Chamber music for piano and wind instruments arrives at Palacio Euskalduna courtesy of the Bilbao Orkestra Sinfonikoa. 🎶🎹

This special concert is part of the official 2026/2027 season programmed by the Bilbao Orkestra Sinfonikoa (BOS).

🎶 BOS: 'French jolies'

📅 October 19, 2026

🕐 19:30

📍 Palacio Euskalduna, Bilbao

🎟️ 12€

📖 Concert Program

The performance showcases three notable works written for piano and wind ensemble, balancing expressive lyricism and refined technique.

The evening features Ludwig Thuille's Sextet for Piano and Wind Quintet in B-flat Major Op. 6, known for its warm textures and romantic phrasing.

The program continues with Albert Roussel's Divertissement Op. 6, an inventive and vivid composition highlighting the distinct colors of woodwinds and piano.

Concluding the session is Francis Poulenc's celebrated Sextet for Piano and Wind Quintet, a classic of twentieth-century French chamber literature filled with energy, wit, and charm.

🎶 Bilbao Orkestra Sinfonikoa Season

This event belongs to the 2026/2027 season program of the BOS, bringing audiences a close-up chamber format to experience the musicians of Bilbao's symphony orchestra within the Palacio Euskalduna venue.

✨ An elegant evening dedicated to premier chamber works for piano and wind quintet in Bilbao.

Bilbao welcomes a vibrant evening of live music as Steve 'n' Seagulls take the stage in the city to share their musical performance with the audience. 🎶

The band arrives in the Biscayan capital as part of their live schedule, offering an exciting date for music lovers seeking a great performance in one of the city's key cultural venues.

🎶 Steve 'n' Seagulls in Bilbao

📅 October 21, 2026

🕐 22:00

📍 Bilboko Kafe Antzokia, Bilbao

🎟️ €25 / €30

📖 Presenting "The dark side of the Moo"

During this concert scheduled for autumn in Bilbao, Steve 'n' Seagulls will take the stage to present their project titled "The dark side of the Moo". It will be an opportunity to experience firsthand the tracks that define this musical work in a direct and engaging setting.

The event allows attendees to discover the group's proposal live on stage, sharing with fans and live music enthusiasts the compositions that form the core of their current tour and musical repertoire.

🎶 The band and Kafe Antzokia

The group Steve 'n' Seagulls performs at Bilboko Kafe Antzokia, a landmark venue located in the very heart of Bilbao on Done Bikendi kalea, widely renowned for hosting concerts and cultural events throughout the year.

The central Bilbao venue will open its doors at 22:00 to host this performance, serving as the perfect meeting point to experience the band's stage presence and enjoy an evening dedicated to live music in the city.

✨ An unmissable night of live music with Steve 'n' Seagulls at Kafe Antzokia in Bilbao.

The joint project Hijos de la Ruina arrives in Bilbao to offer an intense night of live rap and urban beats. 🎶🎤

The group brings together Natos y Waor with Recycled J, having established itself as one of the most recognized musical projects in the Spanish rap scene.

🎶 Hijos de la Ruina at Bilbao Arena

📅 October 24, 2026

🕐 21:00

📍 Bilbao Arena - Miribilla, Bilbao

🎟️ 55 / 66 €

📖 Rhymes and urban sounds

Hijos de la Ruina is born from the artistic union of Natos y Waor and Recycled J. Their music brings together direct influences of rap, hip-hop, and contemporary urban sounds.

Their lyrics center on personal experiences, relationships, and everyday life situations, forging a direct connection with listeners through their storytelling and sincere approach.

🎶 A benchmark of Spanish rap

With an acclaimed path together, this collaboration between Natos y Waor and Recycled J has become one of the most prominent acts in Spanish urban music, taking their work to major venues.

The concert will take place at the Bilbao Arena in Miribilla, welcoming this major musical gathering in the Biscayan city.

✨ An unmissable live rap experience at the Bilbao Arena.

The timeless magic of the Fab Four returns to Bilbao with an ambitious symphonic tribute to the music of The Beatles. 🎶🎸

Renowned tribute band Abbey Road joins forces with an eight-piece chamber orchestra to recreate the iconic orchestral sound of the Liverpool quartet.

