Before the Romans settled in Hispania and ruled it for centuries, another people inhabited the Iberian Peninsula and remained there after the conquest. Daily life in Roman Carpetania can be discovered at the Museum of the Caesaragusta Theater through an exhibition featuring 114 unique artifacts showcasing the territory’s trade, homes, leisure and customs.
The Zaragoza Provincial Council has presented its new series of meetings with Aragonese writers, “The Province in Verse”, which will visit 33 municipalities in Zaragoza province from October to November. The event was attended by José Manuel Latorre, the councillor responsible for Archives and Libraries, along with writers Eva Cosculluela and Paula Figols. The first edition will feature authors including Natalia Moreno with “Madonna no nació en Wisconsin”, Angélica Morales with “Estás en mis ojos”, Paula Figols with “13 de agosto”, Mª José Galé with “Arterial”, Begoña Oro with “Zapatos nuevos y sopa de almendras”, Luis Zueco with “El juicio”, Miguel Mena with “Moncayo Estrés”, Jorge Sanz Barajas with “Los circunstanciales”, Víctor Juan with “Prandium Amicorum”, Laureano Debat and Marta Armingol with “Colonización. Historias de los pueblos sin historia”, and Eva Cosculluela with “El club de las modernas”.
Luis Fernández-Galiano called it a “miracle,” while Amado Franco and José Luis Rodrigo, president and managing director of Fundación Ibercaja, respectively, described it as a “titanic effort” made by and for the people of Aragon. In any case, exactly 656 days after closing its doors, the new Goya Museum is now a reality. Completely renovated and aiming to become not only a larger museum but “a better museum,” the exhibition center will open its doors this Friday, October 9, allowing residents and visitors to discover the Aragonese genius in a new way.
An exhibition worthy of a newly reopened Goya Museum, completely renovated and transformed into a 21st-century center. This was curator Luis Fernández-Galiano’s challenge, realized in "Solo Goya, the Art of Seeing," the inaugural exhibition that residents and visitors can see in the temporary exhibition gallery. It brings together 40 new works by Goya from leading institutions, including the Uffizi Gallery, the National Gallery in London, the Prado, the Hispanic Society and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum.
Fifteen stages across the city and more than 100 bands and artists will provide the soundtrack for the 2026 Fiestas del Pilar, which are about to begin. Pop, rap, heavy metal, roots music and many other genres will fill Zaragoza with concerts over the coming days.
Magic, humor and second chances will come to Zaragoza with one of the best-known faces on Spanish television. José Mota will visit the Aragonese capital next Wednesday, October 28, to present "Arriba Tutto", his first film as director. The comedian will take part in an in-person discussion at Cines Palafox, where viewers will be able to learn more about a story set in 1905 that explores childhood, love and the ability to recover lost hope.
La Oca Loca & Prison Film Fest 2026 has its first finalists. After selecting the winners of its two Audience Awards through a record 55,653 valid online votes cast last September, the festival now turns to the decisions in its next sections.
The jota is experiencing a moment of “maximum vitality,” proving to be “a symbol of Aragonese culture and a living genre that is constantly renewed,” said Pedro Olloqui, director general of Culture and Cultural Heritage of the Government of Aragon, during the presentation of María Jesús Hernández Viñerta’s book “Official Aragonese Jota Contest (1886-2025): Origins, History and Development,” presented by Fundación Ibercaja and Prames publishing house.
From the initial void and the driving role of poetry to the construction of the final image, the new exhibition at the University of Zaragoza’s Paraninfo explores the key elements of Zaragoza filmmaker Paula Ortiz’s creative universe. “Paula Ortiz. Int. noche / Ext. día,” curated by Alberto Castán, professor and director of the University of Zaragoza’s Culture Area, opens this Wednesday.
Choosing a child's name is one of the first major decisions made before birth. Although preferences change over the years, some names remain among Aragonese families' favorites. Mateo, Lucas, Martín, Hugo and Álvaro currently occupy the top spots.
Tarazona’s Translator’s House aims to further establish itself as one of the province’s leading cultural initiatives and has presented its programme for the remainder of 2026 at the Zaragoza Provincial Council. The schedule seeks to consolidate the venue as a benchmark by bringing together conferences, workshops, congresses and educational activities for the whole community.
Aragon remains an archaeological and historical treasure with many secrets yet to be uncovered. Its cultural heritage, much of it considered a collection of historic gems key to understanding Spain’s history, attracts considerable interest among visitors to the region. Relics found at a historic castle in Zaragoza will go on display in the galleries of a major museum in Madrid.
Aragon continues to be one of directors’ favorite locations for setting their film projects. Well-known and successful movies such as "Kingdom of Heaven," "The Promise," "Palm Trees in the Snow" and the recent "Sirat"—which represented Spain at the Oscars—were filmed partly or entirely in the autonomous community. Teruel province is currently hosting the shoot of another international film that will soon reach cinemas.
The Basilica of El Pilar has taken on a renewed appearance this Monday. Restoration work on the “Regina Patriarcharum” dome, located at the entrance to the lower section of the temple, has been completed, restoring it to its former splendor. Funded by Fundación Ibercaja, the project is part of the Pilar 2040 plan launched by Zaragoza’s Metropolitan Chapter to prepare the temple for the 2,000th anniversary of the Virgin’s arrival.
The heritage and spiritual monument that represents Zaragoza and Aragon around the world, welcoming around four million visitors each year from every corner of the globe, needs to shine with a magical and special touch. The radiant, renewed light of an outstanding work with almost 250 years of history will once again welcome all those who enter the Basilica of the Pilar. The Regina Patriarcharum dome is shining in all its splendor once again.
Ten years ago, Aragón Digital reported on the stories shaping current affairs in Aragon. On October 3, 2016, Carlos Saura presented his musical film Jota at Zaragoza’s Palacio de Sástago, fulfilling one of the filmmaker’s “unfinished projects” and offering a fresh take on the Aragonese dance.
“Concrete does not pretend; it is raw, firm and unadorned, like many of the things we experience.” Perhaps that is why, to put into words all those everyday things that have far more to do with buildings than we think, Los Niños del Ébano launched “Brut Series” several weeks ago. The cultural project uses Zaragoza as its setting, bringing together their passion for music and a city where things often go unnoticed.
A wealthy, cold businessman and a young woman making a living on the streets of Hollywood, played by two of Hollywood’s biggest stars, proved the perfect combination for what many consider the best romantic comedy ever made. Since its release in 1990, "Pretty Woman" has continued to win over audiences and become one of the most-watched films in cinema history. The movie will be screened in Zaragoza on a very special day.
Zaragoza Mayor Natalia Chueca presented the 2025 Pilar Bullfighting Fair’s Triunfador award to Zaragoza bullfighter Cristiano Torres at City Hall, honoring his performance on October 10, when he took the alternativa at La Misericordia bullring and left through the main gate. During the ceremony, the mayor defended bullfighting, its roots in the city and its contribution to culture, employment and the economy.
The Iaacc Pablo Serrano opened the exhibition "ERRoRACLE – La Deidad Digital" by OPN Studio, formed by Susana Ballesteros and Jano Montañés, on Friday. The exhibition reflects on the relationship between artificial intelligence, information and power. Produced by the Government of Aragón, it can be visited in the museum's conference room until November 2.
