On Saturday, October 4, the Fiestas del Pilar 2025 will kick off in Zaragoza with a packed agenda from early morning until late at night. Music, theater, sports, parades, fireworks, and activities for all ages create an intense program designed for both residents and visitors of the city.
Morning and Early Activities The day begins at 9:00 AM with significant sports events: the IV Ibercaja-Ciudad de Zaragoza Tennis Trophy, the VI Open Paracanoe, the III Dragana Canoeing Trophy at the Vadorrey Dock, and the XXV Virgen del Pilar Rhythmic Gymnastics Trophy at the Palacio de Deportes. Additionally, photography workshops for teenagers are scheduled at the Espacio Xplora Ibercaja, chess tournaments, the Aragonese jota contest at the Auditorium, and children’s activities such as storytelling, puppet theater, and face painting.
Afternoon: Shows, Parades, and Groups Starting in the late afternoon, the atmosphere becomes more festive with the parade of local groups (5:30 PM), the Interpeñas Announcement from Plaza España, and the International Circus Festival in Valdespartera. Other offerings include musicals (The Pillars of the Earth, Mamma Mia!), children’s theater, magic, and stand-up comedy. Meanwhile, food trucks enliven spaces like San Pablo Park.
Evening and Culmination of the Day The most formal moment comes with the reading of the official proclamation from the balcony of the City Hall, followed by fireworks that mark the official start of the festivities. Regarding music and shows, the stages will be bustling: Pablo López will perform at the Ambar Stage in Plaza del Pilar, with comedy shows, tribute acts, cabaret, and more concerts in venues like Oasis or Casa del Loco. The party will continue into the late hours with DJ sets, mobile discos, and nighttime activities in open spaces and private venues.
Morning of October 4
09:00 AM
- IV Ibercaja-Ciudad de Zaragoza Men’s Tennis Trophy (S.D. Tiro de Pichón).
- VI Open Paracanoe and III Dragana Canoeing Trophy (Vadorrey Dock).
- XXV Virgen del Pilar Rhythmic Gymnastics Trophy (Palacio de Deportes).
- Blue Tennis Cup (Real Zaragoza Tennis Club).
09:30 AM National Police Race Route 091 – Women’s Race Against Abuse (Plaza España).
10:00 AM
- Photography Workshop for Teenagers (Espacio Xplora Ibercaja).
- Ibercaja-Ciudad de Zaragoza Chess Trophy (E.M. El Olivar).
- XXXIX Benjamin, Children’s and Youth Aragonese Jota Contest (Sala Mozart, Auditorium).
11:00 AM
- Pilar Joven: ZGamer (Multiusos Hall, Auditorium).
- Display of Aragonese Crafts and Agro-food (Plaza de los Sitios).
- Artisan Market “El Pilar en Las Armas” (Plaza Mariano de Cavia).
- The Tribes of the Park: Magicus Zaragoza (+3 years). Sessions at 11:00, 17:00, and 19:00 (Parque Grande).
- Ibercaja-Ciudad de Zaragoza Aragonese Bar Trophy (Parque Labordeta, Neptune Fountain).
11:30 AM
- Storytelling Lü de Lürdes (+3 years) (Benjamin Jarnés Library).
- Special Regatta for the 30th Anniversary of C.N. Helios (Oxford vs Helios).
12:00 PM
- Jurassic Planet (White Tent Valdespartera).
- Teatro Arbolé: Puppet Hut (C/ Moret).
- Children’s face painting workshop (Food Trucks, San Pablo Park).
12:30 PM
- Zity Space: “Headliners” (Valdespartera).
- 4Bob Reggae (Rock & Blues).
1:00 PM
- Food Trucks: Valiente Club with Iván de Ramos (San Pablo Park).
- Musical Vermouth with Monotone (Moliner 7 Hall).
Afternoon (October 4)
4:00 PM
- Food Trucks: Canalla Afternoon with DJ De Niro (San Pablo Park).
- Concentration of Groups (Plaza España). Interpeñas Announcement at 5:00 PM and parade at 5:30 PM.
- II International Circus Festival (Valdespartera).
4:30 PM
- Musical The Pillars of the Earth (Teatro Principal).
- Pilar Joven: ZGamer (Multiusos Hall, Auditorium).
5:00 PM
- We Are Looking for Pirates (Ilógica Teatro, Alfocea).
- Musical Mamma Mia! (Palacio de Congresos).
- Magic with Mago Vituco (El Sótano Mágico).
5:30 PM
- Concentration of Peñas Unión Peñista and parade.
- Teatro Arbolé: Puppet Hut.
- Family Workshop Science Notes (+6 years, CaixaForum).
- Novillada with picadors (Bullring).
6:00 PM
- Children’s Show Zarakatraka (Food Trucks).
- Monologues: Cut! with Diego Peña and Juako Malavirgen (Civic Center Río Ebro).
6:30 PM
- Solemn Ceremony for the Delivery of Medals and City Distinctions (City Hall).
- Proclamation Parade: “Zaragoza is the Lion”.
- Play Finish Me Again (Teatro de las Esquinas).
7:00 PM
- 3D Virtual Tour (Caesaraugusta Theater Museum).
- Concert “From Chaos to Cosmos” (CaixaForum).
7:30 PM
- Tribute to Radio Futura + Diario Fantasma (Civic Center Delicias).
- The Two Pillars of Magic (Civic Center Valdefierro).
8:00 PM
- Food Trucks: Copacabana (indie).
- Musical The Pillars of the Earth (Teatro Principal).
- The Show of Ignatius Farray (Teatro Arbolé).