🎶 Abbey Road: The Beatles Show & Orchestra

📅 October 24, 2026

🕐 20:00

📍 Palacio Euskalduna, Bilbao

🎟️ 49 / 57 €

📖 The sound of The Beatles in symphonic format

Regarded as one of the finest Beatles tribute acts in the world, Abbey Road is known for its remarkable fidelity to original vocal harmonies and instrumental soundscapes. On this special evening, the band is joined on stage by the Sgt. Pepper’s Orchestra, featuring strings, brass, and woodwinds to highlight the symphonic richness of the British band's studio masterpieces.

The concert covers the band's entire recording history, from the early sixties beat craze to legendary tracks recorded through 1970 that The Beatles never performed in concert before an audience.

🎸 The musicians and historical staging

The production features meticulous costume changes matching each distinct era of the band, alongside the exact models of instruments originally played by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr.

Abbey Road features Adrián Ghiardo, Jordi Expósito, Ferran Corbalán, and Carlos Moreno, performing alongside orchestral musicians Christian Torres, Xaquín Carro, Alfredo Salcedo, Edgar Casellas, Berta Gala, Maria Astallé, Marc García, and Maria Cruz.

✨ A captivating musical journey back in time through the songs that revolutionized modern pop music.

The Teatro Arriaga hosts Portuguese singer Salvador Sobral for a live concert immersed in Brazilian sounds. 🎶✨

The artist arrives in Bilbao as part of the tour presenting his fifth studio album, offering an evening marked by musical sensitivity and stage intimacy.

🎶 Salvador Sobral in concert

📅 October 25, 2026

🕐 19:00

📍 Teatro Arriaga, Bilbao

🎟️ 22 €

📖 A musical journey through Brazilian songwriting

Salvador Sobral presents his new album, A flor do recomeço, his first full project dedicated entirely to songs by Brazilian composers. Recorded in São Paulo and produced by Marcus Preto and Tó Brandileone, the album includes unreleased tracks by celebrated figures such as Adriana Calcanhotto, Chico César, and Marcelo Camelo.

This concert reflects a deeply personal return to the musical roots that influenced Sobral from an early age. Rather than mimicking Brazilian styles, the singer approaches these compositions through his own Portuguese musical identity, preserving the unique essence of each piece with honesty and depth.

🎶 The artist and ensemble

Widely known for winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 2017, Sobral performs with an accomplished ensemble of musicians. On stage at Teatro Arriaga, he is joined by Katarina L´Dokova on piano, André Rosinha on double bass, Joel Silva on drums and percussion, Sebastiá Gris on guitars, and Eva Fernández on saxophone.

✨ An intimate evening celebrating Brazilian song through the voice of Salvador Sobral.

Does the human brain really operate at just ten percent, or have we fully switched over to zero percent? Ángel Martín arrives in Bilbao to dissect our modern digital absurdities with his trademark comedic style. 🎭🧠

The comedian brings his stage monologue to the Biscayan capital for a solo evening of sharp entertainment and social observation.

🎭 Ángel Martín: "Somos monos"

📅 October 31, 2026

🕐 20:30

📍 Palacio Euskalduna, Bilbao

🎟️ 28€

📖 About the show

It was once said that people only utilize a small fraction of their cognitive capacity. Today, Ángel Martín suggests that some seem to run at zero percent, like non-alcoholic beer. From wandering to the fridge without knowing why to risking danger for a selfie, the online world and endless tutorials have gradually put our brains into standby mode.

Between online outrage from thousands of miles away and a loss of everyday intuition, the performer shares his unconventional take on restarting our mental engines. A witty monologue ready to address uncomfortable truths before realizing that, quite simply, we are monkeys.

🎭 The artist and the venue

Ángel Martín is a recognized Spanish comedian and broadcaster with an extensive stage and digital presence. Palacio Euskalduna welcomes this theater performance at Abandoibarra Avenue in Bilbao.

✨ An evening of sharp stand-up comedy and witty observations in Bilbao.

A remarkable live music event arrives on stage in Bilbao to thrill fans during a very special evening. 🎶

Colombian singer and songwriter Nanpa Básico returns to the city as part of his brand-new international tour.

