The event will transform the city's streets, bridges, and emblematic spaces into stages for contemporary art, blending art, design, technology, and citizen interaction. The opening hours will be from 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM.
This year, the Nervión River becomes the central axis of the route, structuring a program that runs from the City Hall to the Itsasmuseum, passing through iconic locations such as the Uribitarte Promenade, the Zubizuri Bridge, BilbaoArte's Sala Uribitarte40, Bizkaia Aretoa, Doña Casilda Park, and the Euskalduna Palace.
Furthermore, the itinerary expands towards Azkuna Zentroa, reinforcing the urban character of Gau Zuria and broadening the enjoyment possibilities for the public.
Notable installations include 'Aireratzea' at the City Hall, depicting a spaceship traveling through space and time; 'Lazuluminés' on the Uribitarte Promenade, featuring blue towers that touch the sky; and 'Zubietan zubi' on the Zubizuri Bridge, transforming it into a landscape of light and movement.
Other significant installations are 'Neuron' on Uribitarte Street, an interactive piece that reacts to the audience's proximity; 'Kinetic' on the Uribitarte Promenade, inspired by optical illusions; and 'Low-escena' in Sala Uribitarte 40 / BilbaoArte, featuring mobile artifacts and activated sculptures.
At the Campa de los Ingleses Pier, the immersive 'Zentzumenen zirkua' will be presented, alongside 'Elysian Arcs', a dreamlike installation with large iridescent arches. At the Evaristo Churruca Pier, 'Itsasargiak' will transform urban lampposts into light and color sculptures.
República de Abando Park will host 'Bulla', a luminescent cloud of 3,500 green pieces, and 'Txoritokia', a space to connect with nature. The facade of the C.R.A.I. Building will be adorned with colors by 'Vidriera' to celebrate the city's anniversary.
The Euskalduna Palace will host various musical performances, including the Bilbao Coral Society, Garaizarko Matsorriak, Bilboko Argia Otxotea, Deustoarrak, the Bilbao Accordion Symphony Orchestra, and the San Anton Choir. Outdoors, 'Ur-loreak' will feature floating water flowers.
On the Ramón de la Sota Pier, the immersive installation 'Fabrik' will pay homage to the industrial legacy. At the Itsasmuseum, 'Arrecife' will transform the surroundings into a luminous and sonorous marine ecosystem.
In Casilda Iturrizar Park, visitors will find 'Billevesées', striking figures for contemplation; the 'Maite zaitut' installation; 'Herrixka', an illuminated miniature city; and 'Farbalà', a textile structure that interacts with wind and light.
At Azkuna Zentroa, 'Bektor' will create a temporary architecture with laser beams and spatial sound. The Exhibition Hall will present 'Un árbol cae en el bosque' (7:30 PM - 11:30 PM).
Additionally, there will be itinerant proposals such as 'Buru Argiak' and 'Urban dance', with urban dance exhibitions by the company 'The Factory' in various city locations.
