The beloved Paraguayan San Juan festival brings together families, neighbours and friends to enjoy delicious traditional food! Among the favourites are dishes like chipa asador, mbeju, and the famous payaguá mascada. Accompanied by lively games, music, and dancing. For a deep dive into one of the season’s most anticipated holidays, read about San Juan Day celebrating tradition, flavour, and fire.
Come and experience the excitement of pelota tatá, the thrill of Judas Kái, and many more activities that light up the winter nights. Whether you are a Paraguayan or foreign visitor, San Juan is the perfect time to connect with the country’s rich cultural heritage. Do not miss it!
13 June 2025
University of the Pacific (Universidad del Pacífico)
Will hold its event on 13 June at 18:00, featuring live music by Chapa C and Qmbia Juan, traditional food, and games.
Tickets: Gs. 100,000 (available on Tuti).
Address: O’Higgins esquina Austria 1111.
La Perrera
Will host its San Juan festivities on 13 June from 18:00, and on 14 June from 20:00. Admission is free.
Address: Juan de Salazar 925 and Padre Egidio Cardozo.
UNIDA University
Will celebrate San Juan on 13 June, starting at 18:00.
Address: Av. Venezuela 1353 c/ Tte. Insaurralde.
Las Almenas School
Will join the San Juan celebrations on 13 June.
Address: Manuel del Castillo 682.
14 June
Parroquia San Rafael
Will celebrate on 14 June, starting at 19:00.
Address: Cruz del Chaco 1690.
Bomberos de Santísima Trinidad
Will offer pastel mandi’o, payaguá mascada, traditional barbecue, and more on 14 June at 18:00. Admission is free.
Address: Río Pilcomayo esq. Cap. Rivas.
15 june
Goldie Oldie
A retro-themed celebration at Asunción Port on 15 June at 19:00, with live music, traditional food, prizes, and retro hits all night.
Tickets: Gs. 107,000 (available on Tuti).
Address: Avda. República.
17 June
Facultad Politécnica UNA
Invites you to an evening full of tradition, flavour, and emotion with live shows, games, and an exciting reveal of new admits to the university on 17 June at 17:00.
Address: Pedestrian entrance via Mcal. Estigarribia, UNA Campus.
18 June
Shopping del Sol
Live shows on 18 June from 10:00, featuring La de Roberto, Ballet República Saraki, Ballet Resurgir, and Ballet Yeroky Yma. Playground available for children.
All proceeds benefit national organisations.
Address: Back car park, Nuestra Señora.
20 June
Engineering Faculty, UNA
Will celebrate on 20 June at 18:00.
Address: Mcal. José F. Estigarribia, Km 11 UNA Campus.
Sacramento San Juan Ara
Will feature Bandita Koygua, Los Paraguayitos, and the folkloric dance group Kove on 20 June at 18:00.
Tickets: Gs. 40,000.
Address: Sacramento c/ España.
Simón Dice
Celebration on 20 June at 18:00.
Tickets: Gs. 20,000. Simónembers enjoy 15% off.
Also participating in San Juanazo del Centro on 21 June.
Address: Eligio Ayala 1073.
For more information check Simón Dice on instagram.
CheckPoint Downtown Bar Asu
Urban-style celebration on 20 June at 17:00. Free admission. VIP members get 10% off.
Address: MAsu. Estigarribia 456.
For more information check CheckPoint Downtown Bar Asu on instagram.
21 June
Spanglish Social
A bilingual experience with traditional games, food & storytelling on 21 June from 15:00.
Entry: Gs. 40,000 including one non-alcoholic beverage.
Address: Lattente Café – Barrio Las Mercedes, Asunción.
For more information check Spanglish Social on Instagram.
Shopping Multiplaza
One of the biggest events, hosting a family-friendly San Juanazo on 21 June from 11:00. Live music by Marilina, Lia Love, Trio Hiseki, and more. Free admission.
