The city is getting ready to enjoy a music program that Mayor Natalia Chueca described as one of the “most ambitious” in the history of the celebrations. The lineup, unveiled last September, includes names such as Malú, Antonio Orozco, Rapsusklei, Lucho RK, Biella Nuei and María José Llergo, with something for every taste and numerous free concerts.
The free events will be concentrated in four main venues: Plaza del Pilar, Estación del Norte, Jardín de Invierno and a new stage located in Plaza Salamero. This is the Escenario de Raíz, a venue devoted mainly to folk and traditional music, featuring artists from Aragón as well as national and international performers.
FREE MUSIC PROGRAM AT THE FIESTAS DEL PILAR
ÁMBAR FUENTE DE GOYA STAGE (PLAZA DEL PILAR)
The Ámbar Fuente de Goya Stage, in Plaza del Pilar, will host some of the largest concerts of these Fiestas del Pilar. Major Spanish pop names such as Antonio Orozco, Dani Fernández and Malú will perform there, along with an evening devoted to electronic music by LOS40 Dance. The program will also feature symphonic music, electronic music, events linked to Espacio Zity and the traditional “Somos,” which will bring the celebrations to a close with Ara Malikian, Nacho del Río and the Ixena choir.
October 10 – Antonio Orozco October 11 – Dani Fernández October 14 – Carlos Cruz Diez Symphony Orchestra October 15 – Andrés Campo and Alma Bakala October 16 – LOS40 Dance October 17 – Malú October 18 – Ara Malikian, Nacho del Río and Ixena choir
JARDÍN DE INVIERNO
Jardín de Invierno will once again offer a particularly carefully curated program with a strong international presence. For seven consecutive nights, from October 11 to 17, Latin American rock, indie pop, contemporary flamenco, psychedelia, indie rock and experimental jazz will share the stage. Concerts by artists from Aragón will begin at 9:00 p.m., followed by the main performance at 10:00 p.m.
October 11 – Isla Kume + Aterciopelados October 12 – Carasueño + Teenage Fanclub October 13 – La Fuina + María José Llergo October 14 – Hip Hip Cohete + The Lemon Twigs October 15 – The Fractal Sound + Rufus T. Firefly October 16 – Premier Pigs + Shabaka October 17 – Béla Sándor + Cervatana
ESTACIÓN DEL NORTE
Estación del Norte will be one of the most varied stages of the celebrations, with nine days featuring urban music, funk, rock, heavy metal, pop, rap and roots music. Artists from Aragón will also have a major presence.
October 10 – 8:00 p.m., Slappy AV | 9:30 p.m., Lucho RK October 11 – 7:00 p.m., Lady Funk | 8:00 p.m., RdeRUMBA & PORCEL Funk Experience October 12 – 7:00 p.m., Direi | Screamin' Cheetah Wheelies, time to be confirmed October 13 – 7:00 p.m., Dulzaineros del Bajo Aragón | 8:00 p.m., La Ronda de Boltaña October 14 – 7:00 p.m., Dadá | 8:00 p.m., Toreros Muertos October 15 – The Windy Sioux, time to be confirmed | 8:00 p.m., Cimafunk October 16 – 7:00 p.m., Umbra | 8:00 p.m., Celtian October 17 – 6:45 p.m., Red Bull DJ Set | 8:00 p.m., Iñigo Quintero October 18 – 6:00 p.m., Rapsusklei & Sharif
ESCENARIO DE RAÍZ - PLAZA SALAMERO
The new Escenario de Raíz will bring folk music, traditional music and new ways of reinterpreting these sounds to Plaza Salamero. Unlike other stages, much of its program will take place at midday or during the afternoon.
October 16 – 5:00 p.m., Ester Vallejo | 6:00 p.m., Biella Nuei October 17 – 12:00 p.m., Vivere Memento | 1:00 p.m., Fulu Miziki October 18 – 12:00 p.m., Entreveradas | 1:00 p.m., Lorena Álvarez
PAID CONCERTS
However, the music program will not end there. In addition to the free concerts, venues such as Espacio Zity, Príncipe Felipe, the city’s clubs and the Auditorium will bring together major national and international names.
Espacio Zity will once again host some of the biggest names in pop, indie, urban music and electronic music during the Fiestas del Pilar. International artists such as Myke Towers and Omar Courtz will perform in Valdespartera, alongside leading Spanish acts including Ana Mena, Saiko, Viva Suecia, Love of Lesbian, Dorian, León Benavente, Taburete, Álvaro de Luna, Marina Reche and Hey Kid. The program will also feature major themed nights such as Blackworks, devoted to techno and hard techno, and the Electrolatino Festival, headlined by Juan Magán alongside Henry Méndez, Danny Romero and other artists from the genre.
The Príncipe Felipe Pavilion will host one of the season’s most eagerly awaited concerts as the Fiestas del Pilar begin. La Oreja de Van Gogh will bring its pop sound to the venue on October 9 and 10. Anticipation is reflected in ticket sales, with both dates sold out. The following day, October 11, Sergio Dalma’s distinctive raspy voice will transport audiences to Italy with Ritorno a Via Dalma. Camela will once again celebrate the Fiestas del Pilar with a concert on October 12, when the group will present its new album, Tu mirada.
The Zaragoza Princesa Leonor Auditorium will host La gran fiesta del Rock & Roll on October 10, featuring Alejo Stivel, Orquesta Mondragón and Rock con Ñ. The best-known themes from the seventh art will arrive the following day with the show Los 10 grandes del cine. This is Michael will also take audiences back in time on October 12, in a tribute to Michael Jackson in which Jenny Jay will perform as the artist. A Fiestas del Pilar classic, b Vocal, will return with Concierto Encanto A Cappella and local tradition, including tributes to global legends and a selection of songs known by everyone.
On October 16 and 17, Sala Mozart will host Una noche única de jota y zarzuela, featuring the voices of Ainhoa Arteta, Montserrat Martí, Nacho del Rio, Beatriz Bernad and Beatriz Gimeno, with the participation of Miguel Ángel Berna. The Auditorium’s program will conclude on October 18 with DJ Symphonic & Royal Film Concert Orchestra, offering a fresh take on major songs by international artists such as Coldplay, Daft Punk and Pont Aeri.
Zaragoza’s clubs will join the Fiestas del Pilar with a wide-ranging program spanning rock, rap, tribute acts, electronic music and indie. Venues such as Moliner7, Rock & Blues, Creedence, Oasis, Sala López, La Campana Underground, La Casa del Loco and Sala Z will host concerts by artists including Hard GZ, Javi Medina, Aviador Dro, Track Dogs, The Sleeveens, The Vee Bees and The Bons Vivants, as well as tributes to Sabina, Hombres G, Héroes del Silencio, Thin Lizzy and Extremoduro. The program will also include performances at the Food Trucks, the Kiosco del Parque Bruil, civic centers and El Túnel, with a strong presence of projects from Aragón and emerging acts.