🎶 NANPA BÁSICO IN CONCERT

📅 October 31, 2026

🕐 19:30

📍 Santana 27 - Fever, Telleria kalea, 27, Bilbao

🎟️ €34

📖 PRESENTING «QUE TIN Y QUE TAN»

The Colombian artist hits the road with a new concert tour to present his latest studio album, titled «Que tin y que tan», live in front of the audience. The performance will showcase his newest musical creations and distinct sound in a vibrant atmosphere.

Alongside the tracks from this new release, the show will feature a selection of the most celebrated and loudly sung songs from his entire discography, delivering a comprehensive overview of his musical journey.

🎶 THE ARTIST AT SANTANA 27

Nanpa Básico takes the stage at Santana 27 - Fever to connect once again with his fans in Bilbao, reinforcing the strong bond built through his recorded works and live appearances.

The venue located on Telleria kalea will host this autumn musical performance, serving as the official Bilbao stop of this tour.

✨ A unique opportunity to experience Nanpa Básico live in concert in Bilbao.

The vibrant cinematic and musical universe of Pedro Almodóvar comes alive in Bilbao through the unmistakable voice of Pasión Vega. 🎶🎬

The acclaimed singer visits the Basque capital with an extraordinary concert celebrating songs that have shaped the emotional memory of cinema, directed by Joan Anton Rechi.

🎶 Pasión Almodóvar

📅 November 1, 2026

🕐 19:00

📍 Teatro Arriaga, Bilbao

🎟️ €24 / €48

📖 A musical journey through Almodóvar's films

In this performance, Pasión Vega revisits iconic tracks that journeyed through Pedro Almodóvar's creative world to become collective landmarks. The repertoire features celebrated classics such as Volver, Piensa en mí, La bien pagá, A tu vera, Un año de amor, Puro Teatro, En el último trago, and Cucurrucucú Paloma.

The concert features musical direction, arrangements, and piano by Moisés P. Sánchez, performing alongside an exceptional musical ensemble: Sergio Menem on cello and guitar, Pablo Marín Jones Johnston on percussion and electronics, and Toño Miguel on double bass.

🎶 Artistic team and staging

The stage production is helmed by director and playwright Joan Anton Rechi, featuring set design by Gabriel Insignares and lighting design by Alberto Rodríguez. Wardrobe is created by Antonio García and Vera Wang, produced by Reina del Paypay Producciones S.L.

✨ An unforgettable musical evening honoring the soundtrack of Almodóvar's cinema in Bilbao.

Sevillian singer-songwriter Beret arrives in Bilbao to perform live songs from his highly anticipated musical era. 🎶✨

The concert is part of the tour presenting his third studio album, an intimate and introspective project affirming his prominent place in Spanish-language pop.

🎶 BERET

📅 November 3, 2026

🕐 20:00

📍 Palacio Euskalduna, Bilbao

🎟️ 45 / 94 €

📖 About the concert

Beret takes the stage to showcase his third studio record, titled Lo Bello y lo Roto. It is a conceptual, intimate, and honest piece of work exploring the beauty discovered in imperfection and the power that stems from vulnerability.

Developed over several years between Spain and Argentina, the album features notable collaborations with artists such as Diegote, Mr. Rain, SFDK, Morodo, and Domelipa. Among these tracks, the collaboration with Mr. Rain on «Superhéroes» stands out as one of the central anthems of the record.

🎶 The artist and the venue

Acclaimed as one of the most sensitive and genuine voices in Spanish music, the Sevillian artist brings his musical world to the Palacio Euskalduna in Bilbao to deliver a performance full of nuances and diverse sonic textures.

✨ A special concert evening to experience his most personal songs live on stage.

Flamenco singer and composer María José Llergo arrives in Bilbao to present her new musical project, blending traditional roots with artistic freedom. 🎶✨

The Teatro Arriaga hosts this stop on "El Juego Tour", where the artist unfolds her sound universe accompanied by a vibrant live band.

🎶 María José Llergo: El Juego Tour

📅 November 5, 2026

🕐 19:30

📍 Teatro Arriaga, Bilbao

🎟️ 24 / 48 €

📖 About the concert

"El Juego" is a show created to break boundaries, reconnect with roots, and celebrate uninhibited artistic freedom, approaching music as a continuous, vital game.

