Feria de Zaragoza and the Zaragoza Conference Centre close 2025 with a highly positive balance after hosting more than 80 trade fairs, congresses, and events that brought together 279,305 visitors. These figures reaffirm both venues as benchmark spaces for national and international professional, trade fair, and cultural events.​

Feria: Sustained Growth and New Formats

Feria de Zaragoza strengthened its leadership in the Aragonese and Spanish economy throughout 2025. ENOMAQ (International Trade Fair for Machinery, Techniques, and Equipment for the Food Industry), held from February 11 to 13 in its 24th edition, gathered 28,000 attendees and 936 exhibiting brands from 30 countries. Within the event, the National Vinespaña Wine Competition evaluated 900 samples judged by 40 tasters from Spanish oenology associations, maintaining its year-on-year growth trend.​

SMAGUA (International Water and Irrigation Trade Fair) celebrated its 27th edition from March 4 to 6, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the event, marked by a gala at Zaragoza's Water Tower. The fair recorded 25,897 professionals—a 12% increase over the previous edition—with 657 exhibiting brands from 30 countries across 34,378 m² of exhibition space. The program featured over 80 technical sessions with more than 150 experts, 5,000 conference attendees, and 400 business meetings.​

SPAPER (International Trade Fair for Cellulose, Paper, and Cardboard Machinery and Equipment), in its fourth edition, brought together 2,723 professionals and 157 exhibiting brands from 18 countries. SPAPER and SMAGUA were held jointly with EXPOFIMER (International Trade Fair for Renewable Energy Maintenance and Asset Management), focused on energy efficiency and renewables, attracting 4,179 visitors. The synergies between their sectors enabled these three events to increase exhibition space and brand presence by over 50%.​

FIGAN (International Livestock Production Trade Fair), held from March 25 to 28 in its 17th edition, recorded 60,757 visitors—an 11% rise—with exhibitors from 25 countries, 106 international delegations, and 1,200 brands. Key novelties included FIGAN Conecta Talento for talent attraction in the livestock sector, the Agroinfluencers Forum for young farmers and content creators, and the Dairy Forum analyzing challenges in milk production.​

Consumer fairs in May, STOCK CAR and ARATUR, were well-received by the Zaragoza public. STOCK CAR (Used and Km 0 Vehicle Show), in its 16th edition from May 8 to 11, sold 1,012 cars and featured first-time talks on the automotive sector with ATARVEZ (Zaragoza Vehicle Repair Workshops Association). Standouts in 2025 included Volrace Motor Show Zaragoza on October 25-26, drawing over 20,000 visitors, and the first OWN (Video Games, Esports, and Digital Culture Festival) from November 21-23, with 30+ partners, 1,000 gamers, and 10,000 attendees. The fairground also hosted major cultural events like Mike Towers' concert on May 31, attended by 15,500 people.​

Palacio de Congresos: Versatile and Adaptable Space

The Conference Centre hosted 73 events in 2025, attracting 112,249 visitors and showcasing its versatility for cultural, professional, and entertainment proposals. In the trade fair segment, it hosted ARATUR (Aragonese Tourism Show) from May 16-18 in its 19th edition (15,231 visitors, 80 exhibitors); NUPZIAL (Grand Wedding, Celebrations, and Events Show) from October 24-26 in its 21st edition (70+ brands, 11% growth); and CIPEU (European Pet Food Industry Congress) from October 1-2 (600 professionals from 20+ countries, 50 sponsors). Musicals included Kinky Boots, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, and Mamma Mia!, plus family shows like The Lion King and Frozen. Professional events featured congresses such as The Wave, SEGO Congress, AVEPA Congress, National Hospitals Congress, Psychiatry Congress, ACREDITA 2025, and Aragón Business Summit, alongside galas and the first Pabellón de la Ciencia Fundación Ibercaja (December 20-22, 2,500 visitors).​

Feria de Zaragoza and the Conference Centre end a year reinforcing their leadership and adaptability to sector trends. The diversity of events, growth in attendance, and international reach solidify their role as drivers of economic, social, and cultural development for Zaragoza and Aragón, paving the way for growth in 2026.