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Casetas celebrates the 2026 San Miguel Festivities: full program of events

Celebrations and fun take over Casetas this Friday. As every September, the San Miguel Festivities return to the Zaragoza district with five days packed with activities for all audiences. From Friday through Tuesday, the program features live music, marching bands, giant figures, bull runs, traditional events, children's activities, contests and events organized with the local clubs.
Casetas celebrates the 2026 San Miguel Festivities: full program of events

The opening address, the Comparsa de Cabezudos giant figures, bull runs, the Grand Prix, the Crazy Cars contest, musical performances and open-air dances will be the highlights of a program combining tradition and entertainment. The festivities also include religious events in honor of Saint Michael the Archangel and an extensive nighttime schedule, with fireworks bringing the celebrations to a close.

FULL PROGRAM OF THE CASETAS FESTIVITIES

Friday, September 25

6:00 p.m. Pre-opening address with the “El Strago” marching band and the Comparsa de Cabezudos of Casetas. Plaza Ramón y Cajal 8:00 p.m. Opening address of the festivities 9:00 p.m. SPARTANS 10th Anniversary performance. Pozal Rock Stage 10:00 p.m. Local clubs parade with the El Torzal marching band. Departure from Peña El Barrizal 12:00 a.m. Performance by “Poetasdcalle,” “Tributo Divas del Pop” and Erik Romero. Sociocultural Pavilion

Saturday, September 26

9:00 a.m. Musical morning parade 10:00 a.m. Opening of the San Miguel Archangel street market. Plaza José Lasheras 11:00 a.m. Popular moscatel tasting, organized by the Santa Águeda Women's Association 11:30 a.m. Mini bull run. San Miguel Street 12:00 p.m. Parade with the Comparsa de Cabezudos of Casetas 1:00 p.m. Traditional bull run. San Miguel Street 1:30 p.m. “Reyes de la noche” performance. Plaza Dorotea Arnal 6:00 p.m. Grand Prix contest with the El Strago marching band. Bullring 7:00 p.m. DJ performance courtesy of Peña La Bulcada. Alcubierre Street 7:45 p.m. DJ performance courtesy of Peña La Trífulca. Clemente Mateo Park 8:00 p.m. Afternoon session with “Steve Lagarto” and Inuendo, a Queen tribute act. Pozal Rock Stage 8:00 p.m. Local clubs parade with the El Torzal marching band. Departure from Peña La Chimenea 11:00 p.m. Crazy Cars contest. Plaza Ramón y Cajal, Constitución Avenue 11:00 p.m. Mobile disco, courtesy of Peña La Boira. Alcubierre Street 12:00 a.m. Remember Night, featuring Sergio Original, Isma Nordic and Alex & Giro. Sociocultural Pavilion.

Sunday, September 27

9:00 a.m. Musical morning parade 11:00 a.m. Parade with the Comparsa de Cabezudos 11:30 a.m. Rabino contest at Bar Du Coin 12:00 p.m. Performance by the Casetas Artistic Harmony Band. Plaza Santiago Castillo 1:00 p.m. Traditional bull run. San Miguel Street 1:30 p.m. Performance. Plaza Dorotea Arnal 5:00 p.m. Children's performance, “Divertiland.” Plaza Santiago Castillo 6:00 p.m. Popular bullfighting events. Bullring 7:45 p.m. Open-air dance with Dany Lore and Raquel Tell. Clemente Mateo Park 8:00 p.m. “Un Día Feliz” theater performance, with Ché y Moche. Civic Center 9:00 p.m. Performance by Bandido Di-Versiones. Pozal Rock Stage 12:00 a.m. Performance by DJ Piriman and DJ Alberto Fernández. Sociocultural Pavilion

Monday, September 28

9:00 a.m. Musical morning parade 12:00 p.m. Traditional games and croquette contest. Plaza Santiago Castillo 1:00 p.m. Traditional bull run. San Miguel Street 5:00 p.m. Children's performance, “Animagic.” Plaza Santiago Castillo 6:00 p.m. Casta Aragonesa. Bullring 8:00 p.m. Batucada street parade from the Bullring to the Pozal Rock Stage 8:00 p.m. Musical performance by Nacho Laforga. Café Ducoin 9:30 p.m. “El Cruce” performance. Pozal Rock Stage.

Tuesday, September 29

9:00 a.m. Musical morning parade 11:00 a.m. Procession. Departure from the Church of Saint Michael the Archangel 12:00 p.m. Solemn Mass. Church of Saint Michael the Archangel 5:00 p.m. Performance for senior citizens: Jotas IASS de Casetas. Civic Center 5:00 p.m. Parade by the Comparsa de Cabezudos. Departure from Los Maizales Residence 6:00 p.m. Release of cows and heifers. Bullring 8:00 p.m. Performance by BEEFHEAD. Pozal Rock Stage 8:00 p.m. Musical performance by Neil García. Café Ducoin 10:30 p.m. Closing of the festivities with fireworks. Plaza Santiago Castillo

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