The city of Bilbao celebrated Iberdrola’s 125th anniversary with a free music festival lasting over six hours

Near 40,000 people flocked to Doña Casilda Park to celebrate Iberdrola’s 125th anniversary at a massive free festival open to all, which transformed the centre of Bilbao into a major musical gathering place with performances by Juanes, Antonio Orozco, Rigoberta Bandini and Süne. The festival was opened by Iberdrola’s Electric Band.

For six hours, from 4 pm to 10 pm, the venue saw a steady stream of visitors in a festive atmosphere. The high turnout exceeded expectations and left images of a city fully immersed in an event that combined live music and celebration throughout the afternoon.

The day kicked off with Süne, who took to the stage around 4.30 pm; Rigoberta Bandini took over at 5.35 pm; Antonio Orozco performed his set around 7.10 pm; and the finale came at around 8.45 pm with Juanes, who brought the event to a close.

To offer the best possible experience to the audience, seven screens strategically placed throughout the park ensured visibility from virtually any location.

The festival’s closing ceremony featured a drone show, the largest ever staged in Spain, involving 1,500 drones. This large-scale display, powered by 100% renewable energy, was organised so that it could be viewed from various points across Bilbao.

Throughout the day, the public had access to information services, food and drink outlets, medical assistance, toilets, areas adapted for people with reduced mobility, a children’s play area and a ‘Punto Violeta’ (a safe space for young women). In addition, a special cleaning, maintenance and gardening team was deployed to ensure the venue was left in good condition after the event had finished.

All the “125 Light Years” concerts

Following the success in Bilbao, the musical programme for Iberdrola’s 125th anniversary will continue with further events, such as the concert in Madrid on 27 June, featuring Lenny Kravitz, Manuel Carrasco, Ana Mena and Álvaro de Luna, and the concert in Valencia on 28 November, featuring Estopa and Mafalda Cardenal.

These shows form part of the “125 Light Years” programme, through which Iberdrola will be celebrating its anniversary throughout 2026 with initiatives aimed at employees, customers, shareholders and the general public, and which also includes exhibitions, social events and the illumination of iconic buildings.