On stage, María José Llergo's voice is joined by an instrumental ensemble featuring drums, keyboards, bass, and violin, generating a unique and immersive atmosphere.

🎶 The artist

At 32 years of age, María José Llergo has earned major critical acclaim. In 2022, she won the Goya Award for Best Original Song with "Te espera el mar", featured in the film Mediterráneo.

In 2024, she was awarded Best Folk Album by the Music Academy of Spain and became the fifth Spanish artist to record an acclaimed Tiny Desk concert.

ℹ️ Good to know: Tickets go on sale on June 29.

✨ An exceptional occasion to experience the contemporary flamenco and powerful voice of María José Llergo live.

Singer-songwriter El Kanka returns to Bilbao to present his brand-new album during an evening of music and genuine connection. 🎶✨

The performance is part of his new tour "La Calma", following extensive travels across Spain and Latin America with his previous acoustic project.

🎶 EL KANKA: LA CALMA TOUR

📅 6 November 2026

🕐 21:30

📍 Santana 27 - Fever, Bilbao

🎟️ 35 €

📖 New album presentation

Following the release of his acoustic record "Las Canciones" and a tour across Spain and Latin America, El Kanka announces new 2026 dates to showcase the songs from his latest album. His live set brings fresh material shaped by everyday philosophy, poetry, and a sincere outlook on life.

🎤 The artist and Santana 27

With six albums to his name, the Málaga-born musician based in Madrid has established himself as one of the most beloved voices in the Spanish singer-songwriter scene. His sound blends humour, honesty, and warmth, building an easy bond with the crowd. The concert will be hosted at Santana 27 in Bilbao, situated on Telleria kalea.

✨ An evening to enjoy El Kanka's newest songs and heartfelt connection on stage.

Singer and songwriter Galvan Real is coming to Bilbao to deliver a major live concert at the Bilbao Arena in Miribilla. An exciting musical evening designed to connect with fans and celebrate his songs in a vibrant live setting. 🎶✨

This performance brings his distinct repertoire to Bizkaia, marking one of his key dates across prominent stages and arenas.

🎶 GALVAN REAL IN BILBAO

📅 Date: 7 November 2026

🕐 Time: 21:00

📍 Venue: Bilbao Arena - Miribilla (Bilbao Arena sarbidea, Bilbao)

🎟️ Admission: 35€ / 60€

📖 Live on Stage

Audiences in Bilbao will have the opportunity to experience Galvan Real's repertoire live during an evening devoted to music, distinctive vocal melodies, and personal lyrics.

The concert will bring together followers at the Miribilla venue for a large-format show where signature tracks and powerful musical moments will take center stage throughout the night.

🏟️ The Venue: Bilbao Arena

Located in the Miribilla neighborhood, the Bilbao Arena is one of Bilbao's premier indoor venues, regularly hosting major sporting fixtures and celebrated live music concerts.

With modern facilities and excellent capacity, the arena offers optimal acoustic conditions to host large-scale touring productions in the capital of Bizkaia.

✨ An unforgettable night of live music with Galvan Real in Bilbao.

Shinova will offer a very special concert at the Palacio Euskalduna in Bilbao, an evening designed to immerse the audience in a renewed musical universe. 🎶

The band presents a show conceived to showcase their artistic evolution and creative power on stage.

🎶 SHINOVA: LA TORMENTA PERFECTA

📅 November 20, 2026

🕐 20:00

📍 Palacio Euskalduna, Bilbao

🎟️ €44 / €54

📖 Live premiere in an expanded format

In 2026, Shinova will premiere their new EP, entitled "La Tormenta Perfecta", live on stage. For this special presentation, the band will perform in an expanded format that incorporates a live string section.

The show has been designed as a complete immersive experience, where the power of their musical repertoire merges with sound and visual design specially created to bring this new artistic chapter to life.

🎶 Shinova at Palacio Euskalduna

Palacio Euskalduna, located at Abandoibarra etorbidea, 4 in Bilbao, hosts this anticipated musical event. The venue provides the setting for the expanded instrumentation, live strings, and dedicated staging of the concert.

✨ An unmissable musical evening to experience Shinova's new immersive live show in Bilbao.

