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The Antique Shawl Exhibition Returns to Zaragoza for Pilar with Collector’s Pieces from 200 Euros

The Antique Shawl Exhibition Returns to Zaragoza for Pilar with Collector’s Pieces from 200 Euros

The Pilar festivities are just around the corner, and many people in Zaragoza are putting the finishing touches on their traditional outfits. Jewelry, stockings, shoes, a special skirt and, of course, the shawl are all part of a search that intensifies as October approaches. For those who have yet to find the perfect piece, especially anyone looking for garments with history, the 14th Antique Shawl Exhibition and Sale will be held at the NH Ciudad de Zaragoza Hotel from October 2 to 4, bringing genuine collector’s items to the Aragonese capital.

One Piece Voices, Cosplay and Japanese Culture: Ultimate Manga Set to Fill Zaragoza Auditorium

One Piece Voices, Cosplay and Japanese Culture: Ultimate Manga Set to Fill Zaragoza Auditorium

Ultimate Manga will bring manga, anime, video games, cosplay and Asian culture back to Zaragoza from September 11 to 13 in its biggest edition yet. The festival’s fourth edition will feature 111 stands at the Princesa Leonor Auditorium’s Multi-Purpose Hall, with guests including comic artist Kenny Ruiz, content creator Javi Olivares and voice actors Sergio Liébana and Jon Samaniego, who have worked on One Piece, voicing the actors who play Luffy and Zoro in Spanish.

An Elephant on Stage, Impossible Magic Tricks and Pablo Puyol: The Major Musical Coming to Teatro Principal

An Elephant on Stage, Impossible Magic Tricks and Pablo Puyol: The Major Musical Coming to Teatro Principal

He is considered the greatest magician of all time, capable of escaping handcuffs in a maximum-security cell, breaking free from a water tank and making a five-ton elephant disappear. Pablo Puyol will face a similar challenge as Houdini in the major production coming to Teatro Principal from September 24 to October 18, with more than 30 performances. It is the only show in Spain to combine major magic tricks with a traditional musical, giving audiences a chance to be amazed during the Fiestas del Pilar.

The world’s only museum of its kind, with immersive galleries and a large terrace, opens next to Plaza del Pilar in a month

The world’s only museum of its kind, with immersive galleries and a large terrace, opens next to Plaza del Pilar in a month

Zaragoza’s Plaza del Pilar will soon become a must-see destination for anyone wanting to discover Goya’s genius from every angle. From the Basilica del Pilar, home to one of the Fuendetodos-born artist’s most important works on the Regina Martorum dome, to La Lonja, the Diocesan Museum and the new Goya Centre taking shape in the former courthouse, the area is becoming a hub for exploring his legacy. The existing Goya Museum, which Zaragoza residents have been without for nearly two years, is counting down to its reopening exactly one month from now, on October 8.

Teruel Becomes a City in Aragon’s September 7 Historical Anniversary

Teruel Becomes a City in Aragon’s September 7 Historical Anniversary

The featured Aragonese historical anniversary recalls that on September 7, 1347, King Peter IV granted Teruel city status. The event marked an important milestone in Aragon’s history, recognizing the town as a significant urban center. The title reflected Teruel’s growth and development during that period, establishing it as a key location in the region.

How to Get Free Tickets to Visit La Seo’s Crypt, La Nueva Romareda and More

How to Get Free Tickets to Visit La Seo’s Crypt, La Nueva Romareda and More

These buildings and spaces are not usually open to the public, or cannot normally be visited in this way. Open House Zaragoza will offer access to La Seo’s crypt, the Air Base, the Water Tower and CaixaForum’s hidden side, among other places. Free tickets will be available from today.

Another concert confirmed for the 2026 Fiestas del Pilar: Camela to perform on the main day

Another concert confirmed for the 2026 Fiestas del Pilar: Camela to perform on the main day

Just one month remains before Zaragoza dresses up and the entire city once again takes to the streets for another Fiestas del Pilar. With the proclamation by Zaragoza’s firefighters, Espacio Zity finalizing its lineup and the various theaters unveiling their programs, more details are emerging every day. Concerts will be one of the main attractions, and while the free performances that will fill Plaza del Pilar and other venues have yet to be announced, the Auditorium and Príncipe Felipe are filling out their schedules. The latter will feature a duo much loved in the region and already a frequent presence at the Fiestas del Pilar: Camela.

Free Visit to the Bank of Spain in Zaragoza: Date, Times and How to Register

Free Visit to the Bank of Spain in Zaragoza: Date, Times and How to Register

Open House Zaragoza returns for its third edition, offering the chance to discover some of the most unique architectural spaces in the Aragonese capital. The international architecture festival invites visitors to explore Zaragoza from a different perspective through exclusive tours of spaces unknown to the public. One of these will be the Bank of Spain.

Guitarricadelafuente and Siloé Thrill a Vive Latino Festival Devoted to Talent and Madness

Guitarricadelafuente and Siloé Thrill a Vive Latino Festival Devoted to Talent and Madness

The second and final day of Vive Latino 2026 once again brought smiles, striking looks from attendees and, above all, great music. On Saturday, the stages filled with talent, with Guitarricadelafuente and Siloé among the artists most acclaimed by an audience that gave its all once again. The heat tried to stop Zaragoza residents and tourists from enjoying a magical day, but music prevailed once more at the Expo venue, which welcomed more than 20,000 fans of Ibero-American music.

Guitarricadelafuente gets emotional at Vive Latino: "I'm proud to feel Aragonese"

Guitarricadelafuente gets emotional at Vive Latino: "I'm proud to feel Aragonese"

Guitarricadelafuente was performing at home. He was not born in the region (he is from Benicàssim, Castellón), but his family roots are deeply Aragonese. He always highlights them whenever he has the chance on stage. This Saturday, during his performance at Vive Latino, the young singer proudly showcased his Aragonese identity to an enthusiastic audience.

Vive Latino embraces Julieta Venegas, Amaia and Loquillo on an emotionally charged opening day

Vive Latino embraces Julieta Venegas, Amaia and Loquillo on an emotionally charged opening day

The lineup for the first day of Vive Latino 2026 offered so much great music that taking it all in proved impossible for the 22,000 attendees who packed the Expo venue on Friday. The day featured such a diverse program that virtually every generation came together in the audience. The performances by Julieta Venegas, Amaia and Loquillo perfectly embodied Vive Latino's broader outlook in recent years.

Zaragoza Gives Itself Over to Vive Latino on a First Day Packed with Great Music and Hawaiian Shirts

Zaragoza Gives Itself Over to Vive Latino on a First Day Packed with Great Music and Hawaiian Shirts

Smiles, matching outfits and an overwhelming desire to enjoy the best Ibero-American music set the tone for the first day of Vive Latino. Tens of thousands of people descended on the Expo grounds this Friday, ready to dance and sing at the top of their lungs to the best songs by Amaia, Julieta Venegas, Loquillo, M-Clan, Pignoise and many more. For the fifth consecutive year, Zaragoza has once again confirmed its status as the capital of Latin music on the other side of the Atlantic.