the eclipse’s most level because it’s attainable to get on land. Working from Aug. 12-15, the occasion will embrace dwell music, shows and panels throughout two phases. Burning Man, SXSW and TED encourage it.
