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Espacio Zity setup begins in Valdespartera as Zaragoza’s 2026 Pilar Festival takes shape

Exactly one month remains until Zaragoza firefighters light the ceremonial rocket from Zaragoza City Hall’s balcony, ushering in a week of festivities across the city. The countdown to the 2026 Pilar Festival is already underway, and some of the celebrations’ most popular venues have begun preparations to ensure everything is ready and the music keeps playing for nine unforgettable days.
Espacio Zity setup begins in Valdespartera as Zaragoza’s 2026 Pilar Festival takes shape

Scaffolding, trucks, tarpaulins and barriers are already appearing this week in Valdespartera. The Zaragoza neighborhood’s fairground, which hosts the main concerts during the Pilar Festival, has begun work on installing the Espacio Zity tents, where world-class artists will perform from October 9 to 17.

As usual, Espacio Zity will be located at one end of Zaragoza’s esplanade. The fairgrounds, the "Zabaret" and "Dinosaurs" shows, and the Zaragoza International Circus Festival will be set up on the other side. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to pass through Valdespartera during the 2026 Pilar Festival.

CONCERT LINEUP ALREADY CONFIRMED

Young and old alike will find the musical and entertainment hub of the upcoming Pilar Festival at Espacio Zity, with a wide range of offerings. Myke Towers’ reggaeton will open Zity 2026 on Friday, October 9, and the following day, October 10, indie band Viva Suecia and pop-rock group Malmö 040 will fill the Valdespartera venue. On October 11, the Blackworks party will bring a techno touch to the 2026 Pilar Festival.

Ana Mena and María Reche will join forces for a concert on October 12. October 13 will be a special night featuring a shared format that will bring together three major names on the national music scene: Taburete, Álvaro de Luna and Hey Kid. Another series of concerts will take place on October 14, featuring Love of Lesbian, Dorian and Leon Benavente.

The youngest audience will fill Zity on October 15 to enjoy urban music from Saiko and La Pantera. Nostalgia will take over the venue on October 16 with an electrolatino party, featuring Juan Magan, Henry Méndez and Danny Romero among its leading acts. Omar Courtz and his reggaeton will close Zity on October 17.