Winter is finally loosening its grip, and the coldest months are behind us. With longer, brighter days ahead, Madrid’s great outdoors is calling. Picture strolls through parks bursting with colour, cocktails on rooftop terraces, and three months packed with exciting open-air events.
Updated June 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).
A traditional festival thay honours women and welcomes spring (Plaza de Lavapiés. 3 May 2026).
Every year on and around May 15th, Madrid honours its patron saint, San Isidro.
Take part in a classic Madrid tradition—a joyful mix of old-fashioned charm, good luck rituals, and the sweet scent of freshly baked saint’s bread (Around 13 June 2026).
Check out our selection of outdoor bars and restaurants located next to the city's greenest spots.
This puppet theatre hosts fantastic shows for children most Saturdays and Sundays.
Check out a host of ideas for enjoying a family day away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Spend the day at a UNESCO World Heritage site, hire a guide to teach you interesting historical and cultural facts about Madrid, or follow one of our themed itineraries to discover the city from a different angle.
Another edition of the festival with a multidisciplinary programme that brings together female talents from disciplines like music, theatre and dance (Various locations. March 2026).
Event that brings together professionals from around the world to advance patient care through research and innovation (IFEMA MADRID. 22-25 March 2026).
Europe’s most exclusive interior design exhibition is holding its 61st edition (April-May 2026).
This annual fair is the best hunting grounds for antiques, collectables and vintage objects (IFEMA Madrid. 11-19 April 2026).
Europe's largest fine foods fair is a must for professionals from the sector (IFEMA MADRID. 13-16 April 2026).
Companies from the wind power sector will present their latest products and business opportunities (IFEMA MADRID. 21-23 April 2026).
The Madrid International Documentary Festival is holding its twenty-third edition (Main Venue: Cineteca Matadero. Mid-May 2026).
Booksellers, authors and readers gather at one of the most traditional cultural events in the capital (El Retiro Park. 29 May-14 June 2026).
This annual 21K race takes in some of Madrid's most iconic landmarks (22 March 2026).
The world's best tennis players will once again battle it out on clay courts (Madrid Caja Mágica. 20 Apr-3 May 2026).
One of Spain's biggest sporting events is set to hold its 48th edition with three distances: marathon, half-marathon and 10k (26 April 2026). Registration opening on 8 May!
Over 35,000 female runners will take part in this charity run transforming the city's streets into a sea of pink (Calle de Serrano. 10 May 2026).
The best jockeys in the equestrian world will be at the 115th edition of one of the not-to-be-missed events on the international calendar (Club de Campo Villa de Madrid. May 2026).
The latest edition presents diverse musical proposals, with concerts, alternating styles and consolidated artists with up-and-coming figures (Various venues. March-April 2026).
An alternative festival known for its eclectic mix of musical styles and bold programming (Caja Mágica. May 2026).
The singer from Puerto Rico will be performing ten concerts as part of his latest DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS World Tour (Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium. 30 and 31 May; 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14 and 15 Jun 2026).