The University of Zaragoza invites visitors to look to the sky and discover how our understanding of eclipses has changed over the centuries. The exhibition "Eclipses: Omen, Science and Spectacle" traces this evolution in the Jorge Coci room of the Paraninfo building, where it will remain open to the public until January 22, 2027.
Choosing what to wear for the Fiestas del Pilar starts well before October 12. Skirts, shawls, jewelry and other garments return as trends shape traditional outfits.
“October is just around the corner.” With those words, Oktoberfest announced its return to Valdespartera for the 2026 Fiestas del Pilar, once again joining Zaragoza’s festival program.
Thirty-eight years have passed since Teatro Arbolé opened its legendary venue in Actur, yet the Zaragoza company remains as committed as ever to bringing smiles to audiences. As tradition dictates, "The Three Little Pigs" opened Teatro Arbolé's new season last Sunday, ushering in a wide-ranging program for all audiences in a year full of new developments.
People who want to take part in Zaragoza’s Flower Offering independently on October 12 will not need to register in advance, but they should bear in mind a recommendation from Zaragoza City Council: avoid, as far as possible, the period between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. This is when the largest number of participants is expected, and it also coincides with the institutional events, meaning it is the time when the longest waits and largest crowds are likely to occur.
It promised to offer a new way to experience cinema, and judging by the success of everything bearing the word "IMAX," it has more than delivered. After Nolan's "The Odyssey" achieved the best presale in the history of Palafox cinemas, another heavyweight is following almost the same path: "Dune: Part Three." The cinemas are offering Zaragoza residents the chance to see the film a few days before its official release, specifically on December 15.
The Pilar Flower Offering to the Virgin of the Pillar has changed its registration system in 2026 to curb a practice that allowed some groups in previous years to multiply their chances in the draw. This year, 994 groups registered, compared with 1,158 in 2025, a difference that Zaragoza City Council largely attributes to the elimination of duplicate registrations rather than to a real drop in participation.
Zaragoza’s Flower Offering on October 12 will begin at 6:30 a.m. with Almochuel City Council leading the event, according to Wednesday’s draw. The 2026 edition has 994 registered groups, bringing together 99,980 participants, plus individual participants attending throughout the day.
Inverfest is continuing to establish itself as one of Zaragoza's most acclaimed festivals, with a lineup that is adding more well-known acts. The event, co-organized by Zaragoza City Council, has confirmed nine new concerts for its third edition in the Aragonese capital. Funambulista, Xoel López, Standstill, Pancho Varona, Cariño, Tu Otra Bonita, Carlangas, Carlos Sadness and Drugos join a program that will exceed 40 performances this coming winter. They add to acts including La Bien Querida, Kiko Veneno and Yerai Cortes, among others.
After canceling its second edition last June due to the risk of wildfires in Aragón, Divino Festt will soon return stronger than ever, doing what it does best: bringing music and wine culture together at a unique festival. As part of the Cariñena Grape Harvest Festival, taking place from September 25 to 27, the event will hold its second edition with one of Aragón’s most beloved artists as its headline act: Juanjo Bona.
In 2006, thousands of viewers worldwide went to theaters to see Daniel Craig's first mission as Agent 007 after earning his license to kill. Twenty years later, James Bond fans can relive one of cinema's greatest sagas with the re-release of Casino Royale at Zaragoza cinemas.
Many young people gathered in Zaragoza on Wednesday to submit their résumés and work during the 2026 Pilar Fiestas. Alicia Pérez attended her first job interview and left feeling optimistic: "I was a bit nervous, but they were very nice."
The towns of Utebo and Monzón will host the Teatro Real Carriage this weekend. Following its appearance in Teruel on September 5, performances continue on Saturday and Sunday as part of the regional government's Aragón, Land of Culture program.
The featured Aragonese anniversary recalls that on September 9, 1551, sculptor Gil Morlanes “the Younger” died. He was a sculptor and architect from Zaragoza, Spain, active in Aragon during the 16th century. The son of architect Gil Morlanes the Elder, he followed in his father’s footsteps in art and architecture.
Some places let you dream, travel and live a thousand stories without barely moving. This weekend, you can do it for free. The 13th Ibero-American Children's Theater Festival will bring three family-friendly puppet shows to the entrance of Teatro Arbolé, in Parque del Agua, with outdoor performances and free admission until capacity is reached.
One of Spain’s most prominent political and investigative journalists, Ketty Garat comes to Zaragoza this Wednesday to sign copies of “All of Sánchez’s Men,” an investigation focusing on the circle of power surrounding the prime minister and figures such as José Luis Ábalos, Santos Cerdán and Koldo García. The journalist will be signing books from 6 p.m. at the Ámbito Cultural venue of El Corte Inglés on Paseo de la Independencia.
Zaragoza Provincial Council and Conphia Urbana S.L., the company managing La Misericordia bullring, have unveiled the 2026 El Pilar bullfighting cards. The lineup includes Morante de la Puebla, who will perform on two afternoons, alongside Alejandro Talavante, José María Manzanares, Borja Jiménez, Sebastián Castella, Aarón Palacio, Cristiano Torres and Iker Fernández "El Mene," who will take the alternative in Zaragoza.
The traditional final stop of the 7th SoNna Huesca caravan, organized by the Huesca Provincial Council, will be held at the Cartuja de Nuestra Señora de las Fuentes in Sariñena, with Pablo López and Luz Casal headlining two evening concerts this Friday 11 and Saturday 12 at 7 p.m., expected to draw large crowds.
A giant inflatable will completely transform the courtyard of Zaragoza’s Torrero Palace from September 17. The installation, titled "Patio," will envelop the historic building’s interior and alter its light, color and the way visitors move through it, creating an immersive experience that can also be visited during Architecture Week and the Fiestas del Pilar.
With more than 300 million records sold and generations won over by his lyrics, Julio Iglesias is almost a legend. "Me va, me va," "Spanish girl," "La vida sigue igual," "Manuela" and "Soy un truhan, soy un señor" are among the songs that have been sung so many times over the years that they have become anthems. Now, all these hits can be heard again in Zaragoza at the "Julio Iglesias World Experience" concert.
