Events in Madrid

Madrid Design Festival 2026
Ninth edition of this contemporary and innovative festival that turns Madrid into the capital of design (Various venues. 5 Feb-8 March).

Madrid Design Festival 2026

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China Taste 2026

Gastronomic workshops, coinciding with the celebration of Chinese New Year, in which the rich diversity of cuisine from the Asian country can be discovered (Various venues. 1 Feb-3 Mar).

Las Ranas Market

A neighbourhood initiative featuring a wide variety of cultural, commercial, and artistic activities for all ages (Literary Quarter - Calle de las Huertas. Next edition: 21 February).

Fuegos artificiales en el Parque de Pradolongo (Usera. Madrid). Año nuevo Chino 2025

Chinese New Year 2026

In 2026 we’ll be celebrating the Year of the Horse, with a packed programme of activities (From 17 February. Usera district).

16th Madrid Stew Route

The typical Madrid dish features a gastronomic journey through the Community of Madrid (Various establishments. 15 Feb-31 Mar).

Annual Events

Salida procesional de la Hermandad Sacramental y Cofradía de Nazarenos del Santísimo Cristo de la Fe y del Perdón, María Santísima Inmaculada, Madre de la Iglesia y Arcángel San Miguel ‘los Estudiantes’. 13 de abril de 2025

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 (27 Mar-5 Apr 2026).

Bailando por Madrid delante del Palacio Real. Fiestas de San isidro 2025. Autor: Enserio © Madrid Destino

San Isidro 2026

Every year on and around May 15th, Madrid honours its patron saint, San Isidro.

Manifestación estatal Orgullo LGTBI Madrid 2023 © MADO Madrid Orgullo

Madrid Pride

Join Madrileños in celebrating diversity and standing up for a more tolerant and inclusive society (25 Jun-5 Jul 2026).

Pregón de las fiestas de San Cayetano por los vecinos de la calle del Oso. Fiestas de agosto Madrid 2025

August Fiestas

August is a fantastic month to experience Madrid at its most traditional, as it celebrates the San Cayetano, San Lorenzo and Virgen de la Paloma festivities (early-mid August 2026).

The 12th of October Parade

Spain marks its national day with pomp and pageantry (12 October 2026).

Halloween in Madrid

All Saints' Day, Halloween, the Day of the Dead... Madrid has created a fusion of these three traditions from different cultures to celebrate this day in style.

Puerta del Sol Navidad Madrid 2024. Foto: Álvaro López del Cerro. © Madrid Destino

A Madrid-style Christmas

As Christmas trees and decorations light up streets and squares, Madrid celebrates everyone’s favourite holiday with a programme packed with cultural and leisure activities.