Actor and storyteller Rafael Álvarez "El Brujo" returns to the stage in Bilbao with a profound and distinctive reflection on spirituality and universal wisdom. 🎭✨

In this solo performance, the celebrated creator explores mysticism and the Christian gospels from a perspective rooted in Eastern philosophy and the art of the medieval juggler.

🎭 La segunda venida de Cristo o el yoga de Jesús

📅 27 November 2026

🕐 19:00

📍 Teatro Campos Elíseos, Bilbao

🎟️ 20 / 27 €

📖 A mystical interpretation of the Gospels

The piece is inspired by the work of the same title by Paramahansa Yogananda, while also drawing on fragments previously staged around the Gospel of Saint John. Rather than focusing on a literal physical return, the show explores the second coming as an inner realization of consciousness, linking the historical figure of Jesus of Nazareth with ancient Vedic knowledge and meditation science.

Through various episodes and miracles recounted in the gospels, the narrative establishes a bridge between the wisdom of Indian yogis and Christian spiritual traditions.

🎭 Storytelling tradition and the legacy of Dario Fo

True to Rafael Álvarez's distinctive style, this staging is deeply indebted to master Italian playwright Dario Fo and his classic "Mistero Buffo". The performance combines warmth, humor, sharp physical gesture, sound, silence, and the spoken word in the finest minstrel tradition.

The Teatro Campos Elíseos becomes the setting where El Brujo revisits life's timeless existential questions through the enduring power of theatre.

✨ An engaging theatrical journey bridging Eastern mysticism and Gospel teachings through wit and narrative mastery.

Uruguayan singer-songwriter Jorge Drexler takes the stage at Palacio Euskalduna to present his latest studio album live in an unforgettable concert evening. 🎶✨

Regarded as one of the most influential voices in contemporary Ibero-American music, the celebrated musician stops in Bilbao as part of his new international tour.

🎶 JORGE DREXLER IN BILBAO

📅 November 28, 2026

🕐 20:00

📍 Palacio Euskalduna, Bilbao

🎟️ €41 / €77

📖 Live presentation of «TARACÁ»

In this live performance, Drexler showcases the songs from his album «TARACÁ», released in March 2026. The production introduces a completely renewed staging, accompanied on stage by seven musicians.

The rhythmic pulse of Uruguayan candombe serves as the guiding and transversal thread throughout the concert, bringing together brand-new songs alongside classic highlights from his extensive career.

🎶 A distinctive voice in contemporary music

Across his artistic journey, Jorge Drexler has released fifteen studio albums and performed in venues across the globe. His body of work stands out for continuous curiosity, sonic experimentation, and deep poetic sensibility.

This tour marks a new chapter where his latest compositions finally meet the audience, building musical bridges from the stage of Bilbao's renowned auditorium.

✨ A singular live event to immerse yourself in the evolving soundscapes of Jorge Drexler.

Carlos Goñi and his project Revólver arrive in Bilbao with a very personal live music show. 🎶🎸

The iconic Spanish rock project brings its latest tour and studio material to one of the most distinguished stages in the city.

🎶 REVÓLVER: LA 03010 TOUR

📅 November 28, 2026

🕐 19:00

📍 Teatro Arriaga, Bilbao

🎟️ 22 / 42 €

📖 A musical journey to roots and memories

Revólver returns to the road with LA 03010, a project that is much more than a new studio album: it represents an emotional coordinate, a return to origins, and one of the most complex and personal works in Carlos Goñi's artistic career.

Under this enigmatic title—the postal code of the Los Ángeles neighborhood in Alicante where he lived as a child—emerges a song collection inspired by early life stories. According to Goñi himself, this release stands alongside his celebrated album Argán as one of the most intricately composed works he has ever written.

🎶 New tracks alongside legendary anthems

During the live concert at Teatro Arriaga, the artist will not only showcase his newest compositions, but will also perform the timeless hits that have accompanied fans over several decades, striking a balance between his present creativity and his musical legacy.

✨ An exceptional musical evening celebrating decades of rock at Teatro Arriaga.

Bilbao prepares for an extraordinary operatic event with Giuseppe Verdi's masterpiece at the Palacio Euskalduna. 🎶✨

ABAO Bilbao Opera opens its 75th Season with a magnificent staging of "La Traviata", starring Jessica Pratt and Javier Camarena.

