Zaragoza is clear: the Fiestas del Pilar are not just for children or traditions. Every year, the city focuses on offering proposals aimed at younger people. The Pilar 2025 program includes concerts, DJ sessions, urban art, creative workshops, sports, circus shows, and meeting spaces for those seeking an alternative, nighttime, or simply different leisure experience.
Here is a guide to make sure you don’t miss anything:
Espacio Zity: the nighttime epicenter
Located in Valdespartera, Zity is the main reference for youthful and nocturnal leisure:
- Live concerts by top artists:
- Melendi, Manuel Carrasco, Cruz Cafuné, Natos y Waor, La La Love You, Marlena, Hard GZ, among others.
- DJ sessions every night until the early hours of the morning.
- Themed atmospheres, food trucks, and relaxation areas.
Entry required. It is recommended to purchase tickets online in advance.
Urban, alternative, and local music
The city bets on the emerging scene:
- Zgz Emergente (Parque San Pablo): live bands and local DJs every day from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
- Winter Garden: Indie, soul, alternative pop-rock concerts.
- Slap! Festival features live black music, funk, soul, and electronic music.
- PilarFolk for those who prefer a more traditional yet modern side.
Circus, street theater, and visual shows
For those looking for something different:
- International Circus Festival (White Tent, Valdespartera): contemporary circus, acrobatics, humor, and risk.
- Fair Theater – Puppet Park: fresh and creative proposals, from clowning to micro-theater.
- Xior Amphitheater: contemporary dance, theater, and scenic poetry.
Urban culture and creative workshops
- Workshops on juggling, acrobatics, and magic at Parque de San Pablo.
- Spaces like Las Armas and Plaza Mariano de Cavia host:
- Young art markets.
- Urban art activities.
- Small concerts and alternative fairs.
Sports, adrenaline, and movement
- Skate and parkour exhibitions (check schedules on municipal networks).
- Charity runs, beach volleyball, canoeing, and more tournaments.
- Organized sports activities at Parque Deportivo Ebro and along the Expo riverside.
Daytime and alcohol-free leisure
- Spaces like Food Trucks Zaragoza, Parque de San Pablo, and university areas offer:
- DJ sets from 1:00 PM until night.
- Contests, workshops, games, and alternative vermouths.
- Safe and alcohol-free spaces for minors.
Bonus: what you can’t miss
- Nocturnal Giant and Bighead parades with DJs in neighborhoods.
- Water, light, and sound shows every night at Parque Grande.
- Freestyle rap battles and live rap (dates on official networks).
