Culture and Leisure

New film event in Zaragoza: a premiere with an outdoor screening in this well-known square

"Forqué. The Craft of Making Cinema," the feature-length documentary directed by Gaizka Urresti and Rafael Maluenda that revisits the life and legacy of José María Forqué, will hold its premiere this Saturday, October 24, in the Aragonese capital with the support of Zaragoza City Council. The event will be closely linked to the filmmaker's memory, taking place outdoors in José María Forqué Square, in the heart of the El Gancho neighborhood—the same neighborhood where he was born 103 years ago.

Redacción · 22/10/2026

Free concerts in historic settings: two Aragon venues hosting live music this weekend

Two historic venues, two very different musical styles and one shared goal: bringing culture to some of Aragon’s most special locations. The Cathedral of Roda de Isábena in Huesca and the Church of San Francisco in Lumpiaque, Zaragoza, will replace some of their usual silence with live music this weekend. Calavera’s acoustic pop and the sounds of the Aragonia Chamber Orchestra will headline two concerts on October 24 and 25, respectively, as part of the Aragon, Land of Culture program.

From Virginia Woolf to the Secrets of Motherhood, Women Take Center Stage at Teatro de las Esquinas

The challenges of motherhood, Virginia Woolf's secrets, the fears that accompany us every day and even a meteorite capable of awakening an entire town's creativity are among the stories coming to Teatro de las Esquinas with the tenth edition of Mujeres a Escena, a series that will once again place female talent and creativity at the heart of its November program.

How Much Are Tickets for Arde Bogotá’s Zaragoza Concert? On Sale Thursday

Arde Bogotá is one of the most important alternative rock bands on the Spanish music scene, so it is no surprise that the announcement of their 2027 concert in Zaragoza sent fans into a frenzy. The band will once again thrill audiences with songs such as "Los perros," "Cowboys de la A3," "Antiaéreo" and "La salvación," this time on a large-scale stage: Ibercaja Estadio. The Murcia-based group will perform on Saturday, July 3, 2027, as part of their new "Cómo construir un recuerdo" tour, and ticket prices are now known.

Cristina Morte Landa · 22/10/2026

What Are Juergas Folkys? Zaragoza Welcomes a New Traditional Music Event

Zaragoza’s El Sótano Mágico will host a new event for traditional music lovers. Known as Jam Folk or Juergas Folkys, the initiative will bring musicians, enthusiasts and folk fans together to play, share repertoire and learn from one another during a morning devoted to music.

Yolanda Tarancón Simón · 22/10/2026

October 21 anniversary: the day the Imperial Canal of Aragon became navigable

The notable Aragonese anniversary commemorated today, October 21, recalls that in 1789 the Imperial Canal of Aragon became navigable. The original idea was to connect the Cantabrian Sea with the Mediterranean, and although this was ultimately not possible, it became possible to travel by boat between Zaragoza and Tudela, both on passenger and cargo vessels and recreational boats.

Redacción · 22/10/2026

Paco Roca showcases doodles and drawings from age nine to today in Zaragoza: "It has always been my way of telling stories"

As a child, Paco Roca says, he did not have many friends, so he would spend hours drawing. At first, it was simply for entertainment, and later to relive things that had once made him happy, such as the first time he saw "The Empire Strikes Back" at the cinema, knowing his parents would not take him to see it again. That way of reliving—and also altering—reality is what, many years later, still makes him sit down time and again in front of a blank sheet of paper. The National Comic Award winner is now displaying his entire creative universe, from early childhood to the present, in the exhibition "The Stone Age of Paco Roca... and a Little Something Else" at the Centro de Historias.

Cristina Morte Landa · 21/10/2026

Azcón on the timeline for the paintings’ return to Sijena: "The MNAC should show greater cooperation and loyalty"

After it emerged that the transfer of the secular paintings from the MNAC to the Monastery of Sijena will not begin this week and that the National Art Museum of Catalonia is rescheduling the transfers, Aragón President Jorge Azcón has demanded "that the deadlines be met as soon as possible". The maximum deadline set by the contract between the MNAC and SIT, the company responsible for the transfer, is November 30, although the Aragonese regional government set November 5 as the final deadline.

Cristina Morte Landa · 21/10/2026

Argentine Soprano Who Has Toured the World to Perform for Free at La Aljafería: "It Is a Beautiful Place, and Performing Verdi Is Always a Major Commitment"

She has performed at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, Argentina’s Teatro Colón, Santiago de Chile and Dubai, but never before at the site that inspired Verdi. Argentine-Italian soprano Haydée Dabusti is therefore "extremely excited" about Wednesday’s free recital at La Aljafería.

Cristina Morte Landa · 21/10/2026

New Movie Experience in Zaragoza: A Halloween Marathon With Four Secret Films

Five horror films, four of them secret, and a full night ahead. Horror fans will have a new date at Zaragoza’s cinemas as Halloween approaches, with theaters once again organizing marathons for those who enjoy horror in the dark. Palafox cinemas will hold the II Halloween Marathon on the night of Saturday, October 31, this year under the theme "Monster Special".

Cristina Morte Landa · 21/10/2026

Holy Week returns to Zaragoza in October with a grand procession of 23 floats and 200 young people

Drums, bass drums and processional floats will return to the streets of Zaragoza in October. The city will revive the atmosphere of Holy Week for several days with an event bringing together nearly 2,000 young members of religious brotherhoods from across Spain. It will take place from October 22 to 25 as part of the 13th National Gathering of Young Brotherhoods (JOHC), whose highlight will be an extraordinary procession featuring 23 floats through the historic center.