The latest trends in the city

Avant-garde art, fashion, music and leisure are usually present in Bilbao with latest generation clubs and shops; light, pop and rock music concerts; and live music at pubs.

There are also annual events that can't be missed, such as the Fantasy Film Festival in Bilbao in April and May, and the International Documentary and Short Film Festival in November.

Bilbao has become an attractive place for nightlife for young people from all over northern Spain, thanks to the traditional cocktail bars and partying, as well as initiatives such as "Bilbao.Gaua" ("Bilbao. Night"), by Bilbao Local Council. Every weekend this night programme offers many leisure activities for young people - games, courses, workshops, storytelling and film sessions in the different districts and neighbourhoods in the city.