Address: Back car park, Avda. Eusebio Ayala Nº 4501.
San Juanazo del Centro – Plazas del Cabildo
On 21 June from 11:00 until midnight. Free and open to the public.
Address: Avda. República c/ Alberdi (entrance on Paraguayo Independiente).
Feria Palmear “Edición San Juan” – Calle Palma
The iconic street fair returns in its San Juan edition on 21 June from 11:00. Free entry.
Address: Palma Street, Asunción.
San Wine
Combines traditional San Juan games with wine culture on 21 June at 19:30.
Entry: Gs. 50,000.
Address: Wine Garden, Juan Pablo Gorostiaga Nº 242 c/ Salvador Bogado (behind CIT).
La Chispa
Will host a cultural celebration on 21 June at 15:00. Free entry.
Address: Estrella 982.
Colegio Cristo Rey
Will celebrate San Juan on 21 June.
Address: Avenida Ygatimi between Colón and Montevideo.
Contacto Café
Invites you to a cosy gathering on 21 June at 16:00, with live cooking of traditional dishes, games, and a small fair. Free admission.
Address: Caballero between Mcal. Estigarribia and 25 de Mayo.
El Bolsi
Family-friendly celebrations on 21 and 22 June from 16:00. Free entry.
Address: Estrella c/ Alberdi.
22 June
Shopping Mariscal (NOTE: rescheduled for 6 July 2025)
San Juan street party in Barrio Mariscal on 22 June, from noon to midnight. Free entry.
Address: J. Eulogio Estigarribia and San Roque González.
Verbena de San Juande
A joint celebration between Paraguay and Spain on 22 June at 15:00.
Address: Herrera 834.
Samu’u Pere – Cerveza de Barrio
Will host San Juan on 22 June at 19:00. Free entry.
Address: Libertad 899 c/ Enrique Solano López.
23 June
Club Emiliano R. Fernández
One of the most traditional events, with live music, games, and food, on 23 June at 20:00.
Tickets: Gs. 20,000.
Address: R.C 3 Cnel. Mongelos c/ Toribio Pacheco.
24 June
Supermercado Arete – Primer Presidente
Public celebration on 24 June at 18:00. Free admission.
Address: Av. Primer Presidente c/ Marcelino Pérez Martínez.
26 June
Patio Colonial
Will celebrate on 26 June. VIP members enjoy 13% off.
Address: Teniente Coronel Irrazábal between Eligio Ayala and Mcal. Estigarribia.
For more information check Patio Colonial on instagram.
27 June
La Otra Bar – The Mosh of San Juan
A unique celebration featuring metal bands on 27 June at 21:30.
Admission: Gs. 30,000.
Address: Herrera 875.
28 June
Tava Comedor
Family-friendly event on 28 June at 16:00. Free entry.
Address: México 453 c/ 25 de Mayo.
Paseo K-Villa
A fusion of Paraguayan and Korean culture on 28 June at 15:00. Free entry with minimum purchase of Gs. 35,000.
Address: Av. Mcal. López 4643.
29 June
Loma San Jerónimo
Will celebrate on 29 June.
Address: Between Remigio Cabral, Díaz de Pefaur, and Stella Maris Avenue.
San Juanazo – Club Sajonia
Celebration on 29 June from 14:00 to 20:00.
Address: Arsenales c/ Orihuela.
4 July
Centro Educativo Los Laureles (CEL)
School celebration on 4 July at 17:00.
Tickets: Gs. 10,000.
Address: Antonio Taboada 5820 c/ Alas Paraguayas.
La Serafina – Orgullosa San Juana
Will close the season with its Pride-themed San Juan on 4 July at 20:00. Free entry.
Address: Eligio Ayala 907.
6 July
Shopping Mariscal
San Juan street party in Barrio Mariscal on 6 July, from noon to midnight. Free entry.
Address: J. Eulogio Estigarribia and San Roque González.