🎶 ABAO BILBAO OPERA: LA TRAVIATA

📅 From October 17 to 26, 2026

🕐 19:00 and 19:30

📍 Palacio Euskalduna, Bilbao

🎟️ 29 / 300 €

📖 Love, drama, and elegance in vibrant Paris

"La Traviata" returns to Bilbao to offer an intense emotional journey. Set against the glamorous Parisian backdrop, the opera follows an impossible love story that combines scenic elegance and heartfelt drama, standing as a timeless classic beyond fleeting trends.

Conducted by Francesco Ivan Ciampa, the Euskadiko Orkestra and the Bilbao Opera Chorus perform unforgettable melodies, ranging from the world-famous drinking song to Verdi's most delicate and heartbreaking passages.

🎶 A lavish production from Teatro Massimo di Palermo

This staging from Teatro Massimo di Palermo is directed by Mario Pontiggia, known for his theatrical grandeur. The visual design evokes the Belle Époque with Art Nouveau and Art Déco elements, featuring striking sets and sumptuous costumes by Francesco Zito.

The leading roles are brought to life by two internationally acclaimed stars: soprano Jessica Pratt and tenor Javier Camarena, who have forged a close bond with the Bilbao audience across four landmark performances.

✨ An unmissable operatic evening to launch the season with Verdi's enduring passion.

The Teatro Campos Elíseos in Bilbao welcomes Dani Mateo and his comedy stage show, offering a lighthearted perspective on current times and recent events. 🎭

The comedian and presenter takes the Bilbao stage with a stand-up routine that reflects on everyday reality and odd moments from recent years.

🎭 Dani Mateo: "¿Por qué no te callas?"

📅 November 14 and 15, 2026

🕐 Saturday at 20:00 and Sunday at 17:00

📍 Teatro Campos Elíseos, Bilbao

🎟️ €20 / €25

📖 Humor facing modern times

For Dani Mateo, saying that humanity is living through its worst moment is exaggerating a bit. Through his distinctive comedic lens, this period has also delivered memorable and quirky highlights worth remembering.

Throughout the performance, the comedian revisits peculiar recent phenomena such as Miguel Bosé's viral videos and internet competitions spotlighting bizarre animals spotted roaming through city centers.

🎭 Dani Mateo at Teatro Campos Elíseos

The stage of the Teatro Campos Elíseos, located on Bertendona kalea in Bilbao, hosts these two comedy performances scheduled across afternoon and evening showtimes during the mid-November weekend.

✨ A theatrical comedy evening with Dani Mateo's satirical humor in Bilbao.

Hard-hitting urban rock arrives in Bilbao as El Drogas takes the stage for a powerful two-night live performance full of raw energy. 🎸🎶

Enrique Villarreal brings his unmistakable stage presence to the city, revisiting classic Barricada anthems alongside key tracks from his solo career.

🎶 EL DROGAS IN CONCERT

📅 20 to 21 November 2026

🕐 20:30 (doors open: 19:30)

📍 Santana 27 - Fever, Bilbao

🎟️ 27 / 32 €

📖 About the concert

The iconic musician combines driving guitar riffs with thoughtful, engaged lyrics. His overwhelming live presence guarantees an electric atmosphere rooted in decades of rock music.

The setlist brings together historic anthems from his legendary years fronting Barricada as well as celebrated pieces from his solo path, delivering passion and conviction from start to finish.

🎸 Enrique Villarreal, El Drogas

A vital figure in Spanish rock, Enrique Villarreal stands out for his charisma, social awareness, and uncompromising musical authenticity developed across an extensive career.

Santana 27 welcomes rock enthusiasts for two consecutive evenings of high-energy music, uniting listeners around a timeless songbook.

ℹ️ Good to know: Tickets for 21 November are sold out.

✨ An unmissable live experience with an undisputed legend of urban rock in Bilbao.

Gioacchino Rossini's most celebrated comic opera arrives in Bilbao, bringing rhythmic brilliance, wit, and romantic mischief to the stage. 🎶🎭

The production is presented as part of ABAO Bilbao Opera's 2026/2027 Season, under the motto "To eat, to love, to sing … life according to Rossini."

