Parees Fest is Oviedo’s Mural Intervention Festival, an urban art project held annually since 2017 that transforms the city’s walls into large open-air canvases. National and international artists create large-scale murals that not only beautify the surroundings but also tell stories connected to the city.

But Parees is more than just a mural festival—it’s contextual art. Each intervention is developed through dialogue with the environment and the people who live in it. The creative process involves collaboration with neighborhood associations, cultural groups, or individuals directly connected to the location, making each piece unique and meaningful.

Over the years, the festival has featured well-known artists such as Nespoon (Poland), Case Maclaim (Germany), Pez, Lula Goce, and Álvaro Ortiz. The mission is clear: to bring life to neglected or invisible spaces, create accessible artistic heritage, and spark conversations about how we use and inhabit public space.

Since its inception, Parees Fest has left dozens of murals across Oviedo, many of which have become cultural and tourist landmarks. Neighborhoods like Ventanielles, Ciudad Naranco, La Tenderina, and El Cristo are now part of this ever-evolving urban museum. Every August, Oviedo once again fills with color, art, and community participation.