The arrival of winter brings a whole host of events and activities to Madrid suitable for all ages: Christmas, the January sales, a March full of art, Carnival, outdoor walks with the smell of roasting chestnuts, concerts, exhibitions, musicals, the best restaurants... What are you waiting for?
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There is so much to enjoy with the kids in winter. Teatro Circo Price is putting on its traditional Christmas show, Circo Price en Navidad, and what better way to embrace the Christmas spirit than to witness the Three Kings Parade (Cabalgata de Reyes), Spain’s traditional Epiphany procession, a unique tradition in the world.
The annual leisure and recreation show aimed at children and teenagers will be showcasing family fun options (IFEMA MADRID. Late Dec-early Jan).
The classic Christmas production has become a not-to-be-missed event in Madrid’s festive calendar (Teatro Circo Price. End of Nov to 4 Jan 2026).
Educational concerts, musical stories with projections, theatre and music for the whole family (Daoíz y Velarde Cultural Centre. 28 Sept-6 Jul 2026. Check programme)
The Three Kings will parade around the city centre before taking gifts to families across the country (5 January 2026).
The ARCOmadrid art fair will hold its 44th edition from 5 to 9 March 2025 at the IFEMA MADRID fairground. A unique project that will unite past and future through galleries and their essential relationship with artists and collectors.
Wrap up warm, treat yourself to a bag of hot roasted chestnuts, and enjoy a stroll around Madrid as you take in the unique light that bathes the city in winter.
Snap a photo with Don Quixote and Sancho and enjoy a pleasant walk to the Royal Palace or the Temple of Debod
The Quinta de los Molinos park puts on a glorious display at this time of year.
Spain’s biggest winter festival returns for its twelfth edition featuring all genres from flamenco to instrumental music and alternative rock (Main venue: Teatro Circo Price. January-February 2026).
The acclaimed Lebanese violinist is back with his latest show, Intruso Tour and his innovative staging (Teatro Real. 28 December).
This opera returns to commemorate the 225th anniversary of the birth of Alexander Pushkin (Teatro Real. 22, 25, 28 and 31 Jan and 3, 6, 9, 12, 14 and 18 Feb).
An adaptation of one of the funniest zarzuelas conducted by Carlos Aragón (Teatro de la Zarzuela. Wednesday to Sunday. 29 Jan-16 Feb).
The Scottish band that has been performing for more than 20 years is embarking on a new tour to present their latest album The Human Fear (La Riviera. 17 February).
The American pop star is performing as part of her #NTK25 European Tour (IFEMA Palacio Municipal. 15 March ).
The South Korean female group will be coming to Madrid as part of its second world tour, Synk: Parallel Line (Movistar Arena. 12 March).
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).
Visitors will be able to experience the great shipwreck and its history first-hand thanks to the latest virtual reality technology (MAD - Madrid Artes Digitales. Immersive Experiences Centre. Till 13 July).
Exhibition that closes the centennial celebrations of the Valencian painter's death, bringing together 77 pieces by the artist for the first time (Royal Collections Gallery. 17 Oct-20 Apr).
Exhibition of fossils and replicas of dinosaur skeletons to discover their evolution as a species and the work carried out by palaeontologists (CaixaForum Madrid. 18 Jul-6 Apr).
Discover iconic behind-the-scenes moments from some of your favorite Harry Potter™ movies for a celebration of the film-making magic (Espacio Ibercaja Delicias. Till 16 March).
First retrospective in Spain focusing on one of the outstanding figures of German expressionism from the early 20th century (Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum. 12 Nov-9 Feb).
Official exhibition celebrating 85 years of the Marvel universe, from comic book illustrations to box-office smashes (IFEMA MADRID - Pavilion 2. Tuesday to Sunday).