
Music, dance, flamenco, theatre, outdoor shows... Venues across the city will host the 42nd edition of the year’s eagerly anticipated summer festival (Various venues. July-August 2026).

Madrid celebrates jazz in November with a festival that features some of the genre's greatest artists (Various venues. Oct- Nov. Dates to be confirmed).

The Three Kings will parade around the city centre before taking gifts to families across the country (5 January 2027).

The best performing arts festival in the country is marking its 44th anniversary with an outstanding international programme (Different venues. November 2026).

The tenth edition of this event highlights hotels as the beating heart of Madrid's cultural life (Various locations. Mid-November-to be confirmed-).

See out the year eating twelve grapes to the chimes of the clock in Puerta del Sol (31 December 2026).

In 2027 we’ll be celebrating the Year of the Goat, with a packed programme of activities (From 6 February. Usera district).

The largest act of political activism in the LGBTQ+ world is the main event at the Pride celebrations: The LGTBI Pride March (Atocha to Colón. 4 July 2026).

Biennial festival that brings together an extensive programme with the best national and international dance (Various locations. May 2027).

Experience the great heritage party and visit Madrid’s leading historic buildings free of charge (Various venues. 12-18 October).

Pick a costume, put on your dancing shoes and treat yourself to some carnival sardines! (6-10 February 2027).

Thousands flock to the city to attend the processions and to enjoy the atmosphere created by the trumpets, drums and the hundreds of religious worshippers' bright and colourful attire (19-28 March).

Discover the world of architecture and urban development through itineraries, exhibitions and talks (Various locations. Early October 2026).

The great contemporary art party in which galleries and museums kick off the new season (Various locations. 10-13 September).

The largest musical production ever seen in Spain. Over 112 million people around the world have already seen it! (Teatro Lope de Vega. Tuesday to Sunday). Buy tickets!

One of the leading Spanish trade fairs and one of the most important in the global tourist sector (IFEMA MADRID. 20-24 January 2027).

The best summer festival will be celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2026 with performances by Foo Fighters, Moby, Florence + The Machine, Twenty One Pilots and Halsey, among others (Iberdrola Music. 8-11 July 2026).

The International Festival of Photography and Visual Arts is holding a new edition (Various locations. 13 May-13 Sept).