Record-breaking show featuring 1,500 drones in the skies over Bilbao to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Iberdrola Group

Tens of thousands of people enjoyed the largest drone show ever held in Spain, powered by 100% renewable energy
Artxanda, Avenida de las Universidades, the Euskalduna Bridge and the Euskadi and Txema Aguirre squares were the areas that drew the largest crowds

Art and culture

Drone show spelling “125 años luz” over Bilbao’s riverfront beside the Guggenheim Museum.

The Iberdrola Group, of which Iberdrola España is a part, closed the night of its 125th anniversary celebration with a spectacular drone show in Bilbao — the largest ever held in Spain — featuring 1,500 drones, which could be seen from various points across the Basque capital between 11:00 pm and 11:30 pm yesterday.

Following the music festival held in Doña Casilda Park, featuring performances by Juanes, Antonio Orozco, Rigoberta Bandini and Süne, thousands of drones took center stage in a roughly 20 minute aerial display. During that time the team projected various large-scale 2D and 3D light figures onto the Bilbao sky in a meticulously choreographed display synchronized with music and visual effects designed for the occasion.

The show highlighted some of the company's most iconic milestones throughout its history, such as its global expansion from its Bilbao roots. Through light choreography the drones recreated images associated with the company, such as electrical infrastructure, and evoked its social commitment.

Mount Artxanda, Avenida de las Universidades, the area around the Euskalduna Bridge, Plaza Euskadi and Plaza Txema Aguirre brought together tens of thousands of citizens who watched this show, powered by 100% renewable energy.

Throughout the day the public had access to information services, areas where food and drinks could be purchased, medical assistance, restrooms, areas adapted for people with reduced mobility, a childcare area and a Punto Violeta.

In addition a special cleaning, maintenance and landscaping operation was deployed throughout the day.

125 Light-Years

This celebration is part of the "125 Light-Years" program, through which the Iberdrola Group is marking its anniversary throughout 2026 with initiatives aimed at employees, customers, shareholders and the general public. Key highlights include concerts in Madrid (27 June), featuring Lenny Kravitz, Manuel Carrasco, Ana Mena and Álvaro de Luna, and in Valencia (28 November), featuring Estopa and Mafalda Cardenal, along with exhibitions, social events and the illumination of iconic buildings.

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