The festival is held to promote the cultural traditions, and developments, of the Celtic nations (países celtes in Asturias), especially music and dance, as well as painting, photography, theatre, sculpture, traditional craftsmanship, sport and gastronomy.

In the summer of 1997 the project received a small budget from the Asturian regional government and another one from Avilés Town Hall.

Flint have appeared at Lorient five times as well as Interceltic Festivals in Nantes and Paris.

The festival takes place in the Comarca de Avilés, in Asturias, between Cabo Peñas and the mouth of the Nalón river.

Las Noches Célticas (The Celtic Nights): Participants in the 11th festival included [4]