🎶 Il barbiere di Siviglia

📅 November 21 to 30, 2026

🕐 19:00 and 19:30

📍 Palacio Euskalduna, Bilbao

🎟️ 29€ / 300€

📖 Wit and comedy in Rossini's masterpiece

Featuring Cesare Sterbini's lively libretto, Il barbiere di Siviglia follows the clever barber Figaro as he orchestrates a web of comic schemes to help Count Almaviva woo the charming Rosina. Humor and sharp intellect triumph in an irresistible theatrical journey.

Baritone Andrzej Filonczyk stars in the title role, joined by Leonor Bonilla as Rosina and Santiago Ballerini as Count Almaviva. The distinguished cast is completed by Bruno de Simone, Giorgio Caoduro, Sabrina Gárdez, and José Manuel Díaz.

🎭 Production and creative team

Vincent Dujardin makes his ABAO debut directing this Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège production, which transposes the story to 1950s Seville. Scenography and costume design are created by Leila Fteita, with lighting design by Bruno Ciulli.

Pedro Bartolomé conducts the Bilbao Orkestra Sinfonikoa (BOS) in the pit, joined on stage by the Coro de Ópera de Bilbao led by chorus director Esteban Urzelai Eizagirre.

✨ A brilliant and energetic operatic masterpiece bursting with unforgettable melodies.

The Bilbao Fine Arts Museum presents an outstanding journey into the American continent through the eyes of artists and explorers from the 17th to the 20th century. 🎨🌎

The exhibition is part of the museum's inaugural program and brings together works from the Patricia Phelps de Cisneros Collection, curated by Estrella de Diego and sponsored by the BBVA Foundation.

🎨 Visiones de Ultramar. Colección Patricia Phelps de Cisneros

📅 From October 6, 2026 to January 21, 2027

🕐 Wednesday to Monday from 10:00 to 20:00

📍 Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, Bilbao

🎟️ Price not specified

📖 Wonder and nature across Latin America

Featuring over 150 pieces—including paintings, drawings, prints, maps, books, and photographs—the exhibition captures the curiosity inspired by Latin American landscapes before the emergence of local late-19th-century movements.

Key figures featured include baroque painter Frans Post, represented by two remarkable landscapes, and geographer Alexander von Humboldt, showcased through original publications containing his famous Naturgemälde alongside decisive travel chronicles.

🎨 Contemporary epilogue by Asier Mendizabal

A critical epilogue entitled «El orbe según la colección J.L» by artist Asier Mendizabal recontextualizes his installation acquired by the museum in 2025, drawing links to the Inca art collection compiled in Peru in 1930 by Bilbao poet Juan Larrea.

ℹ️ Good to know: Closed on Tuesdays. Museum closed on December 25, January 1, and January 6. Special opening hours from 10:00 to 14:00 on December 24 and 31.

✨ An exceptional opportunity to explore the visual narratives of the Americas in Bilbao.

The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao presents a major exhibition dedicated to the work of British creator Steve McQueen. 🎨

Curated by Lekha Hileman in Gallery 105, the show brings together the practice of one of contemporary art's most influential figures.

🎨 Steve McQueen : 66–76–26

📅 From October 9, 2026 to February 21, 2027

🕐 Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 20:00

📍 Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Abandoibarra etorbidea, 2, Bilbao

🎟️ Price not specified

📖 A sculptural experience through moving images

The exhibition explores Steve McQueen’s ability to address personal and collective themes through moving images. His works distill complex emotions into precise, minimalist narratives designed to make visitors intensely aware of themselves and their breathing.

Physical conditions of viewing—projection scale, sound, light, and the relationship between the viewer and space—are fundamental components of his work, granting it a distinctly sculptural quality.

🎨 The artist and the venue

Born in 1969 and based between London and Amsterdam, McQueen has forged a celebrated path spanning cinema and visual arts. Gallery 105 of Bilbao's iconic museum hosts this presentation examining spatial environments and sensory encounters.

ℹ️ Good to know: Located in Gallery 105. Closed on Mondays.

✨ A singular opportunity to experience the visual and auditory power of Steve McQueen in Bilbao.